Across the Sea

A friend of mine, Stephanie, opened up an etsy shop called Across the Sea. She sells handmade and unique items with a nautical theme. We may just have had a photo shoot to combine our two creations together. You'll just have to check it out. Oh, and you see that bag I'm holding?... She's giving one away for FREE. Go see how to win it here!!

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And when the holidays pass and the new year begins.... I promise to make more constant posts.

Fancy schmancy plastic zip bags

I saw these decorated zip bags over at babalisme. They would be perfect to make for you child's lunch bag (or your husband in my case). I'd probably be better at reusing them too, which is something I intend to do but end up being lazy and throwing them out.

 

and while you're there, check out her cute circus party she threw for her 2 year old daughter

 

DIY: cone pouch favors

If I am ever in a hurry to make a fast party favor or treat, 

this is what I fall back on. 

They're super easy and super fast to make. 

What you need:
-patterened paper
-double stick tape or glue
-scissors.

1. Cut your paper 5" x 3.5" -or however you want -bigger or smaller the favor

2. Place patterned side of paper facing down and fold over left side about the width of your tape (1/2 inch or so)

3. Place your tape or glue in the pink areas below (on the flap, in the middle of the top side, and the bottom left side of the paper)

4. Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and secure the flap with the tape on the inside of the opposite end (don't crease the right side though).

5. Press and seal the bottom half as well so you're left with a pocket pictured below

5. At this point you will want to fill your favor with your goodies (i.e. jelly beans, chocolate, etc.)

6. Next secure the top half that is opened by pinching the ends together in the opposite direction of the bottom half. Line up the tape and it will be easy.

It should look like this:

These would be great as a Halloween treat or a place/name card on Thanksgiving- just write your guests name on the favor made with some festive patterned paper. 

I'll be using them for an upcoming baby shower.

Happy folding!

via Zakka life

Personalized Muslin Favor Bags

Great for birthday parties, baby showers or a special thank you.
Printed with your name and a choice of 11 different silhouettes from Perideau Designs

Giraffe
Bodysuit
Bird
Airplane
Duck
Monkey
Elephant

Butterfly

Train

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