Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Where have I been, you ask?

Well, you're right, I haven't posted in a couple of days!
You know it's bad when your email is dinging like crazy with friends checking
to be sure you're okay!  
Thank you all for checking on me!

Here's what I've been up to!

Our daughter's in-laws are hosting a party for our dear daughter, and son-in-law this weekend.
As you may recall, they were married the first weekend in Feb. of 2012, and he deployed the last weekend for 9 months.  He's back safe and sound (yippee!), and this is a reception for them.
On the menu are various wonderful sandwiches, side dishes, and of course, cupcakes!
Yum...did I mention cupcakes?
I've been making some little cupcake flags, and food placecards, and thought that I'd share them with you!

These are what the placecards look like...

Here are the flags - front says something 'sweet', and back has the couple's name.
Thanks to my great friend, Shirley for coming over this morning to help me finish these up! The 'sticking' goes so much faster when I have someone to jabber with!
Here are all 108 Flags, and 10 Place Cards.
I have to give a huge shout-out to Laurie Wilson, at Doodle Pantry, who helped me so much, but taking my 'random thoughts', and translating them to the beautiful computer files that you see here! Even the dotted cardstock is printed from files that she designed.  If ever you need something like this, Laurie is your go-to gal!  She's talented, quick, and patient!  Thanks, Laurie!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Patti J.

OOPS!  Nearly forgot!
Don't forget - you still have 15 days to take part in the Great Impressions Stamps Sketch Challenge!  As of earlier today, there are only SIX entries!  Now, I'm not a math major, but that sounds like pretty dandy odds!  

You need not use GI stamps, but if you have them and use them, you are entered twice in the drawing!  A randomly drawn winner will get to shop at the Great Impressions Stamps Store for $20 worth of yumminess!!!  AND....you can apply to be a Guest Designer!  Check out the blog for details...

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow!! You've been such a busy lady!! :) These are adorable and fun!! Thanks for sharing! HUGS

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Lol, glad you were absent for all the right reasons! These are fantastic, and This special couple has waited long enough for a grand party! Enjoy, enjoy!

Cheryl W said...

What a fun project, Patti. I am also busy making treat bag toppers for my granddaughter's upcoming birthday party. So fun! {{Hugs}}

Glittered Paws said...

These are going to look great on the cupcake tier - take lots of pictures but most of all have fun. Enjoyed hot coffee, Lil Debbie cakes, good friend, and we got something productive done!!! plus a bonus project.

A Consuming Passion said...

Look at these!!! Fabulous Patti and even better to hear the newly weds are back together safe and sound!

Dawnll said...

I am so excited for the couple to be able to celebrate- your family is so blessed and I send lots of love to all of you.
Enjoy the celebration sweetie

Glenda Atkins said...

You have been busy and love the results. Glad your son-in-lay is safely home! I also love that you used the word 'jabber' in your post. I haven't heard that word for so long it made me smile to read it. It's a good word...
hugs
Glenda

Judy said...

Hey Patti,

These are adorable,...you always make such pretty things. Glad to hear all is well with you, and I would have been MIA too if someone had mentioned "cupcakes"...lol

xo
Judy

Janice said...

Happy New Year Patti! Your flags and place card look great. Hope the reception is a huge success!

Donna said...

So glad you showed the final product, they turned out wonderful. you and Laurie are amazing!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous Patti! It's going to be a wonderful reception! Beautiful touches they will love!

Bonnie Weiss said...

What a wonderful reason for celebrating with a party! Hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the decorations that you have created.

Carole said...

Absolutely fabulous Patti, these are adorable! Hard to believe a year has passed, congrats to the happy couple!

Hugs to you ... Carole xox

AmethystCat said...

super duper cute! How nice that Shirley came over to help. Where did you get those wonderful sticks for the cupcake flags? The party favors look great!

Lynne in NI said...

Gosh, you've been busy! These are just lovely!
HAve a wonderful time at the party :)

Auntie Em said...

Hope your party went off well! I love your sweet little decorations. A lot of work but worth it when it's done, especially when it's for someone you love so much. :)

Carolyn King said...

oh my gosh...look at those adorable flags. They look fabulous Patti! Enjoy these wonderful times!