Valentine's Day Banner

I made my first crafting project of the year! It's just a simple Valentine's Day banner. My sister got me a Banner Punch Board for Christmas and I was excited to put it to use. I already had some twine ($3 at Target) so all I had to buy was paper. I found a cute pack of 25 sheets for $3.99 that I bought with a coupon at Michaels.

The Banner Punch Board is so convenient. It also has a built in hole puncher. Someday I'll splurge and buy a Cricut, maybe I'll do that when I can have a dedicated crafting room. This little project only took about 15 minutes out of my day to complete it. :)

Christmas Wish List 2015

A lot of these are added to my Amazon wish list :D
 
[  ] Cricut Explore Air
[  ] Disney Cruise Line "All Aboard" kitchen towels via DisneyStore.com
[  ] Starbucks Disney cup ornaments
[  ] Chevron decorative pillows in Gray, 18" x 18"
[  ] Havaianas flip flops in Black, size 39/40
[  ] FitFlops in Black, size 9
[  ] American Tourister Minnie Mouse luggage set, 21" and 28"
[  ] Elite Flame Eden Tabletop Ventless Bio Ethanol Fireplace in Black
[  ] Mint Bose Headphones
[  ] Welcome mat
[  ] Le Creuset spoon rest in Caribbean or Marseille
[  ] Le Creuset trivet in  Caribbean or Marseille
[  ] Le Creuset skillet in Caribbean or Marseille
[  ] Cabelas gift cards

Purchased/Received

[X] Disney gift cards
[X] Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer
[X] 2016 planner
[X] Planner accessories
[X] Electric skillet
[X] I Love Lucy calendar
[X] Pandora bracelet w/these charms: Minnie headband, sparkling Mickey icon, Minnie & Mickey
[X] Electric pressure cooker
[X] Spice rack
[X] Nordstrom gift cards 
[X] Bamboo cutting boards
[X] Bed sheets
[X] Towels
[X] Pillows
[X] Travel pillow
[X] Luggage strap
[X] Lilly Pulitzer iPhone 6 case
[X] Blue Lilly Pulitzer purse (Lilly for Target)
[X] Pink Lilly Pulitzer purse (Lilly for Target)
[X] Xyron Creative Station Multi-Use Crafting Machine
[X] Mickey, Star, and Circle paper punches
[X] Banner punch board
[X] Starbucks cup ornaments

Christmas Wreath

I originally wanted to try making my own wreath for Christmas this year, but I fell in love with this wreath that I saw at Wal-Mart for $20. I figured it would cost me more in supplies if I wanted to make something similar, so I bought it.

I used hot glue and added more ornaments to make it look more "mine" and to make it look more full. I absolutely adore how it turned out!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping List 2015

What's on your Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday 2015 Shopping List? Here is mine:

[   ] Free Disney Snow Globe from JCP (This is the last year they're handing them out!)
[   ] Cast Iron Skillets
[   ] Pressure Cooker
[   ] Electric Skillet
[   ] Towels
[   ] Pillows
[   ] Bed Sheets
[   ] 2016 Planner
[   ] Work Clothes

Christmas at the Paraoan Residence

Christmas is here at the Paraoan residence :)

and I'm not even finished yet! Some things that are new this year include: Personalized Mickey and Minnie stockings, Mickey and Minnie stocking holders, Mickey and friends personalized tree skirt, and a Mickey and Minnie tree topper. After Christmas last year I also bought some things on clearance like wrapping paper and new fancy ornament hooks. I'm glad I did, as I've seen some of the same items I bought on clearance being sold at full retail price.

Here are a few pictures of what we have done so far in our condo... I absolutely love how our tree turned out.