Scrapping Everyday Miracles

Happy Saturday, crafty friends! I am sorry to admit that I failed to post the second challenge over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles. Ugh... oh well, here is my project anyway:

This is my niece, Claudia at the beach. She just learned how to walk and had a ball exploring the ocean and the sand! The caption at the top reads, "How blessings brighten as they take flight" -Young.

The last couple of layouts I have done, I've used the Echo Park line, "Sweet Summertime." It's been fun using stickers again! ;)

I hope you get a chance to be creative this weekend!

First Birthday Wishes

Today is my niece and God daughter, Claudia's first birthday. She is named after my grandfather (Claude) and her middle name, Scott, was chosen by her two older siblings, after the Louisville Zoo's baby elephant, "Scotty." So, needless to say, this elephant card was perfectly crafted just for her! And, I probably don't need to mention that she is a bit on the hefty side, but chubby babies are so precious! Here she is hamming with Uncle Stephen- hmmm... which is the bigger goof ball? One of the rare shots of Claudia without her finger in her mouth... Claudette and her mama, my SIL, Lara. Love this picture of them together...

Happy Birthday, sweetie! Your Aunt Lou Lou loves you very much!

It's been a while...

I felt like I hadn't scrapped in so long... then, Friday night I got to scrap with my favorite crafty girls and it was such fun! I got a few layouts done and some fun conversation was had! It's been a while since I've visited Sketchy Thursdays and played along with their sketch, so this is the layout based on their sketch for this week...


The sketch...
The layout is of my sweet as sugar niece, Claudia. She is so precious and I am honored to be her Godmother. These picture are from her baptism day.

Now that daylight savings time is over, it's almost dark at our house. The kids will turn in earlier and nights full of snuggling with a show or a book are upon us. I love the crisp air and cold nights... make me want to craft! ;)

Cute Shares

Last weekend, my niece, Claudia got baptized. I am her godmother, too! I got her a sweet gift, but I also wanted to make her something special... her nursery is pink with owls and birds, so my wheels were turning...

I got a plain wooden frame at my LSS and painted it with pink, white, and raspberry. I wrote Claudia's name with a pencil first, then painted it black. The finishing touch was one of my cute felt owls (available HERE in my Etsy shop). The photo opening is for a 3.5x5 picture.
This is the picture I used in the frame. My brother, Nate and his beautiful family:
Here's Claudia in her baptismal gown. My mom made it and all the grandchildren have worn it.

My sweet baby... I love her so much and I'm so honored to be her aunt and godmother!

We Welcome With Love...

Claudia Scott Norrenbrock

April 14, 2010

Claudia, just minutes after she was born.

Baby feet, still purple from birth...

A tender moment between my brother and his oldest, Kendall. Kendall will be the BEST big sister.

My sister-in-law, Lara with her new bundle of joy. How gorgeous does Lara look right after giving birth? I know... she looks stunning.

I'm thrilled to add to my collection of nieces! She is as beautiful as the rest of them!