Monday, July 7, 2008

Another Sleepless night...

The night before the 4th of July... I didn't sleep because I was making these...




The next night I couldn't sleep, so I made some of these ...


Then I remembered that my friend's niece was going for a visit to see her new baby girl!

I was so excited to go and buy some cute girlie shoes to send with her! It was my chance to buy some"girlie" things... which I love to do (but rarely get the chance)! And wouldn't you know it... because I was looking, I couldn't really find anything I liked. I hate that!

Since I love shoes, I always bought my niece shoes in our "favorite yellow boxes." I tried to find some cute shoes to send, but this is all I found (and they're way too big, but I had to get something).

Doncha love the box??? Me too... or I definitely wouldn't have bought them.

Since the whole "shoe shopping" for a girl was such a let down, I thought of something else!

Besides shoes, I love to scrapbook. What's great for me is that my mom owns a huge store and I so I have quite a collection of BOY materials. What I don't have... is girlie stuff.

So... I went on down to see my sister at the store... and got all the stuff to make this:

I love it! It's turning out SO cute, and I'm loving all the little pull outs, and bows ...

It's not done... and I'm supposed to be dropping it off soon!

I'm a totally zombie from no sleep... but I work best under pressure and this was a SUPER fun project.

This totally got me in the mood to scrap... so as soon as I catch up on the last 3 days of sleep that I've missed... I'm going to bust out all my stuff and get on it!

24 comments:

jennwa said...

All your projects turned out great!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow - you can really do some great things when you don't sleep! Beautiful!

Kristen said...

Oh you buy the best girlie stuff! How cute are those shoes?? LOVE them!

And the scrap book makes mine for Anya seem terrible. Yours is so beautiful! She is very lucky you are doing this for her! I hope she appreciates you!!

Queen to my 3 Boys said...

Are your going to make a video or something to show me how to make that scrapbook? Love it, but need more details if I'm going to plagiarize it! LOL!

kristen said...

wow you are crafty. They are all stunning. I'd pay money for them!!

The Smiths said...

You make some really neat things!! My husband and his friends like to make whirlpools in there too! That is so funny that you said that, it brings back some funny memories of him and his friends :)

Megan said...

you are beyond a superstar! what awesome projects!

Megan

Super B's Mom said...

I have creative-ness envy.

Ok I don't think that's even a word.

A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

Kendra said...

just stumbled across your blog! you are so talented ... great work.

Jenny said...

Great projects! Stop teaching!!! Start a business!!!

Mari said...

Thanks for stopping by. Those pillows are so cute and I love the scrapbook! I also enjoyed your hit and run story. You are braver than me!

Jenny said...

thanks for visiting our world. your boys are just the cutest! you definitely have your hands full, but I do hear that boys are a lot easier to raise than girls, so that is a plus!
love the shoes and that scrapbook...

Anonymous said...

Dear Cardo,

You bring so much joy to my life. You and Tony truly complement each other in the entertaining department. God has truy gifted you both with HOSPITALITY. You make everyone feel so welcome in your home; both young and old even your Mom and me.

You do not have to worry about relincquishing your driving "bragging Rights" after all your are married to the male verson of CRUEL-ELLA DeVILLE with attitude.

I love you sweet heart,
Dad

I Am Boymom said...

You are soooo productive!! When i can't sleep I lay around and worry about not being able to sleep! I need some of your ambition and energy! Beautiful projects, thanks for sharing your creativity.

Hipmomofboyz said...

Don't you just love to buy girl stuff....

Juliness said...

That scrapbook made me cry! It is INCREDIBLE - a piece of art. I LOVE IT! Thank you beyond mere words for this absolute treasure. Each page is a delight in and of itself and the fact that you used our own photos blew me away! And you included our doggies and M, T and D. Totally awesome my dear friend!!

(Seriously people, the photo does not even come close to doing it justice!!)

The shoes are awfully cute as well and having them be 'big' means I just get to anticipate how sweet they will look on her feet.

Becky @ BoysRuleMyLife said...

Wow! You are really crafty! Cool!

Hey, I want to see some dirty baby pictures! I'm hosting a carnival next week and I'm absolutely positive that you've got pictures to share!

Tammy said...

You project are great! I don't know how you do without sleep. I'm like a zoombie without sleep. You seem to get very talented without sleep. Love seeing you projects.

Unknown said...

That book is Darling!! I am so jealous of your scrapbooking connection!

Cute pillows too!

Unknown said...

Wow, you are incredibly talented and Super Mom as well! I love your blog.

Becca

Anonymous said...

C'mon over here when you get a chance! Your work is terrific.

I enjoy scrapbooking--it's a chance to do something JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT!

Bad Momma said...

Too cute! You have too much creative energy! I am such a slug when it comes to decorating and photo archiving...

Amanda said...

Thanks for taking a look at my blog and leaving such kind comments. Your boys are all very handsome. I just love the opportunity to buy girly stuff too! Your projects are all great. I love the cushions:)
Have you stopped at the four boys?! I get fed up being asked that question!
If you don't mind, i would love to come back and read all about your family's antics!
Love,
Amanda xx

Amanda said...

Families! I cannot spell :/