~back from vacation & fathers day with Minted~

What a relaxing week off!

Our time in Maui went way to fast, but it is always nice to be back home.

As I was going through photos yesterday I realized that Fathers Day is creeping up, and since I had all these great photos, I made something special for the kids to give their dad.

I chose the Family & Friends from Minted in a 16x20 with a barn wood frame 

and I just love how it looks!

What do you think?

This will be something special for him that will remind him of our time on the island.

Minted has other fun things for dad too.

Look at this adorable customizable wrapping paper!

Or this one:

There is even notepads you can add a photo too:

All opinions on Minted are my own, just sharing the love.

xoxo

~no sew personalized pillow~{thrifty Thursday}

Looking for a inexpensive unique gift for Valentines Day?

This one is perfect.

All you need is a computer and printer, a white pillow slip which can be purchased at Ikea or Hobby Lobby, a pillow insert, iron on paper, and a iron.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Pre-wash the pillow case if it is new. This prevents shrinkage from damaging your iron-on letter message.
   • 2
     Determine the size of the space you have to work with. This will help you determine how much iron on transfer paper you will need to buy.
   • 3
     Type out the message or initials you will be using for the iron-on letters. You can choose any font in a word document. Make sure when you print these out they are MIRROR IMAGE. Your computer should have a setting for this. Cut closely around each letter once printed.
   • 4
     Lay the iron-on letters on the pillow case. Play with the spacing and design. Do you want the letters in a straight line or a curve? Use this time to see how the pillow case will look before you stick them down permanently. Use masking or painters tape to make a temporary line to guide the placement of letters.
   • 5
     Pre-heat the iron, and check the instructions for the right temperature. Place the letters on the pillow case, with the adhesive side down. Only lay out as many letters as can fit under your iron.
   • 6
     Press the letters for 10 to 15 seconds. Let cool and peel off the backing. Place insert inside and you are done! 

xoxo