Confession 17 - DIY Keepsake Bracelets

Good afternoon! It's been a crazy week leading up to President's weekend and Valentine's Day. I'm looking forward to having some days off of school to get some R&R in on a little family vacay. Today I'm confessing about some cute Keepsake Bracelets I made for a dinner that I hosted for my friend's Sue's Memorial Dinner, I wrote about it here.  I'm making the dinner an annual tradition and with that, I love to give out a favor. Last year I did a cute plaque that had a beautiful saying on it :
                If I listen closely, I can hear the rustle of Angel wings, and I know Sue you are still with us.

This year, I decided to change up the favor with this really cute charm bracelet. Sue loved this look too, and I know it would remind us of her when we wore it.

All the items to make these I got at either Hobby Lobby or Walmart. These super cool bracelets that we added the beads to came from Hobby Lobby. Who knew these even existed.  I sent my BFF to scope out the supply section and when she came back with these, I was {{swooning}}.  How cool are these stretch bracelets! These would be great for a Girl Scout activity.

These are some of the beads I used. The Silkies stretch bracelets need a bead with a pretty large opening, that is the only thing that is tricky. [update: these are only found at Hobby Lobby] But there are many beads out there that work. You might have to do some trial and error.  Below are some of the ones I used:

The top beads I got at Hobby Lobby and the bottom at Walmart. Walmart prices are the bomb! and these beads can be rather pricey!

Here's the final favor and what it looked like in the box. I got these boxes off of Pick Your Plum a couple of months ago. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to use them for, it was a great way to display the bracelet.

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Confession 15 - Paris and a story told in Photos

Today I'm confessing about a a beautiful story told through photos in one of my all time favorite cities, Paris. This video touched me in so many ways ... a must see for each and everyone of you out there. Grab some tissues... I know you will need them.  Sue and Sara, this post is for you! xoxo


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Confession 14 - Playlist #2

Sorry I was dark yesterday, I came down with a really bad migraine! UGH! It's still lingering today, but I have to get going, there are things to do! I'm confessing my second playlist this week. These are all songs that I'm {{ga ga}} over and will listen to over and over again... until I'm sick of them! Yahoo! They are inspiring to get me motivated to clean, work and just get into the zone. These are mostly ones that my girls can't sing to either! I'm sorta getting sick of the pop songs I'm having to listen to over and over again during carpool, can anyone relate? Go check these out and let me know if you found any new faves.

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Confession 11 - 2 Year Anniversary

Hello readers! Today is a hard day to get through, it marks the 2nd year anniversary of my dear friend Sue's passing. I'm confessing about missing her today and everyday. If you take a look at the "About Me" section just to the right, you can see how this blog is dedicated to her.

I'm meeting up with some friends today at one of her favorite dinner spots to remember her. I miss her terribly every day. As I read blogs, craft, arrange parties, invites and just go through life being a mom, wife and friend I think about what Sue would have done. I know she is looking down so happy to see how her legacy is living on in her children with Jeff and her parents help. Love you my angel. 

I discovered this song a couple of weeks ago and it immediately reminded of Sue.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.



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Confession 10 - Monday Inspiration

With a sick kid and a migraine, I'm still managing to get Confession 10 out to you guys! I know, I rock right? I was in San Diego for the weekend and have some killer photos to share, but those will have to wait till tomorrow when I am feeling better now. Today, I'm confessing that I love inspirational quotes and poems! Sometimes, they immerse in the blogsphere at such opportune times, more times than not, they are just meant to be!

I read this one this morning on Becky Higgins blog, here, and had to repost it on my blog. It's so perfect for today. I might even break out my Silhouette and make a sign with it. I'm {{crushing}} that much over it!

This is a poem that was on one of the walls in Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta, India. It seems like they aren't all her original words, but some are. I hope they inspire and {{crush}} you like they did me...

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

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