Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Thinking Out Loud Thursday - April 2, 2015

Here we are on April 2.  Did any of you play wonderful April Fool's jokes on anyone?  Did anyone get you?!?  I managed to get through the day unscathed.  Hope you did too!

Welcome to another Thinking Out Loud Thursday with me and Vanessa at X-tremely Vanessa .  The rules are simple.  Link back to me and Vanessa and link your Thursday post below.  Super easy!  #ThinkingOutLoudThursdays
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So today I'm thinking about Easter and all I have to do to get ready.  My parents are visiting for the weekend and Ian and Kayla are coming over on Sunday.  I can't wait to have everyone here!  I want to show you some of my Easter decorations.

This is my outside wreath made by my good friend Carol.  She is so darn talented!  I love the bunny sitting there waiting to welcome you into the house.


I'm in love with the magnetic mailbox wraps!  For Easter, I added a matching garden flag.



It was a goal of mine to decorate the mantle for each holiday this year.  Here's how the Easter mantle shaped up.


The "Spring" banner was a breeze to make using the fabulous Silhouette Cameo Cutting System.  It die cut all the pieces for this banner so easily.  I just love it!  This is also the machine I use to cut the vinyl when I etch on glass.  My next project is to cut fabric -- can't wait to try this!


I'm hoping to have time to fold my napkins like bunny ears.  Hopefully I can do them as well as Martha Stewart did.  (Keep your fingers crossed for me!)  Instructions on how to fold them can be found HERE.

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Now it's your turn -- what you are Thinking Out Loud about today?





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23 comments:

  1. SageApril 2, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Those Easter decorations are just the thing I needed to see this morning! Living abroad is mostly a wonderful experience, but I really miss the way people do holidays back home. Seeing your photos made me smile... that's the Easter I know :)

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  2. AprillApril 2, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Your Easter decorations are gorgeous. I cant wait to own a home some day and do this. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. MichelleApril 2, 2015 at 5:48 AM

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  4. MichelleApril 2, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Okay let's try this again...my head is in such a flu fog still. Love the banner you made. That machine is amazing. What I could do with it for school! Wishing you a Happy Easter. Enjoy your family time.

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  5. Alli SmithApril 2, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I need to get my Easter menu finalized because the entire family will be here. I love all your spring/Easter decor! I would love to be able to fold my napkins into bunnies. I don't know if I've got the skills for that one. Happy Easter!

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  6. KitaApril 2, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    That mailbox is so cute omg. Easter snuck up on me this year and I am not ready at all. My kids tried to prank me for April Fools and my son did get me but other than that I managed to be in the all clear. Happy Easter!

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  7. Simply RachelApril 2, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Love all the fun Easter colors and decor!! (And the bunny folded napkin is SO CUTE!!!)

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  8. JeanineApril 2, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Oh wow! Oh cute. Your wreath on your door and mailbox are absolutely too cute! Such great ideas too! I've never decorated for Easter. Now I feel like I'm definitely slacking!

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  9. Nico2317April 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    This is wonderful with all the bright colors, I really want to do more for Spring, and you have some great ideas. I love the bunny

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  10. Joey Hodges April 2, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Oh!! I just love your Easter decorations!! I love spring and all the bright colors! (Not so much the allergies, though. I could do without those).

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  11. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    What beautiful decorations. That wreath is absolutely amazing. What a festive house!

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  12. CassieApril 2, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Those Easter decorations are super cute! I especially love how creative the bunny eared napkin is!

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  13. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I actually did April Fool's my husband I surprisingly got him! Two years ago today, I found out I was pregnant with our 3rd child and I was always so mad that I didn't find out on April Fool's because it would have been hilarious to tell my husband and him thinking I was joking. So sure enough, last night, I decided it would be hilarious to tell him I was pregnant again. LOL. HE BELIEVED ME. Greatest moment!

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  14. DogvillsApril 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    That magnetic box is so cute. Have a great Easter weekend with the family. We will be spending it with our in laws

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  15. Terri Ramsey BeaversApril 2, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    I love the mail box and the magnetic box too, you gave me a brilliant idea thank you for sharing.

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  16. spiffykermsApril 2, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Martha Stewart thinks of it all, doesn't she? Those napkins folded up like bunny ears... freakin adorable.

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  17. ricciApril 2, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    I love all of your Easter decor! It's all so cute!!

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  18. Rachel ZimmApril 2, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I love your spring banner and the beautiful wreath on your door!! :) :)

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  19. Rebecca SwenorApril 3, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    I made it through the day with out any pranks this year too. These are the cutest ideas for Easter indeed. I love the wreath and the mailbox. The one thing that is to cute is the napkin. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I love all your decorations! Makes me wish I was in my place already so i could decorate! I'm in love with the mailbox!!

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  21. Astleigh H.April 3, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I love your bright and beautiful Easter decor! It's so cheerful :)

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  22. AnosaApril 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    oh wow this is so cool, I hope to decorate my apartment for the special seasons once i move in and yes I got 'fooled' on April 1st and still fuming lol.

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  23. RubyApril 3, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    You're quite ready for Easter Sunday. I love the decorations you have.

    I didn't do any prank that day and I wasn't played. So April 1 went out just fine. :)

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