Cuteness Gift Guide

Who doesn't love items that are over the top cute? Sometimes I will see something and instantly have to have it because I automatically say "awwwwwwwww". So as I was making my wishlist from the #Storenvyflash30 sale, I saw these items. Instantly my heart squeezed and I knew this was something I wanted! Hopefully you can use these items to cross someone off your to buy list too!

First on my cuteness list are these adorable Cupcake Cellphone/Bag Charms by Afua Handmade.

What can I say? These are not only loaded up with cuteness, but when she says she can offer them scented I realized what everyone was getting from me for Christmas! I will take one of each please!

Next up would be Santa and Mrs.Claus amigurumi by mohu.

This absolutely amazes me! These are handmade! Every time I see these little Christmas wonders I am astounded by the talent that it takes to create these.

Now we move on to Tree and Bird Cute Stickers by Adore by Nat.

Not only do I want to find these stickers in my stocking, I am also tempted to wrap all my presents in brown paper and stick these all over them! I can also imagine having whole scrapbook pages themed around these.

Lastly I will leave you with Kira Kira Kawaii's Owl Resin Heart Necklace.

The second I saw this I thought of my daughter. Owl? Check. Peace sign? Check. Sparkly? Check. Pink and blue?. Check. Perfect gift!



Hopefully you have have looked over #Storenvyflash30 sale that is happening on December 2, 2013. Everything in 50 shops will be 30% off. If you haven't checked it out yet, you can by clicking here.

Which item would you ask for?

Get Warmer Gift Guide

This time of year is perfect for finding those gifts that can keep you a little bit warmer. With temperatures dropping, and snow starting to fall in some places, now is the perfect time to get warm gifts. Here are a few of my favorites.

Toasty toes are the way to go for me. We have no carpeting in my house and socks are a must! I would appreciate any of the many socks from Sandys Shop, but these Vintage Geometric Pattern Socks - Green look perfect for those cold mornings.

Next up would be some Pink/Purple/Green Fingerless Gloves by Jaime D Designs. I love having my fingers free so I can operate my phone and knobs in the car.

I also love knitted hats. I can't have enough! I normally have 3-4 hats laying around.  Tiger Knitty. made this Slanty Shanty Unisex Beanie and it is the perfect color for me.

This Levi Hat for 6-12 month old's by June's Pretty Things would look adorable on any baby!!

Last but not least, if you are not a hat fan, then the Ear Warmers are the way to go. My girls love ear warmers because they can wear them as headbands while in school. I am thinking some Hot Pink Ear Warmers from The Knotty Boutique just might show up in their stockings.

Don't forget that all of these shops are participating in a HUGE Cyber Monday sale. On December 2, 2013 51 shops will have 30% off everything, just use code Storenvyflash30. Please come check all the goods here!

Whats your favorite item to help you warm up?

Christmas Crazies Gift Guide

I know you have one of those people on your list this year. One of those that goes crazy for holiday decorations, you know, the Griswold's gone crazy! Everyone has one of those Christmas Crazies they have to shop for, but what can you get them that they don't already have?

Or maybe you know someone like me. Someone who wants to be a Christmas Crazy, but needs help getting a good collection of Christmas items.

Either way I have some awesome gifts for you to choose from. Lets get started!

We will start things off with an ornament that I hope to get for myself. Could you imagine a better flower to decorate your tree with? This Heart and Flower holiday ornament by Violet's Buds would be the prettiest thing on my tree!

And it is handmade!!!! I can never get enough handmade gifts.

Next we will sashay on over to Sassy by Sacha. This Polka Dot Stocking is customizable.

This would make things a lot easier around my house. Every year we are mixing up who gets what colored stocking.

Of course, I can't leave out this adorable Mistletoe Owl by Unique Creations by Tracy!

Instead of Elf on the Shelf, I would use owls! Sneaky little guys look like they are sleeping, but I know better. They are Santa's spies watching out for good deeds.

Last one for Christmas Crazies would be my own Poinsettia Ornament.

All of these shops are participating in the Storenvyflash30 sale on Cyber Monday. 51 shops will have 30% off all items in their shop December 2, 2013. Just use code Storenvyflash30 at checkout. Want to see more items to choose from? Click here!

Which one would you choose for the Christmas Crazy in your life?

Coffee Lovers Gift Guide

I am participating in a HUGE Storenvy Sale on Cyber Monday. Not only am I having all items in my shop at 30% off, so are 50 other stores!! With all these shops having a sale, I thought I would show you some of the items on my wishlist, and also to give you some great gift ideas.

I am starting off with Coffee. I love coffee. I can not start my day without at least 2 cups. Even my kids know to only ask me yes or no questions until I am done! So, as I was browsing I came across some perfect gifts for the coffee lovers on your list.

We will start out with Scrawny Girl's Kawaii Latte Love Mixed Media Original Painting

This would be a perfect painting to hang above the coffee maker and stare at the calming colors until you can wake up fully. I love mixed media art, and really enjoy seeing different textures. I really think this would look lovely in everyone's coffee corner!

Next we move onto the drinking experience. I get really upset at having to wait until my cup cools enough to hold it. The best part of the wait is to put your nose down close and take a really deep sniff. Only drinking coffee wakes me up faster than smelling it. So to be able to hold onto that cup right after it has been poured you need a Braided Cozy by Fairy Tale Accessories.

Look at all the colors you can choose from!! Not only are they pretty, you don't have to worry at wasting all those paper sleeves anymore. Just throw your cozy in your purse and show off your amazing reusing skills at the local coffee shop.

Now we move onto those delicious smells I was going on about earlier. Playa Blu can have you or your coffee loving friends enjoying the smell all day long with this Cup O' Joe Candle and Mug Rug

I would get the cafe caramel or cafe mocha scent. The best part of this candle is it is made from Palm and Soy wax, with a cotton or hemp candle wick, which are all non-toxic.

Ok, these are just some of my favorite items from this HUGE Storenvy sale! So this is a big HINT HINT to those with me on their lists! If you would like to see all the shops participating click here. Remember all stores are going to have all products 30% off for the entire day on December 2, 2013 for Cyber Monday, just use code Storenvyflash30 at check out.


Please let me know which is you favorite in today's post!!

A Quilled Christmas

I had a wonderful time making these Quilled Ornaments last week!

They were not too time consuming and I think they came out beautifully!

The Poinsettia took more time and paper than the angels, but I love it. So simple and elegant, I can't wait to get my tree up and start decorating! Now that I know it can be done, I am wondering what other designs do I want to make?

*All of these ornaments are available to buy in my shop

Quilling

Quilling to me is an art. You start with a blank canvas, and create whatever is in your heart. It just happens to be with paper instead of paints.

The possibilities of what you can make is limitless. If you have the drive, and the paper, you can make it happen!

Both of these portraits were made and designed by me. I am hoping to continue with quilling and see where it takes me.

Monsters-R-Us

I have always called my little guy Monster. He has had a knack at creating havoc all throughout my house since he learned to walk. Give him five minutes on a computer and he will rename all your music ashjikkkijhgighj, delete your favorite photos, and start a system restore. Papa(my father) has learned never to leave him unattended with his Kindle, due to Monster buying games while it was on Airplane Mode. Monster also knows how to change Xbox default settings to Chinese. He can wipe out all saved data on your Wii in under 1 minute. He has taught all of us that game data is saved on the cartridge for the DSi. He thinks jumping off the top bunk bed to the bottom bunk is fun. He refuses to ride his bike, while every time he sees a bike in a store he "wants that". He kicks red ant hills in the yard, and refuses to wear a shirt while in the house.

So with all of my Monster experience, when I saw Lu & Ed put out a contest for creating plush Mon-Stors from kid's drawings I knew it was for us! I sat my kids down yesterday and had them create their own monster. Of course my Monster wouldn't participate, but my older kids had a blast. They sat at our table giggling about how many eyes, legs, or arms they should have. It gave them quiet, no TV or video games time, and they flexed the creative side of their brains. It was also something my older son wanted to participate in since this wasn't girly. After they finished drawing we went into round 2 of giggling from trying to come up with names. It is so much fun sitting with your kids and thinking of silly names. I love watching their faces as they think, you can really see their eyes light up when they come up with something new! That had to be my favorite part to my whole weekend.

Here are what my kiddos created:

Eatsalot

Queen Zoey da Awesome

Joey the Bull Monster

So a big THANK YOU to Lu & Ed for giving me a reason to sit down with my kids and having a wonderful time! You can see details for the contest here.



**Disclaimer: Even with all of his shenanigans, Monster is one of the four best kids in the world! He loves hugs, kisses make his boo boos go away. He loves anything soft and squeezable. He thinks anything our cats do "is soooo cute". He uses his napkin at the dinner table, and helps me wash laundry. If I sneeze or cough, he asks me if I am ok. So when I call him Monster, it is in an endearing, loving, and exasperated way!!