Sweet Newborn Treasures

Another week has come and gone so quickly, I almost cannot believe it. Last week's challenge in the Gr8 Cre8ive Idol contest was to create a gift for someone. It was timely, since I had been meaning to put together this photo frame and gift box for the latest baby girl in our family. I'm grateful for this challenge, since I just somehow wasn't motivated otherwise! ;-)
Stephen's brother Justin and his wife Rosa had a baby girl in October, whom they decided to name Alessia. Alicia, Vanessa and Evan were thrilled to meet their new cousin, the only first cousin they have on Stephen's side of the family so far. Our kids just love babies, so they were completely sweet, loving and gentle with her. All of the kids, including Evan, took turns holding and caring for their cousin. I've taken some photos of the children together, but with the issues we've been having with our computer lately, I just haven't had a chance to upload them, much less get them edited and posted. Hopefully I can get to it soon.

I picked up the memory box and photo frame at Michael's, and altered them in colours to go match the baby's room. Both pieces were painted using Making Memories paints, and the beautiful new papers from Rouge de Garance were perfect for the box, labeled Sweet Newborn Treasures. The frame, which I decorated to hold an ultrasound photo, says Awaiting You in distressed American Crafts Thickers. Matching Hambly scroll rub-ons and chipboard flowers from Fancy Pants with a spritz of gold Maya Mist on each embellish both pieces.

I've been having a blast participating in the Gr8 Cre8ive Idol Contest. Week 5 is the final challenge week, and it is coming up this week. I'm really looking forward to it. Check out more info on this challenge over at Just Cre8.