To me, London is my niece, and I'm glad. She happens to be one of my favorite people. So when she turned two last week, we wanted to show her how much we care.
I wrapped her birthday present in ribbons, rhinestones, dainty shoes, crayons, Puffy paint, flowers, puzzle pieces, and even pin wheels--all destined for their demise. I envisioned London descending on her small mountain of presents. Pin wheels and ribbons would be flying in the air.
That's not what ended up happening. Her mom helped unfold at the creases, preserving every inch and corner. I'm kind of relieved. I may or may not have named my creation (Sybil).
If you asked what my favorite square inch of this gift wrapping explosion is, it would definitely be the shoe bee:
I spy a puppy frolicking in a grassy puzzle piece.
The beginnings
No wrapping paper was used in this gift wrapping. No cows were harmed in the making of this girly gift. The best I could figure, pink is London's favorite color, because when Steve or I ask London what color something is, the answer is always, "PINK!" So I went for a pink-and-green combo with a side of purple.
The oops
This is my dumbesticity personified. Our kitchen table was rendered useless for three days as a result of this project. When we finally needed to eat for survival, we literally pushed piles of junk south until we had cleared a small corner of the table. Note to self: reign in that creativity a bit and keep to minimal atomic bomb aftermath.
Happy birthday London!
3 comments:
Sweetheart! Another winner. I can't imagine what you were worried about, but obviously you figured everything out perfectly for yourself! Love your comments the best...no, love the beautiful pic of Veronica the best...no, love everything.
We loved it!! I've never seen such a present that was so lovingly and thoughtfully wrapped! :) It is very detailed!! And don't worry, we preserved the wrapping! :) I might just put it up on London's wall!
It was beautiful!! So creative...and love the pics!
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