Crafts

I almost forgot… Spring Fever on the brain!  I wanted to share our business cards that we created for Creative Estates a few weeks ago.  This was a super simple DIY business card that really made a statement.

Here’s what we did…

• I used letterpress paper from Lifestyle Crafts {no, I don’t have a letterpress… but I love the paper.}
• I also purchased some custom stamps from a fabulous shop on Etsy… forYOO. I love that she still makes the old-school wooden handled rubber stamps… love them! 
• I bought some thread in our signature yellow and gray hues and got to town.

Emily and I went to work stamping and running the cards through my sewing machine.  Before we knew it we had a pile of lovely DIY business cards that were WhipperBerry worthy!

When we arrived at the conference, we were pleasantly surprised with a lovely business card holder from TaraDara to place our little lovelies in…

 

Thanks Tara my dear, we LOVE it!! It even kind of matched our color scheme. 

On a side note… last week was Spring Break in these parts and my family went on a STAYCATION and had a BALL!!

We stayed at the lovely Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa, and went a little crazy enjoying our time away from the grind.

 

I took the opportunity to kick back and enjoy some of the lovely Las Vegas weather. Check out this view from our room!

I took that picture through this little lovely…

 

I could use one of those in my dining room… do you think it will fit in my bag? He, he… just kidding!

Anyway… sending our love from Vegas.  Hope everyone has had, or will have a great spring break!!

I am giddy with excitement for this week’s giveaway!!  I fell in love with these reusable shopping bags a little before Christmas last year, when I discovered them on a short segment of the Today Show.

Have you heard of BAGGU BAGS?

 

Aren’t they delish?  Now, don’t get me wrong, I am all about going green, but when you can go green and look this cute… SIGN ME UP!!!!!  I have a set of four bags that I keep in my bag at all times, so I’m always ready for a shopping trip.  This is the color combo that I am currently sporting, and I must say, I get compliments galore every time I pull them out of my bag!

Yes, they fit in your bag or purse so you will never leave them in the car again!! They fold up into a little pouch that fits nicely into even a small hand bag.

I love these bags so much that I sent sets to all my family last Christmas… they now LOVE them too! 

Baggu has generously offered a set of three bags to one lucky WhipperBerry reader!!!!

Here’s what you need to do to enter…

• Skip on over to Baggu’s online shop and tell us the color combination that you would like.  Return to WhipperBerry and leave a comment.

For extra entries…

• We would LOVE to have you follow us via Google Friends Connect, Facebook, or Twitter.
• Tweet, Facebook, or blog about the giveaway.

Leave a comment (and link) for each additional entry.  This giveaway is open from Tuesday, April 26th, through Saturday, April 30th, and the winner will be announced on Sunday, May 1st.  Good luck everyone!!

I’m heading over to shop… the Papaya Dot and Sea Stripe are calling my name!!!

What a great Easter weekend this was. I have been feeling a bit under the weather, but the sweet company of family and friends has helped cheer me up. Before I share all my favorites from last week’s Friday Flair, I want to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway!

The prize is a beautiful camera strap from HaleyDavis, and the winner (chosen by random.org) is…

angie @ the cellar door stories

Congratulations, Angie!!

The party was so much fun this week, and I want to thank everyone who linked up their projects. I honestly had such a hard time choosing my favorites. But since I did have to finally choose, this is what I came up with… enjoy!

Easter Favor Carrot Boxes by Creative “Try”als

Hot Cross Buns by 3 Pickles

Blue & Yellow Bridal Shower Cookies by Joy in the Jumble

Coffee Filter Flower by Sweet Little Smoothie

Hard Things Printable by Kiki Creates

Magnetic Banner by Sassy Sanctuary

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread by Chocolate and Carrots

Easter Shoe Redo by The Holiday Snob

World Map Lampshade by Midwestern Sewing Girl

Triple Lemon Blueberry Cake by A Trip to Holland

Driftwood Hanger by My Lifetime Subscription

Blooming Tulip Photo by Oxford Impressions

Gold Leaf Pitcher by Homework

Buffet Refinish by The Frosted Gardner

Limoncello & Sour Cream Strawberry Shortcake by Vittles and Bits

Tooth Pillow by Just Another Hang Up

Chevron Canvas by Artsy Fartsy Mama

Inexpensive Wall Art by Hill Country Homebody

That should be enough to hold you over until Friday. Thanks to everyone who linked up, and grab a button if you were featured.

Now… it’s back to reality!

Today I want to introduce you to Amy from Then She Made!

 

And look what She’s made…

 

Pretty cute, huh? Head on over and see what else she’s makin’, and tell her WhipperBerry sent ya!

Now, it’s time for all the fun. Welcome to the Friday Flair at WhipperBerry! A place where you can link up all things tasty, fancy, and fun.

Show us what you have a flair for:

• Recipes
• Sewing projects
• Craft tutorials
• Dessert tables/events
• Photography
• Printables
• Gift ideas
• Décor/DIY Projects

We like to do it all—so we want to see it all!

Just remember these guidelines:

• Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please.
• You must grab a WhipperBerry button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too).
• Stay and mingle (remember, it’s a party!), and leave a couple comments for other guests!

We reserve the right to remove any link that we feel is inappropriate, or does not follow the guidelines. Thank you for understanding. 

Let’s get started…

Jeanna Hayes, one of my all time favorite photographers, is hosting some amazing photography classes here in Las Vegas for anyone (and I mean anyone) who would like to take their photography to the next level.  I have taken one of her classes, and I have to say that it completely changed my life.  That may seem like and over-exaggeration… but it’s not. 

Jeanna, who was a teacher before she became a photographer, has an amazing ability to explain crazy abstract things (like aperture) in a way that actually makes sense.  It goes without saying—but I will say it anyway—I highly recommend her classes. 

The fun thing  is, she is providing a field trip to an amazing wonderland styled by the fabulous Suzanne Johnson of She Paperie.  This was the field trip for her last session of classes last year…

   

Here is the inspiration for this years field trip… you are going to LOVE it!!

Isn’t it DIVINE?!  For those of you in Vegas who would like to participate here is the information (double click on the images to view in a larger format)…

For those of you who are interested, Jeanna is running a promotion on her blog for someone to win a scholarship to one of her classes.  Click here to hop over there and enter the giveaway!!  Tell her that WhipperBerry sent’cha!!