A Special Gift!

Hi Everyone!
A friend of mine recently lost a loved one and I wanted to encourage her by giving her a special gift.  A special gift which needed a special tag.  Here is what I created:

The clip art is like a little card in itself and has such an inspirational saying on it.

The clip art is from:  http://littlebirdieblessings.blogspot.com  It is such a wonderful blog.  I love the way she adds scriptures and encouraging phrases to the images.  They are so precious. 

The little flower I crocheted and added a button to the middle.  A clothes pin decorated with paper, ribbon and buttons holds the tag in place.  This tag was so fun to make and I hope it blesses my friend. 

It is hard to express words at a time like this so my gift to her is a Bible.   Gods word is alive and has the power to heal and comfort.  I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around my friend as she reads His words.

Thanks for stopping by and Many Blessings to You Today!

Bev

A Pink Baby Shower!

There are occasions in our lives that are really, really special and call for a celebration.  A new baby,  a first time Mommy and Daddy, now that merits throwing a party.  Not just any party, it has to say, "We love you", "We are so happy for you" and "We want to bless you".  Here is an  attempt to do just that.  Sit back and enjoy!

  It started out with a sweet little invitation.  The stamp and die is "Hanging Out" from Papertry Ink.  I just love the fact that it uses a paper sack.  The card sets the stage for our theme and color scheme.

 We served a brunch and had little tables set up for the ladies to sit.  Each table had a small centerpiece using old sugar bowls.  The little clothes line was just way too cute. 

 The flowers were made from (used) drier sheets which I tea stained.  Here is a connection to a great tutorial that shows how to make them http://www.katiesrosecottageblog.com/2010/04/dryer-sheet-rose-tutorial.html

Of course we needed some fresh flower too!  The hydrangea's were tinted pink and placed in a fruit jar wrapped with a piece of old lace and jute.

  The clothes line was not only decoration but also provided entertainment.  We played a game in which the clothesline was taken down and the guests had to guess what was on it.  After the fun, all the goodies went to the  Mommy-to-Be.

The tissue balls and fans hung above the window and just added to the festivities.

Thank heaven for little girls!!!  The pink napkins and doilies were wrapped around the silverware.

These were the toppers for the cupcake quiches.  Each one was hand made and so very sweet.  The stamp and die is "Itty Bitty Banners", from Stampin' Up.  "Sweet Baby" indeed!

  Before leaving each guest filled out the "Wishes for Baby".  The wishes were so heartfelt, it just melted your heart to read them.  The "Wishes for Baby"  was from Phyllis Hoffman's "Celebration" Jan/Feb.

 Each guest received a cookie bag favor.  A way of saying Thank you for coming and blessing the Mommy-to-Be with so many wonderful presents and warm wishes.

The cookie was a little onsie with a pink heart!  This new baby girl will truely be blessed, surrounded by so many  people who love her and are waiting with open arms to meet her.

Thanks for stopping by, it was so fun to share this with you.  I hope you are inspired to celebrate your next special occasion with creativity and love.

Blessings,
Bev

Wishing you a Blessed Easter!

Christ the Lord is risen today and He is alive. Let us rejoice.  Alleluia!

(Clip art from Graphic Fairy.)

Pink and Pretty Baby Gifts!

My daughter is having a baby and as every Grandmother to-be, I am thrilled and filled with anticipation.  Last weekend we had a baby shower.  So  much fun!

This is a card I made for the Mommy-to-be.  Can you guess what she is having!!!  The shoes were made using the Cricut cartridge, "Kate's ABCs".

  I hung the card on the outside of the bag.  It was just too cute to hide inside an envelope.  Another package was decorated with a simple paper doily and tied with pink ribbon.   So pink, so pretty!

This darling little pillow was tucked inside the bag.  I saw the pattern and fell in love with it.  My daughter is doing a lamb theme in the nursery and this was perfect. The pattern was from a Leisure Art Book called, "Cozy Wool Applique Pillows".  I did make changes to the pattern to customize the size and style I wanted for the nursery.  I just love the way it turned out.  So sweet!

Stop back again soon.  I will be posting highlights from the shower.

Cozy Blessing!
Bev

Cowgirl Party Time!

Thanks for stopping by.  I thought it would be fun to share with you the cowgirl party from which the  previous album was created.  This was a fun theme.  Hope you enjoy!

Treats and party favor "Goodie Bags".  What cowgirl wouldn't like This!

The chocolate covered marshmallows on a stick were the cutest!

 Little boxes for the girls to fill with goodies and "boot" decorated cookie bags.

"Watering Hole"

The fruit jar glasses were wrapped with twine and each had a little name tag tied on it. 

The food labels were so fun to make.

 This sign hung on the front door.  All the wooden signs added to the atmosphere of the "Wild West".

Hope you enjoyed!  Happy Trails!

Bev

Cowgirl Mini Album!

Happy March to you!  Looking out my kitchen window, I see more snowflakes in the air!  That has to be more like a lion than a lamb, right???  Spring should be just around the corner.

 Today I wanted to share with you a mini album I made for my daughter.  The paper was, "October Afternoon's-Sasaparilla".  Lets take a peek inside!

The fun embellishments you see here were from the same line.  They are just way too cute!

I don't know about the moon but this cowboy definitely has the cowgirls heart!

Some of the embellishments I created from odds and ends in my stash.  Every crafter has one!

Cowgirls come in all sizes, big and small.  These two are ready to ride!  Love the hats girls!!

This is a pocket which holds lots of fun pictures, journaling, and the momentum's.

 Here we are at the back of the book!  Hope you enjoyed.

Have a great weekend.
Stay warm and lets all stay hopeful that spring is just around the corner!

God Bless
Bev

Fishy Card Making!

Wanted to share with you some cards which I recently made.  The stamp set used is from WPlus9, and the name of the stamp and die is "Fish More".  The website is: www.wplus9.com.

  This card works well for birthdays and retirements.  What guy doesn't like to fish!

 How about this card!!!  A fish hook hangs from the pocket and some little fish are tucked in another pocket.

These cards were placed on the gift bag instead of in an envelope.  All ready for the party!

 The cards which need to be mail, I put in a cute brown paper bag embellished with another little fish.  I will mail them in a padded mailer.  The card is like a little gift in itself.  Who wouldn't want to receive it!!  So fun to make and so fun to share!!

God Bless Your Day!
Bev