{envelope liner tutorial}

I know I have mentioned how easy this is, but after a customer ordered a digital invitation and wanted the liner too I realized that I had some explaining to do. I thought it would be fun for you, and great for future customers - who either want to add to their order on their own or use my liners. Regardless, envelope liners are fun and oh so easy so here we go...

You will need:

1. scrapbook paper/printed paper/decorative wrapping paper
2. envelopes

3. liner template (I use some from here)

4. pencil/pen

5. stick glue

First trace your template onto your paper. On an 8.5x11 inch sheet

I can fit two length wise.

Cut out your liners (I normally stack three or four pages together.

It helps cut down on time - like when I cut out 125 for a customer - YIKES!)

Fold your liner over and glue the back side of your paper to

 the inside of the envelope - just the top portion shown. It will stay in place.

Apply glue liberally all over. Press firmly to top and hold.

An there you have it - ready to go.

Enjoy!

a sweet little bumble bee...

started this whole theme. So far it has been a really great seller. From the honeycomb pattern to the buzzing little bee, it just makes me smile. Thanks to Suzie for taking such great photos so that I can now offer it as a party package - see here. And have I mentioned how in love I am with this color yellow on the blog (I think I have). Stay tuned, I have a nursery project post, a tutorial, a wonderful recipe, and some personal kiddo posts coming soon. Oh, and don't forget to submit your photos for the Christmas in July contest starting the 15th (more info here). Happy Monday!

Christmas in July!

Yes, it is Christmas in July over at The English Pea Studio.

I am offering a Complimentary Custom Party Pack

to one lucky winner. Pretty awesome, huh?

So you wanna know how you can win?

First, be sure to "like" The English Pea on facebook - www.facebook.com/theenglishpea.

Second, to enter send me a picture of the child or person who you want to honor - be sure to include their name (only first names will be listed)

(birthday or event must be between September 1st and January 31st (2012)).

Send picture to info@theenglishpea.com

This picture will be posted on facebook, for two weeks starting July 15th (will run through the 29th).

The picture who has the most "likes" WINS!

Not too shabby, huh? Hope you enjoy this fun contest and may the best picture win!

Party Pack includes:

16 4.25x5.5 invitations with coordinating envelopes (liners included)

24 3" round cupcake toppers ready to assemble

1 5x7 Welcome sign

24 3" round gift tags ready to assemble

16 Thank you notes with coordinating envelopes

pepper

So this is the very first pepper from my container garden this year - and my first time growing them. I had a couple crop up and they either were eaten by a grasshopper or had a mysterious spot that didn't look so good. I was told last year that peppers were quite easy to grow and have been excited to discover that they are even easier than growing tomatoes. We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the fruits of our labor and look forward to many more peppers and tomatoes to come. I have a ton of tomatoes that are about to ripen and I can't wait to make homemade sauce out of them. Now, I am waiting to see if my attempt a cilantro will work out so I can make delicious fresh salsa. I will keep you posted. :)

take me out to the ball game

 One of Charlotte's favorite people, Kendall

 Jumping for Joy!

 Douglass Charles loved watching the guys warm up.

 First time eating cotton candy

 YUM!

 Charlotte couldn't get enough and later went into a hilarious sugar tizzy!

 On the jumbo tron when we won our upgraded seats - Thanks to the Zenus family. :)

 Dancing!

 dancing again

 sweet friends

 Griffin bustin' a move

 Just chillin'

playing tag

Anyone who knows Doug well knows that he loves the Braves. Sadly, though, the Braves don't really love us right now - you know with small children and our pocket book. We know plenty of people who have taken smaller children to a Braves game and my hat is off. Call me chicken, but we haven't wanted to brave it and then have to leave because the kiddos couldn't handle it.

Some of our friends mentioned the Rome Braves and how much fun it was for the family. Granted, the level of baseball is not quite what you get in downtown Atlanta, but the homerun hill, decent ticket prices (and the fact that both of our kiddos got in free) AND the food is inexpensive were all reasons for us to set off Father's Day weekend to catch a game.

We had SO much fun! It is wonderful now that the kids are getting older that we can take a late night and actually not have complete meltdowns the whole time were are gone. The kids played, danced, watched ball (a little), had cotton candy for the first time, and thanks to our friends, the Zenus', we were given upgraded seats (which the guys used), wound up on the jumbotron, and got free hot dots and drinks (which we can use our next trip). Doug and I also got to try fried twinkies and fried oreos for the first time, which was a real treat. I don't think either of us was disappointed.

Needless to say, we will be hitting Rome again for a night of fun. Our tally at the end of the evening was about $25.00 - that wouldn't have even covered decent tickets at the old Turner Field.

happy 4th!

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

Doug laughs at me, but I am such a sucker for traditions and especially food traditions. So... to celebrate our nation's independence we are serving up some grilled shrimp, corn, and potatoes this evening. Dessert is still up in the air, but key lime pie or these cupcakes would be delicious. And I think some neighborhood fireworks might be in order as well.

What are you doing to celebrate the 4th?

Gotta love them boys!

photography by http://www.splitsecondatl.com/

To say that summer is kicking my bottom is an understatement. I guess it is all the extra fun we are having and wanting to have. It is really hard for me to buckle down and get stuff done when I want to be out swimming with my hubby, kiddos, and friends. The fun thing about the pool this year is that we get to see all of our friends all the time. It is like one big party and I don't want to miss it. Nonetheless, the work must go on and I am finally getting around to sharing these great pictures that my friend Suzie took of the new party packages I now have available.

A friend of mine from church won a gift certificate that I gave for an event. Her little guy is full throttle into ball and he wanted a ball theme. I created the invitation for him and the rest of the package off of the invite. I was pleased with the turnout. Besides, what little boy, at one time or another, doesn't want some type of ball party?

I have more party packs to share - as well as a wonderful promotion next month. Can't wait to share! Now, if I can just stay away from the pool long enough to get a little work done. If you think I have been neglecting the blog, you should see my house.