Friday Freebie!

I've been a busy little bee these last couple of weeks. My Graduation Party Collection has been very popular and led to many late nights!

But I love what I do even if I can only do it when the rest of the world is sleeping :)

As a THANK YOU to my wonderful customers and follows/fans. I created a set of Mini Chocolate bar wraps for you...and they are FREE! Just click below and download...instructions are included. 

FREEBIE HERE!

Around The Shop: New Car Smell!

I love being busy with fun orders from my awesome customers, it makes me so happy to make peoples party visions come to light. I would gladly stay up till 12 am working (up at 5am bed at 12 or 12:30am has been my routine this last couple of weeks) because I truly love it! At the same time lots of things fall by the wayside. So it was nice this weekend to have a little downtime...I finally cleaned out my car (WAY overdue) and I was able to work on some new items and clean up the shop a bit.

So heres whats cookin around With Envy Parties this week:

1) Its nearing the end of the school year, time to start thinking about gifts for your kiddo's teachers. I created some fun treat bag toppers to go with your treats for that special teacher.

Teacher's Appreciation Gifts Available HERE

2) I finally added some new patterns and updated the available colors (I am still happy to customize to your party decor). I have done several custom color schemes so I added some of those colors to the palette.

I Feel Like A Woman!

I have a list I keep...its kind of a weird list but I thought I might let you guys into a little of my weirdness :)

My list is things I think will help me be a better woman. No not better woman as in a better person. No I mean a better woman as opposed to grubby slob.

I see lots of woman during my day that look so put together. They have matching, grown up outfits with nicely done hair. Everything coordinates without looking forced. I strive to be one of those women one day. I'm not a high maintenance kind of girl but I wouldn't consider myself a slob either. But really most days I'm lucky to have clothes that aren't wrinkled...whether they match is really secondary :) I love comfy clothes and most weekends I have on jeans, yoga pants, t-shirt or a sweatshirt. But now that I have a job where I have to wear business casual I really need to pull it together. Some things on my list that I think will help and that I'm slowly working on...

Source: bit.ly via Tyler on Pinterest

1) Wearing more jewelry...I generally wear silver hoops and my wedding ring and thats about it. I don't really own a lot of jewelry. I always feel like things look great on people but when I put them on myself it just seems like too much to me...maybe because I don't wear jewelry it will just feel that way until I get use to it.

2)Doing my hair every day. My general hairstyle is pulled back with a hair clip. I might wear my hair down once maybe twice a week. Time in the morning is lacking and I hate doing my hair...really not a good combo. This results in my current hairstyle. I really need to cut my hair but thats been on the list for several months and it hasn't happened.

3)Skirts! I use to wear skirts but I haven't wore one in like 3 years.

Source: icandyhandmade.blogspot.com via Melissa on Pinterest

4)Painting my nails regularly...having painted nails always makes me feel girly :)

5)Pajama sets...I love pajamas but I don't really wear them. I normally sleep in pj pants and an old t-shirt. The only time I actually buy pjs for myself is before Christmas.

Source: victoriassecret.com via Natasha on Pinterest

Source: bringiton.typepad.com via Melissa on Pinterest

I hope to be well on my way to womanhood by summers end :) Thanks for taking a trip into my weird head...hope it doesn't creep you out too much!!

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Printable Custom Water Bottle Wraps/Labels

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With Envy Wednesday

Yep I'm trying to bring With Envy Wednesday back! It gets me acquainted with so many neat shops! 

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I am so happy spring has finally rolled around! Granted I live in Oregon so I see for of the April showers clear into May/June. But this past weekend, it was sun shiny and perfect weather. I wanted to stay outside all day. Turquoise has become one of my new favorite springy colors. I noticed I have been using it more and more in my party/paper items. It just feels fresh and happy. This week I'm featuring several turquoise items from some talented Etsians!!

 

a) Ceramic Bird Bowl by PrinceDesignUK 

I love this bowl because the design/pattern reminds me of this beautiful turquoise and green tile my granny had in one of her bathrooms.

b) Turquoise Dress Watercolor Print by lauratrevey

There is something fun and whimsical about this print. It would fit beautifully in a little girls room or clothing studio. 

c) Turquoise Pettiskit style tutu by SpoiledSweetkids 

My daughter would die for this skirt!! She is obsessed with skirts and dresses anything frilly!

 

d) Turquoise Elephant Wood Pull Toy by JoanOrr 

I love the simplicity of wooden toys...both my kids would love this.

 

e) Turquoise Clutch by JennyGirlDesigns

This purse is just fun...I love love love purses!!!

 

f) Daisy Flower Necklace by GojoDesign 

I love this necklace and most of the pieces in this shop. They are elegant but simple and could easily be worn with jeans & a tshirt or a party dress. Might be directing my hubs here for Mother's day or my bday present :)

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!

Monday Around The Shop

Happy Monday Everyone!!

I like actually being ok with it being Monday, which typically means going back to work. I'm sure after a few more months at my new job, I will probably dread Mondays like everyone else in the world but for now I'm going to embrace being ok with Mondays! :)

I managed to get several things done this weekend for With Envy Parties. And I got to hang with the kiddies and enjoy the sunshine as well. WIN WIN!

I got my Mother's Day party photographed and into the shop. I really like how the pictures turned out. I hope you enjoy!

The set is available for $7.50 HERE

Scenes From A Saturday

Awesome weather for a morning run!

Story time at the library

Doing the chicken dance at story time.

Walk for Jossie &me, nap for little Wade :)

"can I touch just one momma?"

Little photo shoot (stay tuned tomorrow for all the pics!)

Toddler/baby toy tornado...ugh

kids in bed time to work on new stuff

oops almost forgot to do my taxes...I'm a last minute kind of girl :)