Spring Banner Tutorial

I've decided that the only blessing in taking a dog out to go to the bathroom, is to find out what the weather is like. If it's raining or a blizzard, it's so not a blessing. But this morning, it was a sure fire blessing, when I realized the weather was all kinds of amazingness wrapped into an 8:30 potty break for a dog. It feels like we've finally made it to the other side of winter. That's something to be praised. We made it! We do every year, but this year was especially trying. I feel like we should get a reward of some kind, and I'm not talking about a fancy snow shovel for next year. Think dreamy exotic vacation. Anywho, I'm on a major tangent that must end promptly, so I can get on with my super easy tutorial for you all. 

How about a sunny banner to match this amazing weather today? Let's get started!

Gather up some random scrapbook paper, washi tape, and paper doilies. This is all stuff I had on hand, which made it super fun! Free is always best!

I traced inside the doily there, to get my scrapbook paper the right size. See my pencil lines in there? 

Washi tape from Target dollar bin. Major score! I also cut out polka dot and stripe paper for a little subtle diversity in my banner.

Add a little heart for a little extra kick. Grab some cute string from the same Target dollar bin.

And voila! You've got yourself a banner!

Hang it from your favorite spot and smile the day away!

Our First Giveaway!!

If you're from where I live, you may have not left the house now for quite a few days, and you may be sporting yoga pants and no makeup for just as many. I will say, I threw on my stretchiest jeans today, just to look a little more "put together" for my husband. It's windy and cold and snowy. The kids 2 day weekend has now turned into a 6 day weekend! So, since you're all stuck inside today, and I'm sure you could use a little cheer in your life, I'm giving away one of my Valentine's Day banners! You get to choose between the 3 designs! 

Enter up to 3 times by doing any of the following:

On Again Off Again

1. Come find me on IG, I'm elylane. I'll have a post for you to share!

 Mixed Emotions

2. Comment and tell me which one you will pick if you win!

Did you see my quirky names under each banner? All in the name of love.

 Strong and Steady

3. And of course we want you following us, because it's sad when you feel all alone, and you can hear an echo every time you type a new post.

So come on, I know you're just hanging out in your yoga pants too, and you can't leave the house or you'll get a $2,500 fine. So take a sec and enter all 3 times!

I promise we'll love ya for it!!

Giveaway ends on Friday, January 31st at noon!

Friday Favorite - Katygirl Designs

What can I say? I love handmade! My business is primarily built on handmade and allows me to stay home with my boys because of it. So in order to get the word out about other amazing artists, I've started this new series called Friday Favorite. 

Every Friday (don't hold me to it), I will feature something that I own that is handmade. If you've sold me something handmade, keep your eye out, you just might be my next feature! 

So let's get started, shall we?

For Christmas I got this absolutely adorable calendar made by Katygirl Designs.

It came with the little easel and adorable calendars for each month.

I placed mine on my desk, so I can look at it often. It really is just one of those things that makes me happy.

I don't see any calendars left in her shop, but she has adorable notecards and prints. And, if you follow her on IG, she sometimes has great specials!

Hurry and go check her out!

{Disclosure: This is solely my opinion, and I have not been paid in any way to give this review. Have something you want me to review? Contact me, and we'll chat!}