As she takes your lead…

 

…is my take on Dotty Divas‘ Challenge 3.   An interpretation of this cute Starbucks advert: 

 

 

As soon as I saw the advert for this challenge, I know the perfect photo/s to go with it!  The problem was,  I didn’t have such kind of photo!  It took me ages to execute and take these because of the rains.  Thank God for a few minutes of sunshine, vacant lots around our village and Photoshop, my children  seemed to be in some remote, provincial, fresh-air filled field  😀

 

AS SHE TAKES YOUR LEAD:

 

 

Hidden Journal (a note for my eldest in the small envelope behind the flowers):

 

Dearest Gaby, 

Let me tell you that I’m so proud of you for being a good sister to Alexa.  You’re such a sweet, nurturing, protective,  patient  and loving sister.   I’m so happy to see how much fun you two have when you play with one another in spite of your age gap.  You find pleasure indulging in toddler activities and you see how Alexa loves everything about you and always follows what you do.  Always remember that Alexa will just do that as she grows up.  She will  look up to you and adore you.  So you have to be an example to her.   Teach her simple good manners by saying thank you and please all the time.   Be humble and say sorry when you’re at fault and in no time, she will understand it and be humble herself.   Be kind and generous and I’m sure she’ll take after you.    Don’t forget to brush your teeth before going to sleep, remind her too so she won’t forget.   I know you love reading and I hope Alexa does too.  Always say your prayers before you two sleep.   Show her  how a good daughter, a good sister, a good student, a good girl and a child of God should be…as she takes your lead.   I love you so much!    — Mommy  Sept09

 

Materials used:  Papers-Bazzil, K&Co, Chatterbox, Websters Pages, Collage Press;   Alphas-AC, unknown chipboard;  Flowers-Prima, local brand;  Others-Tattered Angels Glittered Mist, Prima blings, Scrapworks metal tag & stickers, Daisy Bucket rub-ons,  CK envelope,  MM circle chipboard & acrylic paint, local pearls & lace/ribbon.

 

Please do join us and win 10 packs of newly released CHA thickers,  sponsored by American Crafts themselves!  Isn’t that a major WOW!   And not only that, you have a chance to win 1 Bazzill Collection pack in a color of your choice.   That’s 25 sheets of yummy CS!  This is sponsored by a generous scrapbooking store in UK, Cardinal Colours!  You have until October 20 to work on it!  Have fun!