Sunday, February 17, 2013

Congratulations {and Miami!}


Happy Sunday my friends...I'm popping in with my first card for my guest design spot at The Craft's Meow.  We have five fabulous sets releasing this month.  The first one up is Baby Shelf.  I'll admit to not having a lot of baby stamps.  I'm not sure why, but at the age of 42 most of my friends are past having babies...but I always need baby cards.  So, I was thrilled to get to play with this new set.  I had fun paper piecing that sweet little teddy bear and the coordinating sentiments are fabulous. I decided to frame it with the little scalloped die.  To finish it off I stitched (haven't used my sewing machine in a really long time!) and added a big May Arts ribbon bow.

Be sure to pop on over to The Craft's Meow blog to check out the creations by the very talented design team.   http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/


Before I go, I also wanted to share a few pictures from our trip to Miami last week.  I didn't bring my camera, so there aren't a ton to share, but you'll see quickly how beautiful it was!  The two views below are from the hotel pool.    I had two partial days of work on Thursday/Friday, so Pat golfed while a I worked.  It was fabulous to get to know my co-workers and their spouses better and to have time to play. I had a massage on Friday, we spent the day at the beach on Saturday, went on a fabulous boat cruise on Thursday (the picture on the bottom right) and had lots of fabulous meals.  On Friday night, our whole group went out to an open bar in Miami. We had an absolute blast dancing the night away. Anyone who has ever gone to a wedding or bar with me knows that I love to dance!  Five days of spoiling and fabulous time together!



22 comments:

Barb said...

. . .and don't forget warmer weather too! Sounds like a wonderful trip, Lynn!

Love that adorable teddy bear! The scalloped frame and your stitching make it such a special card! :)

Chunyuan said...

looks like a awesome trip. you two look so cute together.

sandie said...

Wow Lynn you and Pat look so well and sounds like you had a fun time. And paper piecing and stitching in one card, way to go girl! When you announced last week your designer spot on Craft Meow, I got out my one set and got stamping-retro card for Inkspirational coming out in a few weeks, so thanks for the reminder!!

Marisa said...

Loving that green ribbon/bow! Perfect accent with the pearl. I'm jealous you got to go dancing!! Whenever we go to a wedding with some, I basically wear hubby out LOL! Glad you had a good time away :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. Your card is beautiful. TFS

Kristie Goulet said...

Love your paper pieced bear! CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing some pictures, I am jealous you got to spend some time in warm weather. :)

Chrissy Larson said...

What a fun trip, Lynn! I could go for some warmth especially with all the snow predicted here this week! I love that sweet little bear card!

Amy Kolling said...

So glad you had fun in Miami! That must have been the boat you were talking about! Congrats on being guest designer for TCM....you will have a blast!!! Your baby card is adorable and really like the outer stitching you did....it's perfect!

Sue Lelli said...

Love the paper pieced teddy bear with the green ribbon and LOVE the Miami pics you are able to show us!

Maureen said...

what a sweet little teddy! He looks great on kraft with the luscious May Arts ribbon :) AND you are rockin' the stitched border :) What fabulous pictures of one of my favourite couples :) Sounds like everyone on the dance floor was sayin' "Lynnie you HOT!" ;)

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Love that sweet Teddy bear, Lynn! Looks like a fabulous time in Miami, too! Great layout. :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Congrats on being Guest Designer Lynn. That teddy is just so sweet and such perfect colours for a baby congratulations card. The argyle background is amazing!

Judith said...

Hello happy couple! Enjoy your trip (-:

Lovely card. Congratulations on your guest designer spot!

Jinny Newlin said...

Sounds divine, Lynn! TFS! And your sweet teddy is just as cute as can be!

Jenny said...

Adorable baby card, love the neutral colours and straight stitching (straighter than mine!!)
Great scrapbook page, looks and sounds like a fun trip :0)
Jenny x

Jen W. said...

That little teddy is super cute and I love the big, yummy ribbon! And what a fabulous trip! You guys look so relaxed and happy! :)

Ginny said...

oooooh, I just love this baby card. Super sweet! How nice that you and Pat got to travel to Miami....one of my favorite destinations. Used to live there for a year and a half when Cristina was 18 months old! So a LONG time ago - ha!

Aimes said...

What a sweet baby card - you just never know when you might need one (and before you start thinking it, NO not for me!!! LOL!)
What a fab time you had in Miami - what I'd give to see a bit of decent sunshine!
Hugs!
x

Lin said...

A perfect card for a baby! Love your use of the scallops!

maria f. said...

Fun to see your lovely creations at TCM - had to stop by to say how soft and perfect this baby card is :)

Christina said...

Congrats on your GD spot at The Craft's Meow! I just love that soft green ribbon and darling scalloped frame around the teddy bear. The little pearl in the center of his bow is the sweetest detail!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the ribbon :)