Monday, June 22, 2009

I think I'm back...and with a Father's Day card!



Remember this shower card invite???



Well here he is!
three hours old
Born 6/19/09


















...and here is the card I made for his Daddy, my nephew.


inside
The verbage is from a poem called "What is a boy?

A boy is a magical creature -- you can lock him out of your workshop,
but you can't lock him out of your heart.
You can get him out of your study, but you can't get him out of your mind.
Might as well give up -- he is your captor,
your jailer, your boss, and your master --
a freckled-faced, pint-sized, cat-chasing,
bundle of noise. But when you come home at night
with only shattered pieces of your hopes and dreams,
he can mend them like new with two magic words,
"Hi Dad!"


Recently, I
received a wonderful little package of House Mouse stamped card stock from Judy at Prairie Wildflower Paper crafts.
This is the first one I have used and I need practice with my water coloring, but I thought the big bunny with the baby was just totally appropriate for this card!

I used some red, white and blue DP that I have had for a long time. The
bling came from a sack of tiny, tiny buttons I got at Craft Warehouse. The greeting is computer generated, as is the inside writing. I used a Martha Stuart punch for the edging, and the picture and frame are from my nesties.

Enjoy!

11 comments:

Judy said...

Joan, your Happy Hopper card is just adorable! I think you did a great job coloring the image. I like this with the red, white and blue color scheme too. I would never have thought to use those colors with that image. It looks great! I'm glad you are enjoying the images. Take care.

Anonymous said...

Welcome back, I've missed you!! Your cards are sweet and the baby is even sweeter!!

sister sheri said...

The bunny is sooo cute! You are so creative!

scrappy jen d said...

Dearest Joan,
Wonderful that the baby is there!
Hope all is well!
Yes, my dear...
The 6 th of july we'll fly to Orlando and a week after this....

PORTLAND! Here we come!!!
Just e-mail your adress and phone number and I'll call you and then we can make PLANNS to see each other!!!! Lots of love, Jen.

Alex said...

so glad you are back!! Your card is fabulous, just love that!! And, that new baby - ack! Such a precious little one! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Wendi said...

Hi Joan what a gorgeous bundle of joy he is and your card is fabulous, I have been spending time in the garden recently rather than the computer, I hate being indoors when the weather is so nice,but have made a couple of cards I will write soon
xxxx

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful baby Joan :-)
Your card is just so fabulous...love the red white and blue!
Lovely poem :-)
Have a happy Sunday...the sun is shining here in the UK!
Carole

Jeni Glee said...

Welcome to this world, Baby Cole! Isn't he just the sweetest little boy? He is just beautiful! Your cards are FABULOUS, Joan! AND, I love your flowers you planted!

Anonymous said...

Hi Joan, hope you are well.
Thanks so much for your kind comment...it's always nice to hear from you.
Let me know if you need any charms...I have quite a supply!
Enjoy the rest of the day.
Best Wishes
Carole

Jose said...

What a cute little chap... and a lovely card for his Daddy :)

Bev said...

Oh what a little blessing he is Joan and what a fabulous card you have made for him too.

If you drop me an email bevscrafts@googlemail.com with your address I will pop some charms in the mail for you - I have 1000's lol x