Where WERE you Bexx?

So, looking at my blog last night I noticed it had been neglected for weeks earlier in late March/April. Well, I was very busy!

Both Jacob and Leo had the same due date (March 30th) however Jacob was 8 days overdue (April 7th 2008 he burst into the world!) and Leo was a planned c-section on March 27th 2012. So, both my boys have birthdays at around the same time. Well, as it was Leo's first birthday, I couldn't let that pass by unnoticed. And Jacob had his little heart set on a Ninjago party.

I thought I'd show a couple of pics from Leo's birthday tonight. I was inspired in the colour scheme by Stampin' Up!'s "Sent with Love" bundle.

I just love this paper & colour scheme! It'll be all gone come April 30th though so if you fancy it, you need to jump on it!

Here was Leo's party. I chose to use pinwheels as the main theme and did a candy buffet. It was a lot of work, but really fun & I was thrilled with the results.

Cake pops! Took ages but tasted divine.

Cupcakes. Not my strength, but my 2013 resolution is to learn to cook a good cupcake. Without a packet mix! 

The boys in the morning before the big do. Jacob chose the tunnel for his pressie for Leo. Leo was very puzzled by the whole concept!

I'll post a few more pics of what I've been up to in the last few weeks over the next few days.

Special Delivery!

A friend of mine is having a baby BOY very soon. I actually must get sorted & go through all the clothes I have in the basement to give to her - I have just been stuffing them in randomly. :( She actually used to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator too (before I met her!).

Here's her card:

See the fun bits from the "Sent with Love" bundle? It makes fab cards too! I made the "envelope" from the Scallop Envelope Big Shot die.

This card is for Dynamic Duos #41.

Happy Mail

So - remember this card?

Or this one?

Well, on Thursday my "Sent with Love" bundle arrived. It includes a full stamp set, beautiful designer paper, and some Calypso Coral baker's twine. Well, so far I've just cracked open the stamp set - and used it to decorate the envelopes for these cards!

The envelope is another chance to make someone smile when sending a card - but I usually forget to do it. However I think I might HAVE to do them now, because I am head over heels in love with this bundle!

Check it out here. Note - you don't HAVE to buy the bundle, but with 20% off, it'd be rude not to, no? I can't tell you how gorgeous the envelopes look once you've addressed them. Super fun!