Saturday, May 8, 2010

The "Berry" Best Teacher! *SFYTT*

I mentioned the other day that I had made chocolate dipped strawberries for my kid's school teachers with a tag. I decided to use the same sentiment and papers that I used for the tag, to create a card. My daughter's teacher at church gave her a really cute necklace a few months ago and I still haven't sent a thank you card. Why not celebrate all of the teachers in our lives this week? I think I will make her some chocolate strawberries as well and make something for my son's church teacher, too. We will see how much time I end up with this weekend.






The sentiment was created on my computer and then printed onto Vintage Cream cardstock from PTI. I sponged the edges using Antique Linen distress ink by Ranger. The strawberry is from one of my all-time favorite PTI stamp sets: Green Thumb. The paper is from the "Fly a Kite" collection of papers by October Afternoon.






I added some buttons, ribbon and rick-rack. There wasn't much stamping on this one since I used the sentiment as the focal image. I was lucky that the thread in my sewing machine matched the paper so well! It worked perfectly!

I do want to thank all of you who left such sweet and encouraging comments in regard to Emma. She had her eye appointment on Friday and her glasses will be coming in next week. She picked out a really cute pink pair that are absolutely adorable on her. She looks like a Mary Engelbreit illustration with them on! The eye doctor dilated her eyes so that he could get a really good idea of how hard she is working to see the words when she reads. His diagnosis was that she is working really hard and that the glasses should help out a lot. They will only be needed for reading, which is nice so that we won't have to worry about them all of the time.
Rowan is growing like a weed. I have been taking pictures of him each week on his "week" anniversary of his birth. I missed this Wednesday, so I made up for it on Friday. He has some adorable bear pajamas that he got for Easter with a bear hat. I thought that I would really "cheese" things up and add some "beary" cute pictures of him!



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20 comments:

Kathy Martin said...

Such a pretty card! Love this 'Fly a Kite' line. I just made a card with it last night! :)

The Apple Crate said...

Your cards are always so beautiful and full of lovely details. I look forward to your posts each week, thanks for sharing!

Lindsay said...

Okay, first that card is delightful! Second, I must have that paper and third I don't think I have seen a cuter child than that little boy...EVER! Have a great day!!

Elaine M said...

Oh Look At That Face!!! Just melts your heart!!! What a sweetie!

Oh wait - you made a card - sorry - great card - wonderful papers and colors

But look at that face!!!! How can you think of anything else. Thanks for sharing your joy with us.

Jodi Collins said...

I just LOVE this card Kelly! The mix of papers is just SO fun!!! Rowan is SOOOOO adorable!!

CHARLOTTE said...

Lovely cards, but your son Rowan is so so cute!

Amy Rohl said...

Oh my word, Kelly, Rowan is just Mr. Personality! What a cutie bear and that smile, oh, how do you ever put him down?!

Seriously, this card is just yummy! Love the fonts you used and the papers--so perfect! More for my "list"!

Betty Benton said...

Your card is pretty and I'm sure will be greatly appreciated. That little precious thing in the blue pjs, however, is just toooooo adorable! He just makes me smile!

Amy Sheffer said...

Gorgeous card! Love how you've pulled all the elements together! TFS the baby pictures! He's ADORABLE!

Cynthia said...

Cute, cute card and I do love that paper as well. The looks on Rowan's face are to die for! I love how he is peeking at you in the sepia colored pic...how adorable!!! You are such a good mom and I'm glad Emma is fine with some pink glasses to boot!

jen said...

What a pretty card!!! I'm so glad things went well at the eye doc with Emma.... And Rowan has got to be the cutest little boy EVER!!! :)

Punkydoodle Papers said...

Kelly - this is so beautiful! I look at your creations every Saturday after Jen's post and I always love what I see! Especially the pictures of Rowan! What a doll! You are amazingly talented! Thanks for sharing!

Sonja "Sony" Christoph said...

this is so fun, fresh and spring-y...it makes me want to go eat some strawberries! :) Beautiful card, Kelly and your little guy is just too cute 4 words...really...what a ham! lol

Megan said...

Ohhhh those baby pics---swoooooon!! I can't wait to get my little bundle in my hands and out of my belly! :) Very cute card. I love the patterns!

diane mcvey said...

Rowan is one of the most beautiful babies I have EVER seen! And I'm OLD! LOL He is just precious...no wonder you want to be with him all the time! What an adorable face to interact with!!! He should be in movies/commercials!!! TOO CUTE... :D

Carla Murphy said...

Wow - love the papers & yes, the thread matches perfect. Lovely pic of your baby as well - and not cheesy at all... I would add it to everything! 8)

Jody Morrow said...

BEAUTIFUL! (the card AND the baby of course) :)

Anonymous said...

I just discovered your blog. Beautiful craft work but I also agree with the comments about little Rowan. ?When I first saw his photo I thought he was one of those collectore dolls he looks so perfect. Congrats from Nadine in Australia

Rebecca said...

Rowan is such a cutie! You have every right to be a proud momma!!! TFS pics of your sweet new son.

AMIT said...

The baby picture is really good.

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