{Wedding} Planning Binder

Here is my finished wedding binder cover =)

I wasn't too fond of the paper at first but now I think it's not all that bad overall. I think it's missing something but I can't figure it out just yet. 

On the spine of the binder it will have black matching striped patterned paper and the date in numbers cut out in silver card stock.I'll post a pic when that's put together.

Many of thanks to Kerry {Momma K Crafts} as I borrowed both cartridges from her to make this =)

Supples: 
Cricut - Sweethearts cricut cartridge, Sophisticated cricut cartridge
Paper - Stampin' Up, Pattern Paper - something Pickle (Will update this when I find out)

Crafting!

So I went to Michaels today.
Since I put myself on a budget I have made sure to steer clear of Michaels, WM craft section and Dollarama. I must say, I have done EXTEMELY well and have stayed away from all 3 for the most part.
Today however, I went into M's. I was in heaven! Soooooo many new things and so much to love! I went in with a $20 budget but ended up spending $60 (Thank goodness for coupons otherwise it would've been $75+!!) BUT I bought some stuff that I will use RIGHT now! I am making a couple new things for my 'shoppe' and needed supplies to whip them up. I'm excited to see how it all comes out =)

In other news, I am thinking of throwing myself a fabulous birthday party this year. I'm turning 25 and thought why not throw a bash for myself? The ideas are swirling - Chocolate brown and pink (or turq) colour theme, an AMAZING candy buffet table (since I can't have one at the wedding now - thanks asshat venue that I love and hate - more on that later!)  and pretty details galore! Can I do this within 4 weeks notice? We shall see!

Anyhoo, I'm off for now.

Until next time, taa taa

Xo Dee Xo

Friiiiiidayyyyyyyyy

It’s Friday!!!!

 

Pretty happy at that! Probably that it has something to do with me FINALLY getting to be able to work on designing the cover for my wedding binder! (I’m also going to try cutting out the vinyl for my wedding box – but nothing fancy there!) My good friend E might be coming over tomorrow to work on B’s Bday banner but if not, I’m still going to work on my ish because I’ve been itching to create some awesome crafty stuff lately! My new goal is to buy NOTHING unless I REALLY need it. Like REALLY need it. Lol I have loads of stuff that could/should be used before adding more to the collection that collects dust at the moment. (That being said, I already want to go to Michaels to check out some wedding paper haha)

 

I’ve also decided this blog needs pictures (and more posts haha) I’m hoping to get some crafty stuff done this weekend so I’ll definitely be posting about that. Maybe some before and after pictures of my disaster of a basement that looks like a bomb went off in it!

 

I also can’t wait until NEXT Saturday because K will be coming back with some paper goodies for me! He is bringing back my sample paper and pocket folds from C&P so I can’t wait until that haha. I love getting new paper samples =) Then I can finally coordinate things with my friend Jackie with her wedding invites that I might be creating for her. (Don’t ask – I still don’t know what on earth I am doing about my invites – I’m sure I’ll figure it out soon – one would hope!)

 

Until next time, taa taa

 

XoXo Dee

Party Time

A great friend of mine has a daughter who will be turning one this summer. She wants to make a banner for her birthday party and asked if I can help make it (well, she asked if I could cut it all out on my cricut and I told her how about she comes over and does it herself. She liked the idea of that!) Then it got me thinking and researching cute banners for ideas and inspiration. Whoa was I blown away with the amazing creativity from people online who pull all the stops for their childs 1^st birthday! Seeing all that made me send a bbm to N to ask if I can plan my nephew J’s 6^th birthday next year! (She knows I msg her with random stuff all the time so she shouldn’t be all that surprised!)

I’m visioning boy banners, cars, red and blue colours, candy bar that makes the kids squeal with joy, balloons and loads of DIY! I hope she agrees to it! HA! If she ever provides me with a niece then I am DEFINITELY planning her 1^st (and/or 2^nd birthday parties! The ideas I have swirling around in my head for girls is CRAZY awesome!!)

Project clean up basement will be underway soon. It really needs a good clean (not dirty – just things are way out of place!) so it’ll be nice to have that organization again and to have things in their right spots again! I really need to organize all my hobbies (baking/paper crafts/chocolates/etc) larger kitchen appliances (deep fryer, George Foreman etc) all my favourite appetizer stuff (omg I have an addiction!) in addition to the holiday décor we have stored away (Halloween & xmas). Ideally, one day I’d like to go through my old clothes as well (and shoes and purses) and just chuck them all (well Good will it but you know what I mean!) It’s been sitting in the basement since we moved in 3+ years ago and my weight changes  often so the likelihood of me being able to fit into those clothes AND want to wear them again are slim to none. Goodbye!  And it’ll make it that much easier when we do go to finish the basement then it’ll just have that much less stuff in it! (I am excited for when the basement is being worked on because I will be transforming my craft room at the same time!!! Eeeek the guest bedroom will be mine and I have awesome visons for that! Min 2 years away from that dream!)

Anyhoo, enough of that for now.

Until next time, taa taa

Xo Dee Xo

Do It Yourself!

I <3 DIY

I love crafts. I love card making and scrapbooking. I love working with my hands.

I haven’t created anything new lately as I ‘just wasn’t feeling it’ lately (You know how sometimes you get into a funk and don’t want to look at the things you loved? Yeah, that was me and paper) After looking at wedding stuff and DIY stuff online – and spending 3+ hours on Pinterest last night - I feel that motivation again to do what I loved and play with paper! First things first I am designing my wedding binder cover to make it pretty lol If I am looking at that thing for the next 15 months (!!!) then I want to make it a little prettier on the eyes (And really an excuse to finally use my wedding Cricut cartridges HA!) Tonight I’m stopping by a friend’s house to borrow the Sweethearts cartridge and Wedding solutions as I can’t justify spending that money at the moment since I can’t find them under $20 anywhere (I also REALLY want Diving wedding cart that is exclusive to Creative Memories but for $75 with tax/shipping I am finding it SUPER hard to again justify it as much as I am really wanting it!!)

Still looking at photographers and probably will be for a while. I will be emailing some to request quotes soon that is a good first step.

I also signed up today for a new TV wedding show. I’m nervous as heck but we’ll see where it goes haha. It’s to find my dream wedding dress and we all know how I’ll need help with that!

Until next time, taa taa

Xo Dee

Photographers Wanted

That's my focus lately. Finding a kick @ss photographer that doesn't cost a down payment on a car. Mission Impossible? I don't think so (yet!)


There are a couple I really like actually. But me being me, I NEED to see what else is out there of course. I am finding that I am being a little more critical now because it's for MY wedding. (You should hear me when I'm looking at wedding cakes - Yikes!)
I think I have a fairly reasonable 'wish list' in who I want: 


1) 2 Photographers is a must.  I don't want any missed photo opps lol
2) Candid and fun shots please. I'm not a huge fan of tons of posed photos
3) Awesome to work with and gets my craziness
4) Takes my 'must have shots' list and WOWs me!
5) Thinks on their feetl and isn't afraid to try something new


 So this should be an interesting adventure. Wish me luck =) (And if you know of someone, don't hesitate to drop me a line with names/websites!)


This week was quite busy in general. Birthdays galore this week (My nephew J's, Kev's brother, an amazing friend Jackie, one of cousins, my fun co-worker etc. ) and other various things. I had a post all ready to go on Tuesday but never got around to actually getting it published due to it being on another computer and not getting it to my desktop. I know I've slacked lately - sorry!  Next week should be a little calmer so that should be nice. 

Those who know me, know I love to read so I thought I would share what I'm reading every so often and my opinions on it. Currently I am reading "The Scorch Trials" by James Dashner. It's the 2nd book in his trilogy (First being "The Maze Runner" and I LOVED it) and so far so good.  I try to read it whenever I get a chance. I also am really looking forward to The Hunger Games movie that comes out in 2 weeks!! It's only been 2 months since I read (And LOVED!) the trilogy and I'm already missing it. Anyhoo, I'm not too sure what I'll be reading after the 3rd book in the trilogy but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. I have a ton of books on the ereader and a HUGE wish list lol.  I'm also 8/25 books for my 2012 goal to read more! I'm sure I'll easily surpass that number come summer time (Who doesn't love to read in the sun, with a drink in hand?!)

Well until next time =) Taa Taa
  
Xo Dee

We're getting Murried!

So I guess things are official now!
After being engaged for just over 8 months, we have finally booked our venue! It was exciting to finally do that (Although I'm sure the cheque book cried a bit) but now it's time to get my butt in hear and work on wedding planning. Yesterday we went out and purchased my wedding band (We put a deposit down on it in December to keep the price locked in AND to ensure that it was still available - which we didn't see the designer rings there yesterday so I think it was a wise idea!)
Church was supposed to be booked as well but due to an unfortunate circumstances our Reverend isn't available at the moment.

Not too much else is going on as of late. My nephew J's bday is on Tuesday so we'll be driving down to go out to dinner with them on his birthday. Still need to get him something else to go with the awesome super soaker we picked up for him.

Until next time =)
Dee