ivyPINK

Happy Holidays!

Hello crafty friends!

Why yes I'm still alive & yes I still craft!

I just wanted to quickly wish you all a very Merry Holiday season

The next few days will be hectic & I know I'll forget to post.

I made these super easy peasy cute

Reindeer chocolate bar toppers for my co workers.

using some circle punches & this die from spellbinders for the antlers

I really loved this snowman one too

but those fleece hats looks time consuming LOL

No crafty X-Mas card for this girl this year :( *FAIL*

Lifes just been so crazy lately.

I hope my friends & family can forgive me :)

 

This is totally random but, if you have Google Play

& want to get in to the X-Mas spirit (like me, I'm listening to it right now)

the Michael Buble Christmas album is FREE!

Ok guys tootles!!!!!!!

From my Family to yours

Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

xoxo

ivyPINK

Birthday Card

I still craft I swear!
 Here's proof lol
Recent card I made using stamps from the Studio Calico Antiquary card kit

I also used some washi tape from SC CUPPA Card Kit in between the ruffles

I made it for my co workers birthday today :)

The awesome job I did on her cube heehee

#officelife

Happy Birthday TP!

 

xoxo

ivyPINK

Reunion & Shower

13 years ago I started working for Archivers

and met a group of ladies & we all became good great friends.

It's so wonderful to have kept in touch with most of them

(This is one thing FB is really great for)

every now and then we plan reunions.

Our past reunion was this Saturday and they planned a Bridal shower as well.

{The cutest gift wrapping job!}

 Tara • Debbie C • Debbie W • Serryl • Julie B • Jen • Julie V • Thea • Cara • Chrissy • Shannon & Lori

I am so touched by the generosity & thoughtfulness of you ladies

It really warms my heart and makes feel so blessed to have you

girls in my life & to be able to call all of you my friends.

You guys know me so well.

I LOVED my gift obviously! I'll treasure it till I'm a grandma!  :)

It's so cute how you guys all watched my proposal video together :) heehee

I'M. ONE. VERY. LUCKY. GIRL.

Thank You Thank You girls

for EVERYTHING.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

ivyPINK

 

CHA 2014

Another year of CHA passed.

& what a blast it was :)

Here's a picture of our Marvy classroom,

This year we made 3 cards & an acrylic frame

Here's the president of Marvy Uchida

Creating the acrylic frame project with the students

This year we had free tickets to give away for our class for the !st time

 & my friend Kristin who I met at a Creative Escape event was able to attend!

*Kristin! It was so wonderful to see you again ;)

Our big hit item is our Bistro Markers!

They come in 3 different sizes & 15 different colors

They are SUPER easy to use

they dry fast & can be removed with just water & paper towel

at the show I used baby wipes to remove them.

I had a lot of questions as to where you can find them 

and they are available at Michaels & Joanns 

We covered one panel of our show booth with chalk vinyl

& it was really fun to see everyone try the markers

Here's a pic of me decorating the booth :)

I want to make a chalkboard wall in my room!!!!

Now onto some of my FAVE CHA highlights!

I met RUPERT! If you didn't' know I'm a HUGE survivor fan

it's my DREAM to be on survivor or Amazing Race lol

He was tie-dying at the tulip booth :) GAHHHHHH!!!

LOL

They also had gourmet food trucks this year which was AWESOME!!!
sure beats having to eat subpar convention food.

Also the Marvy team ate at The Boiling Crab

which was one of my fave places that we ate at when we visited CA last May

My BFF/Matron of Honor came down to visit us in Anaheim & ate with us

but not this messy stuff she had a catfish basket (boringgggg) lol jk

If you ever get a chance to eat there make sure you try "the whole shabang" sauce!!!

Some of my Fave CHA products this year....(besides the Bistro markers of course)

The Crystal Katana by Crystal Ninja

Don't know who Crystal Ninja is? Look at this elevator she blinged!!! Gah!

I was impressed with this mixer she blinged then I saw that video & my jaw dropped LOL

I plan to bling out a mixer of my own.... someday......before I die of old age hahahha

I also LOVED this make & take from Spellbinders

it's a new line created by the gals from

A Gilded Life

I'd say I'm definitely a new fan of theirs for sure.

Their booth was so shabby chic & filled with PRETTY things!!!!!

this beautiful make & take is def one of my faves :)

You can find detailed directions how this piece was made

on their blog What Happens Next 

Did any of you attend CHA this year?

What were your faves?

xoxo ivyPINK

Firsts in 2013

What a crazy year 2013 has been...

LOTS of firsts for me this year.....

 

*1st time in NOLA to celebrate all of us turning 30 was the best BFF vaca ever!                              (besides our Euro trip of course)

*For being a Chicagoan for 22 years, this was the first year I've gone to a cubs game & set foot at Wrigley Field it was also the same day I got an offer for my new job.

*FIRST.TIME.IN.DISNEYLAND gah! It was my favorite!!!

*First time pulling off a birthday present hunt surprise! (YES I blew all those balloons up by mouth!)

*First time in SeaWorld San Diego...lol this was my fave pic from that trip, Rein HATES Roller coasters & I pleaded him to ride this one with me & our friends caught this pic of him holding on for dear life it was awesome! (Yes, I know I'm evil...insert evil laugh ___here___)

*FIRST TIME CHERRY PICKING!!!! It was fun....BUT prob wouldn't do it again. I realized I was too much of an anal person cuz after 3 hours of cherry picking I only had a bag of cherries to show for it I'd rather just buy it from Costco! heehee

*First Chicago Gourmet experience! I was so FULL I thought I was going to burst! Definitely worth attending again :) Thank You so much Jolynn & John for bringing me with!

*Gah I've dying to see Wicked ever since it first came out in 2003 I don't know why I hadn't seen it yet but all thanks to my super sweetie pie I FINALLY got to see it this year & it's even more special because I got to see it with him!

Last but not least......the most EPIC first..... I got ENGAGED! It's seriously a dream come true & the wedding planing has not stopped since. Who knew there was so much stuff that happens after you get engaged?!? I'm not complaining. I'm savoring each moment & having an extremely helpful fiance definitely helps keep me sane.

I have so much to look forward to this coming 2014 it's a HUGE year for Rein & I

I'm not sure if I've announced it on here yet but we're getting married

9.26.2014

 & I couldn't be more excited!!!

 

I hope you all have a very HAPPY & HEALTHY wonderful New Year!!!!

Cheers to 2014!

 

Thank You for keeping up with lil ole me.

XOXO ivyPINK

Holiday Cards Class

Holiday Cards Class at the Paper Craft Warehouse ;)

Only a few seats left!!!

Don't forget you can just shop the warehouse from 9am - 3pm and if you would like to buy the products used in class, they will be available after 1:00 for purchase. Everything is 25% off retail prices!

Sign up NOW!

http://50.87.187.116/make-an-appointment/

xoxo
ivyPINK

Happy Friday & Currents

I haven't posted much it's been really hectic

so here's a quick "currently" update:

Listening: NONONO Pumpin Blood

 

Eating: Marinos Chopped salad IM OBSESSED!

Drinking:

Grande DECAF Peppermint Mocha

with soy no foam no whip...yes seriously that's my starbucks order *SMH*

 

Wearing: These shoes! I got them from Urban outfitters

Feeling: GREAT B-day just past so being 31 hasn't really sunk in just yet lol

Weather:

It's my FAVORITE time of they year here in Chicago

and we were blessed with great weather & sunshine

this past Sunday so the fiance and I decided

to take our fall pics

Wanting: This from SEPHORA!

(sorry I cant find a link maybe they are sold out online)

and this....I know...I'm 31 BUT this lil hedgie is SO CUTE her tail wiggles!!!

LOL I was talked out of it at the store but now I regret not buying it

which mean I need it lolololol I hope my future kids LOVES hedgehog stuff

cuz she'll have a lot of hedgie things to inherit LOL

Needing: MORE TIME!!!!!! wedding planing is seriously consuming my brain

time just needs to slow down!

& I "NEEDED" this in my life I seriously stalked my Costco

& called them every single day for this... for $20 this is a steal!

Thinking: I REALLY NEED to start X-MAS shopping!!!!

Obsessing: OVER wedding table linens/decor I feel crazy! but I knew this would happen LOL :)

Enjoying: Wedding planning with the fiance hes seriously THE BEST EVER

I'm so indecisive & he helps me with EVERYTHING!

 

I think that's about it for now :)

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

xoxo ivyPINK

                     

Holiday Class News

 

Hi Guys!

I have some GREAT news, guess who's coming out of teaching retirement?

Yup...THIS GIRL!!!! heehee

Have you thought about your holiday cards yet?

It's right around the corner! Don't procrastinate....

Come take a class with Me, Dave, Gloria & Patty

November 16, 2013

at Paper Craft Warehouse

748 Pinecrest Dr.
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

We're making 12 HOLIDAY cards from 9:30am-2:30pm

with a lunch break :)

We'll be using holiday stamps & dies from Impression Obsession

 

If you cannot make it to the class and would like to buy the products used,

 they will be available after 1:00pm to purchase at the warehouse. 

Whether you are there for class or just shopping at the warehouse

you will receive 25% off retail prices.

 Like last month, as a Paper Craft Warehouse special offer for class participants,

you will receive a coupon good for 50% off of the full retail price of 1 item.

 The coupon must be used the day of class.  

If you are interested in taking this class send me or Dave an email

We will draw 5 names from a 'hat' and those lucky people will receive a goodie bag!

 

Here's some IO holiday stamps & dies you can expect in class

Hope to see you soon!!! xoxo ivyPINK

Itssssss OCTOBER!

My FAVORITE month EVER!
Why? Cuz everything is PINK &&&&&&
It's my BIRTHDAY month!!!
Woot woot ;)

It's been crazy busy these past few months time is flying by....
This past Sunday I went with my friend Jolynn & her Husband to the Chicago Gourmet show which was AMAZEBALLZ specially if you are a drinker lots & lots of liquor & wine to try!!! But the food though....SO GOOD I'm definitely planing to visit some of the places from the show!

Also I found a Cronut...I mean "Dosant" in the burbs!!!! It's as good as it sounds. It's from Chicago Pastry in Bloomingdale. $2.50 a piece...I bought the Nutella one can't ever go wrong with chocolate!

& I've heard so much talk about Breaking Bad that I gave in & started watching through Netflix I'm currently on season 2! The Fiancé & I are dragging it out instead of having a marathon lol

That's all for now!

xoxo
ivyPINK

DIY Marquee Lights

This is my first post about the DIY's the fiance & made I for our engagment party :)

First you'll need some paper mâché letters I found mine at Joanns

You'll need to cut out the front part of the letters

we just used an exacto

It should look like this when you are finished.

If you have any ripped edges or you'd like to even out an edge

just use a masking tape to smooth it out before you spray paint.

Next, space out where you want your lights to go

and use a hand drill to make your holes.

Here's a sample of what it looks like with the bulbs in place.

BTW, we bought the string lights at Target

Next spray paint your letters, we used a white base for ours

spray paint 2-3 coats & let it dry.

Once it's dried spray it with Krylons GLITTERBLAST

 (LOVE LOVE the Glitterblast!)  

Now add the bulbs & light up your Marquee Lights!!!! 

Ta-Da!

Hope you liked this DIY!

xoxo

 ivyPINK