"I love you because..." Frame

It was just Jerry's Birthday and I wanted to give him something just from me, his wife. I found this online and made my own version....

It's a painted frame with scrapbook paper that has the words "I love you because..." printed on it in black. I chose these colors because they match my home's interior, but it can be customized.
You write with a wet erase marker below the words "I love you because..." whatever your reason is at the moment for loving your spouse or partner. Cute, right?

If you're a busy household, it may be something great to have. We haven't found the perfect place to put it, but it can hang on the wall or be put on the counter, etc. We're probably going to put it in the kitchen because I have all those colors in there and the living room.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in these if I made some up with different papers on the background and I can even do different layouts and fonts. Let me know!

Red Spray Paint

I'm a biiig Krylon fan. I love their nozzle! Anyway, I've been painting a few things red lately and have been pretty disappointed in the paint I've been using. It's just runny compared to all my other colors and doesn't cover well, at all!
Today I bought the cheap $1.22/can ColorPlace Spray Paint at Walmart and it works great! I've painted two things and it dries faster and seems to cover better than my Krylon I was using. :( I love all other Krylon colors I've used, but definitely not a fan of the red.
Try these {so cheap!} if you're a spray paint fan and in the market for matte or gloss black, matte or gloss white, gloss green, gloss navy, or gloss red!-

Just thought I'd share! :)

Domestically Swanky on Etsy

I've been buuuusy the last few days starting my crafts and spending time with my hubby and kids. I got this crazy idea in my mind that I was going to absolutely, for sure, have items FOR SALE on Etsy tonight {Monday} and I almost did...haha. I mean, I guess I did because, I had items listed but I didn't make my official Facebook announcement until 12:04am! Darnit! :)
I'm really, really, really excited about Etsy. I really hope it's everything I've built it up to be in my mind to be. I sure don't plan on making millions with it but, I'm hoping to enjoy the whole crafting process and I plan on treating it as much like a business as possible! I know Trent and Lila will take up lots of my time but, that's one good thing about Etsy...it's on YOUR TIME.
Right now I just have cake and cupcake stands listed but, I plan on adding more items as I make them! I'm inspired daily by other creative people, so who knows what I'll come up with! I hope everyone enjoys what they see and please, please, please let me know if there's something you're interested in that I may not even have for sale. I can customize orders and offer my crafty skills!! Don't forget to let me know any ideas that you would like for your home - decorative things, party decor, I'm all for it! Thank you everyone who is already supporting me {especially my sweet hubby, Jerry!!}



Visit Domestically Swanky on Etsy! Thank you!!

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Free Printable but totally how I feel! :)

Crafting - Support the SAHM!

One income for a family of 4...how fun is that?

I'm super, super thankful to be able to survive with one income and be able to stay at home with my babies. I really couldn't even imagine going to work 8+ hours a day and not seeing them.
I try to think about putting them in Mother's Day Out or something...maybe one day. Right now, I just enjoy every moment with them {even when I'm ready to scream! Haha.}
So, to help us out, income wise...I'm going to try to start doing some crafting. I've already started an etsy.com account under Domestically Swanky and I'm getting really excited thinking about it.
I have a few ideas of crafts I'm going to make and sell. Let me know what you think. I haven't decided on prices yet, but I want to be very competitive with similar products on etsy.com.
I'll be sure to post about my new products for sale but, right now here's a list of my ideas --


Cake Stands
Individual Cupcake Stands
Decorative Balls
Scalloped Edge Felt Wreath


Oh and Thank You !!! Not sure what I would do without you! :)