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pop-up crafty party with poppy recap!

the pop-up craft party with poppy in columbia, missouri was a huge success!
we have deep roots in columbia so it was such a gift to craft with so many dear friends. i absolutely love that sweet community & consider it an honor to have partnered with poppy, an amazing shop in the downtown area.
the craft party was paired perfectly with true/false, our very favorite documentary film festival that we attend every year. i love watching as the town comes to life with art, music & film!
our little craft party was a nice addition to this year’s festival. in-between films, gals popped in to craft & chat! 

as with any craft party, we spoil our girls with good food. kiss me cookies in columbia, missouri (you can find her @kissmecookiescomo on instagram!) went above & beyond! she made custom true/false & happy flag cookies for the event! they were so cute & delicious!  

the gals learned to make leather & fabric tassel keychains, a craft they could easily pop onto their keys & into their purse as they walked around the festival. 

both groups of gals were so fun!

a handful of amazing makers from the mid-missouri area spoiled our girls with the best swag!

onecanoetwo gifted our girls letterpress cards!
e&bee made organic lip balm for each girl!
aimee bee gifted fabric covered earrings for each swag bag!
poppy shared their adorable handmade pinwheels with each gal along with a generous store credit!

it was all so much fun & sure to happen again!
sweet liz, thank you for opening up your shop for the craft party! i am certain this is the start of a dear friendship, amazing lady!
friends, if you’re in columbia, stop by poppy for the best shopping experience. you’re sure to come home with a bag of goodies like i do each & every time! xo.
love,
natalie

aimee bee shop giveaway!

hello, friends!
if you’ve been around these parts for long enough, you know i am a jewelry addict. 
i’ve found that my style consists of neutral clothing & pops of color with fun accessories such as jewelry & scarves. i love the versatility that jewelry offers to take me from blah to oo la la. 
so i was thrilled to find sweet aimee & her aimee bee shop just in time for spring! 
she offers pieces in bright, happy colors at such an affordable price. her work is perfect for gifting your loved ones! 

i just love her little stud earrings. i’ve been wearing mine with my hair in a bun for a subtle, happy pop of color.
also, i hope to buy a few pairs & stick them in easter baskets! at $6.00, they’re perfect paired with a little chocolate bar or starbucks gift card! 

the aimee bee shop also offers hand-stamped necklaces in a variety of colors & designs. i love my beehive necklace with my initial in the copper colors! i’ve been rocking mine with a basic v-neck tee & cardigan. it’s also perfect for layering with other necklaces for a little boho look.
i hope you love aimee’s shop just as much as i do! and because she’s sweet as pie, she’s also offering up a $50 gift certificate to one lucky natalie creates reader! 
to enter, simply…
1. visit the aimee bee shop!
2. follow aimee on instagram @aimeeswift or “like” her facebook page!
3. comment below with your email address & a fun gift idea for easter.
i will pick a random winner on monday, march 23rd & announce it here!
happy winning!
love,
natalie
p.s. the aimee bee shop is also offering a discount of 25% to all natalie creates readers! simply enter “NATALIECREATES” at checkout! yay!

—– giveaway closed!! —–
congrats to sandra h.! you are the winner! aimee will email you soon! xo.

this moment.

THIS MOMENT: a friday ritual. a single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. a simple, special, extraordinary moment. a moment i want to pause, savor & remember.

if you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your “moment” in the comments for all to find & see.
love,
natalie