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big day.

LgdaI saw this amazing photo on Black Eiffel a few days ago. It is my new desktop.

Today is a big day.

It is Dad’s 54th birthday

AND

It is my 700th blog post

AND

It is my first day off of work in a week.

Tackling laundry. Getting photos ready to print. Packing up goods for mailing. Crossing things off on my to-do list. Buying lovely letterpress.

And also, making Christmas Ornaments. A couple weeks ago, I took the Handmade Pledge and came up with a few ideas for how I am going to decorate the largest tree that Paul will let me buy. (We are in a 5 feet versus 7 feet debate – It does not feel like Christmas if you are taller than your tree.)

Anyways. The first of hopefully many:
Ohcornament1

Super easy to make. I will hopefully get some directions posted for these dudes over the weekend if you are interested. I think it looks a little old school yet classy. If that is possible…

Time for lunch. And then cleaning up. And then Target. And then making an even bigger mess.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy 700th post Blogland! Thanks for reading.

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16 responses to “big day.”

  1. {2H Design} Avatar
    {2H Design}

    CUTE! ornament idea – might have to borrow it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  2. Erin B Avatar
    Erin B

    love that ornament…so cute!
    I’ve been thinking of some ornament ideas myself…may have to try this one!

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  3. Kal Barteski Avatar
    Kal Barteski

    YAY 700! Good work.
    Happy birthday to the dad.
    Go! Go! Go!

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  4. Lea Avatar
    Lea

    Love the ornament! So cute. And love your letterpress obsession. Hope to see what you do with all your new goodies…

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  5. veronica Avatar
    veronica

    your creativity is such an inspiration. xo!

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  6. Frances Avatar
    Frances

    Discovered your blog through the Oasis–love it. Happy 700th post!
    Out of curiosity, what is the difference between letterpress and stamping. Different ink? Not rubber? I’ve googled letterpress and can’t quite discern the difference. The letterpress stuff is quite lovely!

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  7. stacey fike Avatar
    stacey fike

    love the ornie!!

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  8. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Really love the ornament! and would love to see your directions on how to do it. Also making two different kinds myself..if you are interested I can send you links once I have them posted 🙂 and happy day for a 700th post!

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  9. Amy Tangerine Avatar
    Amy Tangerine

    love the handmade pledge. love it

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  10. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Love that ornament! Will be back checking for the directions. Love to add some to my christmas care packages for friends and family!
    Thanks,
    Nancy
    The Netherlands

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  11. vee Avatar
    vee

    love your ornament!

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  12. morgan novak Avatar
    morgan novak

    lovely! i’m totally trying to do this for the holidays as well. starting now so that i have time for everything i want to make, hehe.

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  13. rachel Avatar
    rachel

    Thanks for the shout out. Great blog by the way.

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  14. Anne Marie Avatar
    Anne Marie

    Love this ornament! Yes, it would be awesome to see directions. Thanks!

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  15. Anilu Magloire Avatar
    Anilu Magloire

    Oh, please, please, please!!! I need instructions. I am so making those for my tree this year.

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  16. Breanne Crawford Avatar
    Breanne Crawford

    love that ornament and that poster!! you are inspiring 🙂

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