Did you catch my live stories? It’s a GIRL!! I put together a science themed gender reveal for the kids and John yesterday. I’m actually in my third trimester so I’ve known the gender for almost three months-yikes! (But I’m quite good at keeping secrets hehe) I actually wanted to do a gender reveal back in August...but with the birthdays and Johns surgery (with a super tough recovery) there was never a good weekend. But!!!!! I finally buckled down and did it and im so glad I don’t have to watch what I say when I’m talking about the baby now haha! #genderreveal #itsagirl
Some shots of the details! I try to do everything DIY as much as I can to cut down on costs. It’s also quite fun trying to figure out how to do certain things (like the balloon installation-which-to be honest-I totally winged it the night before-lol!) but there is one thing that I (probably) will never ever venture into....and that’s baking haha which is why I am SO thankful I have talented friends that I can ask! Thank you again @sweetleemade and @sweetsbykeeks for always being so accommodating and generous with your time and talents! Love you guys and the whole #sweetleemade team!!
Batman themed MATMAN PARTY! My firstborn is SIX 😳😭! When Matthew requested Batman for his theme this year I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Truth be told monochromatic color scheme has been done a lot (or so I’ve seen) so I had to rack my brain a bit to think of something different that I could get excited about which is the reason why I wanted to work with acrylic! I used to make a ton of models back in college all out of acrylic....live stories coming soon for some acrylic tools and tips :) five years of architecture school all for this party lol jk ;) #matman #shinbirthdays
Playing with flowers again. IT IS SOOO HOT THESE DAYS. I thought the flowers were going to wilt and die in the car ride while I was running other errands. Also AC is broken in my car. 😭 Check out my live stories to see what this turned into. #fakeflorist
Playing with flowers again :) made these mini bouquets this past weekend for a girls night out with my ladies. Celebrating my dear friend-soon to be mama of three! We love hot pot, so did my best to make the restaurant hot pot table a little more feminine lol!! Even made a mini mini one for the baby! 😜😂
Mmmm card wall. Again-out of foamboard! If you didn’t see my hack for this then you can find it up in my live story archives! I first came up with this idea for Haven’s “paper shop” themed first birthday. Her entire backdrop was basically a huge card wall! Who says you can’t reinvent old ideas ;) Swipe to see some snaps of the first card wall I did!
A little about me-if you didn’t know already—my day job, I work at a print shop. Mainly a lot of design and graphics but my official title is Creative Director because I pretty much handle A to Z at the print shop. Anyhoo. We had an open house yesterday to sort of end the summer with and I thought it would be fun to showcase what we are able to print. So. I built everything out of foamboard. We have a huge flatbed printer that can pretty much print on anything so I put it to work! The bar table, the backdrop panels, surf boards etc. all out of foamboard. So yes, I’m sure wood would look more legit, real surfboards cooler, and plywood panels not as crooked lol BUT, foamboard is cheaper, faster to produce, lighter (so I can hang with fishwire), and I can cut it into whatever shape I want with a cutting knife. No power tools yay! So I’d say...I win! Jk, I actually love working with wood it is just not convenient for me 😂 also, side note-made mocktails and virgin sangrias instead of the usual dessert table and I had SO much fun!! Let me know if you want the recipes!!
Can’t believe my little girl is THREE!!😭 We had a family party at our apartment yesterday! This year, we played pretend restaurant and I themed it after @lemonadela, “Havenade”! They dressed up as chefs, took our order and served us brunch. Simple concept of playtime, but when your almost 6 year old son leans towards you while eating and says “Ummah, Haven’s party is SO fun” it definitely makes you realize kids just want to spend time and play with YOU! If you’ve been following me for more than a year you know I love throwing my kids parties. It doesn’t matter if it’s just family or with all their friends...a birthday is a birthday and if I’m able, I will do what I can to make them feel loved on their special day because they mean the world to me. Also, let’s be honest, it’s only once a year LOL 😂 All prep, day of and party hack live stories are archived if you want to check it out!
It’s @sweetsbykeeks wedding TONIGHT and I’m finally getting around to posting about her Save the Dates!! Puahaha. You’ll see (later today) that her wedding theme is completely different than these. I like designing save the dates that are fun and not necessarily related to the wedding look/feel. These reflected their love of bearbricks! Can’t wait to celebrate tonight at the wedding! More papergoods to share on my live stories tonight! See you then 😘
I’m at that awkward stage of my pregnancy where it’s like “is she fat or is that a baby bump” lol! Sigh. That dress I’m wearing doesn’t help being all bunched up at the top. Ugh. Whatever. I’m wearing the bump AND fat with pride because pregnancy is a blessing and privilege. Also made banner #2 (new hobby) but it pales in comparison to that gorgeous floral arrangement by @theflowerbyyoori 😍😍 She just had her GRAND OPENING! Go check out my stories for more pics!! GO VISIT!!
What’s happening!?? A baby!?? Jk, they’re actually both super excited they just love taking goofy pictures. Swipe to see more of their shenanigans. We all can’t wait for baby #3 to come at the end of December! It’s going to be cray. 🤪😳 also getting into linen banners~~❤️ my next hobby lol
Before the day is over-posting a Happy Father’s Day post for my hubs @therealjohnshin! You bring the fun and energy everyday to this family! So so thankful for you and everything you do for us! Even now, after a long Sunday—you are making a late run to target to get water shoes for Matthew’s water day event for school and groceries for their lunches. You insist you should get it because it’s late and dangerous for me to be out this late but also you’re just awesome like that. We love you! More fun pics in my live stories ;)
My son has been asking me to make him some creature power dics from his favorite TV show “The Wild Kratts” @thekrattbrothers and I finally got around to them. 😬 I live-storied the process if anyone wants to make them :) definitely a #laboroflove (background: basically in the show these dics turn you into animals-it’s a a great educational show and I highly recommend it for any age group!)
HE IS RISEN!!!!!!
You guys know I love at-home parties right? When I saw the 1st party @prettylittleevents and @sweetleemade did my heart giggled~ you guys rocked it (as always). I’m just happy I got to contribute a little with the paper goods hehe. Yay for at home parties!! Lovely pictures captured by @hanabyhannah who also did the florals as well! Happy Monday everyone!
Why hello there terra cotta~ you have found a way into my heart ❤️ a sneak peak before my real post haha - Paper goods by @paperhavenink, styled by @sarahparkevents for the beautiful bride @madebydavinakim, lovely capture by @perpixelphoto
Hosted a baby shower today and I’m posting about it on the SAME DAY? What is going onnnnn? This was a very special, personal shower for all is us. My dear beautiful friend, after so many years of trying for a second child finally was pregnant with a baby girl. Later she found out her Dallas Kate had congenital heart disease. I knew even before she was pregnant I was going to throw her a shower-“when”not “if” she got pregnant but after the news about Dallas Kate’s heart, I knew this shower would be different. The theme was “love in action” we wanted to bring all her amazing sisters together to support her and love on her through prayer. Let’s just say, we used a lot of tissues. Heartfelt-full of love-we’re ready for you Dallas Kate-you have an entire village already totally in LOVE with you. I love you my dear @huongie, we are always here for you forever. Check out my stories for the behind the scenes as well as some details I couldn’t fit in the 10 pic post they let you do haha!
When paper goods can wiggle their way into flowers. My fav. Hehe. Love this capture by @perpixelphoto of @madebydavinakim’s wedding. Florals by @theflowerbyyoori, styled by @sarahparkevents
What a weekend! If you followed me on my stories you know-the amazing @madebydavinakim got married and her wedding was one to remember. Her vision and design for her own wedding was mind blowing. And then I got to meet @sarahparkevents and wait what? How are these girls so good at what they do? I was honestly so thrilled just to be working with such talent! Can’t wait for the professional shots from @perpixelphoto. Thanks for this photo Sarah!
At any event, wedding or birthday, my son and husband always make it a point to take any of the paper goods home with them. (Even if I didn’t make it) It’s very endearing because no one takes that stuff home haha but they do. They’re both extremely sentimental. (And a bit of a hoarder) 😂 Sweet boy of mine-may your heart always appreciate the little things in life. #mymommadeit