What a Week!

Well hello, dear friends!

I know I have been MIA since July on the blog here, but believe me, I have not been slacking in my life!  The past few months have been busy with attending baby showers, knitting blankets and booties, and crocheting bibs...altho I made sure to throw in some papercrafting too!  The next big event in our family was to be the coming of Connor Murphy Ooms, expected to arrive in November,  so of course, we planned to have a shower for Lisa in October.  I have been busy crafting goodies and gifties and banners for the shower, which is scheduled for October 20th...however, on Tuesday, October 9, at 7:42 p.m. Connor decided to make his entrance to this world weighing in at 6 pounds 6 ounces and 18 inches - 5 weeks early!  You can imagine the scrambling we have been doing to get things ready for him...his parents thought they had lots of time still!  (Silly, first-time parents!!) 

Connor is doing great - he is such a sweet boy - very healthy, but having just a bit of trouble keeping down his formula, so he is spending a few more days in the NICU.  Lisa is doing very well, but was a bit sad at having to leave him there when she was released on Thursday.  But we are all very thrilled to have this adorable boy joining the family! I'll post pictures very soon, and hopefully, Connor will be attending his first party on October 20th!

Hugs,
Lynda

July 2012 Papertrey Blog Hop

Hello!

I have finally returned to work after a wonderful 3 weeks off, so just a quick post to play in the Papertrey Blog Hop!  Here is the challenge:



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This month's inspiration is all about pairing up beautiful summer colors as this wonderful season begins to come to a close. Put together some citrusy hues along with some pretty floral images to create the perfect project that embodies everything summer. We look forward to seeing your creations!

And here is my take:

My new order arrived yesterday, so I had a chance to play with the new set, Life is Sweet.  I used the colors as listed in the challenge, and only did two of the three layers - I stamped off once for the first layer, and then used the same color full strength for the highlight layer.  The tiny filler flower is from Natural Beauties (from Stamp-a-faire).  The vellum layer is die cut with Lacy Squares nestie, and stamped with Staz-on ink.  The primrose seam binding bow is from Ribbon Carousel, and topped with a melon berry button.

Thanks for looking!
Hugs,
Lynda

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge #122 Elegance and Lace

Hello again!

I struggle to find time to post when I am working, but this vacation-at-home stuff is fabulous...two posts in one day...Go me!

This post is dedicated to The Shabby Tea Room Challenge #122, for which I have made two cards (VACATION is the key here!) The first is the one linked to the challenge:

The challenge calls for WHITE/CREAM, KRAFT, PINK and LACE which is covered in this card - PTI kraft cardstock, pink buttons, flowers, and ribbon, green crochet lace, and white ink on the card base and on the chipboard butterfly.

This next card covers all the bases, except for kraft...I just couldn't resist putting the front piece on a pink card base with a black mat.  There is lots of pink, lace, and white, however, so I included it in this posting.

Well there you have it!  If you have a chance, try your hand at this challenge too!

Signing off now,
Lynda

Hexagon Challenge - Moxie Fab World

Hello Blog Friends!

This being on vacation at home for three weeks is fabulous, I have to say!! 

Since I have more time, I was able to create a project for the Hooked on Hexagons Challenge in the Moxie Fab World - and it was so much fun, there are two cards here for you enjoyment!  Look:

This first card uses hexagons and washi tape, along with pretty patterned paper from the "Random" 6 x 6 pad from Crate Paper...look MA, no stamping!  The buttons are tied with floss.  This one just screams "bright and sunny!" to me.

Next up is a card made entirely with PTI materials.  The hexagons are cut with the new Cover Plate: Hexagons die, and then stamped with PTI ink and the new Happy Hexagons stamp set.  The label is die-cut with the Fillable Frames #10 die, and stamped with the matching frame image, and the sentiment is from Happy Hexagons, accented with crystals.

Now it is your turn to play too! Here is the link to the challenge in the Moxie Fab World...let's see what you can come up with!

I'm off to play in another challenge...(I have got to quit my job...just kidding!)

Hugs,
Lynda

An Exciting Little Someone...

Hello Blog Friends,

Today I am going to share some preview pictures of my little grandson, Connor, who is predicted to arrive in November of this year!!  My daughter had some sonogram pictures taken this week that really show him well! Look...

So amazing what they can do now, versus 29 years ago!  Can't wait to get this little guy here and snuggle him!!

So that is the little someone who brightens my days!  Just finished knitting a blue blanket for him...on to some bibs...more card pictures to come soon!

Hugs,
Lynda

June 2012 Papertrey Blog Hop!

Hello Friends,

Today is a special day...not only a triple birthday in my family, but it is also the June 2012 Papertrey Blog Hop! Woo Hoo!  Here is a look at the picture we had as our inspiration:

This month's inspiration is a fun take on florals, ruffles & pleats...........

and here is my take, which includes a little something from each of the items pictured:

I used PTI Lemon Tart as the base card, Aqua Mist background stamped with New Leaf ink, using the Harvest Berries stamp set.  The sentiment is from Heart 2 Heart #4.  The flower is made from Aqua Mist card stock, punched, run through the crimper, and then crumpled, with a rolled mini rose made of Aqua Mist felt as its center.  This was so fun and easy to make!

Thanks for stopping by - I love it when you visit!

Hugs, Lynda

The Wedding!

Well, the day arrived on Saturday, June 2nd!  It has taken a week to recover from all of the fun and excitement!  Here are are few of the sneek peek pics we got from our talented and creative photographer, Angela Stanton of Stanton Photo Studios:

 Lisa's three sisters, (left to right) Christie, Sara, and Stephanie, helping her get into her dress

Lisa's niece Phoenix and little friend Violet looking on

Sister Christie and niece Casey helping as Lisa gets ready to walk

A little fun with the bridesmaids and that big veil!

And here are a few pictures from some of the guests:

Here they are: Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Ooms!

 Grandma Nancy, Mom Lynda, and Dad Sam

 

And a toast to the new couple from Dad

We had the best day, EVER!  All of the kids were there, and it was the most fun, relaxed party...all of the days and work leading up to this special day were absolutely worth it!  Much love to Lisa and Kenny...we gained a wonderful son-in-law, and a fun family on his side, as well as a day of happiness and laughter spent with our friends and family.  And that is the milestone little thing that gave our lives such joy on June 2, 2012!

Hugs, Lynda