Two of my favorite things (aside from photo-making of course!): hosting parties and creative projects.  Combine these with some sugary sweets, pretty pastel anything, new & old friends, and you’ve pretty much landed in my idea of heaven!!  Which is why I am excited to invite you, yes YOU to the next Be Crafty handmade workshop, which I am hosting with my friend Amanda on Friday 6.1.12!  We would LOVE for you to share in our project-making bliss. You can find all the details & registration here.
xoxo.

It is impossible to believe that this little lad of ours is going to celebrate his 3rd birthday in just a few short days. Sometimes it makes me sad that there’s nothing much baby or toddler about him anymore. But as with every stage, I am relishing every minute with him, so proud of how much he has grown, and so very thankful that he hasn’t outgrown kisses and snuggles! In the past year, his imagination ran wild and his vocabulary exploded. He asks intelligent questions and carries on sparkling conversations. He knows the name of every Thomas train and every character in Cars 1&2. But his most amazing, celebrated quote of the whole year was “(Daddy/Mommy) I have to go potty.” Hallelujah, he’s potty trained.

This weekend we are looking forward to enjoying some beautiful spring sunshine, Easter egg hunting and birthday cake baking.  (G has requested lots of sprinkles!) And most importantly, we will be celebrating with grateful hearts the message of Easter, the joy of our Living God. Happy Easter friends & Happy Birthday to our sweet little Graham!
xo.

And just between you and me, the secret to a great shoot with an (almost) 3-year-old boy: A fully-loaded PEZ dispenser. No lies.
P.S. Thanks Grandma, for his snazzy Easter outfit!

Earlier this month, my friend Amanda and I hosted another handmade workshop called Nest Crafty–a springtime afternoon soiree for 20 lovely girls who enjoy crafting as much as we do!  It was an amazing day, filled with inspiration, creativity, new friends, sharing ideas, sugar consumption, and squeals of delight as we watched each girl’s projects come to life! Some of the attendees were creative businesswomen who needed a break from their daily craft, and others claimed to not be crafty at all (untrue!).  At the end of the day, everyone walked away with new friends, a cute screen-printed tote bag filled with awesome goodies, and 6 finished projects! We sewed pillows, made mouse pads and embroidery hoop wall art with fabric, planted succulent terrariums, hammered spoons into garden markers, and decorated glass jars.  This is just a tiny snippet of the eye candy, so please take a peek at the whole lot of images over on the Be Crafty Workshops blog!!
xoxo.

Back in December, my friend Amanda & I hosted GIVE CRAFTY, a creative workshop sharing our love of handmade gifts with 20 local women.  Ever since the initial planning stages of that party, we have been dreaming up more & more projects and possibilities!  Those dreams have rolled into big plans for a series of workshops, beginning with NEST CRAFTY, an all new inspiring party, which will focus on creating good things to make your home a more beautiful place to live!  We have 6 lovely projects planned, a slew of sponsors already, and limited space available. I really hope you can join us, meet new friends, enjoy tasty treats, and get your craft on.  Everyone is welcome–No experience necessary!
NEST CRAFTY  
Saturday March 11 | Noon-4:00pm
Minneapolis |(location disclosed upon registration!)
Please visit our blog for more deets + the complete project list. Cannot wait!
xoxoxo.