Remember Piper’s footprints? Remember her nursery? Well, I did promise that I would share another glimpse into my little angel’s sleeping quarters and here it is!
When I was designing her nursery (which seems like a lifetime ago, even though it was just a few months back) , I knew I wanted to have a white wall in the room that would display an array of photos and other fun stuff.
So I started buying photo frames, just cheap ones from discount stores. I figured Ii would paint them to be whatever colour suited best. I chose red. First I tried painting them with emulsion paint, but the frames had a waxy finish so it wouldn’t cover the wood completely as the paint pooled up. Also when the paint dried, it would scrape off really easily. Then I spent AGES sanding the frames to remove the waxy coating, and then painted them again. It still looked patchy and any parts which were tricky to reach with the sandpaper didn’t get covered with paint. So then I went to the hardware store and bought a tin of red plasticote spray paint. SUCCESS! I sprayed the frames outside over a couple of cardboard boxes, and I was surprised at how quick they dried. I gave them two coats and I am really impressed with the way it even stuck to the cheapo plastic flourish frame that i bought at the poundshop. It started as a really nasty, yucky pearly colour but now that its a bold, bright red it looks awesome. I kinda wish I had bought more!
Top left red frame: A rare and precious eureka photo moment taken by yours truly when Piper was 1 day old! Top centre flourish frame: I love the way you can see all the wrinkles on her hand. Awwwwww! {taken by me} Wicker heart: bought at a local garden centre…{love} left black shadowbox frame: a set of foot prints set in salt dough, made at my local Baby Days group. Frame from Ikea Wooden heart: This was a gift a few years back from my friend Rebekah. I think it was a Christmas tree decoration but I love it so much it stays out all year. Now it has a new home! Centre red frame: A little project….see below. Black Frame: A pressie from my friend Lindsey who took photos of Piper. I love that she has put more than one photo into the frame. Right Red frame: One of the first photos taken of Piper with her eyes open, looking straight at the camera. {taken by Lindsey Jones}
Right in the middle of the cluster is a little project i’ve made with Piper’s first photographs- the ultrasound scans. I printed the three photos and three red blocks onto photo paper, then finished off the project by simply adding some embellishments and stickers. Couldn’t resist that Meiflower heart charm!
I’m not sure how many more frames i’ll put on the wall, i guess i’ll just add little bits as and when I feel inspired to make something {i’m thinking a pennant, or some rosette flowers…. }
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Today I want to share an easy peasy project with you using Claudine Hellmuth’s sticky back canvas. I have had this stuff for a few months and every so often I get inspired to play with it. You can stamp onto it, ink it, paint it… and the results are amazing as the canvas as a great texture.
I decided to make a little piece of home decor this time, using this canvas sheet and some Meiflower embellishments. I didn’t have my video camera charged when I was making this, so I grabbed my DSLR and made the video below from still images- but it still should be really easy to follow.
I have used flower sequins from Meiflower to create the heart shape, (stuck down using tacky glue). These little things are so much fun. There are loads of different colours and each pack contains over 500 pieces! They remind me a little of the table confetti you can get at weddings, and could definitely be used for that purpose too, but i’m having fun using them on my projects. Check them out here.
In the middle i’ve attached a metal butterfly charm – doesn’t it look darling! This filigree design also comes in a gold colour, but the silver is definitely my favourite.
Can you believe how easy it is to make your own mini canvas, and the design itself is simple, elegant and really cost effective as the embellishments cost only a few pence.
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Finally a scrapbook layout! I love making layouts, but the truth is that i am incredibly s-l-o-w at making them! ….and as a result it takes me about a week to complete them, stealing a few minutes here and there. SO every now and again I swing towards making cards and other crafty projects which are a bit quicker for me, that way i get some instant gratification.
But ever since Piper came along, every day that passes creates more memories that I want to capture, so hopefully this means that there’ll be layouts to share more frequently in the future, and who knows, maybe with practise I might even get faster at it!
I will always remember Piper’s first bath, not just because it’s one of the many typical milestones, but because it’s a funny story to tell.
Journaling reads: Granny & Granda Oman were here when we were giving you your first bath, as we had to wait until your cord fell off before we could give you a dip. Granny jumped at the chance of sharing one of your first experiences. So we all piled into the bathroom, Daddy was in charge of the bath, Mummy had the camera and Granny & Granda had towels at the ready. As the warm water covered your teeny, tiny body you seemed to love it. It was one of the first times when you were bright eyed and looking at everyone around you. After a good swoosh around, we took you out and Granny rushed forward with a towel. Daddy placed you on top and Granda patted you dry with another towel – the two of them fussing over you, determined not to let you get cold. All of a sudden there was a loud raspberry noise – all eyes turned to you, with mouths wide open in shock! A moment later we were al overcome with laughter. You had left a present in Granny’s towel! Daddy took the plunge, unwrapped you and dipped you back into the bath to clean you up whilst the rest of us hurried around to find more towels. I loved the fact that your first bath will always be so memorable!
Products used
Dcwv nana’s kids stack
Spellbinders nestabilities: circles
Quickutz dies: tabs
October afternoon Rub on
Chipboard- k&co, making memories
Sticky ribbon: do craft
Blue scallop ribbon: meiflower
Adhesive pearls : meiflower
Border sticker
We R Memory Keepers corner chomper
Buttons
Waxed cord
Bird stickers: paperchase
Brads
Flower sequins: meiflower
Alphabet stickers- making memories, doodlebug
Heidi swapp sheer (remember element)
