Hellllooo! I know, I know...I've been a little quiet lately. But that's all over now! I've been super crafty recently and I have a pile of pictures to share with you:) I thought I'd start with a post about a gift I made for a little girl's baptism celebration. I don't know about you, but I have a tough time coming up with good gift ideas for things like first birthdays, baptisms...I always try to come up with something keepsake-ish. No pressure, right?!? Well, one of my most treasured possessions is a cross-stitched piece that my mom made and gave me for my First Communion. She had it framed and she signed and dated the back...the older I get the more I appreciate that gift. And so I picked up Papertrey's Everyday Blessings set with the hopes of creating a little something to mark baby Olivia's special day. We had to leave the party before gifts were opened (multiple parties to attend on the same day...don't 'cha hate that?) so I didn't get to see my friend's face to gauge whether or not she liked it. I hope she did! I attached a small piece of cardstock to the back of the frame with a message and the date...forgot to take a picture of that...oops. Stuff happens. It's a good thing that my waistline is plenty big enough for me to just 'roll with it'!!! Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be back again tomorrow morning with a quickie first birthday card for a special little guy.
Until next time...M
Supplies:
Ink: Papertrey dark chocolate and chamomile/chai distress ink duo
Cardstock: Papertrey rustic white and spring moss
Stamps: Papertrey Everyday Blessings
Other: bling from my stash, distressing tool, 5x7 frame from ACM...I think. I keep a stash so who knows!
Glad that you back. Baptism gift was a good idea. Thanks that you share this post.
-krisha-
Posted by: philippines gift | June 02, 2009 at 09:50 PM
omg Maria this is stunning- you better submit it for GSS
Posted by: Regan | June 03, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Oh wow this is a beautiful gift idea!
Posted by: Deanna | June 03, 2009 at 09:32 PM