My daughter is expecting a baby girl in September and has already received some sweet baby gifts. She asked me to make some thank you cards that weren't too baby-ish or pink. I am delighted to report this passed inspection. Next up - designing the shower invites. Her request for those went something like this:
Hmmm how about bunnies? I love bunnies. (I dug out all my bunny images.) No wait I think lambs - yes let's do lambs. (I borrowed some lamb images.) Oh buttons are cute too. (I started sorting buttons into baby colors) No pink - I like purple - and bedazzlers.
I don't know where to start! But if you get an invite with a bedazzled purple lamb leaping over a buttoned down bunny you know the party's at my house!
I followed this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches for my card.
Gorgeous card, Linda. Love the little flowers and leaves. Cute story, too! You must post the invites when you come up with the final design.
ReplyDeleteLOL Linda, you always have the best stories ;)
ReplyDeleteI adore this card. The way you've rounded the edges of the three embossed panels is gorgeous, especially when topped off with those lovely flowers!!
LOL Linda, cute story! your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLMAO. You always make me chuckle with your posts, Linda. I LOVE this; it is such a fun, fresh take on the sketch! I really need to get that flower die!
ReplyDeleteI'm already behind on my baby shower thank yous. If you find some time in between bedazzling the purple lambs I'd take some yellow/gray giraffes! :)
I, too, am sitting here laughing! Not really sure why I don't own that flower but I need to! Good luck on that invitation. I'm sure it will be, um, spectacular. ;-) Actually, I'm sure it really will no matter what she decides on!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect combination. Love the rounded banners and the bright flowers in each. The banner die for the sentiment is such a simple and sweet touch!
ReplyDeleteLovely card: the embossing and pink flowers are gorgeous! Loved your story: I'm working on announcements and thank yous for my daughter who is expecting in June, and I completely understand!
ReplyDeleteLinda that card is the bomb and I can't wait to see the invites! You are too too funny! hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - I love the little flowers at the bottom of each panel. Cute story too. I look forward to seeing the finished result!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card, Linda! So sweet! It is a woman's prirogative to change her mind, especially pregnant women.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I love the layout and the banner shape is so cool. Great colors and she could use them for any reason really. Congratulations on the upcomng family addition. (I love sheep, so that bedazzled sheep idea would fly with me...)
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this sketch. The white, set off with the bright flowers is elegant and I love how the brads match the DSP. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you even ask me?!
ReplyDeleteHow about lambies in purple pajamies? :-)
HOW adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I can see why your daughter was pleased. Good luck with the bedazzled purple lambs ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Linda! So much dimension in those flowers and the embossed panels. Love all the repeating polka dots too--it's perfectly sweet. Just like that new grand-baby will be!
ReplyDeleteI think I had a dream once about a bedazzled purple lamb. Must have been a premonition about your shower invitations! Honestly, you've got the best stories! You must crack yourself up all the time!
ReplyDeleteOh, and this card is about the prettiest thing I've seen today! I know everyone keeps talking about that flower die that they must have, but what die is it? You'd think I'd know the catalog better but in this case I haven't got a clue!
Fantastic card Linda! I'm sure the invitation will be perfect even with all those "details".
ReplyDeleteHahaha .... I just love reading all your humourous stories Linda ... you really are a great story teller!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, you have created the perfect thank you card, the colour pallette is gorgeous as is those pretty flowers and polka dotty theme! Love it ...
Beautiful card! I just joined your blog email list!
ReplyDeleteVery funny post, Linda! LOVE that card; no wonder it passed inspection!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for the sketch - I like the way you added the 3 flowers at the end of the center panels.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
Love those flowers too, Linda, they're bright and fabulous! Can't wait to see the shower invites :->
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeously cute Linda. I love the colour combo, the flowers with the beautiful brads, the embossed strips, I could go on and on but I won't. I'll just say "perfection"!
ReplyDeleteHow PRETTY! Love the polka dots and those sweet blooms!
ReplyDeleteYou're funny, you make me laugh. So witty! I enjoy your cards, love the colors in this one,
ReplyDeleteTrudy
Thud! This is stunning! So glad it passed inspection! I can't wait to see those shower cards! Lol!
ReplyDeleteI love your witt and talent, BOTH are amazing! This card is precious!
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