Baby Boy!

I know.  You can hear crickets on my blog lately, right?  There are crickets chirping around my crafting area too!  It's been busy and it isn't even the last month of school yet - almost though!  And believe me, I'm counting down the days this year.  Last year, I was dreading it.  This year - I'm more prepared. 

We did get some good news from a friend, however.  And that's who this card is for.  One of my colleagues is expecting a baby in September.  He and his wife just found out last night that it is a boy.  Which is great - because the card I was making for the little girl didn't turn out how I wanted it to and ended up in the trash can.

Here's the one that didn't end up in the trash:

Bundle of Love, Scattered Showers (PTI), Patterned Paper (October Afternoon)

I cut out a circle from the patterned paper to create the hills for the stork.  After stamping him, I outlined him with a light gray Copic marker.  Popping up the baby blanket and adding the cloud gave me some depth and texture I think the card needed.  I need to use patterned paper so much more.  I really did buy it to use.  Need to do that!

Thanks for visiting My Happy Place today!

Lee Anne

It's a _____!

I have a friend who is pregnant. She and her husband have decided to wait until the "birth-day" to find out if the baby is a boy or girl.  She's due this week, so I knew I needed to get this card made and in the mail before too long.  She had a shower a couple of weeks ago.  You may remember this card I made for it. 

Melissa Bickford's Bundle of Love set was perfect for this, and I just love that stork.  Here's my card for my sweet, sweet friend:

Bundle of Love, Ripe Avocado Bitty Dots paper and ink, Lemon Tart cardstock/satin ribbon, Fiskars grass punch

I highlighted the bottom of the stork and the baby with a Copic C1 marker, and then gave the lines a bit of sparkle with a Sakura Stardust pen.  The baby was colored and paper-pieced, then the edges were inked with Spring Rain. 

I better get this in the mail before she goes into labor!

I'm sure she is tired of seeing yellows and greens and is ready to look at either pink and blue for awhile!  She has been waiting for this baby for so long and I can't wait for her to finally be a mommy.  She's made for it!  I think I'll make a boy card and a girl card today so that I'm ready for the big day!

Thanks for visiting My Happy Place today!