Privacy for the Princess

Did you know that we have royalty living in our home? I did not realize this myself until my four year old proclaimed that she was in fact a princess. She also stated that all princesses need "confidence". I told her that it was a pretty big word for her to use. She said it means that she gets to shut her door and not let any one in her room. I let her know that the word she was searching for was privacy. She then instructed me to make her a sign for her door that told everyone she needed privacy. I got right on it, because I figured that since she is royalty she must be in charge. :)  I think the realization that she may be royalty probably all started when I purchased this "Sleeping Beauty" mirror for her from the tag sale at Elizabeth & Co.  

 I took a wood shape from Michaels and painted it with some purple craft paint.

 I used two images from the Silhouette online store and some letters on the software already to cut out on pink vinyl.  Then we hung it on her door as soon as everything was dry and ready to go.

I sure hope Ty and Davis learn to read quickly. She has been pointing it out to them quite often.  

Under the Sea Birthday Party

My friend hosted an Under the Sea party for her daughter's second birthday. I thought I'd share some of the cute ideas she incorporated.  

This adorable sign directed guests to the party.

She had crabwiches, which were delicious by the way.  I also loved the netting she placed over the table. The other food ideas were absolutely adorable.

The dinglehoppers, which are a nod to the movie The Little Mermaid.

 
These octopus hot dogs were a hit with the little ones.

She took the plain paper lanterns and turned them into jelly fish.

All the kids were excited to take home a starfish wand a sand castle mold full of treats.

This party was so cute, and to think that my friend put all these together two weeks before she had her second child. She is superwoman.  Thanks for letting me share this, Jessica.

Land of Nod Inspired Cork Boards

I saw these adorable cork boards in the Land of Nod of catalog for around $20. I figured they would be easy enough to create a similar look.

Land of Nod

I purchased some round cork boards from Amazon. They were $8.50 a piece. I ordered three of them for Wynn's room. 

I used a round sponge dauber and three types of craft paint. I simply stamped the dauber in no particular pattern onto the cork board. Then attached some fabric ribbon to hang them in Wynn's room.

After explaining how to hang items on them, Wynn told me that she would leave them plain. She said she did not want to cover up the polka dots. I guess she does have a point there.