Creative Life Diary

Wedding Bells....It's that time of the Year!

 

Announcing a new

Drawing!!

OK, since I am in the wedding mode, as it were.  Would anyone find it fun to post photos of yourself  as a bridesmaid in that wonderful big bird yellow dress, or your own wedding portrait or how about wedding projects you have created?  I will post all photos sent in on my new

Here Comes the Bride Blog, along with links to your blogs.  SO, drop me an email and start sending in those great photos to Creativelifediary@gmail.com and on June 1, 2009 I will place all those who sent a photo in a hat and have a drawing for a wonderful prize!!!  Can't wait to see what wonderful photos come my way!

Visit Herecomesthebridejune1.blogspot.com for more information.

The shadow box above is one I created for my parents "that's them as the cake topper".  They will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary in November of this year!!!

It's all about the Bride!!

I know I haven't been very attentive with my blogging....my ning network...emailing and I so apologize.  My life is consumed with my daughters upcoming wedding on Saturday May 23, 2009.  Every waking moment seems to be about table linens, chairs, flowers, music, dresses....you name it!!!!  If anyone has any hints, suggestions on how to create a beautiful wedding..."mom doing it"....please send them my way.  I am open to any and I mean any helpful hints!!!  Thank you for understanding my lack of
interaction with everything....May 24th ....Is a new day!!!

Sunset at the North Pole

This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point last week. A scene you will probably never get to see in person,
so take a moment and enjoy God at work at the North Pole.
And, you also see the sun below the moon .
An amazing photo and not one easily duplicated.  
You may want To pass it on to others so they an enjoy it.
The Chinese have a saying that goes something like this:
'When someone shares with you something of value,  
you have an obligation to share it with others!'
I just did.  Your turn. -  

Handmade is Cool...Who knew?

This darling sewing kit is offered by Urban Outfitters!!
Apparently handmade is cool! hehe

Urban Outfitters sent me an update for their website.  And on the opening page there is an entire

section dedicated to a Singer Sewing Machine, How to books, patterns and great vintage pieces for embellishing.    I love the

button maker ....it really looks like alot of fun.

Check it out they really have a lot of fun designs and so many interesting things to  offer!!

Easy Last Minute Decorating...

  This is a great Decorating Book I picked up at my favorite thrift store.  The title is Country Decorating through the seasons.  It is about 10 years old.  It appears as if it had never been opened. And you would never know it was 10 years old the photographs are beautiful and the ideas are awesome.  I thought I would share one that I found interesting.  I have used stencils to decorated eggs before but not this easy technique. Many of you may  have decorated eggs this way...but I had not.  
They took hard boiled eggs...placed a leaf or I guess you could use any shape on the egg..using a cut up piece of hose or nylons to wrap the egg, then dipped the egg into the dye.  My favorite part was, how they used the excess twisted part of the hose for a handle to make dipping into the dye easier.  And pulling up tight around the leaf keeps the leaf from slipping...anything to make it easier!!!
As you can see it creates a beautiful stencil.
                  Enjoy...and Have a wonderful Easter Holiday Weekend. XOXOX Bobbie  

Spring Royalty

I wish her Royal Highness would show up in Oklahoma!
We are ready and willing to serve...plant, water and
even pull weeds!

Vintage Easter Postcards..Enjoy!!

It's a Spring Thing!!

What is it about Spring that makes us want to clean out closets, open up the windows, change little things around the house...overhaul our blogs...I'm not sure but it sure makes me feel better.  Hope you enjoy the fresh new look!!

Tea Time Treasures

When Savannah was about 7 I had a Tea Party for her and all of her friends.  After that one party, it lead to many more Tea Parties for other little girls.  I haven't given a Tea Party in a number of years....can't seem to let go of these darling dresses the girls used for dress up at the parties.
  So I made this cute little collage. 
My Tea Party Memory collage is helping me let go...
that's right I'm letting go!! HAHA!!
Check out my Lollishop for more information on the dresses.

Time Flies......

The above photo was taken last weekend at
my daughters first bridal shower...these were just
a few of the friends that were in attendance! Both
High School and College friends were there to share
in such a wonderful event. 

 

Shannon Miller and Savannah at last weekends shower.  Shannon and Savannah are room mates
this year and have been Pi Phi Sorority sisters for the past four years. Some day soon we hope to see Shannon on the CBS news taking over for Kaite!!   She graduates next month with a degree from the University of Oklahoma!!!
   Boomer .....Sooner!!!
 
Fast Forward 5 days.... Yesterday was bridal portraits for Savannah.  They were taken at the Oklahoma State Capital and at the Wedding Location... The Harn Homestead.  IF you will notice in the upper left hand corner there is a bit of a head peeking out...That's the bride....I can't show anymore of the photo...in fear that the groom might sneak a peek.  But believe me when I say...what isn't showing is  the most gorgeous bride...I've ever seen!! I should know I am the momma...  :)

And  today....Savannah's Pi Phi Senior Recognition Day.
Above: Robby Mosley a good friend of Savannah's was  there along with lots of other parents and friends that we have made over the last 4 years. Lauren Cook (Pi Phi Sister) and Savannah out in front of the Pi Phi House!!!  
On June 18th Lauren is leaving for India, she will be there for the next three years as a missionary.  She is an amazing young women and I am so thankful she has been a friend to Savannah.
After the festivities at the House the Cook family and ours went to Campus Corner like we have done so many times during the last 4 years.  Did a little shopping and went to Louies on the corner for
drinks and fun!!  While shopping
we found this clock....need I say more. Except ....we are so proud of you ....Savannah Kay!! We Love YOU!!