How to Make a Canister Bow Holder

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We understand that you get annoyed when you have all of your bows thrown in a drawer, that's just no way to live! Plus bows are so cute, you need to have them on display! Since we are the source of all the bow clutter, I feel that it is our duty to provide you with a variety of bow and clip storage solutions.

 

The first storage idea is probably one of the easiest ones out there! We're going to call it the Canister Bow Holder, for lack of creativity! I used an old oatmeal canister, though you could you a coffee can or anything similar. (Just be sure there are no sharp edges!!)

 

First, grab your canister and some fun paper. I used wrapping paper since I happened to have this cute solid lime paper on hand. You can use scrapbook paper if you want, there are tons of cheap options out there!

 

 

Gather some coordinating ribbon. Since we recently aquired a company called House of Ribbon, I had a ton of options at my disposal. But I honestly believe you could use scraps, a variety of our solid grosgrain ribbon, or something from the $1 bin at your local craft store. The flowers and bows are what is going to make this canister adorable.

 

Wrap your canister in paper. Don't worry about the seam, you can cover that with a piece of ribbon.

 

Line the wrapped canister with a few pieces of ribbon, adding a dab of glue at the top and bottom to hold it in place. I didn't worry too much about how the top looked since I planned to wrap a ribbon around it, and I tucked the bottom under the canister so that edge was hidden. I also decided to wrap one piece of ribbon around the middle of the canister since I thought it might help hold down the vertical ribbons... plus I thought it was cute! This is what I came up with.

 

   

 

That took me about 15 minutes. Not bad, huh? I also cut a circle out of scrapbook paper and stuck it under the lid to make it even cuter. You could cut a little slit in the lid and slide a flower clip in to make an interchangeable topper instead!

 

So now what? Well you can fill the insides with hair ties, bobby pins, or a brush. Wrap headbands around the body of the canister and clip bows and flowers on the ribbins. Voila!

 

 

 

Put a couple on there, or cover it completely. The more the better, in our opinion!

 

This project was super easy and only took about 20 minutes to make. If this isn't really your style, no worries. We will have more bow storage ideas in the future!

Capturing the innocence of childhood is what I just love… and working with you to create an incredible image that you’ll want to display proudly in your home.  Why decorate your home with anything other than your own beautiful children?

Everyone Loves to Create Memories

There are so many parents that have their children photographed when they are at a young age and once they start coming home with the preschool pictures, sports pictures and all the other occasions arise for a quick photo opportunity these beautiful children aren’t photographed as much…. in an adorable setting that is, complete with a very fun story telling theme!

I LOVE working with children... It’s awesome to see their personalities come out, they have so much fun, they forget about the fact that they are even getting pictures taken. This is also that aweful time when so many children have been coached to “say cheese” or “smile” or parents can be heard saying “don’t give me that fake smile” … the lists goes on and on.

I know it’s getting really HOT outside now but sometimes it’s not too bad in the evening so give me a call to discuss your session. What parent wouldn’t want a beautiful portrait of their somewhat “older” child. With these sessions, you are NEVER rushed and I promise not to squeeze you into a 15 or 20 minute time slot so I can move on to the next group in line.

All of my clients are very special and I like to make sure they are treated that way!

Watermelons Mini Sessions -

I love photographing kids and families so much that I am holding this FABULOUS special celebrating the deliciousness of watermelons and all that they stand for!  This special is $20 for individuals or Groups! Each session will ONLY be 20 minutes long and will be scheduled every 30 minutes.

You will get at least 5-10 images on a CD that’s yours to print whatever you like and for any of you who know me that really means you’ll get LOTS more shots because I ALWAYS get carried away and shoot way too much! This is great for boys OR girls and it does not matter to me if mom and/or dad even jump in for a few shots with the kiddos.  If you opt for the group session, I can photograph the kids separately and together if you like… it all just depends on how much we can fit in the 20 minute session. 

The sessions will be done outside so you’ll want to dress cool!  The special is on Saturday, July 28th starting at 9 am and going all day till about 7 pm.

Call or text me at 814-590-9242 to reserve your time. There’s a $10 deposit required to reserve your space. You’re welcome to bring your own props if you’d like to personalize your session so it’s not the same as all the others.

Christopher & Connor

A Rainy Day that turned out to be AWESOME!!!

Precious Kahlyian

Tips & Ideas for taking Baby Photos

It’s highly recommended to use a natural lighting and set your ISO to 200 if there’s enough of it. And always go for the indirect lighting which helps make softer shades and all round tones on the babies skin. Learn to turn off the flash and take perfectly good pictures in low-light conditions.

Think beyond color, since you will probably make some black and white photos of your little one to have timeless use romantic quality pictures. Thus, you’ll come out with even more soft and smooth look with a high clarity level.

Take some great close-up shots trying to get as much background busyness out of the way. Sometimes, it’s better to tight the photo and get rid of too much space around the baby. Don’t worry about getting everything in the picture – small pieces can also look great.

Try photographing babies at their level because shooting at eye level is a good rule of thumb. That will put you in the baby’s world and gives the ability to interact with her with a good eye contact.

Things to keep in mind when having a Session

Children sessions are always about having fun! I encourage running, jumping, playing, and lots of laughter!! When my cheeks hurt from laughing so much I would say we had a great session then!   Children do better when fed and well rested too, so try and schedule with those things in mind.  I will bring some props with me, but please feel free to bring a favorite toy, or anything that you think would be fun to add to the photos.

Oh, and a little bribery never hurt anyone either! So if you feel that a little snack will help with the kiddos…I say go for it!

This is completely your choice. as to what to wear in the photos, but be yourself!!  For example, if you never wear a suit and tie, then don’t start now.The photos will show how uncomfortable you are. I love anything fun and colorful…just try not to over do it. We want to capture YOU, not your outfit.

Beautiful Day for a Walk

How to Make a Custom Diaper Cake

These are no ordinary diaper cake, friends. These are super cute, custom, and stuffed with goodies for the mom-to-be!
Your first step is to gather all of your cake-making ingredients:
{20} Size 3 Diapers
{15} Size 2 Diapers
{10} Size 1 Diapers
{1} Bottle
{1} Baby Toiletry Pack
{1} 14" Round Cake Board
{3} Rubber Bands
Ribbon
Tulle or Fabric to Cover Cake Board
{1} Butterfly or Fairy Wings
{1} Tutu
{2+} Crochet Headbands
{2+} Flower Clips
{1} Topper of your Choice
{3} Round Cake Pans (10", 8", 6")
{1} Dow Rod
Hot Glue Gun

First, grab the 10" cake pan and size 3 diapers. Fan the diapers out and fill around the outside of the pan, this should take about 20 diapers. Make a hole in the center and place the bottle into the middle of the layer. Put a rubber band around the diapers to hold them together and once they are secure, remove them from the pan. 
For the second layer, you'll use the 8" cake pan and size 2 diapers. Use the same technique to construct this layer, except leave a hole in the middle for the top of the bottle to fit in. Again, once your rubber band is secure, remove the diapers from the pan. You are now able to stack this layer on top of the bottom layer.
Now make the top layer with the 6" round pan and the size 1 diapers. Fill this pan as you did before, but do not leave a hole. This will be a tight fit and you'll need to fidget with it to make it work!
Your cake is made, now you get to decorate it! 
Wrap each layer with ribbon. On this cake, we used a 2 1/2" wired ribbon, but any ribbon will work. Measure about 1-2 inches longer than each layer. Pull the ribbon tight around the diapers and glue. Be sure to glue the ribbon to the ribbon, not the diapers!! You'd like the diapers to still be usable when you gift them. 
Open the tutu and lay it on top of the bottom layer. (It'll be between the bottom two layers.) Tuck the tutu around the bottle until it sticks out almost straight.
Carefully secure the layers with a dowel rod. Put it through the middle of the cake, making sure not to damage the tutu. Be sure the top is tucked down into the top layer so you can't see it. 
Wrap the crochet headbands around the ribbon on the top and middle layer.
Get the wings and wrap the straps around the top layer of the cake. You'll need to move the crochet headband down, and then move it back up to cover the straps. 
Add flower clips to the crochet headbands. You can use two on the front, or use several around the cake. 
Add the topper. You can use anything: a toy, stuffed animal, tiara, etc. We used a pair of ballerina slippers, a 2.75" crochet headband, and a flower clip. We folded the headband and clipped the flower to it. Then we clipped the flower to the wings, centering the flower. Next, we added the shoes and secured it in place with some double sided tape. 


Finally, move on to the cake board. You can decorate it however you'd like. Use fabric or tulle, paper or crinkled paper grass. 


Place the cake on top of the board. As an added bonus, we like to add travel sized toiletries to the board. (You can see some baby wash peeking out on the final picture.) This is just so that mama gets a couple more gifts at her shower! Use a small dab of glue to secure each bottle to the board. 

And there you have it! An amazingly cute and custom baby shower gift!

Brotherly LOVE!!!