5 dollar craft swap

so a little while ago i signed up to be apart of a super fun swap that april was hosting.

the deal was to craft something for your partner but the max you could spend was $5!

this got my creative juices flowing and i was lucky enough to be paired up with the lovely april herself!

i was very excited when i got the mail that day,

not only did i get my lovely package from april but some other goodies too.

it was a very happy mail day indeed! 

i quickly opened the lovely package and took a peek in.

it was very hard for me to stop and take pictures i just wanted to dive in! 

does anyone else have this problem when it comes to getting happy mail?

cutest little goodies in my bento box! 

it was wrapped up so cute! 

i was giddy! 

look at this cute print and frame. 

april had asked me what our nursery colours were and now i know why! 

doesn't it look darling with my i sew lucky owl??

check out what everyone else got from the swap here or check it out on instagram #5dollarcraft.

link love on love day!

happy valentine's day!

any exciting plans today? 

anyone get some sweet surprises this morning?

{perfect print for valentines day & everyday}

as i have been browsing the interwebs this week i have found some

fun stuff, 

yummy stuff and

inspirational stuff.

i thought i would share these with you.

loving this post by caroline and she made this sweet printable as a daily reminder. 

it comes in lots of different colour options too!

made this chipotle shredded beef  for supper this week. amazing! 

this fun print from yellow heart art is to great and an absolute must if we have a baby boy! 

 this adorable OOAK doll made by the sweet mandy is an absolute must if we have a baby girl!

i love to support handmade because it is helping individual people fulfill their dreams and live out there passions. this post by julie ann art reaffirmed the heart behind the handmade community. her post is a must read for anyone that supports handmade.

minestrone soup on cold days is always a sure way to warm ya up from the inside out!

check out heather's recipe!

this is a super fun series that jordyn has put on.

date night on a budget

and she is way to cute, you should pop over and say hi!

any duck dynasty fans out there? 

we are huge fans in our house and so is jessi and she made this print that will be up on our wall very soon! it also makes me happy, happy, happy that this adorable print is free.

i ordered my very first better life bags, my diaper bag! 

i am super duper excited to get it and pack it so that i feel that much more prepared for sweet peanut to arrive. i also love that when you buy these bags they give back.

you can also use code SPRINGCLEANING for 30% in the shop

valid until midnight friday 2/15

guest post: spring colours

Hello, lovelies! I'm Jacky, and you'll find me blogging over at The Sweetest Petunia.

I'm a newlywed who loves her husband, enjoys all sorts of creative projects

and seeks to be a Christ-follower above all else.

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Lately I've been feeling inspired by Spring colors.

There's just something about them that is so lovely, fresh and pretty!

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What are your favorite shades of Spring?

Do you lean towards the fresh greens? The pretty pastels?

I can't seem to take my eyes off of those pinks & purples. ;)

Happy Spring, everyone! 

P.S. If you're looking for color inspiration,

design seeds has tons of lovely palettes to share.

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Thanks so much for sharing Jacky. 

I am loving those springy greens!

someday

i love embroidery and needlework!
i love the texture and patterns and the endless ways that it can be shown off.
here are a few of my favorites that i have found over the last little while.

these pillows are absolutely stunning! (and would look great on my bed, a wedding gift perhaps?)
love how spring-y this bloom hoop art is!
i am a huge fan of feathers and these are no exception!love the simplicity, yet constant reminder of God's faithfulnesssomeday i will learn how to make all of these pretties...someday....

Christmas gift ideas for guys

i made a treasury on etsy the other day trying to brainstorm some ideas for my

so.hard.to.shop.for.they.have.everything. already.brothers.

i found some fantastic ideas and they work for dads, boyfriends, brothers and husbands

{shaving kit}{perfect mug}
{belt buckle}
{iphone case... i want this too}{mustache print}

What gift ideas do you have for the guys in your life?

little blessings

I think that noticing the little things in life are so important

If we pass them by we are missing so many sweet little blessings

like....

enjoying a some wonderful gelato on a warm fall day
or
watching the sun setlooking at your baby sister (who isn't so baby anymore) sleeping on your lap
or
walking through the woods on a beautiful fall day
being able to see the miracle of leaves changing and the beauty that is in thatbeing able to have candles flickering away as i crochet and sip on tea, i.love.it.
or
having a charlie brown pumpkin at the front door to greet me every time i come home
or
sweet baby faces
have two able hands so that i can creategetting my great great grandmas sewing kitbeing able to sit around and enjoy the first game of the winnipeg jets
or
enjoy some wonderful pumpkin pie at thanksgiving
what a blessing to be able and privileged enough that i am able to go to school and as a result have home... if only i could always view it that way
enjoy each moment
live in each moment

fall inspiration

I was looking around online the other day while it was raining out and I was snuggled up inside.

I found a few pretty things that I want to make.

1. this adorable hair comb. so smart, simple, and cute

2. love love love these tree candle holders
3. this headband is too perfect for fall

4. i would love this sign made out of old barn boards

I love looking around and finding inspiration.

Blessings,

Amber

on my to-do list

i was browsing around and found some fun things i want to make

for mah new place, yes please!{source}

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love button art! for my walls?
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so smart! this way no one is forgotten!
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happy crafting!
amber