Just like that

she's 10 and he's 43. She was his birthday gift 10 years ago, and she still is his best gift ever. Nothing I do now can top that. Except maybe give birth to another child on his birthday next year. Unlikely. I think I'm done. The keyword here is "think" :)

10 years on, and I'm still on the introduction page of the "how to be a mother" book, if there is such a book., that is. *sigh* She is challenging, I am challenging too, I know. She's strong-willed, so am I. She's hard, I'm harder. I look at her and I see me and I cry inside. I'm scared for her. I know the years ahead are not gonna be easy for either of us. I know there will be lots of tears and heartbreaking moments. But I also know this girl will make my heart swell with pride and make me cry my heart out of happiness and pure joy. So I say - Bring It On!

Some scrappy stuff to share with you. The stamps on the image below will be gone soon! So get yours while you can.

I have a tutorial up on the Studio Calico Blog if you're interested. But roughly, these are the stuff I used.

6x8 Canvas Panel - I got mine from the art supplies store, super cheap. Less than $2.
Gesso
Orange Mist
Hydrangea Mist
Lime Mist
Dark Cornflower Blue Mist
Kraft cardstock - I used scraps. I'm sure you have some lying around.
Heart Stamp, Maya Road Pins and OA Red polka dot paper from WhoDunIt.
Making Memories - Paper Shreds Findings, Martha Stewart - Die Cut Lace tag, American Crafts - Letterbox Frame, Hambly - Stitches Rub On and Basic Grey - Origins Micro Monogram Stickers from Baker's Dozens and its Add On Kits.
Stazon - Timber Brown.
A teeny bit of yellow colored cardstock.
Martha Stewart - Classic butterfly Punch.
Versamark Ink
Red Embossing Powder.
Sable Brown Paint

You can head on to SC's blog for the step by step photos. :)

I'll see you soon!