Now this card and matching envelope were a true labor of love! You may have heard me mention in passing that I am going to be a first time Grandmother! Yeah, I am sure I have mentioned it once or twice! JOY!
I can now say that little Penelope Joy is due NEXT month! (perhaps sooner, one never knows for sure!) Last check she weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces, has chubby cheeks and lots of hair! She could even gain 1/2 a pound each week, over the last 6 weeks. Insert squeals of JOY < here >.
This will be entered into the Challenges at: Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!, Simon Says Work It Wednesday, Fave Stamps , Simon Says Monday, Heavy Metal and Scrapy Land, Anything Goes!
Front of envelope.
So fun to decorate!
The lace reminds me of that little ruffle you tend to see on the backside of a baby's tights. Awwwwwww..........
Back of envelope.
Complete with Giraffe Brad closure.....because Giraffes have Giraffes!
Front of card.
Card fully opened.
Back of card.
I made a little envelope to add my loving note.
Again, so much FUN! Pure JOY!
Here are the products I used:
Cameo Cut File for Crib and Rattle
Tonic Rocking Horse die
Die Versions Giraffe die
MFT Stitched Traditional Tags and Party Banner dies
PTI Polka Dot Parade # 4 stamp and die, Counting My Blessings die,
Shakers And Sprinkles stamp, Designer Paper; Simple Valentine
Memory Box Homespun Heart die
Spellbinders Hearts
Darice Co'ordinations Designer Paper; Hot Pink Prints
Inks in; Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Thin Pink Ribbon
Pink and White Gingham Ribbon
Twine
Metal Heart Charm
Metal Giraffe Brad
Metal Eyelet
Adhesive Pearls
Adhesive Rhinestones
Heart Buttons
Lace
(I think that's it)
And now if you'd like to stick around
and see what Lori's beautiful Baby Shower looked like, just keep scrolling.
But let me just say....IT WAS SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN! We can't thank everyone enough for actually making the drive over the Bridge, we know we are not the most easiest destination to arrive at, but hopefully we made the journey worth it. So many loving guests showed up and we are thankful. Of course in planning any type of gathering we know last minute plans and things pop up and we totally understand. Please know if you were on the guest list and couldn't make it you were missed. And thank you to all of my online friends for your beautiful cards and generous gifts and well wishes! This was such a happy Joyous occasion!
Love to you all, far and near!
xoxo
My 87 year old Mother made this Noah's Ark Birdhouse for Penelope.
Trinket Tree.
All we need are guests.
From the Truro Vineyard where Lori and Tim were married 2 years ago.
All about the little details.
Shower Favors.
Little extra prizes.
Giraffe! :)
Photos: 1st date, Engagement Party, Wedding at the Vineyard.
Baby Card Photos.
Lori's Mother-In-Law, Colleen, made that spectacular Diaper Cake with 200 diapers,
receiving blankets and sweet baby socks. It was AMAZING!
The stuffed frogs are Tim's from when he was little.
That hamper was filled with Baby Clothes--yes I have a problem lol
A few fun games with some fun prizes.
Working hard for them!
We had 4 sweet little girls helping the happy couple out with gifts!
A beautiful sun shiny day on Cape Cod.
So many wonderful and thoughtful gifts.
The sweetest little girls and my only thought was, this is my future! <3
The little ones were having so much fun helping!
Just adorable!
A good time was had by all!
I still say that J is a heart!
Colleen also is a wonderful baker! Yum!
I did have a wonderful menu, but we forgot to take pictures of the food.
My 3 favorite ladies, Lori, Penny and my Mom, Edie! <3
Sweetest Photo Ever!
Tim's Family.
How did he change so quickly???
Love!
Lori, Penny and Nana Me!
My heart is full!
Nana Colleen, Lori, Penny and Nana Me!
We are so lucky!
The invitation.
Books for Baby was such a wonderful idea.
The inscriptions and array of books for Penny
was amazing. Her bookshelf is full!
Such a long post!
Thanks so much for popping in.
33 days to go!
xoxo
What a wonderful day! My goodness, when you throw a party, you really throw a party. Your card is adorable. I love all of the loving details. Can't wait to see pictures of your precious Penelope Joy.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card, love the popup! What a great party, looks like it was so fun. I especially liked that Mommy juice LOL
ReplyDeleteWow, what an adorable card, I love it! The baby shower looked so awesome. I love the little onsies hanging from the clothes line and all the other decorations. It's awesome! Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteCathie ♥
Hi, Gramma Donna! Penelope Joy is one blessed little girl to be joining your family. The women in your clan seem very special, indeed. A new generation will be raised into loving womanhood, just like the rest of you. The baby show is beautiful! Such loving devotion was put into each element! What a fun time! It does my heart good seeing these Book Baby Showers. Very special and intimate. Your keepsake card was not the only “labor of love” here. Donna, I wish all things good for your dear PJ... and for the years of happiness your lovely family will enjoy. Thanks for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all the awesome photos....some I had not seen before. Oh, and you card is so stinkin' CUTE. I have never seen a crib pop up like that, it's GENIUS!!! Little Penny Joy is going to have cards coming from Nana for a long time...lol. SO! MUCH! FUN!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Nana Donna! What a fabulous baby shower you laid on for Lori, so many wonderful photos, happy memories and good weather too! I need to spread the word as us Brits have copied the US with baby showers, but nothing like this.....amazing, so much thought and love into a perfect day.
ReplyDeleteOh, and your card is just something else.....wow, it's A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! xx
Your crib pop-up card is so darling~ A keepsake for sure! I so loved seeing the pictures of your daughter's baby shower. So beautiful! I loved the picture of your daughter kissing your mom.... SWEET as can be! And I so loved seeing a picture of you with your family. What lovely memories and joyful times ahead! Looking forward to the momentous arrival of little Penelope Joy. <3
ReplyDeleteI know that you have a job, but you really should think about being a party planner! You don't forget a single thing. Honestly, not a single thing. Thanks for the shower pictures, I feel like I was there, I have a smile on my face. You create such lovely memories... and your card! It is so stinking cute. I recognize a labor of LOVE. Every family has a story to tell. Your's is exceptional and it continues. Can't wait to see baby pictures. <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card !
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Scrapyland Challenge Blog and Good Luck !
MARYVONNE , DT Member
As I mentioned over on FB ... this card is AMAZING and SO SO ADORABLE!!! Like Barb, I truly enjoyed 'being' at the baby shower! Such a beautiful day and yep, looks like you had all your bases covered!! HOW EXCITING! You'll have that little one in your arms before you know it! Savor every moment ... they grow WAY TOO FAST!!!
ReplyDeleteBig HUGS!
It is so neat to hear your excitement, that card is just beautiful, and love how you highlighted the JOY :) The surprise inside is just the cutest too, bet your daughter just loved it! Good to see it was a beautiful day for an outside shower and that so many were able to make it! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun day and thanks for sharing the cute card you made and all the photos. I bet you are getting really excited now. I have to work on blue designs myself as we are going to have another grandson in February. I am always excited at each grandchild that comes along so I know exactly how you feel Granny!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these fabulous pictures of the baby shower decorations and the family. That is one serious act of love that you created. You know I love interactive cards, but you have made all the elements so gorgeous. Love the lace and papers and the adorable envelope on the back of the card for your note. Fabulous... I am sure it will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteLove your "true labor of love" card, it's adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhen you throw a baby shower, you throw a baby shower!!! Thanks for sharing the photos. What three beautiful ladies....great-nana, nana and mom. Can't wait to see the fourth beauty.
Oh, my goodness! It's all so incredible! I feel all the love spreading out from my laptop and covering me ♥ ♥ ♥ This is PRECIOUS! (200 diapers in the cake? WOW) I love that you still have your mama for 4 whole groovy generations to be a part of! Enjoy every single moment, Donna! Congratulations and your projects are gorgeous, beyond wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fabulous shower with all the 'pretties', I just kept looking at all the details and work that went into not only the shower but the wonderfully created card as well...so exciting for you to be a grandma (bet little Penny won't be spoiled at all...nope not at all...lol)!! Enjoy her as they grow so very fast...I loved seeing all the pictures!!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing ! So clever
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x