RUFFLED ZIPPER POUCHES

I just added these zipper pouches to Lemon Bee.  Check them out!

early bird gets the worm!

Check out this little sale going on at Lemon Bee.  Ends Wednesday!

new products!

Woosh!  That's how I feel right now.  Starting up my own shop has been fun, rewarding, and therapeutic.  Did I mention how it's really hard to find the time to work on it with a 7 month old?  Yes, all of these fun creations were made with love during nap times and small breaks that my husband gives me on the weekends :)  I should change the name from Lemon Bee Studio to "Nap Time Creations."  Anyhow, here is a glimpse of the latest items available in the shop.  You can also link to Lemon Bee anytime you want by clicking on the link above, "ETSY SHOP," or on the shopping cart underneath our family picture.

The fabric flowers have definitely been a favorite so far.  You can choose if you want the fabric flower to be a pin or hair clip.  Some of the hair clip options include snap style clips, alligator clips, or barrettes. 

 

The fabric bunting makes for a cute and unique accent for your home décor.  I love this bunting because it compliments fall decorations well without being too loud.

 

These digital prints are easy to download.  Once you purchase the file, you receive it in both .pdf and .jpg formats.  Print them on your own and place them in your favorite frame, so you can be inspired throughout the day!

 

Each card comes with one envelope.  I'm not sure what inspired me to make these designs, but I am really into silhouettes right now!

Happy Shopping, friends!

birthday bliss for my favorite people

For the past five years, I have attended all of my niece's and nephew's birthday parties.  It was pretty easy to drive a few hours to attend when we lived in Chicago.  When we moved to Florida, it wasn't so simple.  But, my parents sponsored a trip for us last summer so that we could attend. ;) I wasn't quite ready to accept that we might miss their birthday party just because we lived so far away.  You see, all three kids + my sister's birthday are within a few weeks of each other (end of August/beginning of September).  Usually the party consists of close family, maybe some friends, and an amazing cake :) Sadly, this is the first year we won't be there.  Now that we have a baby, we have to plan our trips a little more carefully.  I am looking forward to the trip we are planning for this fall though!

 

Anyhow, I put a lot of heart and soul into this birthday package to help make up for the fact that we won't be there to celebrate. 

These labels were easy and fun to make.  I wrote the letters in glue and poured glitter over them.

The gifts?   For my sister, I bought her a 3-month subscription to Birchbox.  Birchbox is a company that you can subscribe to and receive a variety of beauty products to sample each month.  There is a men's Birchbox too.  You can sign up for yourself or send them as gifts.  Who wouldn't want to get a bright pink box with beauty products in it every month?!

I made these zipper pouches for Natalie (6) and Stratton (4). 

I packed the inside with goodies from Target...sticker earrings for Nat and fake car keys for Strat, price tag stickers for playing store, notepads, fruity tic tacs, glitter crayons...

 

I am working on some zipper pouches like these for the shop.  In the meantime, you can find some new cards (including the birthday card in this post) available for purchase!

I have been on a roll lately, as far as creativity goes.  The inspiration keeps coming to me like a tidal wave.  I can't keep up with it!  I get an idea and feel compelled to make something that second!  It's almost annoying.  I know I am going to crash and burn pretty soon though...probably the day Quinn starts to crawl.  So, for now, I am just going to keep plugging away!

hospitality gift for a new mama

 striped fabric caddy-Home Goods / personalized tote / other storage caddies

 

Babies everywhere!  It must be the stage of life I am in right now!  I confess I am not the best gift giver.  But, I sure do love receiving creative and practical gifts!  My lovely mother dearest (that's what we call my mom when we are sucking up:) put together this basket for a close relative that recently had the cutest little baby. 

There are so many things you could do with a basket like this.  Maybe add in a face mask, scented candle, or...lanolin (haha...new mama joke, sorry).

Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas, Mom!  I had to include this pretty picture, whether you like it or not ;)

end of the school year gifts

School is almost out! It's a little strange that I am not with my fellow teachers this year getting pumped about the last day of school. So, I thought I might help some of the moms out there that might be scurrying to find a last minute gift for their kiddos to give their much appreciated teacher ;) There are tons of crafty and creative gift ideas out there, but the end of the school year can be a little busy with summer quickly approaching, so here are some simple gift ideas that I know a teacher would LOVE!



1-Most teachers are a little obsessed with organization. This Day PLANNER by Erin Condren Petal Motif Weekly Life Planner is super cute and practical.

2-Pretty much any GIFT CARD is a great gift (especially for male teachers). Starbucks is always one of my favorites, but really anything will do!

3-A nice CANDLE makes for a lovely gift too. I like this one because of the apple theme :)

4-Don't fret if you don't have the time or money to get the teacher a gift. A thoughtful THANK YOU NOTE can mean the world to a teacher. I still have a thank you note from my first teaching job that one of my student's gave me on the last day. Nothing means more to a teacher than to know that they were appreciated!

Check out my teaching Pinterest board for more crafty/creative ideas!