Panama City Spring Break 2010

Panama City was a nice change of pace for us. We had a great time. Dylan and I went with my parents and little sister. We stayed in a Fabulous condo and had a wonderful time enjoying the beach.

Happy birthday Katie and Happy Spring Break to me!

St Andrews state park, Saint Andrews bay, and snorkeling on the Island Time ( In the gulf of Mexico- Just off Shell Island), was the highlight of our trip. Here is my picture happy overview of our trip. Enjoy ( =

First Show!

I contemplated doing an arts and craft show for several months before deciding to give it a try. After many late nights of planning and creating we attended the 2nd Annual, Friday and Saturday, Arts & Crafts Expo at Walnut Square Mall in Dalton, GA.

The expo was MUCH different that we had planned for, but nevertheless we learned alot about how to prepare for a show, and a little bit about what to expect.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to my friend Wendy for all late night crafting and early morning table dragging. ( =

I can't wait to set up at another show soon. I'm on the hunt for the latest and greatest (simi-local) events for craft vendors, any suggestions?

Happy Birthday Katie!

Katie turned 15 today! Clear the road! This year we decided that we would take Katie to Panama City for her birthday, after "fidgeting" with everyone's work/ school schedule the soonest date we could book a condo was the 2 weeks AFTER her birthday. So we had a small family birthday party for her on her real birthday. After the the candles were blown out... the immediate question was... When are you going to get your driving permit?!? It hadn't really crossed mom's mind that this was the year Katie get's to start driving.

I took it upon myself to give her first driving lesson. A short "at home drivers ED briefing," (AKA: don't go over 20 MPH, heres the brake, and PLEASE don't wreak my car) we were off.

We choose a dirt road and began to pray for our life ( =

For a first timer, she did ok. She can barely see of the steering wheel, and she's REALLY skittish about oncoming cars, but loves playing "my favorite light" (She's a fan of BRIGHT LIGHTS- bright lights, regular lights, bright lights, regular lights, BLINKER?!?!? WHERE'S THAT?!? ( =

We are FAR from driving on a REAL road, but we'll start working on it more often, and hopefully she'll be a pro in no time. ( =

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!

Paper Pixie "Book Wreaths" featured on 6th Street Design School

Kirsten, at 6th Street Design School, featured our "Book Wreath" in her "Etsy Ruffles Roundup" today. She has a cute blog with lots of helpful info and fancy finds for the home. Be sure to check it out. Thanks again for the feature Kristen. ( =

* If you would like a wreath like the one featured here, they are avaiable in my etsy shop. Click here for more information about Paperpixie Book Wreaths.

Bottle Cap Winner!

The winner of our Paper pixie crafts "bottle cap necklace" giveaway is....

entry #8, The soap corner! Congratulations Teresa! You will be contacted shortly about claiming your prize.
To everyone else- Thanks for entering. Be sure to check back often- As I have plenty of great giveaways planed for the coming weeks.

Att sellers:

I am still looking for artist to feature here on Paperpixiecrafts blog.

If you are interested in being featured or hosting a giveaway, Please contact me. (=

Win a bottle cap necklace from paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com!

I am working with several Etsy sellers to come up with great giveaways for my readers. While we are working out the details, I thought I would continue the fun by sponsoring a give away from MY OWN shop, Paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com

The winner of this give away will receive a customizable bottle cap necklace, made by yours truly. Random.org will choose the winner, and I will announce it here on February 1st.

These little necklaces are really popular right now. They look great with initials, sports teams, and funky patterns. For a big smile... add one of these to your tween's Easter basket or give as a Valentines day gift. I have these avaiable in my shop, and would love to create one for you anytime.

Are you ready to win a Free bottle cap necklace?

To enter:

1) Publicly follow this blog

2) Visit paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com and "heart" your favorite item. If you do not have an Etsy account, that's ok, just visit and choose your favorite.

3) Come back to this giveaway and post a comment telling us:

A) Your first name and state (Include your Etsy shop if you have one- plug away- lol)

B) Tell us what item(s) you like at paperpixiecrafts. (Who knows... If you are the winner, I might just send you some of your favorite items too! )

C) Be sure to include your email address so that I can contact you - if you are the winner

Bonus entries!! (Note: Inital entry much be completed before bonus entries.)

-Earn extra enrtries by following Paperpixiecrafts on:

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* Make a purchase in my Etsy shop. (+5)

Please leave a separate comment for entry earned.

Good luck! I look forward to hearing from each of you. ( =

Giveaway winner

The winner of our "still in motion photography" giveaway is....
Katie from Georgia! You will be contacted shortly about claiming your prize.
To everyone else- Thanks for entering. Be sure to check back often- As I have plenty of great giveaways planed for the coming weeks.