SCRAPBOOKS

Baby Girl Mini Scrapbooks

I was commissioned to create these 2 beautiful Baby Girl Mini Scrapbooks.

They were such fun to create and I would love to be able to create more of these to sell on my Etsy store, coming soon.

 I made my own mini albums by cutting down A4 files and covered them in fun covers. I then printed  the pages onto card-stock and joined 2 together to create a pocket, by leaving the top section open.  The next step was to create pockets for each month of the year to save all those precious memories from babies first year.  I stuck embellishments on each page, leaving space to add photos and to write little notes.  Some of the embellishments were also left to flap over for more little notes. A little trade secret:  I used Graphic Stock files and other ephemeral which I had in stock. 

I think that you can agree that these are just too adorable for Babies First Year.

Baby Girl Mini Album 1

Baby Girl Mini Album 2

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CELEBRATE FATHER'S DAY 2016

FREE PRINTABLE FATHER'S DAY COUPONS AND CARDS

"I cannot think of

Any need in

Childhood as

STRONG

as the need for a

Father's protection" 

- Sigmund Freud  

Do you need a little bit of Inspiration as to what to give your Dad on Father's Day? The Art of Creativity Studio has created this Free Printable Father's Day Kit for you to Download.

Mom's you will have to help your kiddies to download these and print them, but they can help to decorate and put them together.

Print the coupons/vouchers on construction paper,  the front and back (blank coupons) of the booklet on card stock (see extra bonus downloads), cut them out and staple them all together.  Take a photo of each of the kiddies so that they can each give Dad their own coupon booklet with their photo stuck on the front cover.  They can write in their names using markers and decorate the booklet with craft supplies.

Dear Daddy, I Promise to ...

Blank Father's Day Coupons

Other suggestions for coupons can be: Free car wash, games night, staying up late, bedtime story, etc.

Adult "Kids" to older Father: Family lunch/Dinner prepared by them, A Weekend away paid by them,  or what about a Wine/Beer Tasting event.

And for you Mom, I have created "A few coupons from Me to You for being such a great Dad to our Kids," for you to download.

Wife to Husband Coupons

Free Downloadable Father's Day Cards created at The Art of Creativity Studio:

Dad Card

#1 Dad in the World

All of the above Free Printable Father's Day Projects and EXTRA Bonus Printables can be downloaded here.  Please note that they are for Personal-Use Only.

OTHER FATHER'S DAY LINKS: 

Martha Stewart Father's Day Coupons

Retro Father's Day Clip-Art

Father's Day Quotes and Cards

Father's Day Ideas

Father's Day with Graphic Stock

Create your own designs with PicMonkey

Share what are you doing for Dad on Father's Day in the comments box

UAE TRIP MARCH - MAY 2016

MEMORABLE OCCASIONS CELEBRATED

MEMORABLE OCCASIONS CELEBRATED

What an eventful time, I've had these last 3 months. In summary, I have celebrated my DH (Darling Husband's) 50th Birthday, Our 25th Wedding Anniversary, Easter and Mother's Day.

As I live in Cape Town and my DH in Abu Dhabi, we commute. He is a Pilot, and although, I had lived here for 5.5 years, I was able to return to my Mother City, Cape Town for our Daughter to complete here High School. Now usually, I would not visit DH for such a length of time as our youngest is still at school in her final year and she would usually accompany me to visit her Dad during the school holidays, however, it was not possible this time and our oldest, very kindly offered to move back home and care of his Sister.  I was due to fly back to South Africa after spending 3 weeks in Abu Dhabi, remain there for 4 weeks and fly back for an extra 2 weeks for our Italian Trip.  Well, I have remained for the whole time as my children are just so AMAZING and told me not to worry, that all, including the Dog, were perfectly fine and that I should stay and spend time with Dad (to prepare for our next chapter - as I am returning to the Sandpit in a year, sans children). 

I wanted to share with you the sights of Abu Dhabi and Dubai through my iPhone 6S lens. I had forgotten to pack my Nikon D3100 :(

For those of you not familiar with Abu Dhabi, it is the Capital of the UAE with 7 Emirates and Dubai being one of them.  The UAE has a Vision, which aims to make the UAE among the best countries in the world. As you will view from the Images, no costs are spared in making this Vision become a reality.

ABU DHABI SIGHTS

ABU DHABI SIGHTS:

• The Etihad Towers 
• Al Bandar and Marina
• Masdar

ABU DHABI HERITAGE VILLAGE

ABU DHABI HERITAGE VILLAGE:

• Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
• Emirate Craftsmen: Carpenter, Glass Blower and Weaver
• View from the Heritage Village across to Abu Dhabi Corniche

EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI

EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI

• Views from the 7 Star Emirates Palace Hotel

ANATARA EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL ABU DHABI

ANATARA EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL ABU DHABI

• Views from the Anatara Eastern Mangroves Hotel
• Eco-Donut 
• Panoramic view of the Eastern Mangroves across to Abu Dhabi City
• Cocktails

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI

FERRARI WORLD ABU DHABI

• Ferrari World
• Fastest Roller-coaster in the World
• Highest Roller-coaster Loop in the World

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE ABU DHABI

SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE ABU DHABI

• Spectacular Craftsmanship within the Grand Mosque

SPRING FESTIVAL AT YAS MALL ABU DHABI

SPRING FESTIVAL AT YAS MALL ABU DHABI

• Celebrating Spring at Yas Mall

DUBAI SIGHTS

DUBAI SIGHTS

• Dubai Aquarium
• The Souk
• Breath-taking Sunsets
• Ski-Dubai

DUBAI

DUBAI

• Burj Khalifa is the Tallest Building in the World
• Dubai Fountains are World's Tallest Performing Fountains in the Burj Lake
• Take a boat ride on the Burj Lake 
• A night view from the Dubai Mall, one of the Largest Shopping Malls in the World 

So this is the UAE, in a Nutshell.  Really, there is just so much to experience here that I would recommend a visit to this Emerging Country, to see for yourself.

Now, I really do need to go and pack for my next Adventure... We are going to Italy, to celebrate our 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary, which I shall share with you soon. "Arrivederci"

FREEBIES FOR MOTHER'S DAY 2016

FREE PRINTABLE MOTHER'S DAY CREATIONS ESPECIALLY FOR YOU

With Mother's Day on the 8th of May this year, I have created these free Mother's Day printables just for you.

Included in this Mother's Day Free Printable Kit from The Art of Creativity Studio are 2 Cards to choose from, a Mother's Day Quote as well the following Coupon messages: 

• Mother & Daughter Date
• Mother & Son Date
• Unlimited Hugs & Kisses XOXO
• Shoulder Massage
• Foot Massage
• Run a Bubble Bath
• Breakfast in Bed
• Clean the Kitchen
• Cook Dinner
• and a few Blank one's for you to write whatever else you think that your Mom deserves

Which Mom does not appreciate a little bit of pampering? I certainly would love to receive these special treats, which is why I have created these coupons for you, to gift to your Mom or anyone who is dear to you on this Special Day.

Mother's Day Coupons

Blank Mother's Day Coupons/Vouchers

Most of the work has been created by The Art of Creativity Studio because I know that time is precious and sometimes gifts are left until the last minute or you just don't know what to buy or maybe you just don't have money. So all that is left for you to do is to choose which one's you would like to download, print them off on a good quality card stock, place them in the envelope (see how to make your own) and surprise Mom with a card, coupons and a quote which can be framed.

For You, Mom - Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day Card

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM THE ART OF CREATIVITY STUDIO TO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL WOMEN

This Free Personal Use Mother's Day Kit created by The Art of Creativity Studio,

 is downloadable as individual projects here.