Mint-Navy-Gold Spring Wedding Inspiration Board

Last day of Febuary, the main thought that comes to mind is 'thankful'! I'm thankful that February is over for many reasons, but mainly because it means spring HAS to be coming soon, right?!?!

Decided to put a soft, fun inspiration board together for a casual yet gorgeous wedding! I am just dying over these hints of denim! SO good! 

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HAPPY MAIL: DIY CONFETTI PACK: FREE PRINTABLE

I am a firm believer in having a party everyday for no reason, I mean, why not?!? I decided to make a fun little printable that I think would brighten anyones day! I also think this would make an adorable party or wedding favor for all your guest!! 

Funny little side note: The preview I showed, had a different color confetti pack...yeah I left it sitting on the coffee table and my dogs Frank & Beans loved it so much they ripped it open and had confetti waiting for me all over my floor when I got home! Oops! 

PRINT OUT THE FREE PRINTABLE HERE!!!!

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DIY Watercolor Table Numbers

Weddings are composed of so many little details, and they start to add up... I wanted to showcase a super super easy table number idea that is cost friendly, easily customizable and simply beautiful! 

DIY Jewel Collar Denim Shirt

This season is all about statement necklaces and jewel collars! Why not make your own?!?

Happy Saturday! XOX

#ATEPINNINGPARTY

Last year my friend Brandi hosted a fun Pinterest pinning party, and ever since I have been thinking of hosting one of my own! I finally got my ideas and plans together and set a date! 

With a huge re-brand in the works for ATE, and the possibility of moving our blog to a different site, I wanted to give this one its last 'hoorah'...and what better way then sitting at home in your pj's having a cocktail and 'pinteresting' your little heart out, I mean thats what we all do on Friday nights anyways right?!?!

How is this all going to work you ask?!?!..... from the comfort of your own home:

{1st Chance to Win} 

Visit our blog HERE, and find something that inspires you, hover over the photos and 'pin' your favorite ideas, diy's, recipes, party ideas, ect.....person with the most pins wins a prize! (2 WINNERS)

{2nd Chance to Win}

Visit our Pinterest boards HERE and re-pin anything you see and love! Person with the most 're-pins' wins a prize!

{3rd Chance to Win} 

Upload your own pin of DIY's that you have done inspired by ATE! Person with the most uploads wins a prize! 

Last little catch;).... you must #hashtag all pins with #ATEPINNINGPARTY

Easy as that, now for the important part, the prizes, all my favorite things!!

-$25 Hobby Lobby Gift Card

-1 Year Magazine Subscription to Real Simple

-Party in a Basket (Balloons, Straws, pom-poms, Twine, Gift Bags, and much more!)

-3 Months Whimsey Box Subscription

Cupids Corner: Valentine Mini-Sessions: A-Z Photography

Before we say adios to Valentines Day, I have to share our most recent styled shoot, Valentines Mini-Sessions with  A-Z Photography! These sessions turned out so adorable, and these kiddos are the cutest!!!

Colorful: Bright: Fun: Spring Wedding Inspiration Board

I don't know about you, but this winter leaves me needing some color in my life...like not just a little, a lot; an EXPLOSION of color. I created this colorful spring wedding inspiration board that has me dreaming of green grass, flirty flowers, and warmer weather! Who wouldn't smile the minute they walked into this fun wedding?!!

Cucumber Hummus Bites

Its Friday Ya'll! Entertaining this weekend, going to a party?!?! Sharing my go to easy peasy delicious appetizer of choice... Cucumber Hummus Bites! Not only are these super easy, but they are inexpensive, vegan friendly, delicious, and most importantly 'pretty'! I mean presentation is everything right?! :)

{If you are too mesmerized by my awesome Pendelton platters to pay attention, 

get your own set HERE! }

Friday Favs: Olympic Games

I am too busy stuck in heart valentines la-la land, that the olympic games slid right past me! With the big kick off to the games being last night I wanted to share some super fun olympic game projects and crafts; perfect for adults and even more perfect for the kiddos! I don't know about you but I am pretty darn excited for some figure skating! GO USA!;)

1. Small Fry Olympic Glasses 2. Olympic Torch 

3.Oopsey Daisy Gold Medals 4.Olympic Drink Skewers

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DIY FELT CROWN

The other day my lovely Modern Momma Lauren came over to help me with the DIY projects for an upcoming mini-session! She brought adorable Mac along with her, and I couldn't help but get off track and make him a cute little crown just to take pictures of him with! He is seriously the cutest, I just want to squeeze him up! This DIY took 10 minutes and cost under $5! 

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DIY Heart Stamp + Print

Sharing a super easy DIY today! I love the way this turned out and would be so fun framed for a office or baby room! 

DIY Heart Stamp + Print

Need: 

Pencil, Utility Knife, 2pcs of Paper, Scissors, Stamp Pad, Tape

How To: 

-Carve pencil eraser into heart, does not have to be perfect.

Follow this link HERE to see more!

- Cut out a heart of any size out of 1 pc of paper and use a piece of tape to attach to the middle of your second piece of paper.

-Take your heart stamp and start stamping around your heart. Make sure you stamp closely to your heart to make a define heart shape.

-Remove your cut-out heart in the middle of your paper!

Enjoy! 

'You Rock' DIY Valentine by Brandi

Even though I call her a 'mean mom', she is actually a super cool mom that comes up with lots of fun ideas and inspirations for her boys, shhhh don't tell her I said that;)! When Brandi from Balee Images posted this Valentine on IG, I knew I wanted to share! Its earthy, rustic, not to mention adorable; but even better its in-expensive and perfect for boys!

'You Rock' Valentine 
By Brandi

Ashley may have dubbed me “the mean mom” for not putting candy in my kids’ Valentines, but I hope this project gets me back in their good graces.  Plus, she was kidding about that, wasn’t she???

My boys, ages 7 & 4, love to collect things – store bought, handmade, or just “treasures” they find – and the smaller the better.  When I scoured Pinterest for some inspiration for their class Valentines, my two requirements were A) no candy (okay, maybe that’s a little mean?) and B) no mushy-gushy romance stuff.  When I stumbled upon the rock idea, something they already collect, I knew it would be a winner!

This whole project took me about 20 minutes and couldn’t have been simpler.  I got everything I needed at Hobby Lobby, and I even pulled a few supplies out of my closet to keep the cost down.

Supplies

--rocks (if you don’t already have a collection, you can find bags of them in the floral section at Hobby Lobby)

--card stock or trading cards (you could use any shape, size, or color)

--hot glue gun & glue sticks

--stamp and/or markers

--paint pens

I originally envisioned myself hand-painting the faces on the rocks with acrylic paint and tiny brushes.  I found myself cursing my lack of tiny brushes when I went to start the project, but immediately rejoiced when I found my huge stock of paint pens!  This was 100 times easier than paint brushes ever would have been, and I absolutely recommend it.  I CANNOT draw, so we kept it simple: eyes, a basic smile, an occasional pair of eyebrows, and a few hearts.  I love how they each look different and unique, just like the recipients.

The original design that inspired this project featured a “you rock” stamp, with a little design and hearts.  I didn’t find anything similar but was pretty stoked to find a new product I’d never seen before in the clearance section at Hobby Lobby – score!  The Prima Press block lets you attach letters to form words for stamping.  I love this even more than a pre-made stamp because it kept the finished project looking simple and clean. 

I painted the rocks, attached them to the trading cards with my hot glue gun, stamped “you rock” on each one, and we still had a little bit of room left for a “signature.” Done and done. I hope these sweet boys of mine keep wanting to do projects with their mean mom forever!

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