Dec11

Posted on December 11, 2012 by ipinterest

I am so excited and honored to be posting weekly with Junk in the Trunk!

Check out their blog and follow along. I will be doing “Pinterest Tuesday” every week!

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market Blog

Hope to see you there!

Karie J.

Aug3

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 5: final edition: Have Fun With it Friday {Crepe Paper Streamers, Flower Balloons, and Baby Games!}

Posted on August 3, 2012 by ipinterest

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For part 1-4 of the CMYK baby shower, head here:

MY “PINTERESTING” TAKE:

CMYK Baby Shower: Crepe Paper streamers

CMYK Baby Shower: Flower Balloons

CMYK Baby Shower: Baby Shower Games!

“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

Source: kimmccrary.blogspot.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: stylemepretty.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: printable.tipjunkie.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: beau-coup.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: lilsugar.com via Karie on Pinterest

• Project: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 5: final edition: Have Fun With it Friday {Crepe Paper Streamers, Flower Balloons, and Baby Games!}
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): streamers 1, balloons 3 (that’s a lot of blowing!), games 1
• Time: 2 hours
• Would I do it again? streamers: probably not, balloons: no, games: yes (all of the games we decided on seemed meaningful, fun, and engaging!)
• What I would do differently: nothing
• Items used:
streamers idea from: Style Me Pretty
flower balloon idea from: Flower Balloons
game ideas from: Beau Coup , Lil Sugar , and http://printable.tipjunkie.com/baby-shower-games/

Have you done any baby shower ideas from Pinterest lately? What’s inspiring you? I’d love to see it!
Oh, as always, if you want to see more “pinspiration”, “Like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter ! I would also love to hear from you! Let me know what you think or just say hi by leaving a comment at the bottom. I am so honored you stopped by!
I hope you were inspired as much as I was. If not, click on “Recommend a Pin” above and I would love to hear any suggestions you might have!
Until ipinterest again!

Karie J

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 4 {Tidy it Thursday: yarn wrapped mason jars} (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms! (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 3: {Wear it Wednesday: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings} (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2 {Taste it Tuesday: Mini Cupcake Poppers, DIY Place Card Holders, Jalapeno Poppers, and Lemon Bars!} (ipinterest.me)
Polka Dot Baby Shower, Sunshine Baby Shower (potterybarnkids.com)
Baby Shower Labels, Baby Shower Favor Labels (potterybarnkids.com)
‘CMYK’ Photoshoot (charlottegay.wordpress.com)
Giveaway // Innerrealms Set of 3 Litmus CMYK Prints (lostandfawned.com)
Have fun with it Friday: Welcome Summer party with free printable party favor and a welcome summer sign! (ipinterest.me)
Fun Games To Organize At Your Friend’s Baby Shower (proflowers.com)

Aug2

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 4 {Tidy it Thursday: yarn wrapped mason jars}

Posted on August 2, 2012 by ipinterest

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For part 1,2, and 3 of the CMYK baby shower, head here:

MY “PINTERESTING” TAKE:

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Yarn Wrapped mason jars

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Food table, yum!

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Yarn Wrapped mason jars

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: baby book gifts and a onesie clothesline

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: homemade tzatziki and ranch dip with greek yogurt

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: food table!

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: yarn wrapped mason jars!

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: food table

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: yarn wrapped mason jars

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: yarn wrapped mason jars with homemade place cards

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: yarn wrapped mason jars

“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

Source: inspiredbythis.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: mommysavers.com via Karie on Pinterest

• Project: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 4 {Tidy it Thursday: yarn wrapped mason jars}
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 1
• Time: 30 minutes, but we had many of us working on them!
• Would I do it again? yes! I love using mason jars for storage, so it was such a simple way to incorporate the colors of Meg‘s CMYk shower theme.
• What I would do differently: do it again with different colors for other parties
• Items used: mason jars, yarn in a yellow/mustard gold, teal, and magenta, onesies, children’s books, greek yogurt ranch dip recipe idea from: Mommy Savers CMKY yarn wrapped idea from: Inspired by This

Have you done anything from Pinterest lately? What’s inspiring you?
Oh, as always, if you want to see more “pinspiration”, “Like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter ! I would also love to hear from you! Let me know what you think or just say hi by leaving a comment at the bottom. I am so honored you stopped by!
I hope you were inspired as much as I was. If not, click on “Recommend a Pin” above and I would love to hear any suggestions you might have!
Until ipinterest again!

Karie J

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms! (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2 {Taste it Tuesday: Mini Cupcake Poppers, DIY Place Card Holders, Jalapeno Poppers, and Lemon Bars!} (ipinterest.me)
Tidy it Thursday: My new Weekly & Monthly Cleaning Schedules with Free Printables! (ipinterest.me)
tidy it thursday: organizing my new wall gallery with diy anthropology letter free printables, and yarn wrapped letters! (ipinterest.me)
Tidy it Thursday: simple way to organize craft supplies with free printables and girls new bookshelf! (ipinterest.me)
Tidy it Thursday: Free Printable and Removable Canister Labels (ipinterest.me)
Tidy it Thursday: How to Organize Kids Toys (ipinterest.me)
mason jars and glitter glue (luckygirlfinds.com)
wear it wednesday: super simple side pony; great for moms! (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 3: {Wear it Wednesday: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings} (ipinterest.me)
taste it tuesday: super yummy pizza casserole; a huge hit for the kiddos! (ipinterest.me)

Jul25

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 3: {Wear it Wednesday: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings}

Posted on July 25, 2012 by ipinterest

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For part 1 and part 2 of the CMYK Inspired baby shower: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1: decorations! CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2: food!

MY “PINTERESTING” TAKE:

ipinterest: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings

ipinterest: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings.
You’ll see more on what I am doing here on my Have fun with it Friday post! Yes, I know I look funny!

“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

Source: thelimited.com via L on Pinterest

Source: topshop.com via Karie on Pinterest

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• Project: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 3: {Wear it Wednesday: color block dress with pop of color: coral orange earrings}
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 1, dressing up is always fun and easy, right?! Well, at least for me, I LOVE it!
• Time: 5 minutes
• Would I do it again? yes! It was such a simply outfit, but the earrings made it fun with a pop of color!
• What I would do differently: nothing
• Items used: BCBG grey and black color block dress, Target coral orange earrings, Tory Burch Black Patent flats

Have you done any fun outfits from Pinterest lately? What’s inspiring you, I’d love to see or hear about it in the comments below!
Oh, as always, if you want to see more “pinspiration”, “Like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter ! I would also love to hear from you! Let me know what you think or just say hi by leaving a comment at the bottom. I am so honored you stopped by!
I hope you were inspired as much as I was. If not, click on “Recommend a Pin” above and I would love to hear any suggestions you might have!
Until ipinterest again!

Karie J

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2 {Taste it Tuesday: Mini Cupcake Poppers, DIY Place Card Holders, Jalapeno Poppers, and Lemon Bars!} (ipinterest.me)
CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms! (ipinterest.me)
wear it wednesday: super simple side pony; great for moms! (ipinterest.me)
Baby Shower Labels, Baby Shower Favor Labels (potterybarnkids.com)
Tidy it Thursday: Free Printable and Removable Canister Labels (ipinterest.me)
Fashion Inspiration: Melody from Disney’s The Little Mermaid II (collegefashion.net)
Polka Dot Baby Shower, Sunshine Baby Shower (potterybarnkids.com)
Wear it Wednesday: Happy 4th of July!!! (ipinterest.me)
Giveaway // Innerrealms Set of 3 Litmus CMYK Prints (lostandfawned.com)
Quickly convert CMYK to Pantone in Illustrator (tigermoo.wordpress.com)

Jul24

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2 {Taste it Tuesday: Mini Cupcake Poppers, DIY Place Card Holders, Jalapeno Poppers, and Lemon Bars!}

Posted on July 24, 2012 by ipinterest

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For part 1 of the CMYK baby shower: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1: decorations!

MY “PINTERESTING” TAKE:

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: DIY Place Card Holders

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: How to make mini cupcake poppers/macaroons with homemade marshmallow creme!

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Yummy Jalapeno poppers

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Mini Cupcake poppers/macaroons and Lemon Bars!

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: Mini Cupcake poppers/macaroons

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower: How to make homemade marshmallow creme for mini cupcake poppers

“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

Source: bonappetit.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: bettycrocker.com via Karie on Pinterest

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• Project: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 2 {Taste it Tuesday: Mini Cupcake Poppers, DIY Place Card Holders, Jalapeno Poppers, and Lemon Bars!}
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 3- the cupcake poppers did take quite some time to frost with the homemade marshmallow creme, but they sure tasted amazing!
• Time: 1-2 hours
• Would I do it again? yes! You can customize the colors to suite your own party. So cute!
• What I would do differently: nothing

• Items used: yummy cupcake recipe from: Betty Crocker marshmallow creme recipe from: Bon Appetit

Have you done any recipes from Pinterest lately? What’s inspiring you? I’d love to see it in the comments below!

Oh, as always, if you want to see more “pinspiration”, “Like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter ! I would also love to hear from you! Let me know what you think or just say hi by leaving a comment at the bottom. I am so honored you stopped by!
I hope you were inspired as much as I was. If not, click on “Recommend a Pin” above and I would love to hear any suggestions you might have!
Until ipinterest again!

Karie J

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms! (ipinterest.me)
Taste it Tuesday: Jalapeno Cream Cheese Crescent Poppers, perfect for The Fourth! (ipinterest.me)
Polka Dot Baby Shower, Sunshine Baby Shower (potterybarnkids.com)
Is there such a thing as a fun baby shower? (ask.metafilter.com)
Baby Shower Labels, Baby Shower Favor Labels (potterybarnkids.com)
color blocking baby shower (hellobrielle.wordpress.com)
Oh, baby! {A Little Golden Books themed baby shower} (withglitterinherveins.wordpress.com)
Baby-shower-palooza! (mayahoodblog.com)
Baby Shower, It’s a Girl! (ndjmom.wordpress.com)
Book Themed Baby Shower, Storybook Baby Shower (potterybarnkids.com)

Jul23

CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by ipinterest

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MY “PINTERESTING” TAKE:

CMYK Baby Shower: Hey Baby Chalkboard sign/display, and the proud momma to be!

CMYK Baby Shower: Hey Baby Chalkboard sign/display!

CMYK Baby Shower: Crepe paper decorations and tissue paper pom poms

CMYK Baby Shower: Crepe paper chandelier

“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

Source: housingaforest.com via Karie on Pinterest

Source: ipinterest.me via Karie on Pinterest

Source: domesticease.com via Karie on Pinterest

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• Project: CMYK Inspired Baby Shower, part 1 {Make it Monday: Crepe Paper Chandeliers, decorations, and tissue paper pom poms!
• Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 3- just time-consuming, but had a lot of help!
• Time: 1 day to do prepare for the whole party- includes the other parts of the shower
• Would I do it again? Well of course! This shower was for my sister Megan who is expecting in September. So grateful to be able to help celebrate in Canada with her!
• What I would do differently: nothing! Meg wanted a CMYK inspired shower which is basically, according to Wikipedia: “CMYK refers to the four inks used in some color printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black).”

CMYK color image

• Items used: crepe paper and tissue paper in yellow, magenta, and blue, and the adorable ideas inspired from: Domestic Ease , Housing a Forest , and ipinterest

Have you done any parties from Pinterest lately? What’s inspiring you, I’d love to see it in a comment below
Oh, as always, if you want to see more “pinspiration”, “Like” me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter ! I would also love to hear from you! Let me know what you think or just say hi by leaving a comment at the bottom. I am so honored you stopped by!
I hope you were inspired as much as I was. If not, click on “Recommend a Pin” above and I would love to hear any suggestions you might have!
Until ipinterest again!

Karie J