A Vintage 4th

The Fourth of July is only a few days away!  Kellen and I are starting to make some 4th traditions of our own.  First up, a hike in the early morning. Luckily, we just walk out our back door and the mountain is right there.Next, Park City has an annual pancake breakfast in the park. The entire town comes out for it and I just love the sense of community it brings. The parade is next and  it's not your average 4th of July parade. There are quite a few characters that come out for it. Here's a pic of main street after the parade is over, as you can see, it's quite popular.. After the parade, we're off to the park for a BBQ, live music and games. Ohhhh I can't wait!

Hope you all have a fabulous 4th of July! 

These pinwheels were created using paper from Melissa Frances. I tied the bottom of the sticks with ribbon and tinsel also from Melissa Frances.

And remember...

Happy Father's Day!

Just wanted to share a few pictures of my incredible, wonderful, loving and caring Father. For a beautiful tribute to my Dad, check out my my sister's blog. Love you Dad, you are THE BEST!!

A Father's Day card using pattern paper from Melissa Frances  and vintage stamp image from  Stampington.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Last week, Kellen and I planted a little balcony garden. I'm embarrassed to admit that I do not have a green thumb...at all. I'm awesome at killing plants. Luckily, Kellen is a master gardener and with his guidance, these little plants just might have a fighting chance.
 We went to the local  nursery and picked out -
~Strawberries
~Basil
~Banana and Bell Peppers
~Tomatoes
~Cilantro
~Oregano
~Dill
~ Lavender
~Lemon Thyme
~Mint
~Coriander

I have yet to kill any of them off.  In fact, this is what I found this morning. Awww...cute!

A few more pics of our little garden..

I thought it would be fun to make a few  quick and simple projects using paper and rub ons from Melissa Frances and adorable garden images from Cosmo Cricket. These little bags would be great to use as invitations for a neighborhood BBQ, garden party or picnic. Fill the bags with a few little treats and add the invite inside.

Here's another quick card using paper from Melissa Frances, Jenni Bowlin and Cosmo Cricket. Can you sense a bit of a theme here? Yep, strawberries. I must be a little over excited at the thought of that little strawberry out in our garden.

Summer...

You're right around the corner.I can feel you.

Please come soon. I've missed you.  

Yours Truly, 

~Rachel

A card I made using Melissa Frances and Jenni Bowlin products. Can't you just taste that lime popsicle? Yummmm...

Dear Mom

  You are the source of our beginning  and have always been there for us. You were our first teacher and the guiding light in our lives. Whenever we need you, there you are giving us the warmth and comfort that is so needed.  I know how hard you've worked for us and the sacrifices you've made. Thank you for all you have done for us kids, we are so incredibly blessed to have you as our Mother.

I can only hope that when I become a mom, I will be just as loving, giving, kind and patient as you. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and showing me unconditional love throughout my life.

I love you!

"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother."
                                                          ~Abraham Lincoln


Here is a Mother's Day Banner I created  for my sweet Mother. Love you Mom! Can't wait to see you today!

Happy Mother's Day!

Weekend Recap and a Craft

This past weekend my darling Kellen and I took a road trip to Ivins, UT to visit my Grandparents. If you've never been, this is what you're missing..

Absolutely gorgeous.

Road trips with Kellen are insane. I don't think it's fair two people can have so much fun. Have you ever laughed so hard  you can't breathe and tears are streaming down your face? That's everyday with this man.

Moving on...

Rumor has it, the party hat I made is in Simply Handmade's Feb/March issue. I haven't seen the issue yet, but
I thought I'd post a couple pics of it here.

Crepe paper, pattern paper and glitter chipboard are from Melissa Frances. Chipboard number button and star tag are from Jenni Bowlin. 

The Atomic Housewife

Technicolor cookbooks, ranch houses, 50's and 60's advertising and decorating. Ohhh the kitschiness of it all. Don't you love it?

The Atomic Housewife has inspired me to make this little card.

 Pattern paper and rub on from Melissa Frances and the vintage image is from Cosmo Cricket.