A Punny Waterfall card

I made this Happy Bird-day waterfall card for a special little girl who I have known since she and Ken were just months old. Her mother, Anna, and I met at a local hospital group for new moms back in 2003 and became good friends. She moved to Reno and we have managed to stay in touch over the years. Although we see each other several times throughout the year, I wish we lived closer, seeing how she has two girls who are just weeks younger than each of my two boys and we all get along so well. Anyways, this one is for Emily M.



Ink used for image: Going Gray, Bordering Blue, Almost Amethyst, Sage Shadow



Ink used for image: Going Gray, Lavender Lace, Gable Green, Pixie Pink



Ink used for image: Going Gray, Barely Banana


Ink used for image: Going Gray, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip




Waterfall Cards Tutorial

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Going Gray, Regal Rose, Bordering Blue, Almost Amethyst, Sage Shadow, Lavender Lace, Gable Green, Pixie Pink, Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Chocolate Chip
Eyelets: Soft Subtles II - Lavender Lace
Brad: Soft Subtles - Pretty in Pink (to hold down the ribbon)
Ribbon: Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain
Jumbo Wheel: Whimsy
Other supplies used: Crop-A-Dile (for eyelets), 1/16" hole punch (for brad, Aqua Painter

I hope you had a wonderful birthday weekend, Emily!

Anna... this is for you!
Through the years, my dear friend...

Ever the inquisitive child!


Baby's got blue eyes like a deep blue sea...


Do you remember just how big Ken was? lol!


Tried to get away again, I see!


Now here's the plan...


Two years old (May 2005)


Three years old (August 2006)


Four a half years old (October 2007) - Some things don't change!


So grown up!


I can not wait to see you in May!

love,
Jane

There was a leprechaun in my home!

I had to go back and retrieve these photos from my camera to share with you a certain leprechaun that I found causing all sorts of trouble in my home on St. Patrick's Day (yes, I do realize it was a week ago). LOL! I have quite a bit of catching up to do.

The Dizzy Funland that took me at least an hour to put together the night before was found in pieces all over the kitchen floor.




The leprechaun got to my craft table!




I finally cornered him in the family room when he was trying to dismantle the Shake and Go tracks.




Here is the leprechaun who will grant me my wish!



This reminded me of a precious Leprechaun poem I used to use in my classroom...
Here's a wee present for you
Full of luck and wishes
Celebrate this St. Patrick's Day
With these Leprechaun Kisses!

My wee little Keiji had lots of little leprechaun kisses for me that day. :)

Thank you for letting me share this with you.

Cheers!
Jane