It seems that I am forever writing about birthdays that have been occuring in my family for the past few months. This one is about my eldest daughter Lisa's 40th birthday. I wanted to post about it recently but my pc was sick and so I never got to do it.
For her birthday, I made her an 'explosion' box. I had received one from a friend in USA and it was so beautiful, I decided to use the template and so here is my version. For the outside of the box and lid, I used a Fancy Pants paper. It's double sided and is the accent colour of Lisa's newly decorated lounge, so I made the box with this - and the other colours in mind.
The lid and reverse of the FP paper.
Once the lid is taken off, the sides of the box cascade and fall open, revealing the contents I had placed inside.
I also wanted to make Lisa's 40th birthday a day to remember, so I booked her, my son in law, my husband and I into a celebrity chef's restaurant - Michael Caines's ABode in Canterbury. WOW! It was fabbb.
Once the lid is taken off, the sides of the box cascade and fall open, revealing the contents I had placed inside.
I also wanted to make Lisa's 40th birthday a day to remember, so I booked her, my son in law, my husband and I into a celebrity chef's restaurant - Michael Caines's ABode in Canterbury. WOW! It was fabbb. We opted for the 3 course evening meal and we received 7 courses - 4 were free!
Here is Lisa opening her gifts.
This is her opening her birthday 'card' I made for her. It is a word album.
I wrapped her teething ring that she had as a baby - pink ring with a real silver rabbit attached. I am ready to part with it! *Sigh*. Also, her silver baby bangle. I think she was touched by them.
We had 'posh nosh' for dinner. This was one of the desserts ...Lisa had chosen Creme Brulee with chocolate ice cream and another flavoured cream. It was a very nice touch to write her birthday wishes on the plate.
The verdict of Lisa's 40th birthday.....I think she liked becoming 40 and it will surely be a day to remember.
I wrapped her teething ring that she had as a baby - pink ring with a real silver rabbit attached. I am ready to part with it! *Sigh*. Also, her silver baby bangle. I think she was touched by them.We had 'posh nosh' for dinner. This was one of the desserts ...Lisa had chosen Creme Brulee with chocolate ice cream and another flavoured cream. It was a very nice touch to write her birthday wishes on the plate.The verdict of Lisa's 40th birthday.....I think she liked becoming 40 and it will surely be a day to remember.
4 comments:
That box looks great and what a lovelt idea, too. I bet yiour daughter was very touched by your efforts.
What a wonderful treat - and the gifts too, so thoughtful Glen. Your daughter looks a very glam 40, happy returns to her!
The meal sounds fantatic and I bet she loved her pressies. The box was a work of art... something else to treasure.
Thanks for the nice comments on my FH blog.
What a lovely touch to give her the teething ring. The box is stunning.
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