Shiny Happy Laurel and A Winner

You be the Sun,

I'll be the Moon -

Just let your light

Come shining through

And when the night comes,

Just like the Moon,

I'll shine the light right back to you.

- Source

Thanks for lighting up my life over here with all of your fun comments.  I think we could have been friends growing up! I loved all dolls and loved to color. Then there were my brothers (four of them) who kept my sister and I very active outside playing in the hot Arizona sun.

The Winner of the Paper Doll Coloring Book is:

Stray 

she said:  "I loved colouring in, I still do, if the kids leave the colouring books out I can't resist just doing one page."

I think you'll love the coloring book Stray!  Please email Brittany at lilyandthistle2@gmail. com to claim your prize! :)

Come back next Tuesday for another fun giveaway!

Coloring Book Giveaway!

We here at Lily & Thistle Studio are very excited to be filling a TON of coloring book orders this week.  (Oh, and did I mention both the Print it Yourself and standard Coloring Books are on SALE?) 

When I was a little girl, coloring was one of my favorite activities.  It was a process that began with staying in the lines and continued on with learning about the use different colors and shading techniques.  In preparing the coloring books to be shipped off to you all, I can't help but think of all the fun that will be had by young and old alike who get their hands (and crayons) on them! 

Because we love our coloring books so much, we want to give one of you a chance at our... you guessed it!

Coloring Book Giveaway!
 

If you want a shot at winning our FREE Print-it-yourself Coloring Book giveaway, leave a comment with one of your favorite childhood activities.  Mine was coloring, how 'bout you?    

Feel free to comment through midnight (MST) on Wednesday, for your chance to win.  The winner will be announced by Hannah by this Thursday, so stay tuned to see if you are chosen!  If you are chosen, please email lilyandthistle2@gmail.com to redeem your prize.  (And don't worry, if you have a coloring book already, you can give it to a friend to share in your fun!)

Making a Mess and a Winner

 Another Table Time favorite:

 For practicing letters

 Making some pictures

 Or just making a mess!

Ingredients:

* Cheap shaving cream

*Table

And we have a winner!!!!

JAN MASON

Thanks for all of your comments...you confirmed my love for all things Fall! 

P.S. Call for Doll Diary entries.  If you send us a few pictures of your child's paper doll doing things around the house or around town, you will get a free doll package!  Just email your entry to Brittany at lilyandthistle2@gmail.com.

Autumn Giveaway!

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Hi, it's Brittany ready to post today's autumn giveaway!  The temperature has begun to fall right alongside the leaves on the trees here in the Utah Valley, which means one thing-fall is just around the corner. 

Fall is probably my favorite season.  It is a sign of good things coming, and I adore the smells, sights, and feelings of the season.  One of my favorite things about fall is being able to bring out all of my fall sweaters, warm socks, and fuzzy boots.  I especially love those wonderful days I get to spend with others sharing delicious treats and meals! 

But enough about my favorite things about fall... I want to know what YOU like!  Which brings me to today's...

AUTUMN GIVEAWAY!  

To be entered into the competition for today's giveaway, all you need to do is tell us your favorite thing about fall.   

The lucky winner will receive a FREE Outfit Line of their choice! (Fall, maybe?)

The giveaway is open through midnight (MST) on Wednesday, so comment away!  Hannah will post the results by this Thursday, so stay tuned for the winner.   

Doll Diaries: Elsa and Abby in Vegas!

 Today's Doll Diaries features a day in the life of Elsa and Abby with their paper dolls in their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada!  Here is Britta (their mom) with Elsa, Abby and their paper dolls. 

First, we went with our Mom and Dad to pick out new bar stools.  

Our paper dolls were such big helpers.  

They told us which ones were the most comfortable and which ones were not.  

Oh yeah, and we tried out some of the other furniture as well.  

We then went to Target and ate some lunch.  

I think our dolls wanted some food, but they're just paper.  Hehehe!

  

Then, we headed home.  We didn't realize how tired we were because on the way we fell asleep.  

  

Sounds like a tiresome day, Abby and Elsa!  Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! 

Would you like to be featured with your doll in next week's Doll Diaries, and receive a new doll friend and outfits to go along for FREE?  
  

Email lilyandthistle2@gmail.com with subject line: SPOTLIGHT with your doll’s name, photos of your doll (no more than 5 images, please), and a short description/narrative/explanation of you and your doll’s adventures.  If your doll is spotlighted, you will get a free printable doll and outfit line to go on more fun adventures with your doll!

Puzzle Craft...

Since we have three that are preschool age, I decided to do my own Preschool at home this year.  It has been so rewarding!  Some days are harder then others, but I have tried not to over think it and it really has been nice to have a schedule and some planned time together.

We start out the day with "Calendar Time" (I still want to add a little scripture time and singing time to this part but haven't organized myself that far yet), then we move on to our "Table Time".  Table Time usually consists of a fun craft and practicing reading and writing our alphabet.  When all of the kids are busy, I take one of the girls out into the other room and we read about three or four books together.  When that child is done, she tells one of the other sisters it's her turn.  I've loved the time with each child individually on my lap.  They have all for the most part been pretty respectful of one anothers' "special time with Mom".   Ollie joins us occasionally but is usually napping during this time which helps.

Anyway, I thought I'd share a little craft we did the other day...so simple but really brought out their creativity and kept them busy for a while.  We made puzzles!

 Pretty easy, just note cards taped together on the back

 I know you are shocked that Norah chose to draw kitties.

Laurel, Princesses and a Prince

 Maisy asked me to start her off with a daisy...

Once they were done, it was time to put them back together...

 Proud Maisy!