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Wedding Photos – Finally!!
Posted by: | CommentsHello to all my friends out there!! It has been such a busy couple of weeks but I’m finally going to take a few minutes and share with you some of the photos from my daughter’s wedding day.
Here they are – the happy couple – Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith!
This photo is of the entire wedding party outside the chapel immediately after the ceremony. What a handsome group of beautiful people!!
Father and daughter – Chris is such a proud daddy!! We were so worried about Saturday’s weather as they kept forcasting rain but we ended up with blue skies all day – talk about lucky!!
The bride and groom officially cutting the cake that my sister and I worked 8 hours on the day before! Not bad for only being baking enthusiasts! LOL
The cake was made of 4 tiers:
bottom cake was 3 layers of chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling
2nd cake was 3 layers of vanilla bean cake with vanilla bean filling
3rd layer was 3 layers of red velvet cake with dreamy cream frosting
4th layer was 3 layers of lemon poppyseed cake with raspberry filling
My freezer is now filled with frozen leftover wedding cake! Hopefully the photographer was able to get a much nicer photo of them cutting the cake.
And finally, here are all 4 of my girls posing for the photographer. Mikasa the bride, Chalisse the bridesmaid, Kira in yellow and Kessia in black. I love this photo…
Not only did we have to move my oldest daughter out and into her new apartment with Kevin, we had to say goodbye to Chalisse as well yesterday. She is off to Edmonton (3 hours away) for college. I can’t believe I just went from having 4 girls around, down to 2!!! Whatever am I going to do with myself! It will definitely be an adjustment.
Well, those are the photos I have for you right now. Like I mentioned, we hired a photographer who took many many photos and I can’t wait to see them. When I do, I’ll make sure to share some really good ones with you – you might even get to see Mikasa’s full gown!! LOL
I’m off and I sure hope to get some stamping in today!
TTFN!
Natasha
FAMILY: forever art piece class
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The class to make this framed art piece was last night and we had a marvelous time creating! Just look at the gorgeous creations my friends made:
There were 4 different versions of this particular color combo last night. The DSP used was Elegant Soiree and the colors are Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Basic Gray and Very Vanilla.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to see the true colors of these beautiful art pieces because I had to photograph them late at night…you should see them in real life – amazing!!!
The colors in this one are stunning!! DSP is Love Letter and the colors are Riding Hood Red, Basic Black and Very Vanilla. Very classy!!
My gracious – did I ever love this!! It totally inspired me to create a Christmas theme insert for MY frame…DSP is Jolly Holiday and colors are Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso.
Again, the colors just aren’t showing true in this photo – this piece has a wonderful “spring-like” quality to it. DSP is Sunny Garden and colors are Pappy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Pear Pizzaz.
Doesn’t this piece just scream Happy Family??? It is such a Happy piece! DSP is Play Date and colors are Real red, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive and So Saffron – lots of color!!
Now that my class is over and because I have received a few requests, I had decided to offer the INSTRUCTIONS for this project to you – for only $1.99!!
Please note: these are step-by-step instructions with cutting dimensions ONLY – it is not a photo tutorial. Use it as a guideline to create your own piece of art – use different DSP, colors, punches, accessories, etc. It is 3 pages of step-by-step instructions for creating and assembling each block. There are also 2 large photos to help you. You can purchase the project instructions on the right by clicking on the paypal button.
TTFN!
Natasha
Bridal Shower
Posted by: | CommentsWe had so many family members and friends come and celebrate with Mikasa (my oldest daughter) at her bridal shower on Tuesday night. Clarissa, the maid-of-honor, planned the fun games and activities while my sisters, mom and I took care of the food!
Mikasa…the bride to be…
The “spread”….we wanted to really treat our friends and family to supper that night, so we made sure we had all basis covered! Spinach dip, salads, Mexican food, lettuce wraps, sandwiches all covered this table. Then for dessert, I had another table holding a huge chocolate fountain and all the dippers you can think of! Cake, cream puffs, squares, cookies, strawberries, etc. etc. etc…the only problem is…I forgot to take a picture of it!!
As Mikasa opened her gifts, her friend and bridesmaid Ashley made her the traditional bride’s “bow paper hat”. It turned out lovely don’t you think???
I do have a card to show you, believe it or not!!
These cute yet simple cards are for Mikasa to send to all those that send her and Kevin wedding gifts. I got together with 4 of my stamping friends and they helped me put about 100 of these together. It’s amazing how much time a simple card can take when you have to make them times 100! I’m so grateful I had help!!
We made them note card size but still big enough to send through the mail system. The colors used are Melon Mambo, Yoyo Yellow and Only Orange (both now retired SU colors). The stamp came from the set Short and Sweet. The flowers were made using a retired punch but I loved using the adhesive backed rhinestone jewels – so handy!!
Well, the wedding is now 15 days away so you may not hear from me until after the wedding – it’s a bit time consuming to say the least to plan this big event. I will be back with lovely photos for you though so stay tuned!!
TTFN!
Natasha
Homemade Goody Packages
Posted by: | CommentsHave I got a “treat” for you today!!
It’s my latest tutorial available today!!
I have combine my two favourite hobbies – baking and papercrafting – to create the ultimate gift! Nothing says “I’m thinking about you” more than a plate of homemade treats…cookies, mini cupcakes and muffins, mini loaves…YUM! But the paper plate and Saran Wrap packaging scream something else. Next time you are delivering a homemade treat to a friend, say, “You’re the best friend ever!” by presenting the goodies in one of these cute little packages.
The tutorial includes instructions for all three packages:
* cookie bag
* 1/2 dozen mini cupcakes or muffins container
* 4 mini cupcakes or muffins box with see through lid and belly band
This tutorial is 23 pages full of step-by-step instructions and has over 50 photos to assist you all the way in creating your goody packages! It is available today for $3.99 CAD.
Here are some other photos of the projects:
I have used minimal supplies to create these packages so it will be easy for you to recreate:
* 1 package of Elegant Soiree DSP,
*1 stamp – Homemade,
*4 colors of cardstock – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla
* 4 punches – 2 3/8″scallop circle, 1 3/4″ circle, eyelet border and round tab
*minimal amount or accessories such as 1 brad and a bit of ribbon here and there
Order today and get baking! I would love to see the packages you create for your loved ones!!
TTFN!
Natasha
