Bouy Oh Boy

Hello!

All right, so here we are. Another really cold, wintery day. Spring is coming soon, right?

Today was one of those days where I created something (at work) and then re-created it about three more times... haha frustrating and a bit challenging. But it made me think outside the box. And I like that. The card below was made from pure inspiration (the papers) and fell right into place. It is the more natural, dare I say, easier creations that remind me to keep trying when it comes to the more challenging ones. The results are so worth it.

Here is the second card I made for my cousin-in-law, Katie.

I just love the look of this sail boat - reminds me of a quilt my mom made years ago. Anyways, I combined a few coordinating patterned papers to create the backgrounds and the boat (which I cut free hand - surprisingly!). I added some velvety rickrack as water and to add a bit of texture. The brown button was just begging to be put on the card and fell right there... and I liked it, so there it stays. I popped up the centre panel with foam squares and added a bit of ink to the edges. The metal clip - that maybe isn't very clear in the image - says "love" and I thought it was the perfect final touch.

Hope you have a great week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Lindsay

Welcome Little Ones

Hello!

Life is changing - in the best ways! Our family is expecting the arrival of two wee ones. My sister and brother-in-law are expecting a little girl to arrive the end of March and my cousin and his wife are expecting a little boy to arrive mid April.

This weekend was the kick off of the baby showers. My sisters co-workers gathered on Friday evening to celebrate with Megan. It was a planned surprise party and Megan was completely shocked! Kudos to my other sister, Michelle, for planning the whole thing.

I made the card below for Megan - and because she is my cohort in card making crime - I knew it had to be a special one!

 

Yellow and pink were inspiring me to make this fresh and girly card. And I just had to add the flowers and jeweled details. You can't help but feel a bit brighter with this combination.

Then on Sunday I went to a church family shower for my cousin's wife, Katie. It is always special to see the support and love. And Katie was simply glowing!

So one of the other ladies attending the shower, my friend Karin, asked me to make a card for her to give Katie. I made this "Oh Baby!" card with some patterned paper, a little elephant image, the stamped "Oh Baby!" sentiment and a cute button that came in a kit with the little elephant. Oh and I almost forgot the little bit of orange ribbon.

 



I am so excited for both of these mothers-to-be and know they will be great moms! What an amazing adventure they are about to begin!

I will be posting the other card I made once I can grab the picture of it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Lindsay