{Three Word Thursday}

Luke 2: 11-12
(1)   (2)    (3)  :)

....the lights outside!

I'm not going to bore you with all the details of our Christmas lights outside, so here are a couple of pictures for your looking pleasure :)

Less is more, right?! It was cold and raining so the lights got the shaft, but we still have the prettiest house on the block:)

Happy Wednesday,

Meet (some of) our Christmas Decor...

I have been trying and trying to get all of my decorations up and done before this weekend so I could show them to you wonderful people...But I just don't think I am going to make it (sigh :/) Then I remembered this post from the very witty Chris over at JAG. She's a genius, and the answer to my decorating crisis. There is nothing I love more than seeing crafty, talented bloggers not have it all together;)(That's mean, isn't it?!)

Anyway-Here are half of my Christmas decorations, Enjoy!

This is our tree, Christi. She's only wearing half of her "clothes" (ornaments ;) But...to my shock and utter dismay, she has all of her "children" (presents;) sheltered close under her arms. This usually never never happens until right before Christmas. You see Christi is a little irresponsible and usually has all her kids scattered in stores all over the state. (Some are possibly even in other states...YIKES!)

Here's is our wreath:

She is finished, but I am not lovin the bow so therefore she made it into this post :)

Our Mantle:

I don't even know where to start with him. The stockings are hung, for now, they will soon be coming down to be named. And everything else is just kinda thrown up there until it finds it's new home. (Who knows where and when that will be...) I need to figure out something to add dimension and depth. I have a few empty boxes to wrap and add big pretty bows too, but other than that I don't have a clue. Can you help?? Any ideas are welcomed with open arms :)

And finally...THE table:

Yeah, that's pretty much it...My beloved Christmas plates, and a table cloth. I can't decide what to do for a centerpiece. IDEAS PEOPLE??!!!

I am also anxiously awaiting my countdown blocks from Scribble It. Yay!! Anyway-I hope you enjoy half of my decorations :) Stay tuned for the other half...Happy Thursday to you all.

Three Word Thursday

I'm SOOOO Thankful!

Family Wall Art

Do you have some wall space that needs updating? Want to make some wall art for it on the cheap? In like...oh...lets exagerate for dramatics sake and say 30min? Here you go...

(I'm not sure why my "a" is dark in every picture, maybe there's a new camera in my near future...cough, cough, wink, wink hubby;)

Here's what your gonna need:
*6 Frames in different sizes, shapes, ect.
*Letters to spell out "Family"(or whatever word you want;) in different fonts and sizes. You can use vinyl or print letters off of your computer.

All you have to do is cut out your letters and put them in the frames, EZ PEAZY LEMON SQUEZY!  I encourage you all to use your imaginations when doing this project, because the possibilities really are endless. I chose to make mine look like floating frames, the way I did that was MOD PODGE baby! I just put a coat on the back of the glass, placed the letter down, let it dry then added another coat to seal it. I put a glue in each corner of the frame to hold it in place then hung them up. I didn't want to do anything too permanent, just in case I change my mind :) You could use coordinating scrapbook paper and lay your printed letters on top. Or you could cut your letters out of scrapbook paper and use them in floating frames. See...endless possibilities :) If you make this project send me your pics so I can admire all your creative abilities! I'm linking up to DIY Day, there are so many fun things over there, so if you get a chance check it out. ONLY 3 MORE DAYS UNTIL THANKSGIVING!!! I'M SO EXCITED :)

Happy Monday,

P.S. I spent a wonderful weekend with my family this past weekend, which was my inspiration behind this project. I am so thankful to have such a great family, aren't you? :)

Three Word Thursday

***My sweet hubby recently informed me that I "talk to much" (Who? Me?!) So in light of his very thoughtful statement I have decided to start "Three Word Thursday". Feel free to leave me a comment with your "three words". They can be what is going on today, or how you are feeling or something the kids said, anything, but only THREE words :) And FYI- this is just a explanation...not my actual post...thank goodness ;D***

LAUNDRY. LEFTOVERS. FEATHERS!

Have fun!

Shame, Shame...I know your name! AND A WINNER (kinda)!!!!

I know what your thinking, and your right...I am such a SLACKER! And like any great slacker, I have some awesome excuses. First of all- We had one of many Thanksgiving dinners on saturday, it was a great day spent with lots of family and too much pecan pie! Excuse B- My "Project" for friday was going to be something for the kiddo's to make. I was up late thursday trying to get said "project" finished, only to run out of one of the necessities needed. And since I can't just run out and buy more, I was at a loss. (I will try to think of something else to use and post later in the week:) So there you have it, you have to admit...they are pretty good excuses aren't they?!

The next order of business is to announce the winner of my very first GIVEAWAY! YAY! I was a little discouraged about the turn out to my giveaway, and I think it might be a little to early in my blog career to have another.  But,  the six comments I did recieve were so sweet and very hard to choose from.  So I did what any gal would do... I wrote down your names and let Little Miss draw out of a hat. You will never guess who she drew- her Aunt Ang!! I promise this was not rigged, she really did pick her.  I will post a picture later to prove it (sry, my camera batteries are dead-AGAIN:) And since Auntie Ang was so sweet in suggesting that our Grandma would love this watch, I have decided to give it to her. (If it's ok with the winner, of course!)

So, now that