Happy New Week creative needle workers, it's feels so exciting writing this post, for a sec, I was indecisive on which community to share this post with since it's also a motherhood Topic, and just decided to pick my needleworkmonday family, a home to me every Monday and more, it's my first daughter's birthday today, Monday 5th, February 2024, 6 years ago, I got blessed with the most special gift I have ever received my whole life and today please pardon me to dedicate this post to her.
My dear sweet Elena,
I can hardly believe my little girl is already 6 years old today! Watching you grow up has been the joy of my life. It seems like yesterday when I held you in my arms for the first time, but it's six years already , and now look how big you've become, I am so grateful for every moment with you and for the sweet, caring, funny little girl you are becoming.
These years with you as a young child are passing so quickly, though to you it probably feels slow. You've brought us so much joy, and I pray it stays that way, oh, I remember how I almost lost you at one year, and the doctor's report scared me to the bones, but you fought, became stronger, and put the devil to shame, looking into your eyes gives me the strength I need to pull through every day, it's amazing how a little gesture can be so powerful. I thank the heavens for blessing me with a gift as beautiful, caring, smart, and joyous as you. Indeed you are a blessed child.
Today on your birthday, I hope you take some time to dream big. Hey girl, you can achieve whatever you put your heart to, I hope this year brings you so much joy and new adventures. As you get older and experience more of the world around you, I hope you retain your sense of wonder and curiosity, stay creative, stay kind, and always stay true to yourself. You are special, don't let anyone make you feel less, These qualities will carry you far in life
However old you grow, even when you have children of your own one day, I will always be your biggest fan. I'm so excited to see the smart, thoughtful, brave young woman you are becoming. Stay true to yourself, my girl, always remember that you are loved beyond measure for exactly who God made you to be.
I am so proud of you and love you more than you'll ever know. I can't wait to see the amazing person you grow up to be. Have the happiest birthday, my sweet girl! No matter how old you get, you'll always be my little darling.
Love always,
Mom
To celebrate Elena's birthday, I made her this beautiful dress using an African print fabric, I wanted it so colourful because that is what it feels like being with my daughter Elena, she is like the sun on a gloomy day, making sure everyone feels happy and very understanding for a child her age.
I wanted a simple but unique dress made specially for her, her sister also to maintain Peace in the house😅, and it was a very exciting moment making this dress, she also helped out, haha, always asking me what part I working on as she couldn't wait for her birthday to come, passing me the scissors and also when my thread got exhausted.
It was made using a basic bodice pattern for her age, and the lower part was cut in flare after doubling her waist measurement, using it as the radius of the flare,
For the extra unique part, I went for standing cap sleeves, with these beautiful fringe in blue colour, which I also used in designing the back of this dress,
and she absolutely love her dress, she said "mummy thank you" a million times lol, she's at school now, yea, she dressed like this to school, and will be having a little celebration after school with her friends.
I feel blessed as a mother, so guys help wish my little one a happy birthday.
All images used in this post are mine.
This is so beautiful, I love the style it's really looks fits on her she must be so happy to have this beautiful outfit also happy to have you as a loving mother, thank you so much for sharing
Thank you sis, she is very happy
You're welcome
Happy birthday sweetheart 😘😘
Thank you for bringing so much Joy into mummy's life.
Thank you sis
Que bonito vestido para Elena, resalta por sus colores y le trasmite alegría. Felicidades por su cumpleaños
Happy birthday to her!
May she grow in Grace and wisdom
I love the fringe, I didn’t even know they were so easy to be fixed
This is pretty
Many blessings for your beautiful daughter, may she receive many gifts and enjoy her day very much 🤗.
Her dress is spectacular, today it will be the center of attention at her school, I also congratulate you for making that beautiful dress, greetings 🥰
Amen, thank you so much.
Indeed, she was the center of attraction, and birthday song were sang for her by her schoolmates right from the entrance of her school.
Thank you very much for the birthday wishes.
Baby looking beautiful on her new outfit
Happy birthday Elena 🎉🎉
Thank you Kingsley🤗
You have made a beautiful dress. The tulle on the sleeves make it perfect for a little girl. The colorful colors are contrasting but at the same time make a wonderful outfit. I liked it very much.
I'm glad you like it, thank you very much ma'am
Gorgeous!! (I have to consider, copying that dress pattern, I looove the back, awesome idea!)😍 And happy birthday to her!
...is that you with a matching outfit to her's in the window-reflection?
Thank you very much🥰, yea that's me, you've got an eagle's eye sight lol
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I am intrigued to see your outfit, if you feel like sharing it😊 I think it's an awesome idea to match your daughters and yours with the fabric!!
Oooohhh, what a glorious post, dearest @glorydee !! Your daughter looks fabulous and powerful in this dress: I love the fabric and the brightness... Beautiful job and I hope Elena has a really gorgeous celebration of her birth day! LOVE that you made her sister one too, to 'keep the peace'!
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Thank you do much for your kind words ma'am, it was indeed a gorgeous celebration of her birthday, and yea my other baby 'Peace' was made same dress as well, for peace sake, lol, their connection as sisters is more like that of a twin.
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Happy birthday to Elena, I can't take off my eyes from those sweet words coming from the heart of a mother. I hope you keep this post somewhere accessible for Elena to see when she reaches the age of understanding.
Happy birthday to her once more, I wish her long life, wisdom, favor and prosperity. Lest I forget, that dress is beautiful.
Elena is such a beautiful baby and yes she deserves a beautiful gift too, I am glad she loved it and you did a wonderful job with this project.
Hey, wonderful dreemer,
It's beautiful to come across your blog, I popped in from Dreemport because I am an awesome #dreemerforlife.
Firstly, the dress is so beautiful and lovely.
You just gave her baby girl treatment with the pretty dress with amazing cuts 😍🥰🤩😊
Happy birthday to your pretty girl.
Awww, fashion designer glorydee designing cute dresses for her girl child
She looks so amazing with the dress
Happy birthday princess
God bless her destiny
#dreemport
Happy birthday!!! God bless her!
@glorydee, Let it be said you are a star of a mom. I was touched by the affection have show for your dear birthday girl and thoroughly impressed by how you honored her with her special dress, brilliantly appointed with capped sleeves and passementerie. It's the ultimate party dress for a beautiful girl. Your photos show sheer joy!
Ps. you kinda gave us two posts in one. Value add!! 💝