Christmas Weekend/Gifts

Hellooooo,

Merry Belated Christmas!!!!!

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and that santa was good to all...
I had an amazing Christmas even though the weeks and days leading up to Christmas where crazy. I spent alot of time crafting and baking the last 2 weeks. There will be plenty of crafty post coming up soon.

 I have to say while I love this holiday I am so gald its finally over. This holiday season was very hectic and there was so many things I wanted to do that I didn't have time to do. I feel like I should start planning things for next Christmas so I will be prepared LOL.

It has been so crazy at work and home I have barely been able to see TV or do anything for myself. I have been working like crazy going to bed at 1-2 am and waking up at 6am, then working till 8pm and coming home to work some more. I am exhausted but I have to admit I am grateful because my hard work paid off.

Ok there is so much I wanted to share but its too much to do in this post and I don't want to bore you.

This Christmas was awesome I spent it with all of my family but it was a litte bit of a challenge. I spent noche buena/Christmas eve which is what latins celebrate with my in-laws. Then on Christmas day the boys woke me us up at 7am to open gifts.
I wish I would have taken some pictures to share so you guys can see the excitment on there faces. But no one could have been more excited than me on Christmas morning, I got a GYPSY YEAHHHHHH!!!!. Totally excited about my new toy I really was like a little kid at Christnas.

I also (don't laugh) got my Monster High Dolls I know how old am you (old enough). But I love the dolls they are so stinky cute so I asked Santa for Draculaura and Frankie Stein and he didn't forget hahahaha. I also got some clothes, cash and another favorite a gift certificate to Joann's fabric can't wait to go shopping.

Ok enough for today I will be back tomorrow with some more stories and pics.

Have a great evening

Melissa

Holiday Shopping & Crafting Weekend!!!

Hello,

So happy its the weekend... I just wanted to give you guys a quick update of this weekends plans. It's offically the last weekend before x-mas and I have to finish my shopping. I am almost done just a few more gifts to pick up for my boys. My first stop is the mall GOD help me LOL. Later I will be at the toy store and finally one final trip to Joann's to finish my homemade Chirstmas Gifts.

The rest of the weekend I will be spending it baking and crafting for the holidays. I also have to complete a few holiday orders. There are so many projects I am working on this weekend I am going to try and update as often as possible for whoever needs last minute ideas.

Here is what is on the list:
Christmas Cards
Holiday Baskets
Cupcake Boxes
Treat Boxes

Baking
Chocolate/Vanilla Cupcakes Minis
Peppermint/Chocolate Whoppie Pies
Rice Krispy Treats on a Stick
Marshamllow Pops
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks
Homemade Hot Cocoa mix
Cookies

Stay Tuned

Melissa

Quit Smoking Eat to Much!!!!

Hello,

So today's post is not about parties, crafting or cute things it's all about my journey to get healthy.
So as some of you might be aware I have been really sick lately. I have had a terrible cold in the last few months which has totally taking a toll on my life. The last 2 months I have been on about a dozen different medications and about 4 rounds of prednisone to help my lungs. If you are not aware of the side effects of this medications its lack of sleep and weight gain.

A few months ago I managed to lose alot of weight after being told I was pre-diabetic. I decide to change my eating habits and food lifestyle so I started to incorprate vegtables, brown rice and lots of salad. I also started to eat alot of fish and chicken and cut out all my sweets with the exception of sugar free ice cream. And wow did that make a huge difference the pounds literally started to melt away. In the past 6 months I have managed to drop about 25 pounds and my sugar levels are great.

The problem now is that since I got so sick this year I decided to quit smoking. COLD TURKEY quit smoking I haven't smoke in about 3 weeks but now all I do is EAT EAT EAT.... It's terrible because all my weight loss efforts are going down the drain and the holidays at the office are full of temptation.
Everyday the vendors are sending in sweets cookies, chocolate, popcorn OMG its too much to handle.
Also it doesn't help that this year I have decided that my x-mas gifts are going to consist of can you guess SWEETS!!!!! 

Can I tell you something else I don't know if its the fact that I no longer smoke or maybe I was so sick before but all the food I eat taste amazing. I feel like I might need an intervention LOL. I am sure I am not the only one going through this and I so I would like to know your stories about weight loss and smoking cessation.

I would also love some ideas that I can incorprate into my blog come January that will be sort of the biggest loser challenge. I will have to think of something cool and fun that will also play with my crafting... Stay tuned.

Have a GREAT DAY

Melissa

One Busy Holiday!

Helloooooo,

OMG I have been so lost from this blog I am not sure if even the few that follow care that much anymore. I really haven't been able to adjust to the different things going on in my life right now. I mean working a full time job, trying to start a new business, blogging and taking care of my family is taking a toll. To make matters worse this has been the worst year for me health wise. I have been super duper sick in the last few months and between last month and this month I have been in the hospital twice. So needless to say times have been tough. And the next few weeks before the New Year are going to be even tougher especially at my job since its brochure season and we are working late nights and even weekends to complete the jobs.

Ok on to the Holidays this season has been really busy for me as far as crafting and baking. I guess everyone is having that year where they want to giveaway more personalized homemade gifts. And since I am the only really crafty person my family and friends know I have been bombarded with requests.  Holiday gift Bags, Gift Tags, Holiday Cards, Gift boxes, Baked Goods , Holiday Parties, Candy  Tables etc....  you get the picture! As usual I wait for the last minute to do everything and now all my orders due at the same time and I have yet to finish my Christmas Shopping or wrap any of my gifts and have yet to even start on my gifts for family & friends and have been on 3 hours of sleep for the last few weeks.

So anyways this only means that there will be plenty to share with you in the coming days!

Stay tuned for some sneak peeks with will include baked goods, treat boxes, parties and so much more...

Here is a sneak peek of one project I am working on this is for my kids teachers and I got the idea from Elsa http://www.cricutlvr.blogspot.com/ who posted a link to http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com/ where she had an amazing tourtrial. So without further ado here is my version of the box.


Ok Hope you all have a great day and stay tuned for more!!!!!

Thanks
Melissa

Baking Sunday!!!

Hello,

Happy Sunday!!! I have been lacking lately on this blog... I am coming back really soon with tons of updates. I have been really busy with parties and getting ready for the holidays. So coming up this week a few party post, Thanksgiving Scrapbook page and lots of DIY holiday gifts. Today I will be baking up a storm. I am trying my hand at Cake Pops, Brownie Pops, Mini Peppermint Bark Candies, Caramel and Candy apples and Chocolate Covered Peppermint Spoons for Hot Chocolate. Wish me luck my friends and I will be back soon with pics.


P.S. Soon I will have a big announcment to make

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Melissa

Upcoming Events!!!

Good Morning,

I have been MIA I must admit I have been spending time over at the CPN Network (Children's Party Network). But I have decided that this blog is also important and is in need of a little TLC. I have been really busy the last few weeks and so that has also contributed to my lack of post. Today I wanted to give you a few updates of what is coming up...

Last weekend I worked on a Bacyardigans and Miami Heat parties pics coming soon!!!!
Next weekend is a Hollywood Movie Theme can't wait for this party!!!
I just completed two Explosion Boxes a Jimmy Buffett Birthday Box and a Blue & White Soccer themed box for a grandma who turned 91.
I am also working on some Halloween cards & treat bags for my upcoming party and styling an amazing dessert table for my party!!!!

And on a final note as we all know the Holidays are coming there are going to plenty of Holiday Gifts/projects.
Plus a very special project I am working on for the CPN and a Challenge.

So please stay tuned I might even have a special challenge here at AIH I look forward to getting back to blogging and making friends.

Happy Crafting
Melissa

CD Purse Holder (Guest Designer)

Hello,

Today I want to share with you a very cute project that was made by my friend Melissa B of Melissa B Photography. She is the one who got me hooked on the cricut 2 years ago when she made some favor tags for a baby shower I was working on. Since then I have been in heaven with my cricut. Last week we where talking on the phone and she mentioned she had done a CD purse holder for her niece. When she sent me the picture I knew I had to share this is just to cute not to show.  What I like more about this project is the fact that she is mixing her Photography and her crafts all in one.

Hope you enjoy!!!

Purse Holder Closed

Purse Holder Opened

Pink & Brown Baby Shower - Inspiration

Good Morning.

Happy Friday to all.... Today I wanted to share with you guys the amazing Pink & Brown It's a Girl Babyshower I had last weekend. This is by far one of my favorite parties yet. It was simple yet elegant at the same time and the hostess was amazing. And the rec room in which the shower was held was also amazing and it helped to tied the entire shower together. The color pallette was perfect for this occasion and I have very happy with the final product.

                                            View from the entrance of the rec room

Dessert Table

Dessert

More Dessert

Side View of Dessert table

Cake and Cupcakes

Marshamallow Pops

Preztzel Sticks

Another view of the setup

Table Setting

Centerpiece Hydrengas & Wooden Sticks

Candle Holder Favor

Sign in Table

Guest Sign in Book made by me using my Cricut

Hope you enjoy!!! Be back soon

Pink & Brown It's Girl Baby Shower Sneak Peek

Hello,

So as you already know I have been really busy planning upcoming parties... and I am super excited. Today I wanted to share a crafty sneak peek of this weekends It's a Girly Baby Shower!!!! I love the way this banner turned out and can't wait to post the rest of the projects we did for this amazing shower...


Hope you enjoy
Happy Friday!!!

Alice in Wonderland Baby Shower

Hello,

So I have been a very busy person the last couple of weeks setting up for a few parties I am planning.
This weekend was the first of the parties Alice in Wonderland baby shower. I created this shower for my sister-in-law. Here are some of the pics from the weekend party. Hope you enjoy and come back soon as I upload some party favors and a Pink & Brown Baby Shower pictures this weekend.
Hope you enjoy and please comments are welcomed.

Thanks
Melissa

Pink Baby Shower Favors

Good Morning,

So like I mention before I have been a busy little bee lately... With so many parties in the works its a miracle I find time to sleep. Today I wanted to share a project I did for someone who was referred to me through a friend. There wasn't a theme I was just told to do something pink and girly and here is what it looked like when it was done.

I cut a box using TBBM and my Cricut
I added an umbrella and Stroller from the Potpourri Cartirdge.
I added a stickle effect and rinestones on the umbrella and also the stroller.
I completed the box with shredded paper for the filling and vellum tags with the Baby Shower info.

Hope you enjoy!!!

Alice In Wonderland Sneak Peek Invites

Hello,


Sorry for my lack of posting, I have been super busy and I couldn't be happier. While I continue to craft it's more for parties. I have a few parties that I am currently planning and so that is taking up alot of my time. There is so much to do for a party no matter how big or small. The last few weeks I have been living, eating and sleeping parties. This is what happens when you decided to go into the party planning buisness. Today I wanted to share a sneak peek of a party I am currently working on Alice In Wonderland. This theme is one of my favorites so far the colors are cool the decor is fab and when it all comes together I think I'm going to be amazed.

Here is the invitations I created using my cricut and OUAP cartridge .
check back for more sneak peeks and tips for this theme and many more upcoming parties.


Teapots, Teakettles and Teacup Invitations.


Hugs
Melissa

Noah's Ark Party Favors Made with Cricut

Hello,

Finally I can share with you these amazing Noah's Ark Favors. My friend needed some party favors for her BFF's Babyshower and asked me to create something special. So she gave me a picture of her theme and so I went ahead and recreated the boats. I used my cricut to cut most of the elements and cut the roofs by hand. I hope you will enjoy... And check back soon to see some of the creations for an Alice in Wonderland Babyshower I will be doing. I will be posting some sneak peeks throughout the next couple of days.

Supplies Used
Cricut Expression
TBBM - Bottom of boat
CC - Animals
Potpourri - Anchor
Raffia
Wave punch for bottom of boats

Hugs
Melissa

Chic & Sassy!!!! Design

Hello,
Today I want to share with you a special project I have been working on and the reason for my lack of post. As most of you know I am a part time Party Planner and that is a passion I truly love. I have taken my love for cardmaking, scrapbooking and altered items and combined them into my party planning. I have been super busy putting together party packs, creating party favors for clients, cards for individuals and also preparing for the opening of my ETSY store that will carry alot of the designs you will be seeing on this site. I created this special table in honor of my new project. All desserts where done by me. Hope you enjoy and please feel free to leave a comment I always love to hear what everyone thinks.

Marshmallow Pops

Oreo Pie

Popcorn in Wine Glasses

Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Oreo Pie Center

Cake Pops

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Centerpiece 

Dessert Table

 

                                                       

If you would like to know more about all my party planning designs, dessert, party favors and much more please send me a private email and I will respond.

Hugs

Melissa

CANDY TABLES & PARTY FAVORS

Hello,

Sorry it's been a while since I last posted. This month has been quite busy between celebrate my birthday and the 4 of July all together. Also I got an order for party favors Noah's Ark that I had to complete and working at my job it's been pretty busy.

For those who not aware I am a part time party planner. I love doing parties and creating scenes and setting the moods. I think it truly is the one thing I am passionate about and enjoy doing. For me planning a party is like being in a movie. I can create whatever mood or setting a client wants and always making sure that when they step into the party they are stepping into my vision and there own. So today I wanted to share with you a very special party. It is my cousin's baby shower this was from last year but I loved planing this shower and it turned out amazing. This shower was the first time I had done a full party by myself. I had done party favors and decorations before but never and entire party. I also have worked lots of parties with other event planners so I had that experience. The theme was lady bugs and back then they weren't and still aren't a very popular theme so I really had to design this from scratch. We decided the colors first and then went to work. It was done in my cousin's back yard so the Garden element was present. I also incorporated every color she wanted down to the flowers. I created a candy table complete with chocolate fountain and all kinds of fruit. I had ladybug cookies made and even chocolate ladybugs lolipops. In the end it was magical she enjoyed it and that is what matters.

So I included some pictures so you can enjoy and get some inspiration. I hope you will enjoy. If you would like to know more about AIH's party planning tips and ideas just email me @ adventuresinheels@gmail.com.

Hugs
Melissa