The Birthday Month...
Since I wasn't able to attend the fabulous glitter fest at Silver Bella this year, I decided to at least bring some of it to my home here at Casa Bella! I ordered this super cute project kit from Jenny . This caught my eye because it looked simple ish and I thought it would be fun to hang up this entire month of January to celebrate the gazillion birthdays in our family. At last count there are 16 birthdays to celebrate, including our son and my Dad on the same day! (January 15th to be exact)
My little project turned out semi-ok but not really,"wish I had Jenny here to instruct me in person" kind of a way ..It came with precise instructions (even telling me when to have a snack!) However, this student obviously did not pay attention... I put WAY too much antiquing glaze on, the sequins are uneven and I definitely have to work on those darn air bubbles! So frustrating. Anyway, for all the January birthdays out there, this banner's for you (over-antiqued, crooked sequins, air bubbles and all, hey, I gave it my best shot)!~xo
I think it still looks great - just a little 'antiqued' is all - nothing wrong with that! :) Happy belated birthday to your son and Dad! :)
Posted by: Joy | January 16, 2008 at 07:13 AM
i think it looks yummy!
Posted by: tracie | January 16, 2008 at 09:34 AM
i think it looks yummy!
Posted by: tracie | January 16, 2008 at 09:36 AM
"NO KIDDING??!!!" My son Gabriel he turns 4 tomorrow, Tara!! Although, it is pretty for a little girl, I still might use it;-)) I actually love what you have created. "YOU DID GOOD!!" I too am working on "Mixed Media Art" for Valentines Day, (ATC). Wish me luck, I have never done this before either..("YIKES")
"Any who, Looks wonderful, Tara!!"
PS. Saw you in February's "Romatic Homes, along with Claudia, Paris Apartment..(Great articles!!)
Love,
Jeannene
Posted by: Jeannene | January 16, 2008 at 10:06 AM
It still looks wonderful. It has more of a vintage look!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 16, 2008 at 10:10 AM
hehe...it's cute!! i need instructions like THOSE :P
and i love her little note. everyone has such CUTE handwriting around this here internetz.
Posted by: Laura/DaPFG | January 16, 2008 at 10:55 AM
what are you talkin about girl! yours turned out great!!!
i did'nt get into this class at silver bella, so i too bought the kit, and did it at home. i love them!!!
jessi
happy birthday month!
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I love the paper cake! My birthday was on the 7th. Which is the last of many in the last month...So I simpathize with you.
Have some great birthdays!
Posted by: Mrsfish/Pink Portuguese Roses | January 16, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I think it looks fabulous! I love that pink door it's hanging on too!
Posted by: cindy ~ My Romantic Home | January 16, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I love the project, it came out so pretty. My best friend is on the 26th, my son is on the 27th and I'm on the 31st of January. Happy Birthday to all in January.
Smiles, Christine
Posted by: Christine | January 16, 2008 at 02:16 PM
It looks lovely Tara 'cause you made it. Don't be too hard on yourself. I took the other class at silver bella and I bought this kit for my girls pink bakery bedroom but haven't made it yet. I need too. You did a great job.
Posted by: Lisa | January 16, 2008 at 02:57 PM
It looks pretty good to me!!
Have fun celebrating all your birthdays, I'm off to bake a cake shortly for a friends birthday this weekend!
Best Wishes
Victoria
Posted by: Victoria | January 16, 2008 at 03:18 PM
wow! you say Birthday MONTH when I've just been saying Birthday WEEK!! I'm with ya on the month! TODAY is actually my birthday! So happy birthday's your way too! xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | January 16, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Tara, I LOVE reading your blog since I realize that I recognized you from the issue of Romantic Homes where your children's playroom was featured (I think that was the room!). I'm enjoying your new blogging articles in Romantic Homes, and looking forward to Romantic Country. Have fun celebrating all of those birthdays. I'm new to blogging so it's really neat to see what people do for each other.
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2008 at 05:17 PM
I just stumbled onto your blog a few weeks ago. I LOVE it! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Liz | January 16, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Wow - that is a lot of birthdays for one month!
Posted by: Julie size | January 16, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Hi Tara, sure is a lot of birthdays in one month!! Your project turned out just gorgeous we reckon :) Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by: Jenn and Jacqui | January 16, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Your project looks great! It looks very antique. You really have a lot of January birthdays--how great. Have fun celebrating this month. Amy
Posted by: Amy | January 16, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Hi you, have been meaning to come over here and say hello....for about ooohhh I dunno, about 6 months now since we last wrote. Anyway, glad to see things hopping around in your world. I am right there with you and Jan bdays....3 of our 5 kidos have their bdays within one week.
take care and I'll be back in touch after this book biz is overw ith (it does become overwith at some point right?)
xoxo,AM
Posted by: anna maria | January 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Hi Tara!
My birthday is January 19th :) And I think the banner is gorgeous! You did a lovely job. Happy birthday to your dad and son!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: bunnyrosecottage | January 17, 2008 at 12:09 AM