washi watercolor envelopes

by tinytwistcreative on January 27, 2012

I couple weeks ago I found some super cute washi tape on etsy and I knew I could put it to good use. Cami & I have made watercolor envelopes before, but today we made little ones that she can store tiny notes in. They are a different style fold, and of course held together with cute washi tape.

square sheets

Here is what we used:
• Watercolor paintings
• Paper cutter (or scissors)
Washi tape

Using the paper cutter, I cut the watercolor into 6×6 inch squares. Then with the opposing sides we folded the corners to the center.

fold opposing sides into center

Folded the opposite corners, and the folds were complete.
folded

Because washi tape is so easy to tear, Camille had fun securing all the spots that needed tape by simply tearing the size tape needed and sticking it down (tearing off additional pieces as need be after the tape was placed on the envelope).

finishing

torn washi tape

For the top of the envelope (the part that you fold over to enclose the letter or surprise) Cami folded washi tape over the edge to give it a finished and complete look.
folding over the top tape

taping in place

We made four little envelopes tonight. Adorably easy, and cute! Two of which Cami has already declared are going to be holding valentine surprise for me and Chris. “A surprise” she stated, “but I’m not going to tell you what it is.”
washi watercolor envelope

Oh the suspense…

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my friend erica.

by tinytwistcreative on January 25, 2012

me and e.

Chris and I have two close friends, Doug & Erica. Erica and I have been roommates, in each others wedding, they even came to visit Chris and I when we were stationed in Hawaii.

Doug and Erica also felt led to adopt as Chris and I have. Its been quite a journey, as adoption is, for them to come to where they are now. Adopting from the same country as we are, not one but TWO little ones.

coffee beans

We are so excited for them and know that they will be so blessed adding these little ones into their already beautiful family. As you know, adoption is expensive… its crazy to me sometimes how much it costs. Erica and Doug have partnered with Just Love Coffee, the same coffee company that Chris and I did for Lainey Love. Its great coffee, fair trade and helps bring an orphan into a forever family.

I’m a huge coffee fan, and see this as such an amazing way to partner with families. I bought some of their coffee just this morning. I’ve also linked their shop on the side so that you can come back and purchase it whenever you want.

Coffee with friends, what could be better? Why not help a little one, or in this case two, in the process.

morning cup

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this moment | to read or to sleep

January 20, 2012

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simple valentine flowers

January 19, 2012

Camille and I worked on a simple valentine craft the other day. I love putting handmade things throughout the house, it brings a warmth and satisfaction that you just don’t find putting out store bought decor. I’ve been cleaning out Lainey Love’s room, which is currently a mess of kids toys, craft stuff, dandelion dream [...]

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cousins. memories.

January 18, 2012

I was uplaoding some photos this morning and came across this photo from Christmas. Cami & Noah’s cousins. My how we love them. Camille asks quite frequently when we get to see them again. Though I am missing the California sunshine, it is really nice to be a short few hours drive for these kiddos [...]

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love birds.

January 16, 2012

There is a new print in the shop. Its called love birds. Just in time for valentines day. I had a lot of fun creating and carving this one out. Its a little bigger than my regular prints so it took a couple tries, and then a bit more carving to make sure it looked [...]

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this boy.

January 15, 2012

I just love, love, love. His energy is never ending. He is dirty and full of mischief most days. Smiles all days, often with a little twinkle in his eye. Gives lots of  hugs that melt any impatience or exhaustion. Runs fearless with freedom. Sweet Noah, I treasure these chasing, busy, many times exhausting days that I’ve [...]

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valentines inspiration

January 14, 2012

Although Valentine’s Day is next month, we are planning our little cards and decorations right now so that we have time to do a little bit some days, and none other days if we don’t feel like it. So I thought I’d go ahead and post a little inspiration. valentines table runner hearts at home [...]

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