Yesterday, Ava Kate and I headed off to the park.  GOAL…to get at least one good photo for her birthday invitation. I was ready….pink knotted tutu (from Simply Sweet),  modern butterfly tank, silver sparkly shoes and most importantly… candy.

Ava is not an easy subject…300 photos with only one direct look at the camera while smiling.   I did get several that show her personality, though….

…and my personal fave

Happy FRIDAY!!!

There are many reasons why I am sad when my husband goes on one of his trips to London.  In his mind, it is because I miss him…terribly.  I do miss him….that is not a lie.  But the truth is….I really want to go to Squint Limited.

And pick up one of these…

[photo via Squint Limited]

It doesn’t really match my decor.  But for that matter, neither does this…

[photo via Squint Limited]

And I want it too.

I just have to convince Ava Kate that a party at home with these invitations…

[invitation via TomKat Studio, photo via  Vicki Lynn Photography]

…is way better than a certain location with games, pizza and a giant mouse.

Don’t worry…after she sees my other ideas, it won’t be hard!

Make a personalized gift…that is cute AND super easy…

Supplies:

1. blank notecards
2. fabric scraps
3. fusible webbing
4. letter stencils
5. iron
6. scissors
7. a sweet friend having a birthday…or even better…you can make them for yourself!

Note: I make my own letter stencils by printing the size initial I need on card stock…cut it out and you have your very own stencil.

Step 1: Iron the fusible webbing to the backside of your fabric scraps…the package will have detailed instructions if you haven’t ever used this stuff before.  You will quickly become addicted to it!

Step 2: Trace the letter to the paper side of the fabric/webbing sheet.  Be sure to trace the stencil/letter in reverse.

Step 3: Cut out the letters.

Step 4: Place it on your notecard and iron lightly on a low setting.  It will only take a second or two to melt the glue and adhere your letter to the paper! 

There are so many options…shapes, names, animals…maybe a mini cake stand!!!

every single one of these!

[photo from Dolce Vita Mia via TomKat Studio]

First…let me say that my blog is really not going to be a “Giveaway” blog.  That being said…when a giveaway is this good, I just have to share.

Dolce Vita Mia has the most perfect hair accesories I have ever seen.  They are sweet, vintage inspired….I adore each and every one.  Mia from Dolce Vita Mia is giving away a $25 credit to her store on TomKat Studio’s blog.  Yup…that’s right…better hop on over and enter before it’s too late!

A sweet friend of mine has a little girl…a very girly little girl full of pink and dolls.  This little girl needed a party dress…

It’s a mini cake stand…

with a heart on the back…

 Of course, I had to make one for Ava Kate…

Happy Monday!

to win this crown….

[photo via TomKat Studio]

True Love Found creates the most perfect crowns.  Each one is AMAZING…the details, the butterflies….i love everything!!!

The truth is I am not going to enter…I want one of you to win!!!  Don’t worry, I am headed to True Love Found’s shop right now to order Ava Kate’s crown for her birthday in June.

Want to win….visit TomKat Studio’s blog right away!!!

Just in case you don’t subscribe to TomKat Studio’s blog (which is just plain CRAZY), I am doing a giveaway on her blog!!!

What about this…

this…

or maybe even this:)

There are up to 8 ways to enter the giveaway…but hurry…it ends April 21st.

How to make your little Superhero Bad Guy smile on his birthday…. 

Supplies:

1. destroyed, ready for the trash, stained Star Wars tee
2. fusible webbing
3. grey/black ringer tee from Old Navy
4. red thread
5. sewing machine
6. almost 6 year old boy having an Star Wars birthday party

and how old are you going to be….

Happy Birthday!!!!!