Someone I know turned five years old last week. Emily and I made her cake together. We took a family vacation for most of the week and did so many fun things together: canoeing, Chuck E. Cheese, tubing, even Valley Fair.
As part of Emily’s birthday present, we made her this tent! My husband and Natalie made the frame and then that night I made the cover. They used Cakies‘ tutorial for a DIY A-frame tent with a slight modification. I requested a brace across the base of the tent so it wouldn’t collapse with all the bumping and fooling around. It’s perfect. I even had the perfect Ikea fabric already in my stash.
We had fun, the vacation went fast, but we had a great time. I was able to unplug from the computer and instagram and blogging. It felt really good to not know where my phone was. Now onward!
Also, I had a little interview over at Janome.com last week!
They are so cute! And the tent is awesome!
prettiest cake ever ! and i love the tent xo
Happy birthday and beautiful cake and tent.
that cake looks delicious ;o)
cake looks divine, and tent is adorable.
Perfect gift, and how nice the rest of you all got in on the making action! happy birthday Emily :o)
Happy Birthday to Emily! My son’s 5th birthday is in 3 weeks, so exciting!
Cute cake…and cute tent! My baby girl just turned five too…the time has flown by 🙂
Happy Birthday! What a great tent! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
happy birthday Emily! That cake looks delish!
Sounds like a great week. My 5yo wants a party at Chuck E Cheese for her next bday.
Awww! It’s been awhile since I’ve stalked you here 😉 Your girls are just beautiful – and happy (late) birthday to Emily, sure sounds like the best week for her! Love you all!!
Love it, and I’ve always thought that a stay would be needed in our household too!!
I love all these photos but every time I see that cake I keep thinking, what a great cake! Belated happy birthday!
happy belated birthday to your adorable Emily! 5 is such a great age! LOVING the tent. The bottom supports are such a great idea. Love that you used your stashed fabric for it, too.
hope you have a fantastic last weekend of summer! xo
Janome huh? Very impressive!
Adorable! I love this so much. Happy Birthday to Emily too!
So fun! Happy birthday Emily! Love the tent!
what a great family-made gift!
totally just gave our 3yr old a teepee for her bday. love them!
What a great looking tent- Love it!! And that cake looks yummy!! Happy Belated Birthday to Emily! I hope the interview went well!:)
the tent is awesome! my kids would love that… showing the hubs STAT! Happy Birthday to your girl 🙂
Hooray for a happy birthday. Hoping she’s enjoyed that tent a lot!
Cute tent. I saw the tutorial on Cakies too. I have attempted a tepee a few times but it never looks quite as good as others I see this seems easier to follow.
Take Care
Nicolette