Photo Challenge! START TODAY!

Let the Fun Begin!

We are going to use Instagram again for photo posting. Take a picture of your interpretation of the word(s) for each day. Post it on Instagram and make sure you tag LadiesAllDay. (Once you crop and filter your picture there is an option for "Tag People" This is where you will add LadiesAllDay)

If you need additional help please let me know. Remember this is just for fun and to keep us connected through this month.

Starts today!

30 Day Holiday Photo Challenge:

1- Pattern
2- Reflection
3- Mug
4- In My Bag
5- Lunch Time
6- In a Row
7- Love
8- On My Plate
9- Handwriting
10- For Sale
11- Santa
12- 7 Things
13- Texture
14- Ornament
15- Close Up
16- Tree
17- Decor
18- Child(ren)
19- Cold
20- Makes Me Smile
21- Silver
22- Party
23-  8 O'clock
24- On the Floor
25- Tradition
26- Hot
27- Self Portrait
28- Outside
29- Begins with "M"
30- Home

Saturday Girls Day (AGAIN!)

WAIT! Before you read and ask for free tickets take a second and click on the blue link to the right. You know... The one that says JOIN THIS SITE. I'd appreciate it! Ok. Moving on to free stuff...

What a Woman Wants Expo is going on this weekend! A few of us are planning on going in the AM on Saturday. We have EXTRA FREE tickets to get in. If you would like them please contact me and I will find a way to meet up and give them to you. Obviously I'd like you to come with us and meet me at the entrance! If you've never been to this expo the name really says it all- PLUS this is the Christmas show. Consider Christmas shopping finished all in one place! Can't wait!

Let me know ASAP if you want a FREE ticket!

For the photo challenge in December. I think we should start sooner so that we aren't all thinking about it over Christmas. How about starting on the 25th?

I will come up with ideas and post them on or before the 25th. I will also post new "instructions" since Instagram has added a new feature making this a lot easier to do. If you would like to contribute ideas for photos please do so in the next 24 hours or so.

Thanks to everyone who came to Amber's Girls Day! So much fun! I made a step stool for my mud room! Now I have 1 more to make for the kids bathroom. I love being crafty!

See you all soon,

L

Pinterest Party Results

This Ladies Day was SO much fun!! The creativity was out of control! I wish I had taken more pictures, I always do. I will post what I have.

We had ladies making wreaths, scrapbooks, wall hangings and misc Christmas gifts for the kiddos. We had so much food to eat I think I gained a few pounds! Snickers salad, the best microwaved fudge, strawberries filled with amazing something, tomato lentil soup, bean dip to die for, chili tortellini, healthy no bake cookies and my favorite pumpkin chocolate cookies!  

I cannot wait to do this party again! Amber is having another party at her house Saturday if any of you want to go. Same as this one- open house, noon-whenever. Bring your craft and a dish to share. Please let her know if you are going to be there.

Here are the few pictures I have:

 Mom and Krystal messing around

Mel, Val and Mia

Traci making a memory board

My mom cleaning and Cav making Star Wars Paper characters like "Darth Paper"

Amber making a scrapbook

 Krystal finally gluing

One of my projects (Color sorting)

 

 

Cookies and fudge

Strawberries filled with heaven

This is my next project!

Snickers Salad

Mel always smiles!

My prego cousin and me

Tomato Lentil Soup

 

 

I apologize I didn't get pictures of everyone. I didn't think to take pictures till we were almost done.

Saturday is the PINTEREST PARTY!!

Please RSVP if you haven't already. I need to know by Thursday morning how many people are getting the FREE CRAFT!

Here are the details in short: (if you want the full details click here)

Its a free for all craft day!!
You find a craft on Pinterest that you've been wanting to make.
You find a dish on Pinterest that you've been meaning to try.
You bring your dish (or drink) to share with about 10 ladies
Plus all the supplies you need to complete your craft.
You stay and enjoy a *kid free day making crafts and stuffing your face!

If you still need to know where to go that means you haven't RSVP'd and will need to RSVP to me (or know someone who has already RSVP'd). If you RSVP to me before Thursday morning you will receive a free craft to create!

This is an open house from about noon till about 7pm. We will have food for sure but unless someone plans to share a drink, drinks are on you. (Besides water... we will have water)

Any questions? Call, text or comment.

*We want all you mommies to join us! (I'm a mommy too so I get it!) If you are without a sitter and plan to bring the kids PLEASE make sure they are occupied with a craft of their own. We will not be in my home, nor will we be in a home that has children living there. (Not kid proof and not very entertaining) Your kiddos will also need a lunch/snack and projects to keep them busy the whole time you plan on being there. We will not have anyone to watch/entertain them this month.

If you can, please leave the kids with someone they love spending time with!

See you all THIS SATURDAY!

 

Pinterest Party November 9th! Also Pictures from October.

Have you decided what you are going to do for the Pinterest Party!? I think I just made up my mind. I'm going to do a bunch of gifts for my Little for Christmas gifts. If you jump on my Pinterest board "Pinterest Party Ideas" you can scroll through for some of my ideas. It is a shared board so it is not just what I've been thinking of doing.
The information below was previously posted BUT I have updated a few things so be sure to skim through and find it.

Remember to scroll all the way down for pictures of what we did for the October Ladies Day!

Also! Do you follow me!? Click the blue link over to the right and follow the prompts. I greatly appreciate it!

November 9th PINTEREST PARTY details

Who isn't obsessed with Pinterest!? Even my husband has an account! But lets be honest- how many things have you pinned and thought "One day I'd like to make that!" and never have time? My answer is "Daily." Yep! Daily! So... we decided to have a Pinterest Party! This will give us all time and an excuse to do what we have been longing to do.

Here is how it works: 

We have an open house in Bountiful (If you RSVP I will let you know where to go- I really don't like posting where we are all gathering on such a public forum.) We will be meeting around lunch and finishing when we finish- probably around or after dinner time. We will have food for all hours (see below about food)

 

Step by step:

You log on to Pinterest.
You shop boards for things you love! (If you want on my board to share just ask and I will add you)
You pick a food dish that you'd like to try to make (Or you have already made, but found the recipe on Pinterest)
You make your dish (or drink) to pass at the party. (Plan on sharing with about 10 ladies)
You pick a craft you want to do. (I will post some inspiration below)
You bring your supplies to complete your craft.
You walk in with your dish, craft supplies and a few hours to hang out.
You eat and create!

Sound like something you want to do? See below about RSVPing

What will already be there: 

We will be providing some basic supplies like hot glue, but since the list of idea is endless make sure you grab what you need or contact me if you think your supply is a basic and I will let you know if it's already covered. If you have some basics, like craft paper or beads, or maybe a bag of sugar or flour, and would like to share please let me know so I can pass along the information to others who may need your supply.  Think outside the box too- like do you have a Cricut machine or paint brushes? How about a those picture frames and old Tshirts you were going to donate?

*** I have packed all of my things to share. I have a bunch of scrapbook paper, ribbon, stickers, scissors, glue dots, fabric, sewing machine and accessories. I have a few random things like mirrors and tiny metal letters and paint. That's all I can remember but I have 3 large boxes of stuff you can pick through.

BONUS!

 I will be providing a free craft if you RSVP by November 7th (I can't buy your supplies if I don't know you are coming) It'll be a cute one that is easy to create so don't stress! Free craft means you don't have to bring something other than a dish/drink to pass! Unless you are as excited as me and want to do both crafts! 

Here are some ideas:

I'm pretty excited for this event! It's just in time to make some Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends!

If you 'd like more ideas hop over to my Pinterest board "Pinterest Party Ideas" and check out everything I have pinned in preparation for this party. I will add you to the board if you'd like.

Want to try photography!? The location we picked has plenty of places for poses. I will even bring my camera if you ask! My sister will be there to help with tips and tricks too!

Ok so I'm not the best at sewing, but I have a sewing machine I will bring-  I know the basics and I'm sure someone else there can help too!

I will probably be creating some kind of home decoration since we will be moving shortly after this party. I'm thinking of making some curtains... HMM... I'm going to have to learn! Or maybe a painting for the bathroom. Did you know my sister knows how to paint- AMAZINGLY! (She hasn't volunteered to help, but I'm sure if you asked she'd love to!)

Don't know how to cook? Want to learn- My mom is a good cook and we will have a kitchen at the location! This means you can cover two birds, one stone. Your craft is the meal you are going to share. Just make sure you have all the things you need. If you need an appliance give me a call ASAP so I don't pack what I have.

That gets me thinking... What if I want to do a meal planning idea- you know, like the month of freezer meals... I might not be doing my curtains after all.

I'm getting too excited! I think it's time to start pinning! Oh and don't forget to RSVP for the free craft!

I will see you November 9th! Then we will take a small break from seeing each other and do a photo challenge for the holidays.

Can't wait!

October Pictures:

 

We seriously had so much fun this month! We all decided to do this more often, so look forward to another Wood Blocking party! We actually have 2 ladies RSVP'd to the November party that are doing this as their craft! I though about it too! Christmas is coming and how cute would this be for a gift!!? I didn't take as many pictures as normal because I was busy making my HOME blocks. Thanks Patrice for hosting this! I look forward to doing it again soon! -L

 

October 5th Wood Blocking and November 9th Pinterest Party!

I am going to cover 2 events on this post. Please read all the way through.

Oct 5th Wood Blocking Party!
This will be an open house starting at 10am.  I plan on being home all day.
(Anyone up for cocktails Saturday night? Guys and Girls welcome for that!)

I have had a few RSVP's for this event. I was hoping for more than the 4 that I have! I am unpacking boxes to share all my stuff and I'd like to be able to free up the boxes and not repack all my things. Please let me know if you are coming. If you do plan on it I'd like to urge you to get your wood blocks as soon as possible. I have had mine for a week and still don't know what I'm planning on decorating with! I'm so excited that I really want to do everything! I am willing to join you in the shopping trip if you don't want to go alone. There are TONS of inspirational ideas at The Wood Connection. I want to make everything there! It's located in Murray so it should be easy to get to for everyone. You don't have to go to The Wood Connection. You can go to Hobby Lobby, Lowes, Home Depot etc.. I just want you to go soon so you aren't going the day of and getting overwhelmed with options.

For more details see my previous post by clicking here.

For fun I jumped on Pinterest for more ideas. Here are some pictures.



I want this hanger for my laundry room!
On to the next event:

November 9th PINTEREST PARTY

Who isn't obsessed with Pinterest!? Even my husband has an account. But lets be honest- how many things have you pinned and thought "One day I'd like to make that!" and never have time? My answer is "Daily. Yep! Daily" So... we decided to have a Pinterest Party! This will give us all time and an excuse to do what we have been longing to do.

Here is how it works: We have an open house in Bountiful (If you RSVP I will let you know where to go- I really don't like posting where we are all gathering on such a public forum.) We haven't quite decided on the time yet, but I'm thinking lunch time-dinner time.

You log on to Pinterest.
You shop your own boards for things you love! (Or feel free to create a new board!)
You pick a food dish that you'd like to try to make (Or you have already made, but found the recipe on Pinterest)
You make your dish (or drink) to pass at the party.
You pick a craft you want to do. (I will post some inspiration below)
You bring your supplies to complete your craft.
You walk in with your dish, craft supplies and a few hours to hang out, eat and create!

Sound like something you want to do? Let me know.

We will be providing some basic supplies like hot glue, but since the list of idea is endless make sure you grab what you need or contact me if you think your supply is a basic and I will let you know if it's already covered. If you have some basics, like craft paper or beads, or maybe a bag of sugar or flour, and would like to share please let me know so I can pass along the information to others who may need your supply.  Think outside the box too- like do you have a Cricut machine or paint brushes? How about a those picture frames and old Tshirts you were going to donate?

BONUS! I will be providing a free craft if you RSVP (I can't buy your supplies if I don't know you are coming) It'll be a cute one that is easy to create so don't stress!

I'm pretty excited for this event! It's just in time to make some Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends!

Here are some ideas: If you 'd like more ideas hop over to my Pinterest board "Pinterest Party Ideas" and check out everything I have pinned in preparation for this party. I will add you to the board if you'd like. Melony- I'm already adding you :)

Want to try photography!? The location we picked has plenty of places for poses. I will even bring my camera if you ask! My sister will be there to help with tips and tricks too!

Ok so I'm not the best at sewing, but I have a sewing machine I can bring- Again, if you ask. I know the basics and I'm sure someone else there can help too!

I will probably be creating some kind of home decoration since we will be moving shortly after this party. I'm thinking of making some curtains... HMM... I'm going to have to learn! Or maybe a painting for the bathroom. Did you know my sister knows how to paint- AMAZINGLY! (She hasn't volunteered to help, but I'm sure if you asked she'd love to!)

Don't know how to make a recipe? Want to learn- My mom is a pretty good cook and we will have a kitchen at the location! This means you can cover two birds, one stone. Your craft is the meal you are going to share. Just make sure you have all the things you need. If you need an appliance give me a call ASAP so I don't pack what I have.

That gets me thinking... What if I want to do a meal planning idea- you know, like the month of freezer meals... I might not be doing my curtains after all.

I'm getting too excited! I think it's time to start pinning! Oh and don't forget to RSVP for the free craft!

I will see you all October 5th and again November 9th! Then we will take a small break from seeing each other and do a photo challenge for the holidays.

Can't wait!

L

Wood Blocking Party! Oct 5th Open House

I have been waiting and waiting for the right time to have this particular Ladies Day! The holidays are coming quickly and I want to complete this project before the holidays are over.

Patrice is going to be our hostess for October. Like I said, I've been itchin to have this party! We will be doing wood blocking! You will need to come prepared with supplies (I can pick them up for you if you tell me what you want, since I will need to get my own as well. I know Patrice can pick up supplies too!) We will be going to The Wood Connection in Murray for our supplies. Click here to see what they have and the cutest ideas! This will also give you an idea of what fun this will be!

If you want to go to the store to see more with us lets plan a date! I would love to go in a group and get cute ideas before I buy! Lets shoot for this week in case we need to order something you just have to have. I'm thinking of doing the word "home" and having the "o" interchangeable for each season- Like a flower for spring, a beach ball for summer, a pumpkin for fall, a snowflake for winter. What do you think?

Here are some examples of what Patrice has done:

There are also shapes you can buy. My sister made my daughter 3 owls that are adorable! Ok so these owls are not the ones my sister made (Personally I think hers are cuter) These are the display at the store. Can you see that price!? $2.50!! Such a great deal!

 Supplies:

I have a lot of scrapbook paper, I also have modpodge (although Clear Wood Glue will work better with paper. Modpodge will smear the color and has a tendency to lift the paper from the wood.)
I also have various colors of paint to share. I have a few paint brushes too. I also have butcher paper to work on. I have scrapbooking supplies like ribbon, flowers etc. that I'm willing to share as well. However- mine is all a mixture and my not be what you are looking for. Here is a list of supplies needed. You can decide what you trust me with and what you want for your specific design. And don't worry! Patrice is going to teach us how do to this. Even if you feel you aren't crafty she will show you how to make the perfect piece!

The Whole List:
Wood (obviously)
Clear Wood Glue
Scrapbook Paper
Paint (cheap little bottles) or wood stain
Paint Brushes, Foam paint brushes
Any accessories you want on your wood: Glitter (Patrice said get glitter paper instead- it works much easier), ribbon, feathers, flowers, jewels etc
Butcher paper for easier clean up
Glue gun with glue (I have 2 glue guns)

Now the problem for me is finding the boxes in which all of these items are packed... Hmm... Let the digging begin! Man I hate moving!


Details:
We will be doing this at my house on October 5th, Open house, but remember this will take awhile so come prepared to complete your project. (Mine is going to take most of the day so I will have all the supplies out while I'm working away.) I will open my doors at 10am and we will work until we are done. Come ready! I will provide small snacks, but if you can please bring a side dish (snack) to share and whatever you are drinking.

In Short:
October 5th
10am- 5ish?
My house
Bring your craft supplies
Bring a dish to pass
BYODrinks
Come with enough time to complete your project


Can't Wait! As always I would appreciate RSVPs.

L

Just for Fun:
Here are some images I found for cute ideas! (Google Image Search)
(Bring pictures printed on paper and modpodge to the wood)
    calendar blocks (Cute gift idea!)

 Have Boys?

Yarn or Twine!

  Maps instead of scrapbook paper