Hannelie. Isn't she just the sweetest person?! Not only are her cards ever and always amazing, but she shares digi sentiments with us all so often...how cool is that??!!! I can remember back to when I first started blogging and there were those bloggers that I held in total awe; Hannelie was (and still is) one of them. I mustered up my courage one day and left a comment on her blog because of an incredible card. Shortly after that, I got a comment from her! Let me tell you, I was over the moon! Someone as important and as good a cardmaker as Hannelie took notice of a newbie. That's the kind of person she is...generous in spirit, sweetest disposition, and a darling friend. Thanks to bloggers like Hannelie, I felt encouraged to continue in my own efforts. Thanks to bloggers like Hannelie, I in turn encourage others. She has that effect on us, you know? Thanks sweet Hannelie, you're the best.
Just a little party for today, starting off with a few decorations and some pretty yellow table settings. We'll multiply them as needed, and by my calculations, we'll need about a million!
![These glittery balloons add the perfect touch of sparkle. All I did was funnel some gold glitter into them before blowing them up.](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3d/e3/ff/3de3ff08e4b3a985e286c6582d8e87c9.jpg)
![Polka Dot Wedding Inspiration: Fun and Fabulous! See more at: www.theperfectpalette.com - Styling Ideas for Weddings + Parties](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e0/28/c9/e028c9db7fadefcffe7d668ce9bf01f4.jpg)
![Daisy Chain Table Scape (1) From: Stone Gable (2) Follow On Pinterest > Stone Gable](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7d/38/d6/7d38d6f1b9f90d65e6e7fd9529b3d0b3.jpg)
![black and yellow diy table decor | Do-It-Yourself Wedding Reception Centerpieces | St. Simons Island ...](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8f/e7/10/8fe710c25ece145d0e16648d161de071.jpg)
And a cake like this at every table. You know our birthday girl likes polka dots!! And bright colors!
![Stripes and Polka Dots Gift Boxes Cake](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/77/5c/25/775c253e6d73bf8568d20023500b8072.jpg)
For presents, I thought I'd shop for an outfit, complete with jewelry and a handbag. But this one didn't come with shoes....
![#Modest doesn’t mean frumpy. #DressingWithDignity](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6f/0d/f2/6f0df2d77b0464b2e95d6dacde0c19c1.jpg)
So I found some matchy-matchy ones! Aren't these just the cutest??!!
![Smart and Snazzy Heel in Seabreeze - High, Woven, Blue, Solid, Polka Dots, Party, Daytime Party, Variation, Better](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b7/8e/73/b78e73946151044a150f50c86abd9320.jpg)
The last present is a little lear jet. So you can go see your girls, or head off to SA anytime your heart desires. And if you should want to make a few (hundred) trips to see us all in the US and all around the world, well, we won't complain!
![I would have a jet so I could visit my mom quicker than 5 hrs and the Girts and I would be in FL all the time :)](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/df/53/43df536a348899cabe604ba1f44c8231.jpg)
Actually, I have one more present. But you can't see it. Not because I don't want you to, but because it's unseeable. It's a special gift that I know she'll want. No More Migraines. EVER. That's what I'd like to give her most. Or "ungive" her! And do I have a card? You know I do. And it'll be winging it's way to her even as we speak. Late? A bit, but I'm calling it an extension of the celebration! You can have a peek before you get it in the mail, Hannelie:
So birthday blessings enough to last the whole year through dear friend. May all your dreams and wishes come true!!
(I'll be popping this into Tag You're It #29, Less Is More, and Simon Says Wednesday Challenge today too.)
Started with some Michaels white for the base, and the embossed panel. I sponged some pink ME ink very lightly on the embossed polka dots and added an SC tag in black. The stars and HB are from MFT in gold, and I glittered up one star with HS chunky glitter. A smidgen of gold twine and some HS mist surrounded by a star 'frame' and done.