Popcorn on the Brain ...

Since Wednesday's post, I've had popcorn on the brain!

I thought it would a great time to tell you about a wonderful couple that I had the pleasure of working with.  They had been dating for many years, and it became a joke amongst family and friends when they would tie the knot.

Well, one day Kevin did pop the question and of course Tracy said, yes!  With that they decided to surprise everyone with the news in a very unique way - yes, even their parents!  They reserved a wedding date and location, which Tracy tells me she had in mind for a long time and together we created these fabulous and fun Save the Dates AND engagement announcements!

The popcorn filled bags were a hit!

Take a look at them in my shop.

Santa Holiday Gift Tags Giveaway ...

Congratulations Marnette, SuzeFashion, and Nutshell Farms!  Please send me an email danielle@bellezaeluce.com and let me know how you would like your tags personalized and your mailing address.

DIY Christmas Presents!

Time is running out ... I have exhausted the malls and I'm proud to say that many of my Christmas gift purchases are handmade or vintage from fellow Etsy sellers this year.  Still there were just a few more people that I couldn't think of what to give (the receptionist at Cibella's dance school, for example).

In my endless googling search for creative and unique gifts, I came across this tutorial from Just a Girl.

Tile Coasters

So pretty, very easy to make and a thoughtful gift for the holiday season! 

This weekend, I purchased tiles from Lowes, a stamp and ink pad from AC Moore, and yesterday Cibella and I had a try at stamping while Luca napped.  They turned out great - a few smudged ones, but since Cibella basically did them herself - I inked and she stamped - I was very pleased.  She was quite proud to tell her Nonna that she made them, too!  I'm going to buy a few more so Luca gets to make some as well.  I will post some pictures of our creations soon.

And for those, who would rather purchase already made tile coasters, visit oolalachic's shop for some wonderful designs.