Apartment: Moving Announcements

Finally moved out with John! It's almost been 8 years [in November] and we finally did it.

 I love sending and receiving mail so what better opportunity than moving announcements. I searched for inspiration on Martha Stewart and Paper Source. My original idea was just to print a map of the area with a dot to mark our new home. 

 After looking at my inventory of stationary I chose a stationary set that I hadn't used much of. So instead of printing a map from google maps, I imported the map into photoshop and traced the major streets. It didn't take too long, probably 15 mintues total. I printed my clip art map onto the stationary sheets (to do this all you have to do is modify the paper size and print like normal). I put a small shipping label that read "We've moved!" on the map and left space for writing. I also printed address labels. Because I love getting mail so I inclueded an envelope alreay stamped and addressed to John and I so our recipients could write us back. 

 I sent most of the cards last week and have already gotten 3 cards. I was SO excited to check the mail and of course the first card I got was from Christina! I got a card from John's niece and her last sentence was "are we pen pals now?", YES Genna, we are! :) 

I thought it was weird to have my address posted everywhere so I blurred it out.  


A skirt reborn.



This is really useful DIY for all of you thrifters out there! I got this skirt out thrifting and the elastic waistband was completely shot, but the fabric was so cute! So what I decided to do was replace the elastic band and and also raise the hem in the process. 




1. First you role the waistband up to the desired length.

2. Measure the desired length.


3. Mark the length all around the skirt.

4. Cut off the top of the skirt.

5. Serge the cut edges.

6. Fold over the top to create the casing for the elastic. (make sure there’s ease so the elastic fits in)

7. Put the elastic in and sew it up!


& there you have it! A brand new skirt! Let me know if you have any questions, and let me know what you think!

DIT&O!
-Christina

DIT&O Crafternoon

On January 28, over 15 creative ladies joined us at our crafternoon.  We sent invites and reminders through RedStamp.  There were a couple of DIYs that we did for the party (and they will have their own post).   We learned a lot from the first DIT&O party: start earlier, have an end time, manage time while crafting and have all supplies ready.  We did 4 crafts: twig candle holder, ruffle shoe clips, hexnut bracelets and Valentine's day cards.   The hexnut bracelets were repeated because at our first party only two people made them.  

The giveaway this time around was a folder with some goodies in it.  There was a printed sheet with the list and links to the crafts we made, a custom made DIT&O notepad and a round magnet.  
Sign in table 
Instagram picture (Thanks Ashley!)




Making the twig candle holders. 


Crafting away making cards, while I oversee.  haha. 


Christina and Karissa.  I love this picture! 


Twigs for candle holders. 
Working hard to keep the twigs together. 
       



Heart streamers.  


View of the backyard. 

Bar area with snacks and drinks. 

Choosing fabric for the ruffle shoe clips. 


Karissa and Mena 

Julia (Karissa's mom) and Aubrey 

Angel, Karissa and Ashley 






We had a ton of fun and were glad everyone who came could make it.  They will only get better and better! 




1st Giveaway



Hey Everyone!


Sorry for the lack of posts, we've missed you and are excited to back!

We reached our 50th follower, and we're prepared for the giveaway! I know you guys have been waiting with bated breath. We apologize for the wait, but we assure you this was worth the wait! Instead of there being ONE winner, there will be one grand prize of the cowl, bracelet and necklace for one person. And 4 more winners who will win a bracelet or necklace.

The grand prize winner is Rose!

The runner ups are Molly Snow, Meg Reed, Alyce Ayers, Create Fabulous!

So please email your mailing address to hello.dito@gmail.com!

-DIT&O