5th day in May

 

Here's a little card that I made for my friend that will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow!  May 5! Cinco De Mayo, or in Hawaii Boy's day which was converted to Children's day? I have no idea why?  My friend now lives in Arkansas and I wanted to send her a little birthday love, so I made her this card.  It's a simple card, but it feels so festive! hah!  I have a baby boy surprise shower in the morning, that I made some fishy favors for(since it's BOYS day and it's a boy)  Then I am planning on watching the Mayweather vs. Cotto fight and maybe a little tequila and Mexican beer?! Gotta stay festive! Love boxing!  Then Sunday it's off to a luncheon for another baby shower!At some point this weekend I need to make and submit my entry for next week's Tuesday Alchemy challenge! Eek!  What are your plans for the weekend? Cinco De Mayo? Boy's Day? Children's Day? Or just plain May 5th?

May Day is Lei Day

 

In Hawaii, May Day is a little from the states.  It's celebrated with flowers, but in a different way.  We string them up in a lei and wear them around our necks.  You can also give them to someone as a gift.  Here's more info on how it's celebrated in Hawaii  

This was my entry for this weeks Tuesday Alchemy challenge!  I've been making this for 15 plus years now, for all different occasions.  Even 400 for a party once.  I make it for graduations, and am starting to make some for a family reunion coming up.  Each family will be sorted by color, so that is the color lei they will receive.  This is very easy to make and very economically friendly on your wallet as well! :)  It's made with craft foam, beads and ribbons.  It takes about 40 or so flowers to make a decent length lei.  If you want to get creative and put more than 1 flower you can do that as well.  I've done some with 1 big in the middle and 2 smalls on the outside.  It looks awesome, but does take a lot more time and materials.  String everything  to your liking and tie it up.  Add a tag with a special sentiment and you're done!  It's fun and the brightness makes you feel happy!  I'm glad that I was able to use this for this weeks challenge!

Bannaners!

 

This crafting weekend was dedicated to making banners!  It was b-a-n-n-a-n-n-e-r-s!  I have 3 baby showers within the next couple of weeks!  There must be something in the water?!  All 3 are due within 3 days apart from each other.  The first pictures are for a Mickey & Minnie themed baby shower, which the parents to be don't know the sex of the baby.  How exciting!! The second batch of pictures is for a surprise baby boy blue shower!! The last group of pictures is also for a baby boy shower.  The theme is animals, mainly monkeys and giraffes in brown and green colors!  Next up, more decorations and favors! Stay tuned!

Marked

 

This something fast and simple that I made for my niece to use for school and reading.  It came out so cute, I think I'm going to have to make myself one too!  I made it double-sided and added some pretty ribbon in the middle.  I think it's a great way to make reading a little more exciting for kids.  It also makes their books look more enticing! haha! This is a great idea for adding to a book for a gift.   The great thing is that it doesn't have to be for only children, it's great for adults too.  Add your favorite shape or animal and a ribbon and you're set!  Next up, I'm going to make corner bookmarks.  I've been wanting to make these for awhile!

It's Black...It's White...

This weeks Tuesday Alchemy challenge is all about black and white!! This was not my original idea for this project, but what I wanted to do didn't come out how I wanted it to.  I was ready to throw in the towel, but decided to do something.  As a last minute attempt, this is what I came up with.  I know it's really simple and nothing out of the box, but I wanted to submit something.  

What's black and white with checkers all over?  This zebra!!  

This card could be used for any occasion, for any age and for both male or female.

Check out today's challenge to see the rest of the teams entries!

Go 90!

This is another party that I helped with and attend this weekend!  My uncle's 90th surprise birthday!  Yes! 90th!  He's so strong and healthy, it's unbelievable! The theme was University of Hawaii sports, first seen here!  He is a big fan!! The centerpieces were made from the Choya umeshu bottles seen here.  It was very simple, I just cut some sports balls in the school colors along with the school logo and pasted them on the bottles.  We added some water marbles and fresh cut flowers and topped it off with a tuxedo style bow.  The best part was consuming the Umeshu to empty the bottles! ;)  Everything went so smoothly and it was a nice, relaxing party!! We can all wish to be in this great health at 90 years old! 

Mickey Mouse rocks the house!

Here is a mish mash of the Mickey party! It was a nice little Saturday, the sun was blazing the air was just right and the kids had tons of fun playing on the water slide!  Lots to eat, delish desserts and great company!  It was a festive party and it was a total success!  I realized that I am fired as a photographer!  I really need to get it together when it comes to the picture taking end.  I always forget to take pictures! I even tell myself don't forget to take pictures, and I still don't do it or I remember way later and by that time it just doesn't look the same.  I need to work this into my routine, and make it a habit.  I really wish that I had better pictures to share! Lesson learned.