… these were available at the time of my wedding.  Found in the dollar bins at Michael’s.  I don’t know what I am going to use them for yet… but I bought 3 packages.

I have (finally) put up a free download of my activity books for those who are interested!  You can find it by visiting my downloads page, located on the left.  I created a generic color palette and pages for the free download, but would be happy to customize it with your name and wedding date on the cover as well as your colors and for the less DIY brides I can create, print and finish them all for you.  Please contact me at heather {at} wemetinabar {dot} com for pricing and more information.

Enjoy!

I love this tissue papered party! And the invitation reminds me a little of my own…

(via)

I had the pleasure of attending my friend Amanda’s baby shower this weekend at the Sherman Gardens and Library in Corona Del Mar. It was so much fun! The food was delicious, the flowers were gorgeous and the mom-to-be was beaming the entire time!  We can’t wait for the little one to arrive!

I took the opportunity to bust out my patterned masking tape and a letter-pressed card I bought at Paper Source.

I didn’t get a good picture of it but I made her a minky blanket using this animal print fabric.  I was afraid that the black wouldn’t be too baby friendly, but I love the animals and those are bright!  I also made some burp cloths and little shirts with the baby’s first initial, G, on them.  They weren’t perfect, but they were cute! As much as I love sewing baby items, my next project will definitely be something for me.  I’m not sure what yet, but I have already told my mom she will have to come over to help me read the pattern… I’ll keep you updated!

Have a great beginning of the week!

Since downloading these tape strips from Pugly Pixel I have been itching to use them.  So tonight I decided to update my masthead using a peice of tape and a photo I took while on a walk of my new/old neighborhood.  I think I like it… we’ll see.

I love the gorgeousness, yet the simplicity of this bride.

(what do you think lie?!)

(shot by him, via.)

For a certain family member who has chosen to keep her baby’s gender a secret… a grey polka dot minky blanket!  I used this tutorial and have made two blankets so far. They are actually pretty easy!

I am loving the flower girls from Matthew Morgan’s latest wedding!

Has anyone seen/bought one of these? I am intrigued… but it may just be because of the ink packaging.

Dear Jo,

The other day I opened my mailbox to find a package from Germany (!!!) and before I even opened the present I was in love with it. The card… my oh my where did you find this card?

And then the gift!

I keep picturing you, searching through the pile of antique linens, in Germany, and it makes me smile.  And the fact that it says “Fresh Washing” in German is seriously amazing!  That is my kind of motto! The embroidery is gorgeous!  I am not sure what I am going to do with it yet, but I love it and will keep an eye out for the perfect place to display it.

Thank you Jo, this was a wonderful birthday present!  What I wouldn’t give to be with you in Germany to visit that flea market and to see your ever growing little family (and belly! I can’t believe you will have two little munchkins running around soon!).  I love!