Family Ties

March 2nd, 2008

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It’s a very special family weekend here at our house. We are celebrating my parent’s 40th Anniversary today! And a sweet new baby girl for my brother & SIL! I can’t even talk about it….I’d get all sappy on you, and some of you don’t like that…LOL. So, I’ll leave this here for you to look at while we spend some quality family time today. I don’t know what took me so long to use this Pretty Pattern backgrounder. I love the scale of the pattern…perfect for cards. 

  • Stamps: Pretty Pattern Backgrounder, Silhouette Blooms II (Kim Hughes Collection) - Cornish Heritage Farms

  • Cardstock: Ivory and Herbal Garden Light - Prism

  • Ink: Juniper Mist and Espresso Adirondack Dye, Blue China Distress - Ranger

  • Accs: Faux Pearls - Mark Richards, Ivory Ribbon - May Arts and Button - Paper Studio

 

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Here’s our sweet Leap Day baby!

 

 

21 Responses to “Family Ties”

  1. Krystie Lee Says:

    Wow, wonderful reasons to celebrate! That is one gorgeous baby!! Congrats to your parents, and to the new parents, too!

    The card is beautiful! So soft and elegant!

  2. Melissa Says:

    Everything in this post is beautiful! :) That background is so pretty, and the baby is adorable. Have a great day celebrating with your family!

  3. Roseanne Knowles Says:

    OHHHHHHH SOOOOOOO Perfect!! She is a beautiful baby. Enjoy Family times Lori.

  4. Deborah Golan Says:

    Pretty and precious in pink! How blessed to have this new life in your family! Love the card, just perfect! Deb

  5. Kathleen Says:

    WOW—she is so beautiful! What a sweet blessing from the Lord—enjoy your family…..and you can get “sappy” here whenever you want—-it’s your space!!

  6. Debra Says:

    I want to hear sappy!!! What a wonderful day for you all the way around! Gorgeous card. And I want to smooshy kiss those baby cheeks. Adorable.

  7. Alli Miles Says:

    Yay for Auntie Lori! She is soooooo pretty!!! Enjoy you family day. Great card btw.

  8. Haylie(StampinHay79) Says:

    What a sweet gift from God! Congrats to your family! :)

  9. MaryAnn Grove Says:

    Grils are such fun… and if it wasn’t for babies ?? where would this world be???

  10. Marsha Says:

    She is BEAUTIFUL. (and I love your card)

  11. Angel Says:

    Awww… COngrats, Aunt Lori! And she is so sweet. Wish I could peek under that hat. Looks like a blondie though?

  12. Stacey Says:

    Your card is BEAUTIFUL.
    And your new niece-Simply Precious! Babies ARE a gift from God! Congratulations and ENJOY your family time!

  13. Jeni Says:

    What a precious baby. She looks so peaceful. I love the faux pearls you used on this card. It is stunning.

  14. Courtney Says:

    Gasp! What a beautiful baby!

    Card is nice, too. But that gorgeous face takes center stage!

  15. Val Says:

    Congratulations all the way around!

    What a gorgeous card and such beautiful baby!

  16. Jennifer Buck Says:

    What a beautiful card! …and such a sweet baby! Congratulations! TFS :)

  17. faithful Says:

    Oh My ~ what a beautiful bundle! Congratulations, Lori. She will be a blessing to your life.

  18. diane mcvey Says:

    Oh, congratulations on your new baby! She is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful thing, to have 2 little girls…I had 4 boys, and never got the girl…sniff sniff…Enjoy every moment with your little ones! :D

  19. Rose Ann Says:

    Your card is gorgeous! I love the colors…..and the backgrounder is one of my favorites!! I also love those flowers with the pearls!!

    Your new little niece is so precious and perfect!! Congrats!!

  20. April Thompson Says:

    Lori Ann! Can those two procreate or what? She is gorgeous! (And the card is too). Congrats to your brother and SIL as well as to your folks. Miss you all!

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