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Candy favors..Christening Edition

My nephews Christening was this past Saturday and I had the privilege to create the favors for the get-together that took place afterwards. Well, my sister knew I would take out my glue gun at some point so she told me to do as I please.

For the favors I knew I wanted to give away candy or chocolate, I just needed to decide on the look of the goodie bag(s). I made fabric pouches in the past (here) but wanted to do something a little different. Thanks to Pinterest I came across different ideas and came up with my own version of the candy jars.

To begin, pick out the sort of candy or chocolate you want to use(ex: M&M’s, jelly beans and mints), the size of the candy will determine the jar size you may need. Most of the supplies I already had at home but I took a trip to Joanne Fabrics to purchase the acrylic paint and ribbons.

Items used (this can vary based on the final look you prefer):

  • glue gun (low)
  • ribbon (I used 1.5 in)
  • gloss acrylic paint (doesn’t have to be gloss)
  • paint brush
  • x-large squeeze punch (whatever shape you prefer
  • scissors
  • card stock paper
Here’s a visual of the process…

Picked the size of baby jars I wanted to use
Washed and cleaned each jar (no worries mommies,  I put the food in a container for my baby nephews), then cut the ribbons to fit and hot glue the edges to the jar.
Painted the lids
Created this using Word Doc (use card stock)
Then used the puncher  (you can find these in different sizes and shapes)
Hot glued the labels 
Added the jelly beans and voila!
I made two dozens of these jars, aren’t they cute?
Hope this was an easy tutorial for you to give it a try!

PoemS for Mom(s)

As cliché it may sound, every day is Mother’s Day. As an adult I realize how much deeper my mothers love runs within.  Words can’t express how much my mother means to me, from nurturing me to helping me along the way and even now as a married woman she provides her ear, wisdom and meals when I have my tired/lazy days. No words can express my gratitude…I love you mom! (The strongest woman I know).

“There is no love, like a mother’s love,
no stronger bond on earth…
like the precious bond that comes from God,
to a mother, when she gives birth.
A mother’s love is forever strong,
never changing for all time…
and when her children need her most,
a mother’s love will shine.
God bless these special mothers,
God bless them every one…
for all the tears and heartache,
and for the special work they’ve done.
When her days on earth are over,
a mother’s love lives on…
through many generations,
with God’s blessings on each one.
Be thankful for our mothers,
for they love with a higher love… 
from the power God has given, 
and the strength from up above”

                                                       (Source)

Why re-invent the wheels; here are other of poems I found online.

Dear Mom
by Anonymous

Dear Mom, I said a prayer for you
to thank the Lord above
For blessing me with a lifetime
of your tenderhearted love.

I thanked God for the caring
you’ve shown me through the years,
For the closeness we’ve enjoyed
in time of laughter and of tears.

And so, I thank you from the heart
for all you’ve done for me
And I bless the Lord for giving me
the best mother there could be.

A Poem For Mom

© Champagne S. Baker

You are the sunlight in my day,
You are the moon I see far away.
You are the tree I lean upon,
You are the one that makes troubles be gone.
You are the one who taught me life,
How not to fight, and what is right.
You are the words inside my song,
You are my love, my life, my mom.
You are the one who cares for me,
You are the eyes that help me see.
You are the one who knows me best,
When it’s time to have fun and time to rest.
You are the one who has helped me to dream,
You hear my heart and you hear my screams.
Afraid of life but looking for love,
I’m blessed for God sent you from above.
You are my friend, my heart, and my soul
You are the greatest friend I know.
You are the words inside my song,
You are my love, my life, my Mom.

(Source)

Répondez S’il Vous Plaît

Read the invitation post (here) to get up-to-date about my reasons for creating a website.

From invitations to RSVPs…

In order for guests to RSVP, they had to go to the website given on one of the invitation inserts.

Here is a view of the RSVP screen:
Once guests clicked on the “RSVP here” a pop-up window appeared requesting for a password. After entering the correct password, the RSVP process began. Here is a view:
The above screen was synced to my Google Docs account; as guest RSVP, it was recorded on an Excel spreadsheet, listing guest attendance response and additional information (such as choice of entree).  If guests were attending a second page  requested their choice of meals and additional name of guests. I also requested emails or telephone numbers so I can respond to each guest via e-mail or phone of their confirmation.  There was also a secondary screen for guests not attending to thank them for their reply.
It was fairly easy to track and stay on top of information; as a bonus I was able to provide that same spreadsheet to my caterer. 
That concludes my “Répondez S’il Vous Plaît”.

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