I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few nights. I'm exhausted by 9:30, 10:00 PM only to find myself wide awake by 1:30 or 2:00 AM. I wouldn't say I'm particularly stressed over any one thing. I just can't get my mind to turn off. Been thinking about...
Little boy bedrooms. Cooper is nearing the age where he needs a bigger bed. I think I want something fresh, white, and full of travel and adventure mementos (globes, maps, etc.) for his room. I've had lots of middle-of-the-night searches for twin comforters and bedroom inspiration. I'm still on the hunt but I love this general look:
Barney cakes. The Coopster will turn two in February. I want to get him/make him a Barney cake, but nothing exists. Cooper is a little unique in his Barney addiction. If he wanted a Dora, Yo Gabba Gabba, or Elmo cake we wouldn't have a problem. Cakes like the one below only exist in my late night dreams and 1995. If you have any tips for making my own, I'm all ears.
1. Make card from cardstock; adhere patterned paper. I've been working on a writing assignment this week. So between my sleepless nights and random internet searches I've also been somewhat produtcive.
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Counting sheep. Instead of being relaxing, my counting experience feels more like this.
Wish me luck tonight!
Good luck getting some shut eye, Brandy! You'll get back on schedule eventually. :)
ReplyDeleteLook for an old Wilton cake pan on ebay.... I know back 5 to 10 years ago they 2
ReplyDeletemade them. You'd have to decorate yourself, but they are pretty easy
What fun finds, love the first bedroom look!!
ReplyDeleteCheck out Goodwill for Barney stuff!?
ReplyDeleteHere's a link for some DIY Barney cakes too. http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/barney-the-dinosaur.html
Brandy,my Madison was/is the same in her barney obsession and you might remember that I made her a barney cake last year. I couldn't find a template either so this is what I did... Googled a barney image I liked, printed it and put it behind a piece of waxed paper to trace it on with a marker. Then u place the waxed paper lightly on your already frosted cake (if u freeze it for an hr or two first it wont stick as much) then with a toothpick poke holes through it to outline your picture with frosting. Then u can fill the picture with colored frosting with like a star tip or whatever.it wasn't too hard. Hope that helps! Good luck and let me kbow how it turns out :)
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