These Words Make Mr. Who CRaZy...

"But I was going to use that!"

As an avid crafter, recycler, re-user we I save just about everything. I make Mr. Who stop on the side of the road to pick up all kinds of things. Even the kids have gotten into it, we call it "treasure hunting". I love it when the neighbors drop by bags and bundles of goodies. I seriously don't know what is wrong with these people, throwing out perfectly good wine corks or great bottles. 

This is what my beloved office looked like after Mr. Who decided to evict me from the garage. Seriously?!?! I am wondering why I don't have my own garage too! He gave me a challenge. Anything that I couldn't come up with a project for right away gets...I can't bear to even say the words...TrAsHeD! So I worked like a beast man an put away everything that has a place and found things I have been looking for forever. Quite honestly, there were a few things even I was like "What in the world was I thinking". I will NEVER admit that to Mr. Who though! 

That being said, I think I have proven myself to him in the "Hey that was a good idea" department, if I do say so myself. Need I remind him of the bottle cap collection? 

Now he loves it when we use these candles for "Date Night" out on the back porch!

Or...Rock collection? 

Tale of Tales! We have had SO much stinkin' fun recording the Little Lou~Whos
making up stories with these guys, hours of fun making them AND they are a big hit at our etsy shop as well.

Now I do have a few items left from my "collection" aka stash that has given me a bit of a challenge, I think I am up for it though.

Too bad you can't see the BIG BLACK television stand there!

Here is what I was thinking...The BIG BLACK television stand (there are actually three) is going to be used for a base for the Halloween Yard Signs I have in mind that are freakin' AWESOME! The bags with the black velvet hooks and orange screw thingy are going to be sitting out on my desk today while I frantically look for something to do with them. Spanish Moss! Perfect packing material for shipping! Bada Bing! There you go...AWESOMENESS!

I bet you have TONS of ideas and great uses for everyday items too!
Give 'em to me! I can handle it!

Heather~Lou Who signing off..till I find something to do with these silly orangy screwy things! 

We Welcome The Newest Members Of Our Family...

 Our adorable Sea Babies!

These wee ones are PERFECT for little hands, big hands or no hands at all! I love it when I hear the sea inspired stories my kiddos come up with when they play with their Sea Babies. Adventures of Pirates and Mermaids, Octopus who save the sea by cleaning it up with all their arms, little girls who ride seahorses, Shark boys protecting their friends from fishermen. 

We hosted a Magical Mermaids and Pirates of the Sea Party featured here. We have an old firepit that we cleaned, painted with outdoor paint and use for the kiddos to dig treasure out of. The Sea Babies love to play in the sand there and it keeps the stories going for hours! 

To add these precious Sea Babies to your family see Heatherslouwho Etsy Shop

Another favorite "Story Time" project we use at home is our Story Stones. We call them "Tales of Tails" 

See how creative the kiddos are?!?!

 The idea is that you have 10 stones in a bag. You pour them out and come up with a story using the image on each stone. Please do yourself a favor and record your kiddos coming up with some of the stories when they get used to the idea. I like to do this right after lunch and a hard day playing. Add an afternoon bath and story time then they will slumber for a good while so you can get in some quality "Me" time. I share the video with my hubby after the kiddos go to bed that night and we laugh forever! They come up with the funniest stories!

 You will be able to see the full line of "Tales of Tails" available at Heatherslouwho Etsy Shop . 

Have a Lou~Who kind of day! 

Heather

Our First Official Show

It is so hard to chose what to bring to show off. My new
Recycled liquor bottles into Tiki Torches, Pallet Art, Liquor
bottle lamps, bottle cap candles. story stones (more on that later)! 

Snap, Crackle, Pop signs are very popular not only for upcoming
4th of July but for ALL summer parties! Paddle Surf Mermaid
also made her appearance. These Beach bags are very versitle
and a steal at only $24 each. The yellow bags are my new
everyday favorites $5 REALLY! 

Who doesn't love a give away?!?! These bags were
filled with all kinds of goodies! The Tuxedo bags were from
an incredible local singer Lee Seaman it was paired
with the wedding dress bags from Mady Joe Photographer.
Cup of Cakes offered a cute bag with cupcake liners,
Frosted by Darla gave each party goer a certificate
for a free cake pop. We included an acrylic frame and
gave ideas of how to use it creatively. We also gave away these cute
shark shaped bottle openers. Origami Owl is peeking at you too!
Jaime's Bowtique, our gracious host threw in one of her
headbands...and much more! If you haven't been to one of
these shows you are certainly missing out! Below I have
included the sites to a few of the vendors. Make sure to check
them out and let them know I sent you. 

Wine Cork Love! Just two of our new additions. These are too
adorable! A very nice lady has asked for me to customize a cork
with the costume jewelry she has from her Mom (who passed away recently).
They weren't going to wear it but couldn't bear to give it away. They are
going to use the corks as gifts to family members for Christmas Ornaments.
This way, they will have something special from Mom at Christmas!
How touching! We would do that for you too! 

Check out the seahorse pallet shelf! It makes the perfect
addition to any room. It is SO beautiful with a flicker
of the candle and a starfish. Did you notice the mermaid?
She is a beaut!

 Check out my amazing friends here :

Frosted by Darla - CAKE POPS! Click Me! Click Me!
Cup of Cakes and More - CUPCAKE LOVE! Here I am!
Mady Joe Photography - A picture of you, Only better! Click! Click!
Origami Owl - The story of your life, written in jewelry Hooters!
Jaime's Bowtique - She is bowlicious! Bling on over!
Paddle Surf Mermaid - to feel the Salt Air in your hair Paddle away...

There are so many more, If I have missed you please leave a comment, accept my
apologies and post the link to your site.

More to come....Have a Lou~Who kind of week!