Avalee's Whimsical Baby Shower

Avalee is the daughter of mine and the hubs sweet friends. We can't wait to meet her!

A couple of weeks ago, I co-hosted a baby shower for Avalee. It was so fun! The decor was great, the food and, of course, the people were wonderful also.

To start the baby shower, Carissa (my co-host) came up with a wonderful idea. We all gathered together and each took a turn praying for the new parents to be and Avalee. 

What. A. Sweet. Time.

Here are some photos of the fun day celebrating Avalee!

Enjoy!

We had the baby shower at Carissa's home. Isn't is it beautiful!? I love the beam in the ceiling and the brick mantle. She made that awesome garland hanging from the mantle. Amazing! Ok... back on track. :)

{Carissa's home}

Up close view of the canvas' Carissa made. She also made the triangle bunting. 

Both of these are in the nursery... Go Carissa!!

{Nursery canvas art} 

Chair of honor for Momma Jamie!

 (Also made by Carissa. I promise. I did do something. ;)...) 

{Special chair}

The mobile I made for Avalee used as decoration for the party. (I told you I did something!) 

{mobile} 

Random note: This is a little decoration in Carissa's home. 

She has a style that I would love to learn to incorporate into my home.

{Random home decor} 

The food room!!!! 

We used random containers to hold food and had a fun, mismatch setup.

{Food table}

Strawberry cake! 

The hubby baked it (I was working. He ROCKS.) and I iced it. 

It was fun. I will ice something this way again. It's easier than it looks!

{Cake}

Flowers Carissa made for the light fixture.

These are also being used in Avalee's nursery!

{Flower decor}

Sweet Friends.

{Carissa, Jamie (momma) and me}

Does anybody else have any showers or parties coming up? 

What is your theme? 

Are you DIYing it or purchasing decorations?

I hope you are all having a great, short work week! ;)

~Emily~

Avalee's Baby Mobile

Our sweet friends, Andy and Jamie, are expecting their first baby! 

Of course, this calls for some crafting. 

Avalee's nursery is going to be so sweet (as will she!).

I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you guys! 

Here's what you need to make this sweet mobile:

*Flower paper punch

Scrapbook paper

Embroidery hoop

Fishing line (or thread)

Wire of some kind

*Paint

*Paint brush

Needle

Scissors

Ribbons (all kinds!)

Glue (any kind should do. I used super glue)

*Optional

Step One.

Use the flower punch (or freehand the flowers!)

 to cut out the flowers from the scrapbook paper.

Cute more than you think you need.

 If you want to be precise, figure out how many 

strands you want and how many flowers per strands you want. 

I did 4 flowers and about 16 strands. 

Step Two.

For desired variety, lay out your flowers

Step Three.

With your needle, poke a hole through your flowers.

Step Four.

Cut the fishing line strands. 

Tie a knot at the bottom and slide your first flower on the strand!

Step Five. 

Tie a knot every so often and slide the next flower on.

 I was very technical and tied knots every 4 finger lengths. ;)

At this point, paint the embroidery hoop, if needed.

Step Six.

Take your wire and cit two sections long enough to go across the hoop and wrap the ends (pictured above) this will create a cross section to hang the strands from.

Step Seven/Eight. 

Cut your ribbons long enough to be able to double knot around the hoop. 

If you want an alternative, you can just wrap the hoop with ribbon.

Tie the ribbon for hanging on the hoop in 3 or 4 spots.

Tie all of the strands and glue the ones on the wire so they don't move.

Step Nine.

Wrap it up and give it away!

Some other fun shape ideas are hearts, circles, stars, or anything else you can think of!

Would any of you ever make one?

Have a happy day!

~Emily~

Thought Provoking

I know it's been a while so I thought I would share some quotes I found thought provoking.

  

 {via}

Something I really need to work on.

 

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Thought provoking.

 

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Ms. Judy Garland. 

This was a recent moment for me. I am blessed.

 Happy Tuesday!

~Emily~

 

High Five for Friday!

Happy Friday Friends!

I’m linking up with Lauren over at from my grey desk!

For me it feels like Tuesday… Thursday was my Monday this week but Friday is my Friday. 

Woot Woot!

1) Beaver Lake

We went down to Beaver Lake from Friday night to Wednesday.

 It. Was. Wonderful. 

I enjoyed spending time with family, playing in the lake, crafting and watching the stars.

 I can’t wait until my mom and her siblings are able to build down there.

P.S. Thanks Houseworth cousin’s for welcoming us with open arms! We love you!

 {family}

 {bus stop ice cream}

 2) Tea Party

Wednesday night was the last night of the Juicy Fruit Girl’s Bible study. 

We threw a tea party and a modesty fashion show. 

Oh, and I forgot to take pics with my own camera so I’m working on getting some. The girls LOVED it! 

The space turned out wonderful and the girls looked cute in their thought out outfits and braided hair. 

Most importantly, Jesus was the focus!

I’m thinking I need a whole separate post for this…

 {tissue paper flowers}

3) Girl Time

My mom and sister have been in town for quite some time.

 Yay for lots of shopping, crafting and hair doing!

{pin curl completion}

4) Surprises

My mom and sis were supposed to go home yesterday. 

They are staying until Tuesday!

5) Opportunity

My dad had/has important business meetings yesterday and today.

 Mike has a phone interview with (what appears) to be a better employer next week. 

Please pray these things go well!

What fun things are going on in your life? 

How is your summer?

I love when conversations get started on here so feel free to jump in!

~Emily~

High Five for Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren today because it's FRIDAY!

ONE. Thrifting

I went shopping at thrift stores with my mom and hubby.

We always find crazy things... and super cute things!

I got a new vase, silver slip on shoes (true story, and their awesome!), and two new shirts!

{creepy eye found thrifting}

TWO. Juicy Fruit

I have loved doing the 5th and 6th grade girls Juicy Fruit bible study.

They are so fun!

This coming Wednesday is our last day together. :(

THREE. Riley's hair cut

I'm sure it seems odd that I want to even mention someone else's hair cut... 
but I have been wait for this day for soo long!!! 
Doesn't she look GREAT?!

{photo via her boyfriend's fb}

FOUR. Rainbows

You want to know what the true symbolism of a rainbow is?

It is God's promise, and a beautiful one it is.
Genesis 9:8-17

I saw an amazing rainbow at about 6:45am on my way to work.

Our God is amazing and His creation is my favorite.

FIVE. Air Conditioning

It's been 103+ for the last week and that's continuing until...???

Need I say more?

{ew}

How was your week?

Fantastic I hope!

Love you all!

~Emily~