Dec 08 2009
Double-Doozie! * A Day of Blessings * Visions of Stardust & Santa!
Double-Doozie? It’s time for a rare-from-me ‘double-post’ today! I have so much to share … so here goes!
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“A Day of Great Blessings”
It was on Easter Sunday that my immediate family learned that we were ‘expecting’ a new baby, supposedly in about 2 weeks. As you know, “timing” can be surprising on its own, and two days later I was taking two ‘big’ brothers (well … really little boys, depending on your viewpoint) to the zoo while their new baby sister was being born … on her oldest brother’s 5th birthday! … …
Fast forward … …
Yesterday, our family was blessed to assemble in a Ft. Worth courtroom to witness the official adoption finalization for my first g’daughter, Noelle!
The judge was so kind …. she invited the g’parents to be right up there at the bench with Noelle, her mommy & daddy, both “big” brothers, and the sweetest attorney. I could have kissed that judge for bringing all of us to the bench to truly “hear” and to be a part of this most special proceeding. The judge talked to each of us, each of the little guys, and had a big stuffed puppy for Noelle. The bailiff had a super blinkie magic wand to wave at picture time, designed to get the little ones to look & smile. (If you struggle with how to get a group of little ones to look up & grin during photos, this was a genius tool/toy!) What an awesome, wonderful day of God’s blessings!
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Thanks for your tolerance, friends …. I’m tickled pink! (I guess you figured that out already, eh?)
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Visions of Stardust & Santa!
Here’s a new Christmas creation using one of my favorite new Rubbernecker Stamps sets this year. Inspiration for this card comes from the Featured Stamper challenge (FS148) at Splitcoaststampers this week. Congratulations, Michelle (mitchygitchygoomy)!
The stamp set includes a 3-step Christmas tree which allows the choice of multi-colors, a little or a lot of embossing, glitz, etc., and such an easy ‘line-up’ of the 3 images … it’s truly one of the easiest 3-step stamps that I have ever used. The clear acrylic blocks are all you need … no Stamp-a-ma-jig or similar line-up device required … and believe me, I do use the SAMJ whenever I feel the need. (Yep …. chicken here …. cluck, cluck, cluck!).. 😉
The ‘stardust’ stamp was embossed with gold ep, to coordinate with the Graphic 45 papers, and to add a touch of elegance. The square tag is actually a tag from the same collection of papers, layered on C/S and added to the bottom of the main image. I have so enjoyed using these papers this season. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing Graphic 45’s upcoming collections next month at CHA in Anaheim, CA. Will I possibly see you there?
Thanks so much for stopping by today, everyone! I’m smiling as I schedule & write this post … My wish for you is to find much joy and blessings in your day today. Savor every little bit!
~Bev
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Card Recipe = STAMPS: Snowflakes & Stardust (from Rubbernecker Stamps)
INKS: Distress Inks – Antique Linen + Fired Brick + Peeled Paint
PAPERS: Graphic 45 Christmas Collection, Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla
ACCESSORIES: 1/16″ circle punch, gold brads, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals, Scallop Ovals, and Scallop Squares, foam dimensional tape.
Sale Note: Be sure to check out the pre-Inventory Sale at Rubbernecker Stamps!
10 responses so far
love your cars! love that Rubber Necker stamp set – the fall one too … and they are sale now!
thanks for the inspiration!
happy holidays to you!
Sandra
Congratulations again Bev, on the wonderful occasion! And your card is beautiful! I have GOT to get that stamp set out and get some more use out of it in the next week or so! I just LOVE that tree!
Oh, Bev, congratulations on Noelle’s arrival to the family!!! I’m thrilled for you. Can’t wait to see some pictures!
By the way, a great card too!
This is so beautiful Bev!! much like everything you create!! I just ordered some tape for my ATG so you can show me how to load it, since I think I destroyed all of the ones I had on hand 🙂
In the meantime, I left an award on my blog for you, ’cause you’re such an inspiration!!
Hugs!!
Oh my, what an absolute angel! You must be one very proud Grandma, Bev. Many, many “Congratulations” to all the family. Guess Christmas will be even more special this year.
Happy Christmas to you all.
Marion, UK
She’s so beautiful, Bev! I’m so excited that everything is official now, even though she’s been “yours” since the moment you knew about her! I read all about this on Jess’s blog but couldn’t comment there, because I was tearing up so much. This is just the most wonderful thing, especially at this most special time of year. My heart is so full for your whole family!
I’m so happy to see is an “official” member of the family now … many congratulations!! She’s even cuter than the last time I saw her, if that’s possible! Hugs, Grammy!
Congrats!!! That is SUPER awesome on a NEW GRANDBABY!!!! YAY!!!!! Blessings to you and your family Bev!!!!
A pink grandbaby…….who wouldn’t be delighted and “tickled pink”??!
Congratulations, Tex! What great news, and ’tis the season for blessings!
I’m just tearing up reading first Jess’s account and now your account of Noelle’s adoption–couldn’t be any sweeter…so happy for you ALL!
Hugs,
Amy