Friday, June 13, 2008

"By Small & Simple Things..."

Tony is very hard to shop for. So every June tends to be a bit hard with both Father's Day and his birthday to scrounge up gifts for. But this year, I was inspired by two great ladies with an absolutely fabulous idea for Tony's Father's Day gift.

My friend Albanie, who lives in Costa Rica (how cool is that?!), took pictures of her two kids in their daddy's work shirt as part of her husband's Father's Day gift. Which got my rusty wheels a spinnin'. And my sister-in-law Wendy gave me the perfect caption to complete the gift from Alma 37:6. And voila! Tony's Father's Day gift.


Thanks for your inspiration, ladies. You make my world a brighter place.

19 comments:

condiefamily said...

You are AMAZING! I love that idea...I like the idea of doing my kids in jerseys or high tops! I am glad you called and that I could help. His gift looks fabulous!

Ashlee said...

Such a cute picture! And what a fun idea!

Rosanne said...

This is the cutest thing ever - I just showed it to a bunch of my co-workers! Yes, you are amazing and I'm going to borrow this idea...for a gift for Lance and probably incorporate it into my RS lesson somehow. Don't worry, I always give you credit. :)

Montserrat said...

Very cute! My dad showed me a series of photos that a father had taken of his daughter over the years. He started when she was little and put her in her mom's high heels and a dress. He took a photo every year with her in the same clothes. It was neat to see her get older and start to fill in her mother's clothes. When she was all grown she fit into them perfectly.

April said...

That turned out super cute! Nice work. I think I might take picture of all our teeth to send to dad. What do you think???

Anonymous said...

I love that picture!

Jeni

Anonymous said...

Absolutely adorable! Those pictures are priceless, and the scripture makes it just perfect! Great idea... now you got my rustIER wheels turnin'.
Thanks for sharing.
Chery

Ice Cream said...

Oh my goodness. This is too perfect and fantastic! I especially love the last one with the diaper showing just over the edge of the boots.

Jenn said...

Way cute! You are so amazingly crafty! Definitely a treasure for years to come.

Kathleen said...

sooo cute! i'll have to keep this little gem in mind for next year!

Holly Ogden said...

I love this idea! I think I am a little too late to get it started. But I will definitly be remembering that one for next year!

Walker said...

That is such a great idea! I wish I was smart to think of things like that sometimes!

Scribbit said...

What a wonderful picture--just beautiful!

Albanie said...

Oh my gosh! It looks like a professional took it! Glad I could help! He will love it!

Wendy P said...

totally stole your idea. It is so much cuter with three kids I must tell you. Oh, well you work with what you have. I love how cute your kids knees look

zakkalife said...

love the photos, especially the one with the little diaper, how cute is that!

Unknown said...

Amber that is sooo adorable! I bet Tony really loved it!!! You are so creative.

MooreInterest said...

OH! I so love this idea! You are amazing at what you do! Very creative girl!

just jamie said...

THAT is absolutely LOVELY. Truly. I may just have to borrow, okay steal the idea. :)