It's my turn to host the challenge at Freshly Made Sketches this week! It's my last one before I take a break for maternity leave. I will miss it, but I am officially TIRED. These next 5 weeks are going to be long with the temperatures up in the 90s and my feet nowhere to be seen!
For my card I used the awesome colors from the Dynamic Duos challenge again. I just love them! I have no idea what occasion you'd use this card for, but I think it's pretty cute. It sure is heavy though! I guess I got a little heavier than usual on the number of layers. I must be channeling my friend Anne Marie the layering queen. :)
Well if you've been by the FMS blog you know that this week I was blessed with the sweetest surprise from my DT members, the lovely ladies from the Paper Players, and my sweet friend Kathy. They shocked me and organized a baby blog hop that I was clueless about! The FMS ladies even made decoy cards to post on our DT blog so that things looked normal! I'm still surprised and have been crying over their beautiful gesture all morning. Be sure to go follow the hop and see all the gorgeous creations that they made using my sketch!
Well, I think this would be an adorable birthday card for some little fellow---your papers are sweet and so is that elephant! Enjoy your "retirement"! You'll need all the rest you can get!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card this is, Rita! Love the use of the colors and that super fun little stamp set. What a great sketch you designed! Now, get right over to the FMS site and take a peek. Wishing you every happiness!
ReplyDeleteoh you are getting down to the wire!! How sweet that your team mates organized a blog hop for you!! I will have to make a baby card...I am so inspired...hope you get through the next weeks quickly and we look forward to pictures of Laila!!
ReplyDeleteRita, as it turns out, your card was perfect for today! It's a celebration of you! Congratulations, and best wishes over these next few weeks. I can't wait to see pictures of Laila! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - so sweet and cheerful. Congrats on your baby blog hop! So glad to see you at Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeleteI love that you made a baby card this week, too! Maybe you did have a little clue about our surprise after all...channeling the baby theme. Hee Hee! The layers are hard to resist, aren't they? You crack me up, girl! Hey, thanks for coming up with such a fun sketch this week...I think it is safe to say that it is a big hit! Surprise!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rita! Your card is adorable too!! Love that elephant, the colours and your wonderful sketch!!! Thanks for your kindly comment on my post!
ReplyDelete((hugs))
Very pretty card. Switch up the sentiment and you have a wonderful baby card. Enjoy the next 5 weeks - life will get more hectic after the arrival of your little one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketch this week, Rita - I had a blast making two cards for it :) You're card is simple adorable! LOVE the way you've used the colours! Congratulations again, and enjoy your time off :) All the best!
ReplyDeleteYour elephant is so sweet! And we are celebrating today - perfect! Love those baby blues! Enjoy your time off and rest up for the last month - glad you enjoyed the surprise - it was such fun!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! You have fabulous friends - what a fantastic blog hop....I enjoyed seeing everyones creations and enjoyed working with your sketch! I know a couple of people who love elephants who would have no problem finding a use for your card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you, and all the best in the upcoming weeks.
I am so glad you were pleasantly surprised Rita, it was so much fun on our end - how about our little decoy on the DT blog ...lol!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet lil card in the blues and love the baby theme!
Can't wait to see pics of your sweet Laila when she arrives!!!
Congrats on your soon to arrive little one Rita! Your card is adorable, love the touches of kraft with the shades of blue. Thanks for palying along with us at Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This card is adorable and I love the layers and the cute little flower. I can't believe the DT made decoy cards - how special and what a lovely surprise for you. So glad you joined us at Dynamic Duos.
ReplyDeleteI think your elephant card is adorable Rita. You created a great sketch too, just perfect for baby cards luckily!
ReplyDeleteI felt so happy to be able to play along with your design team friends. What a great hop they've created for you!
Wishing you the best of everything :)
I love this card, Rita!! You always use blue so beautifully and I love how the Crumb Cake pops. Love the stacked animals too. So perfect...for your sketch...for the surprise...and for YOU! Big ((hugs))!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card, Rita! That little elephant is so cute! Wishing you all the best in the weeks ahead! Until the big day, take it easy and put those feet up as much as you can! I remember my one summer pregnancy all too well...LOL! :) Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!
ReplyDeleteSUPER CUTE card Rita :) Wishing you the very best as you move towards Laila's birth! I hear you about being pregnant in the summer thing. I still have 4 1/2 months to go and it is going to be a warm one! Take care xo
ReplyDeletewhat a cute card! I 'll love to find time to play along with you for Freshly made sketches.
ReplyDeleteSweet card, Rita!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - get yourself a kiddie swimming pool and sit in a lawn chair with your feet it in. I was pregnant TWICE during the summer and that helped a lot. That and cruising the freezer isle at the supermarket, ha ha.
Cheers, Karen