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wrappin' up Wednesday & some pretty things… ♥

along with crafting some fall decor projects last weekend
i was working on some new things to put in the store … pretty, oh so pretty things ♥

cute kitchen tags for baked goods or Christmas cookie exchanges
wedding, bridesmaid or shower gift tags
big box of cuteness! hearts listed in a larger quantity after a few inquiries 🙂

and one of my most favorite things so far…
these gift wrapping kits, made up of all sorts of goodness
ruffled trim, coordinating tags, puffy flowers, and pretty clothespins
in teal & tangerine colors
{yummy}
… also comes in aqua & reds ♥
packaged up all nice & pretty ♥
a sweet gift for the crafty someone you know 🙂

if you plan to do some shopping today, don’t forget to use the coupon code
i’ll leave it up through Thursday, since i’m a little late getting this up today 🙂
enjoy!


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happy mail for happy winners …♥

… and the 3 lovely winners are …

Haley {#4}
Shoregirl {#13}
NorthernCottage {# 27}

yay! happy mail is coming your way 🙂
please email me an address so i can send you some pretty things!
raisinguprubies@gmail.com

thanks so much for taking the time to let me in on your crafty plans…
♥ i wish i could send something to all of you ♥
i was inspired by all your comments to get movin’! 

be back this week with some of those projects!
you have put gladness in my ♥ psalm . four . seven


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surprise! … ♥

well it’s Friday already 🙂

and i was hoping to show you some fall decorations i’m working on but i’m not done yet!
and crafting is never fun when you’re by yourself, so come on… let’s make stuff together!
tell me what you crafty plans are this weekend in the comments below …
and i’ll send out a few surprise goody bags of pretty things from my shop
here’s what i’m up to this weekend!

♥ fall wreaths
♥ Christmas gifts
♥ 12 month meal plan menus

i’ll pick 3 names on Monday and send the goodies out next week … yay! happy mail ♥
can’t wait to hear what you’re up to!
gladness in my ♥


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vintage inspired message board … ♥

Happy Monday!
if you’re stopping over from FPTFY …
♥ WELCOME ♥
so glad you’re here!
and thank you to the lovely Keren
for making this vintage mason jar image so stinkin’ cute!
   … her beautiful graphics can be the starting point for so many project ideas
i want to share this one with you today!

This is a super simple project that requires just a little prep work,
and can be done with any image and with any size frame.

I used some white muslin {any fabric will do} 
white fleece
22 gauge wire {with the jewelry making supplies at any craft store}
iron on transfer sheets ~ I used these
staple gun or flat thumbtacks {not pictured}
and of course a frame  { i found mine at Goodwill
and spray painted it white ahead of time }

After following the directions on the back of the transfer sheet package,
(make sure you print your image in reverse!)
I cut the image out, very close to the edge before ironing it on to my fabric.

After it cools, peel the paper off of the image … so pretty!
I cut 2 pieces of fleece the same size as the backing that came with my frame and used it as a insert between the cardboard and the image (just to give it a bit of puffiness)…

… fit the image around the backing & the fleece and put it back into your frame.
Wind strips of wire around the front of the frame, and attach to the back 
using a staple gun or flat thumbtacks.

Here is mine right next to my kitchen sink …
I spend a lot of time here! {as most of us do!}
It’s a place where I put notes I want to remember 
or things i want to focus on during my day ♥


a few more favorites of mine from her etsy shop! 

tons of ideas are floatin’ around in my head!
the bicycle would be super cute on a library or market canvas tote 
maybe an apron or tea party tablecloth for a little girl’s Christmas gift??!
baby onesies or blankets with the little birdie
the sewing machine is going to be incorporated onto my machine cover …
if i ever get around to making it 🙂

thank you for all the wonderful images Keren!
much love ♥
sweet parties here… ♥

live.laugh.{linky}thursday ♥ live.laugh.Rowe.
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a super sweet feature! … ♥

i am so honored to be featured on 
i ooogled over the pages of their publications for many a years 
while my craft space only existed somewhere in my head 🙂
thank you WWC!

{ if you’re stopping over from Where Women Create … welcome ♥
click on the picture to see the rest of my craft space! }


be back soon with a few fall projects i’m working on!
with gladness in my ♥ !


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wrappin up Wednesday no.2 … ♥

it’s Wednesday! let’s do some shoppin’ !!
everything in the store is 20% off
use the code WRAPPINUP20
ok, so i know i had high hopes of getting some Christmas stock in the store last week…
but as you can see, it’s not in the store 😦
but i’m working on it! and boy is it gonna be worth it ’cause some of this stuff is ca.ute. :):)
i’m really excited about the little kits of goodies… color coordinated wrapping supplies
and Christmas stuff! don’t worry i’m working on ’em!
(you should see my craft room)
(as a matter a fact… here ya go)


(see … i’m normal)
(shhhh … don’t tell anyone)
🙂

i promise to have the new listings up soon!
Happy Wrappin’ !!

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burlap & book pages trim … ♥

sometimes it’s the simple things that just make me happy 🙂
like this little spool of trim … know what i mean? 
come on, let’s make stuff 🙂

sound of music should be playing in your head right now 🙂 
i just love gathering a pretty little dish full of goodies
then seeing where the creative in me decides to go 


~ cut & fold ~

~ sew ~

~ trim ♥ ~ 
during my garage sale outings this summer i found this old flour sifter …
a little spray paint, some trim we just made, and some other pretty things 🙂
now it holds my sharpies


what else could you put in a made-over flour sifter? 

much loves to you!
sweet parties here … ♥

whatever you want Wednesday ♥ Free Pretty Things for You
a crafty soiree ♥ Yesterday on Tuesday
Saturday Night Special ♥ Funky Junk Interiors
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wrappin' up Wedneday … yay! ♥

i know Christmas is still 3 months away
3 MONTHS AWAY!
and we all know in crafting lingo, that’s like, 3 hours
so get your craft on girls!
i know i’m already on the bandwagon which is very uncharacteristic of me 🙂
(my motto is usually “i work best under pressure – thank you”)

🙂

so to help you wrap your pretty crafty gifty things
every Wednesday from now through December 12th!

here’s a sneak peak at a few new things that will be listed throughout this week …

Christmas wrapping kits!
tags ♥ fabric tape ♥ vintage trims
all rolled into one cute little bundle

Crocheted bow appliques!
for gift wrap ~ hair accessories

tags for your handmade Christmas gifts! 
or a gift to a friend who likes to make things by hand 
:):)

i’m so excited already!!


loves to you all! happy shopping!
linking up to …

Whatever you Want Wednesday ♥ Free Pretty Things for You