August 30th, 2010 § 1 comments
Tiffany of Simply Modern Mom threw an ice cream party for her daughter’s birthday. She used Divine Twine in so many different ways and did an amazing job creating decorations, invites, favors and more. Here are a few photos, but visit her site to get all the details and tutorials. Click on the link under each photo to learn more about each project.
Thanks for sharing Tiffany!
August 26th, 2010 § 16 comments
UPDATE 8/28/2010: Emily left a comment letting us know about Ruminations.com. Apparently this is the website where all the items on The List came from. Thanks Emily!
My mom emailed this list to me. She titled it “The List”. I’m not sure where she got it from, but I thought I’d pass is along. There’s some funny stuff on it. I bolded the items I relate to most. Enjoy…
1. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font. (My husband says this would be the default font on my computer. Nice.)
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? (I’ve seen Martha Stewart do it, but it never seems to work out for me.)
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don’t want to have to restart my collection…again.
13. I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. “Do not machine wash or tumble dry” means I will never wash this – ever.
15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?
16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
20. I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing option
21. Sometimes, I’ll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.
22. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic cloth grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I’m trying to finish a text.
24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
25. How many times is it appropriate to say “What?” before you just nod and smile because you still didn’t hear or understand a word they said?
26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear get dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
28. Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
29. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey – but I’ll bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!
30. My check engine light has been on for three months now and nothing’s happened. I’m starting to think that my car is just an attention whore.
31. I don’t understand the purpose of the line, “I don’t need to drink to have fun.” Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and sticks when they’ve invented the lighter?
32. Sometimes I pretend not to remember details about people because having a good memory apparently equates to creepiness.
33. My GPS says “Estimated Arrival Time.” I see “Time to Beat.”
34. Whenever someone says “I’m not book smart, but I’m street smart”, all I hear is “I’m not real smart, but I’m imaginary smart”.
35. My keyboard needs a removable crumb tray like my toaster.
36. What would happen if I hired two private investigators to follow each other?
37. I wish it were appropriate to say to a complete stranger, “Excuse me, would you like me to show you how to discipline your child?”
38. I never understood why the Lions and Cowboys always get to play on Thanksgiving. Shouldn’t the Patriots play the Redskins, and then steal their stadium afterwords?
39. Double-Stuffed Oreos should just be called Oreos, and regular Oreos should be called Diet Oreos.
August 25th, 2010 § 7 comments
I might be all grown up, but my mom still teaches me things. Good things. Things that make a difference on a daily or even sometimes minute-by-minute basis. Here’s something she taught with me about a year ago. It’s a word. Really it’s how to use a certain word. The word yet. Here’s how to release the magic of using the word yet. Whenever you find yourself complaining or being hard on yourself (or anyone else) add the word yet to the end of the negative sentence you’re thinking or saying.
For instance take
“I”m not being the parent I want to be.”
“My business isn’t growing.”
“I’m not creative.”
“My boss doesn’t value me.”
“I’m not eating healthy.”
“I don’t know what I’m going to do about _____.”
and add yet
“I”m not being the parent I want to be, yet.”
“My business isn’t growing, yet.”
“I’m not feeling creative, yet.”
“My boss doesn’t value me, yet.”
“I’m not eating healthy, yet.”
“I don’t know what I’m going to do about _____, yet.”
That little word at the end is like magic. Instead of a dead end of feeling stuck, it opens the door to possibilities. I’ve been using yet a lot lately and it works its magic every time. Try it. Let me know how it works for you.
August 24th, 2010 § 2 comments
photo credit: Cathe Holden ~ Just Something I Made
photo credit: Cathe Holden ~ Just Something I Made
The amazing Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made strikes again! She designed a dozen(!) packet/envelopes to house everything from gift cards to love notes to receipts/coupons. Each and every design is darling and free to download and make! Click HERE to visit her site and access the download.
August 18th, 2010 § 28 comments
It’s been waaaay too long since I’ve done a free download. That pesky thing called work has been keeping me busy. So. For your gift adornment pleasure I present ten 2-inch square gift tags in a variety of designs. Use folded OR trim out just the fronts, punch a hole (or two) and string with twine to make hanging gift tags. Enjoy and tell a friend (everyone could use some free gift tags, right?)
Click HERE to download and please remember these are for personal use only.
Oh! Another idea. Print on full sheet labels, trim out just the fronts and use as sticker or seals.
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has left a sweet comment!
August 16th, 2010 § 1 comments
A few weeks ago my pal, Miss B, from Le Blahg hosted a perfect Give Away. How was it perfect? Well, first the prize was desirable and something everybody could use (plus it was over-the-top clever and fun) and second, EVERYBODY who entered WON. What was the prize? The Mini Goals Notepad (a.k.a. the perfect notepad in my opinion) What makes this notepad perfect? Let me count the ways…
1- It’s all about goals and getting stuff done (who doesn’t love a feeling of accomplishment?)
2- There are 15 unique and funny page designs by Mary Kate McDevitt.
3- The sentiments on each page cheer you on so you feel extra good.
4- Most pages have room for just 2 goals/items. That seems so doable.
5- There are 100 (!) pages in the pad. That’s a lot of stuff getting done.
6- It’s produced by Chronicle Books (makers of many a cute thing).
7- It’s a thoughtful, funny and useful gift.
8- It’s only $10
Click HERE if you’d like to own one yourself or give one to your favorite procrastinator.
August 13th, 2010 § 2 comments
Stefany of Choose Joy (don’t you love that name) is a fellow twine lover. She’s been kind enough to share some of her wonderful creations that include Divine Twine. Click on each photo to go to Stefany’s posts to get more information and see additional photos.
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
Stefany made the Hot Chocolate on a Stick from Amber’s recipe (and tutorial) on The Giver’s Log.
Ice Cream Party in the Mail
Ice Cream Party in the Mail from Melanie of You are My Fave (guest post on Marta Writes). Wouldn’t you love to receive this in the mail?
Balloon Invitation
Adorable party invitation inspired by Jordan at Oh Happy Day. Click on the photo to go to the original post and see the balloon inflated.
Stefany is truly living up to her blog’s name and and not only choosing joy, but spreading joy with all her thoughtful crafts, gifts and parties. Thanks so much for sharing, Stefany!!
August 11th, 2010 § 0 comments
Australian shop, Brown Paper Packages, has a fun and beautiful showcase of wares for your purchasing pleasure. And I’m not just saying that because they carry Divine Twine. Here’s what would be on my list if I were throwing a petite soiree for tots.
Navy Blue Stripe Tee Pee - $165
Polka Dot Baking Cups ~ $8
Decorative Pom Pom in Buttercup ~ $8
Polka Dot Cupcake Flags ~ $5
August 9th, 2010 § 11 comments
So exciting! Divine Twine is featured in this month’s issue of Cooking Light in The Editor’s Dozen section.
Though it says “what all the best dressed chickens will be wearing this season”, Divine Twine has not been tested for direct contact with food. I did let the magazine know this, but I guess good copy is hard to pass up. Still, so exciting!
August 4th, 2010 § 0 comments
Teresa a.k.a The Green Bag Lady is doing another fabulous give away over on her site. She’s giving away 50 (!!) fabric bags. Wiki, wiki on over to her site and enter. The deadline for entering is August 5, midnight (CST). BONUS: Teresa is also giving away some sa-weet prizes to people who help spread the word. Click HERE to enter and get all the details.
