This Little Guy's Construction Party Invite

Our little guy LOVES his big trucks with big wheels.  Now that's it's time to plan his 3rd birthday it seemed appropriate to plan a construction truck party.  I just completed the invite...

I used this awesome construction colored tape from In the Clear on Etsy

And clip art from BlackLeaf Design on Etsy

More party details to come!

Come party with me here:

Yesterday on Tuesday

The Shabby Creek Cottage

Delightful Order

House of Hepworths

Craft Catwalk no. {63}

Here is some of the inspiration from last week...

Take a pretty home tour at It All Started With Paint

Lovely interior window at Decorate With A Little Bit

Inexpensive DIY custom curtain rods at From Gardners to Bergers

New Year inspiration from Michelle Paige

{Pin this one for next year!}

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Book of Notes ({inspiration file})

It's no secret I love paper stuff (scrapbook papers, notebooks, journals, ledgers, letters, books, files,...).  Maybe they bundled me in paper when I was a baby, causing my paper passion:-)   Who knows what draws me to it, but I do love it! 

On Pinterest I came across this unique little book of notes from Hello Friend. 

 It's filled with notes tucked into envelopes and pockets.  

Absolutely. Love. This.

I gotta make one of these!  It would make a lovely Valentines gift.

When I read on to find out the idea for it was based on a children's book, I loved it even more.  

I adore childrens stories and thought this was such a fun book.  The Jolly Postman has letters written by fairy tale characters that are tucked into the book.  

How fun is that to come across those letters as you read the book!

I can't wait to read this one with the kids!

Craft Catwalk no. {62}

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Ringing in the New Year

Woo hoo! Party all night!

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Um, kinda.

We actually keep it pretty low key on New Year's Eve.

really low key. 

In other words...

...we're all asleep before midnight.

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 Last year I told the ladybug that she could stay up as late as she wanted.  

She asked to go to bed by 9pm.  We like our sleep :-)

While checking out pinterest I came across this fun idea from How Does She? for the kids.  I found similar idea at The Dating Divas.

On each hour they pop a balloon (or open a bag) with a fun activity inside.  

How fun is that?!  

What a great way to celebrate during the day, especially if you're in bed before the ball even drops!

I was inspired.  So I planned out some activities to do with the kids, too.  

We made it in checklist form on our chalkboard.  

The last activity is at 9, because I don't think they'll make it past then.  

If they do I'll improvise.

I've got a couple things I want to add to the list yet, but you get the idea.  It doesn't really matter what the activity is, as long as it's something the kids will like!

Happy New Year!