Digital LO - Inspiration for April Mix'n'Match Challenge

Here is a layout I made for this month's Mix'n'Match Challenge at DSP. This month the theme is the color PINK.

Journaling:
Its a difficult age, the years between being a child and a grown-up. Sometimes you can’t wait for the privileges that come with age, at other times you still just want to be a kid. Enjoy your time my dear, every moment of it. Do not wish to grow up too fast and savor every moment of every day. Enjoy being twelve.
 

Credits:
background (overlayed on pink photo) from Everything Nice Page Kit by Carole Harden
overlay and gold hanging element from Imagination Overload XVC by Elizabeth Weaver
flower from Positively Peacock 2 Kit by Heidi Kuester
alpha from Club Digital January 2010 by DSP Designers
grungy frame from A Harvest Hello Kit by Heidi Kuester
stamp frame from Gracee Mae 2 Kit by Heidi Kuester

A Birthday Tunic for Debi

This was supposed to be a birthday present, but as usual I am late. I had trouble finding coordinating fabric to the little piece of pink checked fabric we had and Debi picked. The pattern is Simplicity 3904 and we made the shorter dress version as a tunic. I had a bit trouble with the instructions on the neckline at first, but step by step it became clear and finally worked out. I really love how this looks on her and we'll probably make another longer version as a Sunday dress for the summer. There is also a detailed review of this on Pattern Review if you are interested.