Even though it's only February, I already have summer on my mind. Warm lazy summer days, running around and exploring on the beach, the sound of the ocean waves crashing, and anchors everything. While I can't fast forward a few months (darn), I can still have a little piece of summer with these nautical treat toppers I shared on the Sizzix blog this week. They're the perfect addition to any nautical party, reception, or just as a sweet treat for a lucky friend. I'd love for you to stop by ... [ Read More ]
Sweet Candy Box DIY
You probably know by now that I love making little treat boxes. There's just something about a cute little box filled with sweets that makes my heart go pitter patter. Can you relate? Today I'm sharing a sweet candy box DIY with you that I created with the new Sizzix Mini Pizza Box Die, designed by Jen Long for Where Women Cook. This die is seriously cute!! The box was very easy to put together in just a few minutes, and it is perfect for giving away sweet treats for Valentine's Day or ... [ Read More ]
Free Printable Lunchbox Notes
This post brought to you by Snack Pack. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Make Life Lovely. Now that I'm back to packing lunches for my kids after the holiday vacation, I wanted to make my kids' lunches a bit more fun! I designed some cute free printable lunchbox notes for me (and for YOU!) to place in the kids' lunches, because who doesn't love getting a bright cheery note in the middle of their day? One page has eight lunchbox notes on it- just print and cut! SO easy, ... [ Read More ]
“Hot As An Oven” Box for Valentine’s Day
Is your valentine hot? ;) Here's one way to let them know… a cute little oven box filled with their favorite treat! This adorable oven box was a breeze to make with Sizzix and Eileen Hull's new oven die. First I made a "Sizzix sandwich" with an extended cutting pad on the bottom, a piece of white Little Sizzles mat board, the oven die, and then the other extended cutting pad on the top. I rolled it all through my Big Shot die cutting machine, then had all the pieces I needed. I folded ... [ Read More ]
Free Printable Valentines Gum Wrappers
This post brought to you by Wrigley Jr. Company. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Make Life Lovely. I love everything about Valentine's Day… love, chocolate, flowers, pink and red, and all things sweet! Today I've got a treat for you- free printable valentines gum wrappers! I designed a set of 8 adorable free printable valentines gum wrappers for Valentine's Day for you to print and wrap around your favorite sticks of gum for instant valentine treats. It doesn't get ... [ Read More ]
Young Women in Excellence Program Details
Hello again! Hope you all had a wonderful and restful Christmas filled with family, friends, and love. I took much more time off than I had intended due to the whole family getting very sick, especially me. Not fun, but we're just about back to normal over here. In early December I had the privilege of putting together a program for the 12-18 year-old girls at my church, called Young Women in Excellence. It's a wonderful night where we showcase the girls and all of the amazing talents ... [ Read More ]