August 26, 2011

Hooray it's Friday!

This week I felt like a legit mom.  Two kids in school, one of those in half day kindergarten = three trips a day down the hill to the school. Agh, that's a lot of driving.  We love their school, so it's worth it.

To celebrate the weekend, we invited some friends over for another outdoor movie.  I thought it would be fun to make some cutesy stuff that will make me happy, and the kids will take for granted.  Mike mentioned this was just friends coming over.  I laughed it off, and made a mental note to keep this low key.  


Believe it or not, this was the first time I have made water bottle wrappers.  Yeah, I know that's sounds like crazy talk, but it's true.  

I had lots of grandiose ideas, and things I wanted to buy to make this event little get-together spectacular. In an effort to keep things simple I tried printing text on to some little paper bags instead of buying popcorn boxes. I don't know why I lack printer skills, but I do and was not successful in printing on the bags.

To follow through with the idea, I cut a stencil out with my Silhouette.  Yes, I just used cardstock.


With some paint and a sponge brush, the kids and I stenciled our popcorn bags.


It wasn't perfection, but I don't mind that.  Projects like this get the kids and I to do something creative together.


I'm off to make some popcorn for the masses.  I hope you have a fun Friday night too.

p.s. I did spend some money for this get-together.  I tell you later when I share more pictures.
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