// Things I Love Thursday v.289

♥ these mini potted cactus cakes ♥

♥ these unicorn cakes ♥

♥ these amazing puppy portrait tattoos ♥

♥ this pretty creation ♥

♥ these stunning candle packaging designs ♥

♥ this amazing back patio ♥

♥ this amazing snap ♥

♥ this stunning flower arrangement ♥

♥ these adorable placemats ♥

♥ this swimsuit ♥

// Black man found not guilty of crime, still sentenced to 7 years in prison. THIS. SYSTEM. IS. FAILING. This is beyond. 

// Human and chimpanzee split may have occurred in Europe, not Africa.

// 21 times 90s fashion brands went way, way too far.

// If I'm shopping online I almost always browse the super-discounted sections first (I'm talking like 70%+ off haha). #NoShame :P

// A Norwegian woman makes a shrine out of her used condom collection. Oh...

// This roundup of pieces just screams SUMMER!

// Magic Mushrooms are safer than alcohol, according to global study. And here's a ranking of many other mainstream drugs.

// Toddler is FedExed across the country amid a winter snowstorm. If this doesn't make you tear up, man...

// Girl rescues orange seahorse mistaken as a Cheeto, the creature turns yellow once she feels better.

// This woman got promoted ahead of her male co-worker, and she put him in his place when he needed it.

// 44 secret gross things all girls do but nobody talks about.

// Cat-sitter shares the hilarious note she was left when looking after a friend's felines.

// Wishlist Wears: these royale flats // this flouncy romper // this swing dress // this watermelon cardigan // this one piece swimsuit // this black lace dress // these bee collar clips // this bold beaded necklace // these denim shortalls // this palm leaf bikini (under $15!) // this cute cut-out one piece swimsuit

// 12 times the routine "sexual history" question went weird.

// Shopping for a recent grad?

// This Photoshop troll is still the master of his craft.

// Quick and easy way to make a few bucks in your spare time.

// If you're a blogger looking to collaborate with brands on sponsored content, you should definitely sign up for Fresh Press Media. I've really loved working with their platform the past few months.

xo KB

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// FREE DIY Summer Party Printables!

I LOVE SUMMER! I love summer SO MUCH! I know it's hot and humid and the mosquitos are the literal worst, but I love the beach and the pool and creeks and basically any body of water, along with popsicles, parties, and a lot of fruit! Today I'm sharing a few free* (!!!) party printables that you can use all summer long! These pieces were all inspired by the fun and festive party decor at Michaels right now, so if you're curious where everything (like that cuuuute pineapple serving dish) is from, now you know.

I used my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine to cut out the fruit pieces, but you can (almost) just as easily cut them out with regular ol' scissors. I've included downloads for both the .svg files and the (flattened) .jpg versions. You can print them on white cardstock rather than put them in layers if you hate manual cutting haha. I love making 3-D/multi-layer cards like this so these invitations were fun, albeit frustrating for a while. I'm still learning the ins and outs of my machine so I could have probably made it even easier on myself, but it's kind of a tinker-and-try sort of thing. If you have any handy Cricut tips or resources, I'm all ears!

supplies:

cardstock

die-cutting machine 

(or good ol' scissors!)

printer

glue

stationery brads

The .svg files I have included are each layered in their own file. This means your Cricut will automatically break them into their own layers based on color so you can cut with just one mat. Just a heads up in case you get in there and are all "Wut?" haha

The way I've set up my invitations is to have 2 sides attached with a stationery brad so it can swivel (or bend, in the pineapple's case), revealing the party info. Additionally you can also print the party info on translucent vellum to add a third (middle) layer. Con to living in a small town: probably not going to find vellum in your stores... haha I didn't include the party info in the files because you'll obviously have your own stuff. You can print directly onto the cardstock, like I did, or go the vellum route, or whatever else you come up with. Just get the info in the invite, right? ha

the files:

.svg files for die-cutting machines // .jpg files for printing + manual cutting

Whether you're looking for fun décor, bright blooms, or cute party supplies, Michaels has everything you need to MAKE summer bright and fun! Now I'll probably spend the remainder of spring/summer obsessed with fruit prints and that gorgeous fuchsia color! If you're on the prowl for more inspiration, pop over to the Michaels’ blog, The Glue String, to see the rest of the Michaels Makers’ summer fun project ideas.

xo KB

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* Free for personal use only.

// Things I Love Thursday v.288

♥ this fun balloon backdrop ♥

♥ these DIY glitter ice cubes ♥

♥ this bedroom ♥

♥ this bright and fun trolls party ♥

♥ these DIY unicorn frapps ♥

♥ this fun print ♥

♥ this bag is liiiiife! ♥

// What happens when one fat patient sees a doctor.

// You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you.

// 21 times Disney took things way too far.

// Shopbop is having a surprise sale! Up to 40% off! There are even a few pool floats (!!!) and beach towels included.

// Father builds 'child molester' sign to defend daughter.

// The new season of OITNB has been purportedly hacked and posted online.

// Heineken just put out the antidote to that Pepsi Kendall Jenner ad.

// Hot Topic added plus size Disney princess bikinis and they're selling out fast!

// 53 things you might not know about "Parks and Recreation"

// Ikea had a great reaction to Balenciaga making a $2,145 version of its iconic 99-cent blue bag.

// Showing your butt in beautiful landscapes is the new trend.

// Someone mentioned on IG last week that I should consider using a reusable water bottle instead of plastic ones (re: "What's in my doula bag" post), so I just ordered a Manna Moda bottle. She was right, simply recycling isn't enough.

// Did Donald Trump Jr. fall backward through an Urban Outfitters ad or did Chain Smokers just perform on SNL?

// Jimmy Kimmel shared the story of his new son and holy moly, you. will. cry.

// Wishlist Wears: this skirt // these sandals // almost everything ulla johnson // this dark quartz necklace // this bikini needs to get in my life YESTERDAY! // this ruffle dress // this tee // this flowy skirt // this jumpsuit is everything and more // i'm not big on one shoulder dresses but i dig this one // every single thing in this zimmerman lookbook

// 8 types of Fuckboy you've probably experienced if you're a woman.

// 34 incredible photos of women in labor.

xo KB

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