{Free Printable} Exclusive Designs for I Share Everything

I was recently contacted by Alison of How Does She, one of my favorite crafting blogs to see if I would be interested in making "exclusive" printables for their sister site I Share.  I was ecstatic to say the least!  Alison said that she loved my design style and photography.  I couldn't wait to jump on board!

I want to share this with my fans and readers so that you can receive these free printables too!  These printables will only be offered to I Share Everything Facebook fans.  If you haven't heard of I Share Everything, it is a community site dedicated to sharing all things that are free. Free printables, free crafts and free fun food ideas. It is super easy to submit your pictures and links and 'sharing' you off.

The first free printable that I created for I Share Everything was a celebration theme that I called Chic and Sweet.  A fun color palette of purple and yellow along with a chevron pattern to add some pizazz! It was released today in celebration of I Share Everything reaching 1100 fans!

 

 

Hop on over and "like" I Share Everything HERE on Facebook and look for additional designs offered exclusively for I Share Everything fans designed by yours truly!

Formatted for an 8.5 x 11 sheet with 12 squares.

Print on heavy card stock, matte photo paper or 8.5 x 11 full size label sheets to make stickers. Cut to make squares or use 1 7/8” and 2” circle and scallop circle paper punches.

Get your 2 inch scallop circle punch HERE.

Download your Chic and Sweet Decor Printable HERE and simply click on the exclusive link on the left and it will give you access to download the pdf file.

I would love to see and share your photos!

Enjoy!

Time to Celebrate!

 via stubborndog

A BIG thank you to all of my wonderful Facebook fans!

  Anna and Blue Paperie hit 1000 fans (likes) on Facebook this week and I am thrilled.  It seems like yesterday that I reached 300 fans.  In five short months since opening, we have 1000 fans! 

It's time to CELEBRATE that we have reached this milestone and I would love to hear your feedback on what you would like to see as a gift from me to you.

Would you like to do a giveaway for a store credit?

Would you like to see a new free printable designed?

If so, what would you like to see?  What color palette would you like to be used?

Any other ideas?  I would LOVE to hear your suggestions!

Thanks SO much!

{Featured} All You Need Is Love Collection Featured on Amy Atlas!

 My Valentine's Day became EVEN sweeter when I received an email from Amy Atlas that photos from my All You Need is Love collection had been featured on her site!  

 Did I just read that right???

What a wonderful treat.  I am just filled with excitement!  

Amy's work is AMAZING and I use her dessert tables as inspiration when I am working on projects. 

Please check the beautiful post HERE.

{Giveaway} 3 Little Birds Boutique Necklace

UPDATE!!

We have a winner!
Comment #6

Judith from Silver J Photography

Judith said "My favorite 3 little birds item is the the "love cube". I just love how simple it is.

Congratulations!

Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com to claim your gift certificate.

We have a very special giveaway for Valentine's Day today!  One of my most treasured pieces of jewelry is my mommy necklace which has charms with the initials of my daughters names on them.  I wear it every day.  One of my favorite stores that carries beautiful hand stamped jewelry that can be customized is 3 Little Birds Boutique owned by Kristen.



 I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Kristen's story on how she got started making her beautiful jewelry.  Kristen shared with me that she has "ALWAYS loved being crafty and creating things with my hands."

What inspires you?

The greatness in people, the amazing community of crafty women, my hubby and daughter, food, colors, fashion, love…

after being SO inspired by the amazing willingness of great women to help other women, I have met SO many wonderful people and it inspires me to keep on!

I just love learning about how other fabulous women start their businesses and feel so inspired by Kristen.  She mentioned something so sweet that I wanted to share with you. "I feel so blessed by this business and community of crafty women like you! I am SO touched that someone with your beautiful talent & business would take the time to feature and talk about my business with your fan base. My business is my heart and you have definitely touched it, thank you!"

Thank you Kristen for your sweetness and for being so inspirational to others.  I just love your story and creativity.

Kristen is offering an "Amanda" necklace to one lucky winner! Winner can choose the word "LOVE" or "FAITH" for their necklace.


"The Amanda"

Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at the goodies at 3 Little Birds Boutique and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite item.

2. Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello on our wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did.

3. Post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog. Leave a comment with the link here.

4. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

5. Become a fan of 3 Little Birds Boutique on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" them. Don't forget to say that anna and blue paperie sent you! Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! If posting as anonymous, please leave your contact info!

Winner will be chosen on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.

{Inspiration} Creative Ways to Use Paper Dolies

Doilies are very popular this year.  I love how you can use something so simple and inexpensive to make beautiful DIY projects.  Here are a few of my favorites!

Paper-Doily Wreath

via Martha Stewart

Paper Lace Garland

via Project Wedding

Paper Doily Cones

via Ruki Duki 

Star Decorations


 via The Happy Home Blog

 Doily Envelopes

via WeLoveLaughKiss

Doily Mobile


 via Maedchenmithertz

Doily Cupcake Wrappers


 via Intimate Weddings

Doily Lanterns


 via Ruffled 

Doily Angels

via Sycamore Stirrings

Doily Charger

 via Martha Stewart

(Tutorial) Cupcake Liner Flowers

I made flowers from cupcake liners for the All You Need is Love collection that I styled.  They were the perfect addition to the table decor.  Wanted to share a tutorial with you on how to make them.  They are really easy to create and make for a fun and lasting flower arrangement.

Materials:

cupcake liners (6 per flower)

 hole punch

ribbon

colored card stock

scissors

pencil

lollipops

2 inch paper punch (click HERE to purchase)

Fold 6 liners in half

Hole punch 4 of the liners 1/4 of an inch from the fold.

Hole punch the remaining two liners on the fold and then lay out flat.

Use your paper punch to punch a scallop circle in the card stock.

Use a pencil to poke a hole in the middle of the scallop circle.

 Place four folded papers onto lollipop stick, overlapping 1/4 of the baking cup each time a liner is added. Then add the two remaining flat liners.

 

 Using your scissors, cut ribbon to desired length.  Tie ribbon under the liners to keep them in place.

Enjoy your new bouquet year round!

{Tutorial} Homemade Crayons

This year instead of filling Valentine goodie bags with just sweets, I am also going to be adding heart shaped crayons for the girls' to give to their friends at school. This is a very easy and simple project to do. It is a fun craft project to do with your little ones as well.

 

Use old, broken or new crayons!

Remove paper and break crayons into small pieces. Place broken crayons in a muffin tin.  If not using silicone trays, I suggest spraying the tins with a little vegetable spray.



Place tin in oven at 275 degrees F for about 7 minutes or until melted.  The crayons do melt fast!

When melted, carefully remove from the oven.  Let them cool completely (can be placed in the freezer to speed up process once the tin is not so hot.)

Once cool, the crayons can be popped out of the muffin tin.  Then get the paper out and you are ready to color or use your new crayons as party favors!

{Inspiration} Heartfelt Valentine Sweets

Valentine's Day is just a few short days away.  If you are looking for sweet ideas for desserts, I hope that these heart inspired treats will inspire you. Anyone is sure to love them!

Sweetheart Pops

 via Martha Stewart

Heart Cake

 via I am Baker

Heartfelt Cookies

 via Delish

Heart Rice Crispies

 via Skip to My Lou

Heart Cookie Bouquets

 via Woman's Day

Chocolate Heart Donuts

 via Genius Cook

Hot Cocoa with Heart Marshmallows

 via Martha Stewart

Raspberry Heart Meringues

 via Woman's Day

Red Velvet Heart Macarons

 via Delectable Deliciousness

Sweetheart Cupcakes

 via Better Homes and Gardens