just a little

So, with Father's Day right around the corner, I thought I should make a little freebie up.  I decided to do seahorses just for the simple fact that a male seahorse is the "the only animal in which the male has babies!"  The female seahorse deposits the eggs into the male's sac, and leaves... Pretty cool fact if you didn't know it already.  

Funny, my littlest J. has a thing for seahorses! In fact, I am getting one soon ... as part of my 1/4 sleeve.

Included in this mini freebie set are files for a mini patterned banner, 5" circles for a "Happy Dad's Day" banner, 2-5" decor circles, 3-2" decor circles, treat labels and water labels.  If you use these at all, I would love to see pictures! 

Anyway, in honor of all the kick ass dad's out there, enjoy this freebie! 

(to download, simply click the picture below, and you will redirected to a download site.  You will need adobe acrobat reader to use these files)

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a {sweet}

You know I have never been the kind of girl who is into fairy tales and princesses... The Royal Wedding (my apologies Harry and... uhm..I want to say Camille, but I am sure that isn't right... what IS her name?... anyway, my point is to apologize, I mean no disrespect)...BUT, I honestly could give two shakes about the Royal Wedding... is that bad? Un-American? I am sure some of you might feel the same way... ;) In saying I don't give two shakes, please know that it doesn't mean that I won't at least check out highlights and previews..... and enjoy a bit of history in the making...

Unlike myself, my {sweet} friend, Nicole is the EXACT opposite...! We chatted for a bit last night, and last I heard she was making muffins for a 3AM viewing party! (Hope you had fun, girl!) A few days ago, Nicole came up with the idea of having a royally inspired shoot... Using the adorable free printables from the TomKat Studio, and supplemented with a few designs from yours truly, Nicole designed an adorable tablescape fit for her princess and my prince.  

If you are thinking about having a little royal fun yourself, please feel free to click the image below to download my contribution in PDF format... 

And, if you are here just for the pictures (like me!), well then here we go... 

They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince charming... 

I love this addition to the tablescape, its so fitting! I am totally going to have this one printed and frame it for my daughter's nightstand.  

I only have a small peek of our royal table... 

Super cute cupcake toppers, right?? (Don't forget to click over to the TomKat Studio to grab yours... don't say I didn't warn you, almost eeevvveerrryyything there is super TO DIE FOR... )

The {sweet} couple

L-O-V-E

 For more {sweet} details, or to order your own beautiful little bride a dress fairy tales are made from, be sure to visit Nicole's blog and shop!

This shoot is what 'Ella B is about... what I am about... It all starts with an idea.  I love brainstorming.  Special thanks to Nicole for having me out again, I always love working with you. 

Happy weekend!

I got my sniff on, meet....

Yea, I sniff babies.  So what? 

I had the opportunity to photograph a simply perfect 8 day new baby... Mom just went on and on before our session about her perfect little sleepy (all the time) baby... Well, babies have a way of proving mommy's wrong, even as early as this! My little lady was A-W-A-K-E almost the entire session... 

She wasn't sleepy awake, or cranky awake, or even fussy awake... she was just awake, as in REFUSED to sleep! Haha, I think she's going to be a stubborn one.  Stubborn and extremely adorable... 

I had my set up all super cozy (sweaty even for me and mama)... heater on, white noise in the background, shhhhhhh shhh shh shhhh shhhh on both our lips... but... yea.  Sleep eludes her. 

Got some pretty amazing shots, none the less! These are my favorites:

Super cute beanie from Stella B Designs... and she was the most perfect little model!

Only 8 days new! I love this pose... Special thanks to mama for being so patient and understanding... and for helping baby whisper this pose to life. 

<3... love how she looks to be looking right at me.  I had a bit of a rough start the morning of the shoot, but this little bundle of goodness made me feel a ton better.  

 Thank you, thank you, thank you across the other street neighbors for not cutting your grass.  Thanks also to my friend & photographer @ Tiny Treasures for loaning me your bed for the day... Love the wide open on this shot, and the fact that she had her eyes closed for a second or two... love the glimpse of her tiny toes, and  her umbilical still attached. I just love this picture!!

Nicky, thank you for choosing to share your precious  baby G. with me! 

{xoxo}

its a grand opening

Did you hear? At the gentle butt kicking of several of my good friends, I have opened an Etsy shop... I know, I just blogged about this, but I should have thought of it earlier... anyway, I didn't so now you get the pleasure of TWO amazing (ha.ha.ha) blogs today! Well, this is pretty cool. 

 Do you have an Etsy shop? Would you LOVE a new banner for your store? 

How about 4 coordinating banners? A general cutesy banner, like mine... 

something for spring....

how about summer?

can't forget winter....

You are def in the right place if you answered yes! In order to kick off my Etsy shop I am going to give away a set of Etsy  custom shop banners.  Its easy to win...

1. if you don't already, find me on Facebook, and 'like' me!

2. follow my blog

3. heart me on Etsy

4. leave a comment on this blog post AND my Ella B wall, being sure to include your Etsy shop!

Sit back and cross your fingers... :) Good luck!

Winner will be chosen via random.org and on Wednesday April 13.  

Yay for giveaways, tell your friends!

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its about time for an

So, that is what I went and did! Have you heard of Etsy? Really, if your answer is no, I would recommended that you go and get another cup of coffee, cause it will draw you in.  Etsy is THE place for handmade goody goodness and vintage love that you might ever need... 

In addition to my love for photography, I also love creating and designing.  In the past, I have made custom logos, banners, buttons, business cards, etc. for some friends and clients... 

I can also make printables and cards, custom invites, and the such... Just thought I would officially announce my shop opening!

Here is my banner, made to match my blog... go ahead, click on it and visit my shop... I only have one listing up now, but feel free to check back for more, or convo me for a custom design!

Thanks for stopping by!! 

{xoxo}