12.31.2012

Top Posts of 2012



I thought it would be fun to take a look back and see what my Top Posts of 2012 have been according to you the awesome readers!  You've all shown me so much love this year, and I'm so blessed to have this awesome job that I truly LOVE!  I hope 2013 can top this passing year, I can not wait to see what is in store.  So let's get this list rolling already.  I'm working my way up to the #1 post so sit tight and read all the way through.  If you want to click on the photo it will take you directly to the original post.


DIY Glitter Nail Polish


Snow Kiss Cookies


Washi Tape Tin Cans


DIY Patinaed Filigree Earrings


Faux Stainless Steel Alphabet Magnets {PB Knock-Off}


"Have a Kool Summer" - End of Year Class Gift


DIY Freezer Paper Hunger Games Shirt


Felt Pine Trees


Felt Flowers Tutorials {5 to Choose From}


And in the top spot is the Loose Change Wall Art I made for a friend as a housewarming gift.  This post alone has had 137,286 page views.  And it's also the #1 pinned post on my site!  


I wanted to say thank you again to all of you for being such a great encouragement to me, for supporting me in my goal to do what I love...crafting, creating, decorating, party planning, designing, with a few recipes thrown in the mix.


12.27.2012

25 - New Years Eve Party Ideas




If you looking to put together a few last minute details or the whole party all together for New Years your in luck!  Today I'm sharing 25 ideas for great decor, fun printables, and easy projects to make it all sparkle!

New Years Sparkly Tablescape Centerpiece by @Jenna_Burger, sasinteriors.net #LowesCreator #LowesCreativeIdeas #NewYears #Decorating #Tablescape
New Years Sparkly Tablescape


New Years Eve Centerpiece


New Years Eve Gold Party

An inexpensive way to add a lot of sparkle and flair to your party is with the good old fashion tinsel garland!  Check your local dollar stores and now that it's on clearance for after Christmas sales.

Its New Years Eve... Make it Sparkle!
Sparkling Dinner Party

Kate Landers New Years Eve Party
New Years Eve Party

By gathering all the clocks in the house and creating a vignette you can save money and have decorations that are just right for the occasion.


New Years Mantle

Need an inexpensive back drop?  Paper plates can add a huge pop of color with a great dimension to them.  Also, think about what you have lying around your craft supplies.  Paper can be an easy way to make a statement, just by creating paper fans you've got great decor.

New Years Tablescape

Black & Gold Dessert Table


New Years Sparklers Gift Printables


New Years Sparkling Cider Printable


New Years Eve Favor Printables

New Years Printable Banner


New Years Eve Party Printables


New Years Eve Party Favors

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New Years Eve Hanging Bubbly Ball Decor


New Years Wreath

Gather some toothpicks and some styrofoam balls and your in luck with this really cute firework inspired decoration to either hang or place around your tablescape.


New Years Decor


New Years Eve Treat Poppers

New Years Poppers
New Years Eve Confetti Poppers

New Years Mints for Your Midnight Kiss

new year's eve paper fortune cookie Diy - i made these as party favors for our black and white new year's eve masquerade party. happy new year!
New Years Eve Paper Fortune Cookies

Decorative chopsticks
New Years Eve Glittered Chopstix

new years eve party
New Years Clock Decor

Ball Drop
New Years Eve Ball Drop Cupcakes


New Years Eve Cookies

12.25.2012

Merry Christmas


I hope you are all having a wonderful day with your family and friends.  I know that for us today has been once again a beautiful day filled with our loved ones, great food, and many many gifts!  The boys made out like bandits of course.  Most importantly we are all together and enjoying the company of each other.  I just wanted to take a minute to wish you all a Merry Christmas!  May you all be blessed in many ways this year.  


P.S.  Don't forget to enter the Verry Merry Christmas Giveaway!  It ends tonight at midnight!





12.20.2012

A Very Merry Christmas Giveaway




I have exciting news for all of you today!  
Today is the beginning of my Very Merry Christmas Giveaway!  
I wanted to do something special for one lucky person this Christmas so I have put together some fun stuff that you are sure to love.  

This Prize Package Includes:

-  A $25 Gift Certificate to my shop {The Crafted Sparrow Shop}


-  A $25 Gift Certificate to Le Paper Cafe on Etsy to purchase amazing washi tapes


-  A Custom Hoody & a Custom Hat from J La La Designs on Etsy 
{valued at $135}



-  A Pick Your Plum box full of goodies 
{valued at $75}


-  A $5 Gift Card to Starbucks

Holiday Village

-  3 Pairs of Mum Cabachon Earrings 
{colored can be picked after the drawing ends, I will email color selections to the winner}

Yellow Mum Cabachon Earrings

Congratulations to the winner!


Merry Christmas!