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Saturday 5 January 2013

A Little Bundle of Joy

Hi Folks
Hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend, whatever you are doing.
My youngest daughter returned to uni this morning.  I dropped her off at the train station with her extremely large and heavy suitcase.  She was a bit concerned about getting it on and off the train due to the weight of it.  However, it appears chivalry is not dead everywhere.  She rang me when she got home and said that some nice gentlemen helped her on and off the train with the case so all was okay.  Of course, the fact that she is young and pretty had nothing to do with it.  I am sure if I (middle aged and a bit chubby) was in the same predicament the gents would coming running to help me lol.  Well, they might.

I popped into Sir Stampalot on the way home as their sale started today.  Of course, a few things that I really needed (honest) ended up in my shopping basket.

I have spent the afternoon in my crafty room having a play.  One of my daughters friends is having a baby girl in March so I decided to make a new baby card for her.  Nothing like being organised and planning ahead.  I am sure it will not last long lol.


As you can see it is very pink and girly with embellishments galore.  Just what I wanted.  Not the best photo in the world I am afraid but it is so grey and gloomy outside.  I really want to get a photo light box but think that will have to wait until my birthday in February.  Some strong hints to hubby required I think.

Anyway, what better to create a new baby card than the fab images over at Pink Gem designs.  I coloured the image with promarkers and did add some sparkle to the little flowers and the pram.  The papers were in a paper pack that I got last year from Ally Pally - full of gorgeous new baby girl papers.  The sentiment is also from Pink Gem.  The ribbons were some new ones from Crafty Ribbons that I bought in their sale recently.  All of the embellishments were from my stash including the cute hand buttons and the teddy button on the bow.

Thanks for popping by and for all your lovely comments.  I do enjoy reading them all.
Now to go round the house and see if my daughter has managed to leave anything behind.  She usually does and I end up having to go to the Post Office with a parcel for her.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's - Celebration
In The Pink - Pink and pearls
Pile It On - Pile on the embellishments
Digital Tuesday - Layers
Papertake - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - New
Passion for Promarkers - New beginnings
Cards Galore - Anything goes
By The Cute and Girly - Cute and girly
One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes
Stamp N Doodle - New beginnings
Simon Says - New Something
Inky Impressions - Anything goes
Pixie Dust - It's all new to me
Cute Card Thursday - Something new
Paperplay - Celebration
Crafty Ribbons - New Beginnings
Crafts 4 Eternity - Something new
Totally Papercrafts - Something new
Stampin For The Weekend - Anything goes
DCC & Friends - Button Up
Crazy 4 Challenges - Ribbons and bows
A Gem of a Challenge - New beginnings
Catch The Bug - Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - Anything goes with ribbon

37 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Mags this is so pretty and perfect for a new bambino.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Mags its an adorable card, fab image and love the teddy and hand buttons! If your daughter is anything like my son she will have left half her possessions! Don't worry when I go on the train I have to ask!! Sigh there was once a time when I wouldn't have had a problem!! Susan x

Wendy said...

Adorable and so gorgeous Mags.
Wendy xx

Doreen said...

This is beautiful Mags,love the image and fab details.xxx

Linda Palmer said...

Darling card. I need lots of baby cards and this image is just precious. It is a beautiful card and full of inspiration.

McCrafty's Cards said...

gorgeous card, I like the adorable image the colours and the buttons.
Kevin xx

Sue said...

Awwww so gorgeous Mags. I love the sweet image and all the pretty detailing you have added looks wonderful
Sue

karen said...

Fabulous card Mags, really pretty colours and love those little buttons! Mmm Jamie went back to Uni today I think next time he can take the train I just drove 500 mile round trip! hugs, Karenxx

Jennifer said...

This is so pretty Mags. I love the bright colours, and all the lovely embellies you have used. Your daughter's friend should be thrilled with it.

Hugs,
Jennifer. x

paper fun said...

Beautiful card and perfect for a sweet little girl. Fabulous bow.

Thanks for showing us something new at Crafts 4 Eternity.

Mari

Mandy said...

Perfect baby girls card Mags,as you would expect I love this image,gorgeous papers and detail...Thank you for sharing with us at A Gem of a Challenge and for entering the DT call,good luck...
Mandy x

Unknown said...

Mags, this is so bright & cheery, just perfect for the occasion. A gorgeous card x

Laine said...

Such a sweet card and image Mags. Thank you so much for joining us this week at TPC.
Laine
X

MagsB said...

It's always a bit sad when we wave our kids off, isn't it? Even though we know they'll be back with a humungous pile of dirty washing before we know it!!

What a gorgeous, sweet card, your friend will love it so much! And go, you, for being organised, I never learned the trick of it lol!!

love Mags B x

jean.phillips1 said...

Beautiful card for a beautiful occasion! love the little hand buttons. Good luck with all the challenges especially ours at DCC & Friends. Love Jean x

Janet said...

This is beautiful Mags.....such detail! xx

pinky said...

Its just gorgeous, one of my favourite baby images. Thanks for joining us at PFP.
Pinky

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Awww - this is such a cute image Mags. Love the embellishments and the checks and stripes.
Thank you for joining in the fun at ITP - I hope we will see you again soon.
Sylvia x

Christine L said...

Hi Mags

Such a gorgeous pink creation for a new baby... love your layout and that cute image!!

Thanks for sharing with us at In The Pink.. see you again soon!

Hugs
Christine x

Nat said...

Gorgeous baby card, love your pretty, bright colours. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week.
Natx

Kimberly said...

So sweet..all your added details are perfect..thanks so much for joining us at Passion for Promarkers this week...

Debbie said...

Hi Mags...love your very pretty baby card.Thank you for joining us at AGOAC this time.
Hugs Debbie x

sammi said...

Beautiful card, Mags! So fun to look at with all the added elements! Thanks so much for linking up with us! We appreciate you sharing your creativity with us in our January anything goes challenge at Catch The Bug! We appreciate you! ~~Sammibug~~ DT Member For Bugaboo Stamps

Julie Temple said...

Such a Cutie Patootie! Love all the little buttons! Thanks so much for joining us at Bugaboo's Catch The Bug!
Julie

Deanne Saunders said...

Sweet card!! Thanks for participating in our PILE IT ON challenge!!

~DEANNE~

Melissa Bove said...

Adorable card! I love that sweet image and all of the cute buttons you used!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

Hugs...
Melissa

michele said...

Thank-you for sharing your fabulous creation with us at Crafts 4 Eternity hugs Michele x

Julie said...

What a lovely card for your friend's daughter!

Thanks for joining us at Stampin' for the Weekend for our Anything Goes Challenge!

Hugs

Julie x

Anke said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at crafty ribbons
xx

Unknown said...

This is adorable ...Love the little hands and star buttons . Thank you for joining us at DCC & Friends and good luck x

Jodie Mackrell said...

too cute!! love the embellies! thanks for playing this weeks challenge at catch the bug!

Jodie

Tammy Miller said...

What a great project, its perfect!! Thanks so much for joining our January Anything Goes at CTB! Did you know that Bugaboo is having their Birthday Bash all next week? Check in tom for all the details and great prizes! Thanks again for sharing your creation!

Becky G said...

Fabulous card, Mags. So glad you joined us in this weeks Anything Goes challenge at Catch The Bug! Hope you'll join us this week for our Birthday Bash!

Hugs,
Becky G

nnalorac said...

This is just too cute Mags, loving the pinks and sweet image. Thanks for joining us this month over on BTC&G. Carolxx

Anonymous said...

Adorable, thanks for joining us at OCS.

cebelica said...

Such a pretty card! Thanks for playing with us at crafty ribbons! Hugs! xx

Ria Zonnestraaltje said...

Ahh such a cute card :) thanks for joining A Gem Of A Challenge...
Hugs Ria