~make a custom picture frame~

If you follow the steps found here you can make this adorable picture frame.

The best part about these frames is that you can use any paper to match your decor, you can even use fabric, or like in the link above, wallpaper.

To add the text simply run your scrapbook paper through your printer!

Make sure it is trimmed to a 8 1/2 x 11 and print a sample piece first.

If it prints wrong, you can adjust the text without ruining your final paper.

I cut apart our last years Christmas card from Minted to fit in the opening.

And here is this years card, again done by Minted.

Happy happy holidays friends!

It's actually my 40th birthday today, so I am off for a little fun with the family.

xoxo

~our Christmas card 2013~

This year, Amy Wimber took our photos for our Christmas card.
We went on some country backroads and took photos in front of cool old barns and
scenic places. It was a ton of fun and I love how the photos turned out.
Amy and I are related sort of, {she is my brother in laws sister} and is always willing to help us out with photos.
If you live in the area, I highly recommend her!

We ordered our cards through Minted again.
I am always happy with the quality and the
customer service, and the shipping is super quick.

Here is the front of our card this year:

And the back:

Each year I try and come up with a new way to display the cards we receive.
This year I simply tacked them up above our computer to the chalkboard wall.

At the top of the chalkboard I draped a garland I bought at Pottery Barn years ago. It's
all very simple, but I love being able to see everyones smiling faces out in the open!

How do you display your Christmas cards?

~minted holiday cards & a winner~

I've talked about Minted many many times~I just love their company!
Every year we get our Christmas cards through them. They have the best selection.
Here are some of my favorites from this years collection:

Right now if you order your cards early, you can save 15% off your order!
Enter code: EARLY2013 at checkout.
This special only runs through Tuesday, so pop on over there
to view all their cards.

Also, they have a really cool thing where you can get a preview of your card with your photo and wording, etc.
Click here and get your free holiday sample kit.


The winner of the Country Living Halloween book is......

ROSEMARY!

Congratulations, I have sent you an email!

xoxo