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New Second Edition Vintage Camera Printable set!

I finished up a new vintage camera printable set yesterday. Journey enjoyed being my model again. :)

She was such a ham... I dunno who shes been watching, but she kept sticking her hip out to the side for picture after picture... She seems to think as soon as she hears the click that she can move onto a different pose, so I had to make her slow down a bit... I was getting blurry pictures! :)

See, another hip out pose... what a silly girl. I think I'm going to have my hands full with her.

These are fun for photo booths, but my girls just like playing photographer with them. They've "snapped" numerous pictures of each other. :)

You can grab this set in my shop at 50% off until next saturday the 7th! :) Just use code CLICK when you checkout. :) You can find them right here in the digital shop.

SMITTEN- MARBLED + new printable in progress

SMITTEN WITH: Green Everyday Bag | Image copyright: Marbled

Is that bag not the cutest? SO many cute bags in Marbled!!

I'm also working on a new printable set for an upcoming photo shoot with my cousin and our kids. :)

I drew the boomboxes and attached them to the front of a box. Super fun!! I wont have this set available for a few weeks though. Still have quite a few details to work out, but it has been awhile since we've done a styled shoot with our kids... and it is LONG overdue!

The kids have since gotten a little bigger. :) The lemonade styled shoot above was done back in july of 2010... so it has been awhile. :)

It was quite a bit of work... but lots of fun too. :)

My first real newborn photo shoot- bunches of pics!

Isnt she so sweet? This is my newest niece, and I'm probably a bit partial, but we sure enjoyed getting to meet her a couple weeks ago. Really, it is hard to believe that it has been that long ago. :)

I really hadnt taken a newborn's photos before. Sure, I'd snapped a few.. but never anything set up or more styled. So I wasnt too sure what to expect. I had watched a few videos that week and took notes. I downloaded a baby soother app for my smart phone, made sure there was a portable heater handy, and brought bunches of blankets. :) I was also prepared for the fact that miss lainey was in charge, and we were completely running on her schedule.

she was awake more then she was asleep. :) Which made posing her kinda hard... even though she was only 6 days old! The little booger, was definitely taking advantage of the fact that I was putting her in charge. ;) I think she was also enjoying the frequent feedings!

I had watched quite a few videos on how to wrap a baby with cheesecloth... and they all made it look so easy! So I attempted that first, and she wasnt in a deep sleep which made it nearly impossible to pull off. This was the best I could get!

I made her the headband out of yarn and embroidery thread right before leaving. I just braided them together.

We also got some pretty sweet shots of her with mommy and daddy:

I taught her how to wave for the camera... she is quite the fast learner. ;)

We started on her pictures about 4:00, and finally decided it was time to quit at 8:00 for a super late dinner! :) We had kept it really warm in the room, and we were all ready to be done with it all by that time. :)

Arent babies just the sweetest?

A quote for your week #97

 

I really needed to see this quote today! It is a very good reminder, for us who lack a little in the impatient category. :) Slow progress is still progress, and you'll just appreciate the end result more so when it is finished right? ;)

Friday I had to dust off my rainboots! We've had quite a bit of rain these last few days.

It looks like it may clear up though. Rained off and on all weekend though!

We took the kids to Tri Cities, missed the car show because it started doing this before we got down there:

Went to a pizza place to wait out the rain:

then we decided to take the kids to watch  Brave in 3D. It was cute, had a sweet message, but I felt they could have done without a couple parts in the show....

The girls loved their 3D glasses... arent they so stylish?

then we went to MyFroyo for frozen yogurt... something I've been wanting to do with the girls for EVER, and for some reason just hadnt done yet! :)

I love getting the tart flavored (or cake batter) frozen yogurt with fruit, and chocolate sprinkles... but my favorite part is the popping boba The things that look like fish eggs, but are filled with juice. I have a new obsession with them, and may just buy a 7lb container to add to my water, and yogurt!! Unless of course I'm able to find a smaller container option.. but so far no such luck. :)

It cleared up by the afternoon, and we got to take the top down on the mustang.

Dont you love their glasses? Their daddy picked them out. lol They do a pretty good job of blocking the wind out of their eyes.

How was your weekend? Have you tried Popping Boba before?

New Overlay set- Family themed 50% off

New overlay set listed in the shop right HERE! :) 50% off until next Thursday with code FAMILY. My mom is watching my kids today and I was able to finish this set up! Amazing what I can get done without any little interruptions. :) Love my girls to pieces, but every now and then a day to get in the creating zone is soo nice! It feels good to be inspired today. I'm already working on another vintage camera printable! :) My inspiration is back, and I'm going to work hard to channel it at a manageable level, anyone know of a creative switch available online somewhere? You know something that will turn it off and on for me? I'll take two! :)

This set it perfect for family sessions! :)

p.s. Thanks Rosie for the gorgeous inspiration!

Last day to save 50% off the Smitten Blog Post Templates

Hello! :) I just realized a few minutes ago that today (tuesday) is the last day to grab the new smitten templates at 50% off. The code is SMITTEN !

You can find them right here! Also- I would love to know what you would like to see more of in the digital shop!

A quote for your week #96 + my new niece

How was your weekend? Mine was just peachy! We were able to make the drive to Oregon to visit my new niece... and she is quite the doll if I say so myself. :)

There was quite a bit of oohing and aaahing. :)

then we took her back to the room and she began the first of many many future photo ops. :) It took us 4 hours to take her photos, and she was determined to not miss out on her own special photo shoot. We were able to see her pretty eyes on more than one occasion...

...and all I can say is these two seem to be real naturals at the whole parenting thing.

I took quite a few more photos, and I'm anxious to share more... because as an aunt I'm entitled to a little bragging right? :)

New Art- Scatter Sunshine

I'm dropping in twice today! :) I also wanted to share the new piece of art I finished up. Scatter Sunshine is available right here in my etsy shop. I took the picture a couple of of years ago when jaydon and I took our anniversary trip to Seattle. The view from on top of the space needle was AMAZING. I have been wanting to go back, but it hasnt worked out for us to do so. Maybe next year! :)

It seems that I never tire of seeing gray and yellow together. I think they make the perfect pair, and really balance each other out. ;)

 

 

SMITTEN- LITTLE BLUE FEATHER

SMITTEN WITH: Grey and White Striped Dog Bow Tie | Image copyright: Little Blue Feather

Little Blue Feather is such a fun shop! The dog bow ties make me want to jump into the car and drive down to my local shelter and adopt a puppy just so I can take pictures of him/her wearing these adorable bow ties. I do realize that is not the reason one should adopt a dog... but still. :)

p.s. You can grab your own smitten templates in my digital shop, right HERE.

New Themed Blog Post Templates available!

"But what is a themed blog post template?" you ask? Well, I will try my best to explain... they basically look like this when viewed on your blog:

the step by step instructions are fairly self explanatory... but this image below gives a pretty good look at just what you can do with the templates:

 

:)  This info pulled directly from the listing may help explain even further... :)

Blog Bling | Blog Post Templates are styled templates set up for photoshop. Their main purpose is to make your blog posts memorable, and personal by introducing a styled regular themed feature post. Readers will look forward to coming back to a blog they feel is organized, consistent and unique. I've been designing similar goodies for my own personal blog for years, and decided I should offer something similar to others who lack the time or knowledge to create their own. You can take a peek at how I've used these templates within my own blog posts HERE.

Smitten Edition Features:

"Smitten" was created as a way of sharing things you are personally smitten with. Not only is showing things you are currently in love with a fun way of interacting with your readers, but it helps spread some link love to your featured product/person. I've connected with some really neat people/artists by featuring them on my blog. I try to always send them a friendly e-mail asking permission to feature them. Opening the lines of communication with an artist you truly admire can be a rewarding experience. :)

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You can grab the Blog Bling Post Templates right here in my digital shop. I have more styles planned, so stay tuned for that! I hope you love them as much as I do! I know you guys have been so patient with me in finishing them up. So thank you for that! :)

The templates are 50% off until the 19th of next week. Just use code: SMITTEN when you checkout to have half the cost magically dissapear. :)

Happy Tuesday! Yesterday was Trinitys last day of school... I slept in this morning, and feel super behind in my day. Probably because I really am behind! :) But oh well... housework has a way of waiting for you doesnt it?

Also: My brother is now a daddy!! Shaela had a beautiful baby girl early Sunday morning. Take a peek at their maternity pics here. I am anxious to meet her this weekend! Going to introduce her to my camera.... :) I hear starting them out young is the best way. ;)