Happy Birthday Kacey!!!

June 30, 2010 by Faye · 2 Comments
Filed under: Arts and Crafts, DIY, handmade 
Kacey's Birthday Card

My friend Kacey's 28th birthday is  today.   I wanted to make him something that I knew would make him smile on his birthday.  He is the kind of guy who appreciates a handmade craft even if it looks like something a child made.  This is the card I made for him.  I tried not to make it to girly.

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Ida Mae’s Birthday Cupcakes

February 8, 2010 by Faye · 1 Comment
Filed under: In the Kitchen... 
Ingredients for Vanilla Cupcakes

My neighbor, Ida Mae turned 75 on last Sunday.  Ida Mae is quite the character, hilarious and my favorite neighbor thus far.  She casually mentioned to me earlier the previous week, on the way to Piggly Wiggly, that she had to hurry and get home because she had to clean off a spot on her kitchen table for all the presents she would receive for her birthday.  I noticed her hint and made a mental note not to forget her birthday. On Ida Mae's birthday, I woke up earlier than I usually do and decided to make giant cupcakes.

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