→Fruit Arrow Skewers←

It was my honorary nephew's first birthday party last weekend, and his mama did the best job of putting his party together. One night, just before dozing off to sleep, I had the thought of turning the fruit skewers I was bringing into little arrows to go along with the theme. 

Super simple, and a fun way to serve the little ones their fruit.

Supplies:

Skewers

Yellow/Gold cardstock

Tape

Hot glue

Cut small 3x4 rectangles out of the cardstock for the arrow "tails"

 Cut out symmetrical 2" triangles, two triangles per skewer

Fold the rectangle in half, put the dull end of the skewer into it, 

lay some glue lines down and seal the cardstock onto itself

Cut fringe into the cardstock

Tape or glue 2/3's of your triangle together, 

so once the fruit has been speared on you can easily 

cap off your skewer with the arrow's end. 

This way, your guests will be able to slide the point off

with ease to get to their treats :)

Voila! Enjoy :^)

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here are just a handful of favorites :)

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it was a stunning and precious gift that he absolutely loves.

If you would like a knitted treasure of your own or as a gift, 

please head on over to her shop by clicking here.

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my little helper

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Most of my photographic projects are immersed with joy, laden with anticipation.
Never did I think the anticipation of Heaven's gates would be within those moments.

Yesterday, I was asked to be there to capture one last day of a family with their sweet little babe. 

Darling baby Ezra entered into glory yesterday afternoon, surrounded by loved ones. The opportunity to be there for this was both a holy honor and a tragedy wrapped within a single moment. I have never seen such grace, it overwhelmed the grief. May the dear family of this precious boy be held within the grace that carried them through the hardest of life's moments.

If you would like to help bless them financially in this time, for funeral arrangements and any other need, please visit this website.