{fab finds} diy party and decor bits!

These are some goodies that I have had saved to share & today is the perfect day to do so!

Can I say gorgeous?

Amy @ Modge Podge Rocks truly outdid herself with this gift tag tutorial.

Silhouettes are so hot right now, and what a better way to identify what gift is yours! It also an add on keepsake :)

Need quick centerpieces?!? I am loving these kissing balls & all the different ways Alison @ Momma Did It made them.

Here's a great tutorial by Jenn @ Green Door Designs on how to make a thrift store pedestal bowl. I seriously need to get on this Thrift Store Train!

Enjoy!

Amanda

*PS* If you have had problems with your editing in posts. Go to the settings in your dashboard and choose to update your post editor. It stopped all the strange spacing issues that I was having the other day. Thought I would pass on the tip!

{fab finds} little bit of this...little bit of that

These are some of my favorites from Tatertots & Jello's Weekend Wrap Up:

Megan @ Fowl Single File has these darling sea creature sucker/pencil topper tutorials.

Love a good pedestal bowl? Dream & drool over them in pottery barn magazines? Kristi @ The Speckled Dog has just the tutorial for you! She gives great tips on pieces to select to make your pedestal dreams come true! ps-There is also a great heart pedestal featured on her blog as well!

Don't you just LOVE bunting? I want to make a cake just so I can put this pretty topper in it! Thanks to Jenny @ Embellishing Life for this beauty.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{FREEday} it's just a little crush....

Got to love Twitter. I truly believe it is my saving grace while I'm *patiently waiting in bumper-to-bumper traffic at rush hour. I scroll through all the great tweets and find things I want to share!

Here are few FREEBIES that I am crushing on lately:

Have design software? If yes, than you can make these custom Valentine's day cards! eighteen25 girls are the beauty & brains behind these cuties. There is also a fun tutorial on how to use these cards.

"Love You Forever" is such a classic children's story that everyone has shed a sweet tear over. Tammy & Annie @ Peppermint Plum have made a Valentine version of it! Click here and don't forget to share the comment love.

Anders ruff never ceases to amaze with their impeccable designs! These Valentine's day cards are FREE and in celebrations of their 1st birthday!

Quick, cute, easy, & fabulous gift idea! Kalleen @ At Second Street shared her printable & tutorial with Jen @ Tatertots & Jello.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{fab finds} xoxo

Don't you remember these "cootie catchers" from your childhood? Bianca @ The Pretty Blog has tutorial to make a Valentine's Day one!

Love the "Kiss Me and Carry On" card. Such a hot trend :) Kellie @ 74 Lime Lane made these fun cards to share.

Kathleen @ Twig & Thistle never disappoints! Here are great DIY V-Day treat bags for those baked goodies that you made to share :)

Enjoy!

Amanda

{FREEday} be mine, valentine!

I found this great inspiration via Ucreate Parties! Wants and Wishes not only has 14 FREE printables, but also a gift ideas for 14 days of valentines. These can be given to your sweetheart or to just show someone that they are loved! Love this idea. Head on over and get your printables!

Need a treat for your sweet? Jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas created this perfect "UDAMAN" chocolate bar wrapper printable for the man in your life!

A perfect gift for your girlfriends! Mique @ Thirty Handmade Days created a whole sheet of this printable to make & share!

Gorgeous, right?!? I found these in my twitter feed the other day, and have refused to read any more tweets until I posted about these! If you have some baked goodies to share or perhaps some homemade ice cream, these printables by Whipperberry are perfect! I love how they are added to cartons. This makes me want to raid my local restaurant supply store :)

All those fabulous treats can be so tempting especially when you are trying to stick to a diet! Here's a great way to give a healthy valentine to all your work out buddies or stick on your desk at work! Twig & Thistle made these printables for oranges, apples, bananas, and pears.

Enjoy!

Amanda

{FREEday} little bits of love

Theme this week: Valentine's Day! Great FREE bits to help you prepare for the upcoming lovey-dovey month:

Jill @Paper Box Press is offering some adorable FREE printable Valentine's Day Cards. You can download and print as many as you want for free, or have them customized for only $6. Becca @Birthday Girl featured these great cards! Go get them and share them with all your loved ones :)

The Valentine triplets featured above are all from the very talented Amy @Living Locurto. The first is a candy box wrap to make your conversation hearts a iphone! How perfect are these? My boyfriend is always picking on me about my iphone--maybe I should use these for him so he can get over his iphone envy and have his own ;). The second is also featured with the wraps. A background for your iphone. I am definitely downloading this one! Last but not least, Amy is offering her GORGEOUS valentine printable pack for FREE for a limited time to her Facebook Fans! If you are not a follower of Amy, here's a great incentive to become one now!

These printable treat toppers and sign by Kim @ It's a Crafty Life are a hoot! I am a new follower of her blog and love it already. Go check it out!

A Little Lovely made these fun vday candy wrappers and tag printables. She shared them over at UCREATE. Check out that great blog as well!

*As a Scribd reminder, you need to make a free account to download the printables. Also, follow A Little Lovely on there as well!

I have so many great printables to share with y'all. I don't want to have goody overload--so i'll save some for next week! Have a safe and happy weekend.

Enjoy!

Amanda