HIS Banner Over Noah is Love!

Almost four weeks ago, a dear friend of the family had a baby with a heart defect.  Thankfully (and I choose to call this miracle #2—#1 is his life) they found the heart problem prior to birth, so his mom could give birth at a children’s hospital with specialized physicians, nurses, and equipment.

He has left the NICU this week and I thought that was cause for a paper-crafting celebration!

In between the pennants with his name are some quotes that I thought would be appropriate hanging near him.

The hearts are from a Verve Stamps set: Wild Thing.  The quote “the joy of the Lord is my strength” is from the Verve set: Serenity.  The Philippians and Psalms verses are Plane Janes, also from Verve.  Finally, the “I believe in Miracles” and Hebrews 11:1 are from Rubbernecker.

The ribbons are from May Arts Ribbon.

Shape dies are from Spellbinders and the alphabet is from Sizzix.

The patterned paper is from “Me and My Big Ideas”

I hope Noah’s family and caregivers find this to be an encouragement!

~Juliana

Cat’s Pajamas Customer Blog hop

I am giving the Cat’s Pajamas Customer Blog hop a shot.

Information on the hop can be found here.

I used the Puppy Love set to create a back to school set for my daughter.  She starts 1st grade the day after Labor Day so I wanted to create something a little more grown up for her.

I paired the stamps with Cosmo Cricket “Boyfriend” papers. Images are stamped with Fluid Chalk Ink (Dark Brown), colored with colored pencils, and highlighted with Stickles.

Close-ups:

And of course I had to make a card to go with it:

Thanks for stopping by!  I am sure there are a TON of stops on this hop and MEGA beautiful creations!

3 gifts for Grandma

Today, Saturday, my girls and I went to Toledo to have brunch at my mom’s church.  It was a very sweet luncheon, and it was great to see many of the people that surrounded me when I was growing up. 
It was also my mom’s birthday this past week.  So in honor of her birthday and Mother’s Day, we were armed with gifts.  Each of us made a gift.
My 6 yr old decorated a magnetic picture frame:

My 12 year old designed and made this card:
 
And I made a gift using a 7 Gypsies printer tray:

Closer looks (click to make bigger):

The dp is from Bo Bunny—the Sophie Collection.  The accessories and embellishments are MANY (which is why it was so fun for me to make)!!
I also used stamps from Starving Artistamps (Plaque Set and Mini Positive Words) and Rubbernecker Stamp Company (Butterfly Inchies and Silhouette Florals).
Mom seemed to enjoy them!
Thanks Mom, for all you do for us!
Thanks for stopping by!!!  Have a GREAT Mother’s Day! 

Wacky Wednesday: Frame + Sneak Peek

Yes, it is Wacky Wednesday!  All of the challenge details are on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.  This week, Kittie, has challenged us to use frames!  Use your imagination!  For inspiration check out the design team’s creations (links are to the right here, or check out the list on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG)!

I thought the new-to-be-released (May 28) set Baby Inchies, would make a cute baby gift. (so come back for the blog stroll tomorrow to see all of the new releases)

The frame is an unfinished frame from Joann’s. 

The picture holder is from Mikes (I got it at Christmastime—one of those projects I never got around to completing).  The “feet” are unfinished wooden beads.  I have it holding an envelope to a gift card holder.  I thought this would be a cute presentation for a gift card, that the mom could use to hold a picture of her cherub later.

Other deets: the printed papers are from Graphic 45 (Baby 2 Bride), K & Co., and Paper Pizzazz.  The ribbon is May Arts Ribbon from Rubbernecker.  The dots on the feet of the picture holder and the inside of the frame are made with cheap cotton swabs.

The inchies are stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa, colored with Prismacolor pencils, and the edges are inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen.

What are you going to do for Wacky Wednesday?  Don’t forget to post your link on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.

Don’t forget the blog stroll tomorrow (Thursday, May 28)!!

March of the Penguins

Yeah--that is a pun!!

Today, my little dd celebrates her half birthday (the big 5.5!!!).  Her birthday falls the weekend before school starts, so she gets to celebrate her half birthday at school. 

Her Pre-K class is studying Polar animals.  So, good ole mom searches the web for a special treat relating to polar animals.  DD decided on THESE.

Because it kills me to follow a recipe directly--we altered the cookie (a white cookie to simulate ice) and nixed the chocolate chip eyes and just poked the heads with the blunt end of a bamboo skewer.

They are SO NOT perfect!!  But, when  you have a 5 AND A HALF yr. old and a 10 yr old as assistants--perfection is not in the result--but in the enjoyment of the process.

If I would have to do it all over--I would JUST make baby penguins (just one marshmallow).  DD is THRILLED with the result--declaring they look just like emperor penguins.   So, I'd say mission accomplished!

(Stamping will resume as soon as we get the melted chocolate and Tootsie Rolls cleaned off of everything !!)

Have a great March!

 

A Shade of Treasure

It is Treasure Hunt Tuesday, today!!  So....

Arrrrrrr ye mateys, it be a Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Put ye swashbuckling skills to the test and plunder all the treasure that be waitin’ fer ya.  Set sail along with me mates and join us fer the first clue.  In order to claim ye treasure, place the image in yer cart, and then purchase only one other item. 
Along ye way, there are a few ports ya need be stoppin’ at and there be some extra treasure to be found today. 
Be sure to visit me mates, and hunt fer that blog candy today!

• Bev  - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candys Land
• Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
• Kittie -  Kittie Kraft
• Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart
• Pam - Iris Garden
• Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly
• Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Also, visit the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog to get the details on the Clearance sale and the price matching program.

The image is Nick and Fancy Ho! Ho! Ho! from Rubbernecker Stamp Company.
I stamped it with Palette Noir and colored it with Copics. Most of the shading was done on the back. The star on his beard is colored with a silver gel pen--it is very sparkly in real life!
The Ho! Ho! Ho! is stamped with Fired Brick Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  The dots are Liquid Applique. I think it makes the shade have a bit of a chenille feel to it.
The template is available HERE.
Have a great Tuesday!!