WELL, HELLLLOOOOOOO! Oh we have had a lovely long spell of family time over the last week. First Mum and Dad were over from Ireland for a visit at Easter time, and then Craig took those three days off work in between the bank holidays – so all in all he has had a run of about 11 days without work. It has been awesome! And, i totally forgot that Monday is May day bank holiday so we get to keep him for another day! woohoo!
So the question on everyones lips…did you watch the Royal Wedding? We caught a few glimpses on the tv, but the main excitement for me was the Street Party that we had organised with fellow neighbours. It was pretty amazing how everyone chips in and works together to create a great sense of community and camaraderie. I’m afraid I don’t have any photos because I made the conscious decision to enjoy the event and basque in the experience, rather than run around with a camera attached to my face. We had an amazing time! But there were plenty of others out there with camera, and now that everyone knows each other, i’m sure we’ll be able to get a copy of some piccys.
But hey, lets share a project! This is a super simple card made for my cousin Hayley & Glenn on the birth of their baby boy Jack. It was made a few weeks ago when he was born, but it just goes to prove that you don’t need to do something complicated to make a cute card!
The papers are so darn cute. I picked them up at the NEC in November, and of course had to buy a pink sheet and a blue sheet – just to cover all bases! The greeting is from a Personal Impressions clear stamp set and the frame is a Heidi Swapp journaling stamp.
It was the inside that i enjoyed making the most – because i mixed and matched loads of stamps. The bear is from Papermania, the circle frame from Scenic Route, and the heart from Gaia. The word ‘welcome’ is from Personal Impressions and the name Jack I stamped using a Studio G alpha set. Over on the other side, the congratulations is also from Papermania and the little hearts are from Hero Arts. Wooooo – stamp happy!
have a great weekend!
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Its crazy how many different people come and go throughout our lives. Some will make a lasting impression, others will be mere acquaintances. Some will always be remembered, others will be best forgotten.
On Tuesday, our friend Lindsey went back to the States. She and her family have been here for over a year, and although I could probably count the number of times that we met up on my fingers and toes, she is one of those loveable people that you cant not love. So kindhearted, and generous. Super generous. And talented. She took photos of me at 39 weeks pregnant, and also of Piper in her first week, and spent a whole lotta time working the photos to be just perfect. What more can someone give than their time? And with two babies under the age of 2, I know that Lindsey’s time must have been precious.
And so its sad to think that we will not see Lindsey at the next girlies night, or hear her sweet laugh, or the way she says “gotcha” when she understands something that you say, but y’know what… I am thankful for things like facebook. With facebook i will still get to check in, still get to see her boys grow, and still get to see her wonderful photography work. And above all, she won’t be forgotten.
This card, is for Lindsey. We will definitely miss having you over here in the UK.
The butterfly is a Heidi Swapp Sheer, and the stamps are from Hero Arts. Not sure who makes the brad as it had been lurking in my stash for ages. And of course, the ink is Ranger Distress inks (what else?!) 🙂
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Good afternoon everyone,
Its true what they say..it does get easier. Everyone that told me that two weeks ago got a look of distain, but i guess that was the tiredness giving me grey tinted glasses. The days arent dragging quite as much, and Piper and I are learning how to read each other – the difference between a ‘i’ve got a burp’ cry and a ‘im feeling sleepy’ cry.
I’ve even managed to squeeze a little crafting into my days. Not every day, and not for very long, but its all baby steps. The projects probably not be posted on the website as quickly as i would like, but as long as im crafting there will be more stuff to share with you guys.
More good news… my parents are coming to stay this weekend. I cant wait for them to get here. Im sure they will spoil Piper rotten. I hope with an extra couple of hands around the house we will get to make a nice big family Easter dinner on Sunday. YUM!
Speaking of food, Its lunch time for momma, but i wanted to share this card I made for my little nephew Lewis. He turned one at the start of the month, and given my new parental responsibilities I didnt have a lot of time to make an extravagant card, but i still think this one is pretty cute. I don’t know why, but i am totally loving elephants right now.
Products Used
Hero arts stamps
Colouring pencils
Papermania greeting stamps
Pattern paper (from my stash, no idea who makes it- sorry)
Pearlescent blue cardstock
white ribbon
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