tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57719787576651011202024-03-13T20:03:18.722-06:0012 Stone DanceLoving all things Vintage, retro, thrifty and fun!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-17441203796920624412012-09-23T18:13:00.000-06:002012-09-23T18:13:38.647-06:00Short & Sweet :: Mini Photo sessionsAfter shooting lots of family photos, i find that after about 15-20 minutes, (and if I'm being honest, more like 10 minutes) the children start dwindling! They are tired of having to smile/pose/ or have someone keep telling them how to be for a hour session.<div>
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So with the beauty of fall only lasting here in Saskatchewan for a short few weeks, it was the perfect time to do mini sessions of the little cuties in our lives.</div>
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I put it out there for people to book 10-15 minute time slots, and over today and tomorrow i have and will be shooting some kiddies, and a couple of family shoots!!</div>
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Its exciting to finally be out there officially as a photographer! Here comes the Britographer! I have a feeling that these mini sessions will be occurring often!! I could tell just from the couple of them i did today that it worked so much better.</div>
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The kids were angels! They performed, and had fun, and i find that even the candids are so much better because they are just relaxed and don't feel too forced!</div>
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If you are interested in finding out about more from these future mini sessions, find me on facebook under BRITOGRAPHY! Like the page and keep updated!</div>
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Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-50130852327396840582012-09-23T00:12:00.001-06:002012-09-23T00:12:27.587-06:00My Little ManI love to take photos! And its exciting that after finally getting my canadian work permit i can now open my photography business "BRITOGRAPHY".<br />
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But among all the things that i like to photograph, my little man, is my favourite. He is not camera shy, and can flash a cute smile at just the right time.<br />
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Here are a few sneek peeks of his 11 month shoot i did for him. Cannot believe he will be one in two weeks!<br />
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I LOVE TO CAPTURE HIM JUST NATURAL! JUST BEING HIM!!! Love you son!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-33736592040145389152012-08-31T22:09:00.000-06:002012-08-31T22:09:38.239-06:00My First E-CardAfter seeing so many E-cards that make me laugh out loud, this beauty has been roaming around my mind for a while. I finally put it together.<br />
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Did you do the same thing?Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-47306175253092882292012-07-25T13:16:00.000-06:002012-07-25T13:18:01.611-06:00Maternity Session :: Mandy & QuincyTheir story is one that is woven with faith and answered prayer! These guys are some of our closest friends, and have walked through wind and fire with us, and I could not be more honoured to have the chance to capture these memories of them waiting on the arrival of their first baby.<br />
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These are some of my favourites, the momma to be told me "i wish quincy wasn't so silly in some of them", but i told her that's what i love about them. I love that these pictures showcase their relationship and how they are silly together, and fun and how much they love and enjoy each other.<br />
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I look at them and smile, feeling so blessed to have them in my life, and tears of excitement for the journey of parenthood they are about to embark upon.<br />
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If you want to read more about their incredible journey and also get some laughs from the newly to be father you can go to his website: (Filled with stories of becoming a first time dad.)</div>
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It was so much fun, we even ended up going for a mcdonalds after the shoot. We were hungry from all the creativity!<br />
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Thanks kaitlin for being a rockstar... you look beautiful in all of them!<br />
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<br />Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-88216272038801108852012-06-10T02:00:00.001-06:002012-06-10T02:00:19.941-06:00WORKING WOMANYes, finally, after nearly six years, i am allowed to work in Canada. I am married to my canadian husband, and have my canglish (1/2 canada, 1/2 english) baby and its only now that i was approved for a work permit and now just waiting on my permanent residency.<br />
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Its is very exciting. I now get to officially launch my photography business. I can't wait to get the website up and running and get advertising!<br />
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I love being a mummy, and that for me is my primary focus, but a little creativity... paid creativity will be nice.<br />
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Thank you canada for finally excepting this english girl!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-60354282440226798152012-05-30T01:29:00.000-06:002012-05-30T01:29:03.172-06:005 DIY Gift ideas for Fathers DayFathers day is on June 17th this year, and while i was thinking of what to do for the hubby from our baby boy on his first official fathers day, i came across some ideas that inspired me to customize them as gifts for the occasion.<br />
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I have yet to choose which i will pick. Here are some things to get the kids involved in gift giving and loving on their dad!<br />
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The<b> </b><i><b>CREATE CHALLENGES</b> </i>are a little more tricky or time consuming but an idea to push forward with a little more creativity. one for every suggestion.<br />
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Go to your local dollar store and pick up a white mug and a sharpie. You could write "I love Daddy" on it, or a favourite quote that your child says, or "best dad in the world". Or why not try and be a little more creative.<br />
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<i><b>CREATE CHALLENGE:</b> Trace around your childs hand, or do a set of six mugs all with different things that the child loves about their dad</i><br />
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Use a sharpie and bake in over for 30 minutes at 350 to set in the ink.<br />
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Easy peesey lemon squeezy.... buy one white tshirt (walmart for a basic tee about $5 and some fabric paint.<br />
Child/children's hand print on the front.<br />
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<i><b>CREATE CHALLENGE:</b> Take your tshirt outside and let the kids go mad splattering paint all over to make a funky graffiti style t-shirt for the daddykins </i><br />
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This is in no way my idea, i totally saw it on pinterest and thinks it adorable. It caught my eye because my husband loves A&W root beer.<br />
Grab a pack of root beer and print off this free downloadable label that says "Your an A&Wesome Dad"<br />
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Make up a little coupon that says "One Movie Experience". Im thinking something like star wars, or some great action manly film. Buy the Dvd, or use one that you already have and put the coupon on top and a ribbon around it.<br />
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Whenever i go down the craft aisle at the dollar store i always see the little packs of clay. Ok, so they may not be the best quality clay in the world but when your dealing with little ones, they don;t know the difference, and lets be honest, dad probably wont either.<br />
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Make a bowl with dad drawn into it and paint it up as a quaint homemade gift from the kidlets.<br />
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<br />Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-80759797153704624712012-05-29T01:21:00.001-06:002012-05-29T01:21:16.773-06:00Bucket List WallIt has been sooooo long, too long since i have written a blog post! I love to do it, but i want to post only when i truly have been inspired or really felt creative or want to share. It would be boring if i just posted for the sake of posting.<br />
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I am working on a promo video right now for a worship night in the city i live, and while i sit here editing and changing things for the umpteenth time i get distracted. Looking at pinterest, planning the jubilee party for next weekend.<br />
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While on Pinterest i saw this photo that just had written on it "Have my father walk me down the aisle". That was all it said. It reminded me of one of my bucket list dreams "have my grandma be one of my bridesmaid".<br />
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I made a bucket list probably when i was about 16 years old. Its unfinished as im always adding to it, but i have had the priviledge of crossing some off that i have done.<br />
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If you read my post a few months back about my hair going completely baby pink, that was one thing i have wanted to do since i can remember, so i did it! LOVED IT! and crossed it off my list.<br />
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Crossed off having my grandma as my bridesmaid! She made a great honorary bridesmaid. She didnt believe i would ever actually do it... but we did! and it was a dream come true!<br />
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WHY NOT DO A BUCKET LIST PHOTO WALL?! I can keep adding to it the more i tick off my list. And i think when the hubby gets home from work tomorrow evening, i will suggest he makes a bucket list too and we can start adding his on the wall too!</div>
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Oh and i must add before i go, of course having children and getting married were right at the top and praise the lord, i have a great man by my side, and one baby in heaven and one 7 month baby in my arms. Hallelujah!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love making fun and creative desserts for parties and events. I think there is something very sweet about a homemade treat over one that is picked up at the store on the way to the party. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whenever possible I try to make a homemade dessert to bring to someone’s house, even if it is something simple. I love to make these chocolate mousse cups and they are so simple and easy to make. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Personally, I make the chocolate cups myself. They are easy to make, as cheap as buying some chocolate, and super yummy! I make milk and dark chocolate cups. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To make your own: Buy a chocolate cup candy mold. I bought mine at Michaels but any craft store will carry them. Amazon is a great place to get them as well. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This mold makes a round chocolate cup. I also have one that makes an oval cup. Order yours HERE!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can make any mousse you like. The recipe I used for these cups was a standard chocolate mousse but a raspberry mousse would be really good as well! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">My first real experience writing was a column for 4 years in the local newspaper here Saskatchewan. I love it. Every week i would write my column. It began about me being an english girl in a canadian world, and the ups and downs and confusions, in humour of what that was like.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I had gone to university to study english so i could eventually come out with a degree that i could use to go into journalism. I dropped out at the age of 20, and it is sometimes hard to think of what i could have achieved if i had of stuck it out. But i know God's timing was for me to not be there, and i would not have come to canada with my parents had i have still been at uni.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">So to put it bluntly people have told me out blunt that i would never be a writer because i dropped out of uni. Well to that, i honestly saw SCREW THAT! You have to pursue your dreams, no matter what qualification</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> may </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">be needed. You have to try harder to prove yourself, but its worth it. You have to open doors and windows that may looked closed, but you keep trying if you know its what your supposed to do.</span></div>
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<br /></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-4895061001601039982012-02-09T00:07:00.003-06:002012-02-09T00:07:49.513-06:00Choose Life :: Video Projectabout 5 years ago i came across this movement called BOUND4LIFE. It blew my mind. It was not a traditional pro life movement, or an angry abortion protest, but a what they call a 'prayer siege'. You may have seen the red tape with LIFE written on it across peoples faces on pictures. This is that movement.<br />
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Groups of christians get together and pray outside court house & abortion clinics, wearing this life tape. Reading the word. Praying. Praying for God to break through the mindset that a baby in the womb is not classed as a valued life.<br />
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I know this sounds a little heavy for a blog, but it is something i am passionate about. Even more so when we lost our first baby, Joshua, at three months pregnant. I believe my son was a live inside of me from the moment we conceived. I believe God had a purpose and a plan for my baby, even if it was for just three months, and his face remained unknown to us. He was ours. He is God's. He will always be my first baby.<br />
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Now a year later, a hold my second son, Finley-Stephen (means courageous one). I saw his black and white picture on an ultrasound at 12 weeks pregnant. He was alive. heart beating. Body forming. It was life. Life staring at me straight in the face.<br />
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When he came into the world, i could not believe this precious life was mine. I was so happy, so joyful.<br />
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The second day in the hospital, my husband put on some worship music, and i started to think of my first baby. That tiny 12 week baby in my belly, would have looked a lot like the baby i was now holding. Finley started out just that small too, and here he was, a strong healthy baby. With purpose.<br />
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No matter how bad life can be, or what the circumstances are, that little life is life. it is joy. it is the promise that God loves us. That God is creator.<br />
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When i borrowed Mr J.L's camera, i took a couple short clips of Finley just on the floor playing, and when i looked back at the footage, i couldnt help to think of those babies that were created and never given a life on this earth. I am not a protester of abortion, i am pro life. Pro God.<br />
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Here is a little video i put together. Simple. Nothing too flashy. Hope you enjoy. Press link to view.<br />
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CHOOSE LIFE.Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-6967213645803499352012-01-30T10:48:00.001-06:002012-01-30T10:48:11.844-06:00Snaps :: Impromptu Baby shoot (thanks to Mr JL)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Last year, we used to meet at our house once a year with friends to just pray and read the word together. We had some amazing times, and among those times we got to know this guys, lets call him "Mr JL". My brother in law invited him along, and it soon became clear we had a lot of the same desires, and thoughts. The husband and I thought he was pretty cool. When i found out he loved photography and videography, it was just another thing to add to the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">pro list :)</span></i><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">I have been very fortunate to have him trust me to borrow his camera on a few occasions, and i had the chance again yesterday night and today. As soon as the camera arrived i couldn't help but take some photos of my baby boy, and i just fell in love with his camera all over again.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Thanks Mr JL, for being too cool for school and lending me your awesome camera! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> he thought he was quite funny here... every time we would sit him up he would fall forward (on purpose) and then stick his bum in the air. this pic catches him in action trying to simultaneously lick the couch.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">But the gift of life has to be the most precious of all. To know that we are capable of creating another life is amazing, to be responsible for raising that life is a little scary but still amazing, and i am on that journey myself with my 4 month old.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">blessings to you both and enjoy the most amazing ride of your life!</span></span>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-44024096653917170592012-01-26T23:20:00.001-06:002012-01-26T23:20:22.617-06:00Bucket list dream come true<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I have finally had the chance to tick off another bucket list dream. Yes, it may seems like a silly thing, but it represents me not worrying about what other people think, and to fulfil something that i have wanted to do for such a long time....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I knew the longer and longer i left it, the more ridiculous i would seem as i got older. One of my rockstar friends who is the most talented hairdresser i know, agreed to make this dream come true.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">After finally finding the colour that i loved on amazon.co.uk, having to have it delivered to my sister in england, who then brought it by plane (came for christmas, not just to deliver the hair dye, tee hee) and then into the hands of "ninja hairdresser".</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I was nervous but excited, and also wondered in the back of my mind if Fin (my baby boy) would know who i was. As long as i smell like milk, its all good, thankfully</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">It only took three hours to complete this transformation, which by God's blessing was less time that we both had predicted.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I looked in the mirror, and i loved it. it couldnt have been more perfect.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">My parents are somewhat confused as to why i did this, and lets just say its not their preference of hair colour on me. Others have used the words "interesting" and "oh, thats different", and my favourite one was "well, thats very...um... you!" I am going to choose to take that as a compliment, even if it wasnt meant as one :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">My little friend, Emma saw me when i went to pick her up from school with her mum, she yelled "I LOVE YOUR HAIR... ITS PINK". I love her! she gave me a good boost, as long she loves it, we are all good! She is quite the honest little one.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">So here it is! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Step by step a little dream came true. Now i need to publish a book before im thirty. That gives me 3 years and 2 weeks to get going... phew-ey!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">AND THE FINAL REVEAL! LOVE IT! THANK YOU NINJA ROCKSTAR HAIRDRESSER K"Y"M</span></div>
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Fin looks a little scared here, but i promise he loves to pull on it... i think it will be good for him developmentally with the bright colour, bahaha!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">i have seen these cupcake garlands all over Pinterest (addictive sharing website that you must join).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I raided my cake decorating box and found some pink and white liners as well as some beautiful aqua with flowers liner that i found at dollar store months back.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">I decided on a pattern for every 5 liners. Then poked a hole through them and threaded the wool through. This would be much easier with a needle and thread but this was what i had on hand.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">This first one is an easy, cheap way to love up your nest ready for valentines.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">(and i used frosted spray paint to give my letters a blue frosted tint to it)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Start by wrapping your yarn all the way around your wreath form. i just use scotch tape to attached to yarn to wreath and cover it by wrapping the yarn over it</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Then with a hot glue gun just stick on the red roses where you like the best, and i spray painted my LOVE mirror "phrase" and rested it against the wreath. </span></div>
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But here is a little look at our first christmas with our dear baby boy!<br />
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Christmas eve started with me getting a 24 hour flu bug, but we still managed to have a great christmas day, and a great new year that was spent in Banff, up in the rocky mountains... was amazing.<br />
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Finley is now a welcomed addition to our christmas ever tradition of my mum reading us "twas the night before christmas"<br />
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yes, its sad, but we are all wearing a onesie! :)</div>
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My mum and dad bought him a sledge (sled, for you canadians) and he had his first ride in it<br />
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My sister (one of my fave people in the world) came for christmas... Fin just loves his auntie lou</div>
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Christmas day family shoot... the in laws and great grandma's uncles and aunts... Fin was loved this christmas beyond measure</div>
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<br />Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-50935587263337638372012-01-04T19:14:00.001-06:002012-01-04T19:14:26.713-06:00$4 Vintage blouse + english sister + Camera<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">This Christmas was a family affair... thanks to my awesome Dad. He flew my sister and grandma over for Finley (our three month old baby boy) first christmas. We spent it in the prairies at our home, so that both sides of the family could be part of Fin's first christmas.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">I went and spent the week before christmas with my parents and sister and grandma, so they could have as much time with baby boy as possible.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">While in Medicine Hat, i love to hit up the thrift stores. My favourite one in town is called "The Post". Tucked away in a car parking lot opposite the rail tracks there sits a kind of musty smelling, old rugged looking store, but with some real GEMS inside.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">My sister and i found this awesome genuine vintage high neck blouses. In fact our grandma used to wear ones like this when she was younger, and my sister even mention they were selling in england in the fashion shops for so much money. We picked ours up for $4 a blouse! Bargain.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">And of course why wouldn;t i make her do a photo shoot to showcase one of her faves! I love it her!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">She is beautiful, the blouse is hot stuff, and at a steal, makes it so much sweeter!</span><br />
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<br />Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-84349716623151239002011-10-27T09:28:00.001-06:002011-12-11T17:47:20.841-06:00Back Bloggingwell its been just over two months since i have blogged! Thats a little ri-donk-ulous! My apologies! My last blog was a photoshoot to try and pass the time as i was overdue with my baby boy!<br />
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October 6th rolled around and our beautiful baby boy was born! He is our little miracle, our joy bundle, and although he ended up having to come out via c-section it was the most amazing moment of my life. Seeing my son lifted up to capture his face for the first time is something i will never forget.<br />
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The husband and I have been blessed with a happy and content baby. He is beautiful, and has an array of facial expressions!<br />
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Finally i get to practise my newborn shoot skills with my own newborn, and it was a blast.<br />
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I had my mum stay with me for a month, and she has only just left, but she was a true blessing, and we couldnt have done it without her. She and my sister (who flew from england as a surprise) helped me capture my little boy!<br />
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Here are a few sneek peeks of the boy! He is pretty amazing!<br />
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Our bundle</div>
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He is such a peaceful happy baby</div>
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I am starting to get into more of a routine now, even though he is such a good baby... NO NIGHT TIME FEEDINGS... can you believe it? Anyways, i will have some more posts coming soon!</div>
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We are just so happy to have our little family:</div>
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<br />Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-83491496637399032462011-10-03T10:47:00.000-06:002011-10-03T10:47:56.077-06:00Still pregnant...Yes, i am still pregnant! Now 6 days overdue, tomorrow we will be making decisions are to how best to proceed for baby and me. It feels like he's never going to come!<br />
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Probably the silliest thing to say to a 41 week pregnant lady is "still pregnant then?" My sarcasm trigger is set on high alert, and my response wants to be "NOooooooo, im not still pregnant. What gave it away?? My huge stomach that is hitting you in the face right now, or the fact that theres not baby in my arms right now".<br />
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Me and the hubskis went on a little photo taking date, to not only take our minds off the late arrival, but to spend some time together and to catalogue my over due bump. My husband is getting quite good with the camera. So im sorry there is not craft again, but here is what i have been up to... we even tried some "owling" and "planking". You should look it up if you dont know what it is, soo fun!<br />
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I do have a couple crafts to share with you soon, but I am just trying to get through this last stage and deliver baby boy first. So i thought i would share some of our photos from out maternity shoot, taken by my wonderfully talented friend Monique at Blink Photography.<br />
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We love them!! Thank you for making us have beautiful memories of a pregnancy very much wanted.<br />
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This pictures are especially dear to my heart, remembering that nearly a year ago we were walking through losing our first baby. I am so blessed to have been given a second chance at motherhood. I thank God that he gave me this new blessing. I am happy to capture it and shout it from the rooftops... even with my belly hanging out!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xS55PvuJjfc/ToaVzh-0I0I/AAAAAAAAAxE/6Ui5ZuVlp0M/s1600/Gallipeau-6981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xS55PvuJjfc/ToaVzh-0I0I/AAAAAAAAAxE/6Ui5ZuVlp0M/s400/Gallipeau-6981.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Baby pictures to come soon.... hopefully!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-55432083811011353512011-09-24T22:08:00.000-06:002011-09-24T22:08:53.555-06:00Grad 2011.. finally a little previewI can not wait until canadian immigration grants me permanent residency and i can finally have a work permit. It finally means that i will be able to start my photography business that i have been dreaming about for about five years. I still make sure i can keep up with tuning my skill, and grad was a perfect chance to do a couple shoots for some people i know.<br />
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I love Grad, for the dresses, and the pretty hair and the excitement that the grads have for a new adventure. I love when there parents get emotional as they see them all dressed up and so proud of their child.<br />
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Here are a couple sneek peeks from Grad this year of Amata (blue dress) and Stacia (pink dress)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TqCY3I1-UM4/Tn6nTo9D-OI/AAAAAAAAAvc/gX7UaKDCDcU/s1600/IMG_2787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TqCY3I1-UM4/Tn6nTo9D-OI/AAAAAAAAAvc/gX7UaKDCDcU/s400/IMG_2787.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Amata's dress was stunning, it had this super hot leopard print lining on the inside, and she rocked it!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E4j3VzMdZsg/Tn6nZYn_89I/AAAAAAAAAvo/vL2mlbYLoTY/s1600/IMG_2914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E4j3VzMdZsg/Tn6nZYn_89I/AAAAAAAAAvo/vL2mlbYLoTY/s400/IMG_2914.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> She truly was a natural beauty... zero makeup and is this stunning!! Flawless!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbpvudL7Sgg/Tn6nfOVYNqI/AAAAAAAAAv0/-ef-quKoPZU/s1600/IMG_2971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbpvudL7Sgg/Tn6nfOVYNqI/AAAAAAAAAv0/-ef-quKoPZU/s400/IMG_2971.jpg" width="265" /></a></div> They were up for having some fun times too!<br />
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Now onto Stacia!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3GIS3eKb7U4/Tn6om8bpWaI/AAAAAAAAAwA/PNQmlti9Uic/s1600/IMG_2121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3GIS3eKb7U4/Tn6om8bpWaI/AAAAAAAAAwA/PNQmlti9Uic/s400/IMG_2121.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a8QrTgt9Q3g/Tn6ooXVpPaI/AAAAAAAAAwE/Ntfuu_dsYcY/s1600/IMG_2171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a8QrTgt9Q3g/Tn6ooXVpPaI/AAAAAAAAAwE/Ntfuu_dsYcY/s400/IMG_2171.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I love her fairytale pink dress... just so pretty and her earrings were stunning!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yEddwPDOVws/Tn6orhs_88I/AAAAAAAAAwM/yTVX8aCL-1E/s1600/IMG_2353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yEddwPDOVws/Tn6orhs_88I/AAAAAAAAAwM/yTVX8aCL-1E/s400/IMG_2353.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Her escort matt was nervous about having his picture taken, but he ended up being a pro infront on the camera!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zh4GkaOUbmM/Tn6ovlNSZNI/AAAAAAAAAwU/npC24AAayAo/s1600/IMG_2754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zh4GkaOUbmM/Tn6ovlNSZNI/AAAAAAAAAwU/npC24AAayAo/s400/IMG_2754.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One of my favourites of the year.. she looks like a floating beauty!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5771978757665101120.post-86177087956800395432011-08-26T19:32:00.002-06:002011-08-26T19:34:34.412-06:00Five Easy Crafts In Five Days :: Craft #2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">This is so easy, i actually feel a little silly making it a post, but then again thats what this week is about eh? Easy crafts. This is about as easy as it gets. Plus it jazzes up your fridge or office board.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">This is great as a little gift for the organizer in your life, or add cuteness to those photo cards! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">All you need is:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">A GLUE GUN :: MAGNETS ($ store) :: BUTTONS</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">All you need to do now is pick what buttons you like best, or fit it to the colour scheme of the room you are using them in,or go completely multi coloured and glue them to your magnets! I added a button on top of a button for a couple of them just to give it a little variety and fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">VOILA! Your done! Easiest craft ever!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L1y0_D-rL0Y/TlhHGhUqzgI/AAAAAAAAAvM/fzYfT5qPhlQ/s1600/IMG_1031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L1y0_D-rL0Y/TlhHGhUqzgI/AAAAAAAAAvM/fzYfT5qPhlQ/s320/IMG_1031.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Adds a little whimsy to my fridge and my friends cute kid pictures!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Stay tuned for tomorrows easy craft!</b></span></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12559890933577331767noreply@blogger.com0