Emeline has been looking forward to her birthday for months. She was adamant that she wanted a fairy party, so that's what she got. Here's a few pics...the rest are on facebook if you're interested.
We had planned on hosting her party at the local park, however the wind was whipping around at over 100km/hr, so we had to go to Plan B...a party at home! Eeeekkk!!! Andrew quickly cleaned up, we rang all the parents, organised extra indoor activities and we were set.
She was spoilt rotten with lots of pressies. We gave her a new birthday doll (the doll has its own birthday cake and can blow out the "candle") and a pram, as well as a Tinkerbell book/pillow, puzzles etc and the most gorgeous Princess Ratbag pettiskirt! She looked just adorable in it. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a good photo in all the chaos, so will have to do that soon.
This morning when she woke up, she declared she was FOUR and soon she'll be FIVE!! Slow down chicken...we have another 364 days before that happens...I don't won't her to grow up too soon. We're still getting used to having a bonafide four year old.
Most of my layouts are about moments or feelings, not actual events. I do feel obligated to scrap Christmases and birthdays etc, but usually they get put aside. I still haven't scrapped my son's naming day or the last two Christmases...hoping to rectify that soon.
Here's my take. I've swapped out the two right hand side photos for one 6x4. Once again I've dipped into some older pics. Seth was only 20 months old in these ones...look at those curls and chubby toddler arms!!! These pics were taken when Andrew and his brother went go-carting. The journaling reads "I don't know who enjoyed the day more? Andrew racing around the go-cart track, or Seth cheering for his Daddy!!"
I've mixed Bella's Sarah Jane papers with some older Basic Grey and Mustard Moon. I like how the background looks like a chequered flag.
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Well...looks like we'll be packing Eme's asthma spray this morning...that dust could be terrible for her! What's the weather like at your place??
I kind of like it. Its a bit different to my usual style and I managed to use up a lot of little bits and bobs I'd had lying around. I even managed to use some themed cricket paper! lol. This photo was taken by Eme recently when she'd "borrowed" my camera and decided to play with it outside...all fun and games until the dog ripped it out of her hands! Don't panic...it survived. I think it might be time to invest in a taller set of stumps...Seth's cricket bat is looking decidedly little now.
I have covered the Scrapware flourish in Queen and Co Beadifuls and coated it in Dimensional Magic...just so they NEVER fall off! lol.
Next up, I have used Scrapware's Love Fern and scalloped journal spot, and Prima's Jewel Box flowers. These photos were taken recently at my beautifully pregnant friend Rachael's baby shower. I love making all kinds of things, and had so much fun making her a nappy cake full of baby goodies. I also baked a bird nest cake complete with mumma bird, daddy bird and baby bird (lol), and bird nest cupcakes (the "eggs" are choc coated almonds).
I have spritzed the chipboard pieces in Coffee Shop glimmer mist and layered the tree over the top of the Prima flower. I also added some jeweled brads to add "fruit". hehe.
Lastly, this layout uses the other piece of Scrapware Naomi flourish and a decorative corner and more Quillen flowers. This pic of Eme was taken on her third birthday...I can't believe she'll be four next week! Time certainly flies.
Once again I've used glimmer mist (Midnight Blue this time), then I've dipped the tips of the flowers in the overspray...great way to use up the leftover glimmer mist and to change up the look of your flowers.
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...and here's my layout. I absolutely love polka dots atm, and I haven't stitched on a layout in the longest time...so it was a good challenge for me too!
Once again, here's a pic of Eme eating cupcakes...lol. If there are cupcakes around, Eme isn't far behind! These delicious looking morsels were made for Rach's baby shower, and I missed out (boohoo)...I lurve butterfly cakes!
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Speaking of blind scraps...did you know that there's another one at Savvy this Saturday night? Scrapbook Savvy's Spring Fling cybercrop starts this Friday night and you have until next Thursday to upload your projects. You can expect some fabulous challenges (think sketch, colour, criteria...), the chance to win great prizes, games and chat with all the Savvy girls. Click on the blinkie below for more details.
I also adore this photo of Eme and I! She is such a beautiful little girl...and yes, I am allowed to be biaised being her mamma!
Love you babe and miss you!
raspberry - pina colada - banana boat - licorice
I've also been playing with some fun papers by Allison Ellis Designs which have just hit the shelves at Scrapbooking Delights. They come in His and Her birthday designs.
I love this pic of Eme (thanks Kim)...it was taken at Rachael's baby shower recently. She didn't even noticed she was being photographed, she was that involved with eating that cupcake! In fact, she ate about 10 of them!! All different flavours and sizes and all delicious. Speaking of Rachael...you should read her blog...seriously funny stuff about birthing classes.
Click on the pic above to enlarge.
Anyhoo...off to pick up the kids from school, daycare etc, and commence the nightly routine of dinner, bath and bed. Have a great week everyone! Lis.
tfl, Lis.
Here's my take...
I love everything about Spring...the flowers blooming, butterflies, and little girls dresses. This layout has it all. The pics are of Eme (of course) at old Nan and Pop's house a couple of years ago. I can't help but smile when I remember how shy she was then...she wouldn't go near the family, but she'd happily play with her treasured dolly and swing on the handrail. What do you love about Spring?
For this layout, I've used patterned paper from the Skipping Along range, as well as Pebbles Chips, Candy Dots, ribbon and chalk. The great thing about the Pebbles product is that it coordinates beautifully across every range! Check out the Pebbles blog to see what the rest of the DT have been up to!
