My younger girls had an impromptu party recently.
They texted their friends at noon saying “Ice Cream Sundaes & an outdoor movie at 7:00”
Almost everyone said they could come!
I got every ice cream topping we could think of at the grocery store.
We cleaned up the porch & the yard and it was party time!
Ice cream makes the world a better place.
It brings people together.
Ice cream for President!!
A party was the perfect time to use our new Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 camera.
This camera is seriously SO MUCH FUN!
None of these girls had seen how an instant photo worked!
They were amazed!
I wish I had a video because they all squealing with excitement as the photo appeared out of the blue.
Then it was all smiles and silliness – taking loads of pictures of each other.
I think everyone got a turn to try it out and be in the photos as well.
I hung up some yarn on the porch from my green rusty metal cubby box.
We set out a bowl of tiny clothespins to hang all their photos up.
This way everyone got to see the pics and it kept them from blowing away.
They even took pictures of all their pictures!
The camera has a self-timer, macro mode, landscape mode, fill-in flash and a setting called Hi-Key that lightens the whole photo.
It even has a Selfie Setting with a little selfie mirror on the front!
(you can see my hand & phone in the selfie mirror above.)
There were so many smiles in our backyard that night!
The sun went down, the girls got cozy on all our outdoor chairs and we put on the movie.
The movie choice this time was “Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.”
It’s a funny (and clean) movie that is good for all ages.
We had a super simple party favor we made for our guests to display their favorite Instax Mini photo at home.
These frame blocks are easy and fun to make.
I went to my local hardware store and bought an 8 foot long 2″x4″ for about $3.00.
I marked the board every 5.5 inches with a pencil.
Using our compound miter saw I made a cut at each line.
(Yes – I did this! Mr. D showed me how to use this last year and I LOVE it!)
I ended up with 17 blocks.
If you were not lazy (or if you can find your palm sander) you could sand down all the edges and smooth the tops of your blocks.
But I could NOT find my palm sander OR sand paper so I took the lazy route and didn’t do it.
And the world did not end.
Wipe the block down with a damp rag to remove all the dust.
Paint them however you’d like.
We used acrylic craft paint from any craft store.
Obviously I went the rainbow theme for the blocks I decorated. 🙂
My lines aren’t straight… it’s not perfect… and i like it that way!
I found these little clothespins already painted in the dollar spot at Target.
You can find small clothespins at any craft store too.
Put a thin line of hot glue on the back of the clothespin. Press the glued side down onto the block.
Add your picture into the clothespin and you are done!
My girls made other designs too so it was not all rainbow stripes.
This craft would be great for kids to make during a party too!
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I couldn’t get past the very 1st page w/out falling for the
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I pretty much love them ALL! The Soma & Batu Bangles..? swoon~ The Feathered Cuff? SO pretty & unique- And, even better, I think they would make a stunning statement stacked & all worn together!
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Molly Byrd - I LOVE 31bits. Really liking the starry night necklace
Kelly - The Lovena Chimes necklace for sure! So pretty…I wonder if it really makes a sound when you’re wearing it?!
River - I’d really love the Lovina Chimes
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Rachel Atkinson - “Lost At Sea” bracelet
Elizabeth - I love everything. It’s such a beautiful collection. Definitely putting them on my Christmas wish list. 😍
Candice Dolan - The Coastal Collar-shell is my favorite. A mini vacation around my neck!! Hard to choose.
Sarah Chowning - The mystic layers necklace in cream is so pretty!
Raye - Love the Candace necklace!
Katie M. - ooooo I love “The Hostess” necklace!! (heart eyes)
Wendy C - I can’t choose between the Wild Poppy and the Java. Both are BEAUTIFUL!
Laura - Reverie Row in cream’ but maybe navy! Love the length😍
Cheryl - Utopia all the way! I just bought a dress that it would be awesome with! ❤️
Jackie - The romantic is my favorite. I love the simplicity. Great jewelry for a great cause!
Melissa - Love the Everly!
Amber M. - I like the Java 🙂
Tina Toomey - The Fashionista hands down. Oh, the colors are so wonderful & the beadwork is absolutely incredible!
katherine - Love the Java necklace!
Emily K - I am in love with the “Starry Eve” necklace. So pretty!
Caroline - LOVE the mystic layers!
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k - Love the Batu bracelets!!! I would wear several at once 🙂 What a great company with an even greater mission.
KT - MArina Sunrise necklace….LOVE IT!
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LM - Flora Frenzy in wine, Meska Knot in marble olive, Lido Layers, Starlight, The Artist – oh my. The Dreamer in multi, Utopia. Beautiful artistry and creativity. Hard to choose….
Kathi - The Dreamer is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win!
Lori Montgomery - I really like the Candace Cameon Bure necklace.
Kathy Leach - Love, love, love the Fashionista bracelet and the Echo ring!
Julie Johnson - Love the navy Mystic Layers necklace!
Robin C - The Mystic Layers necklace is calling my name.
Laura - I love the dreamer necklace in cream & gold!
Emily - Starfish Medley 🙂
Rebecca Kaufman - My favorite is the Mystic Layers Necklace!
Beth Ann - It is difficult to pick one – I like the Chelsea Falls, but I go gag-gag over anything turquoise-y, so I also like the Moroccan Sun.
KWolff - The Tri Crescent necklace is absolutely gorgeous! For a little bit of fun I would totally wear the unicorn necklace (80’s girls 4EVER).
Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I have already found a number of good Christmas gift ideas.
becky j - My oldest girl would go gaga for the Tri-crescent necklace…wow thanks for the giveaway and what an awesome business system to bless others! 🙂
Helen Christopher - I love the wild poppy necklace.
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BeeMarie - Wow! So many beautiful pieces…hard to choose. I do love the “artist” bracelet.
Denise S - That Echo Cuff!!!! Wow!!! I see some beautiful things that would make great Christmas gifts for my daughters and friends 🙂
Jenna Rolstin - It is so hard to choose! Love the Lovina Chimes and Reverie Row! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Lindsay F. - My favorite is definitely the Utopia necklace!!
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Jamie McSherry - My fav piece is the Layered Mosaic necklace. Just love all the colors together.
Laura - The fashionista is always a favorite of mine!!!!
Kristen Kerwin - I’m all in for the Lovina Chimes necklace!
Kristen Kerwin - I’m all in for the Lovina Chimes necklace! LOVE!!!!
Heidi Jo the Artist - The Fashionista, but The Dreamer is amazing too!
Lainakay - So many beautiful things but I’m loving Reverie Row and the Everly Fringe is so pretty!
Amy - The hostess in mint!
Mary - The Hostess in cream/gold. FIngers crossed!
Kristin S - I’m so excited about this addition of Bali!
Love the two Wild Poppy pieces. And that Splendid Rags necklace?!?!?! Oh my word.
Jenn - I love Candace and Natasha’s set!
Julianne Brimner - Harvest Moon necklace is gorgeous.
Jane - I love the layered mosaic necklace!
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Cortney - I’m loving the Everly Fringe! But whats not to love!?? Its all beautiful!!
Rita R - Love the navy celestial strands!
Jennifer Tuggle - Love the Starry Night necklace.💕😀
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Kimber-Leigh - Oh, I love these new pieces!
I love the Moroccan sun and Twin Falls necklaces!
Kristen - Love the truffle collar necklace!
Jen Smith - The Java necklace is awesome!
Heidi DeGroot - I like the follow your heart bracelet sets in the kids section for my daughter.
Michelle Erstad - I love The Dreamer in the multi color!
Lori L. - Love the Twin Falls necklace – but really…..they are all beautiful!
Kathie M - The Batu Bangles are just so cute!! I would love those! 😀 What an awesome company and fun giveaway!
Terri Fretwell - It is hard but my favorite piece is the echo ring. Just beautiful. Thank you!
Sarah Norman - I have always liked the dreamer, but never purchased it. I love the splendid rags, too!
Laura - The beautiful Lovina Chimes are my absolute favorite! Blessings to you! Thanks for the giveaway!
andrea - I love the necklace “the dreamer” from 31 Bits – all the colors!
Gillian Miller - Love 31 Bits and their mission! My fav is the Candace Cameron & Natasha Bure necklace set! ❤️😘
Caitlin - Love the Java! SO PRETTY!
Hollie Parker - I can’t pick a favorite! I like them all 🙂 especially the Sun Dream bracelet.
Janel Madde - I love it all but if I had to choose…the Madison Bracelet would be lovely!
betsy - the soma bangles are adorable
Kathie W. - I love the Sweeping Swirl and the Half Moon Brim…so different!
Leah S. - I love the Minimalist Bracelet in Mint!!
Sarah Rogers - I dont know how anyone could choose just one as a favorite! Gosh I love their stuff so much!!!!
Emily Wirth - Thanks for sharing this company- they are new to me! Love so many things but especially swooning for the Mystic Layers necklace in cream!
Erin - I really like the Wild Poppy necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!