Look What I Made

Hello all. I know I've been MIA lately, but I've had a good reason:

I would like to introduce Sprout, born on February 8, weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces. It was a really tough pregnancy, and I was so discouraged, but once I saw her, it was instant love. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

SWAK Giraffe

Hello all! Today is Saturday and that means a new challenge at Catch the Bug:

Anything Goes

I'm using the adorable Giraffe Heart 2 for Beanie's Valentine's Day card:

The die cut is from Cricut's Sentimentals cart - stamp at 3 1/4" and SWAK at 1 3/4".

It's a little bright but I think she will really like it.

Of course I show it to my DH and his first question is: what the heck is swak? *sigh* Men.

Sassy in the House

Hello and Happy Friday! Heads up for another great FREEBIE from Bugaboo Stamps:

And check out this sexy little thing! I couldn't decide on a sentiment:

1) I'm bringing Sexy Back

or

2) I'm Sexy and You Know it

The second from a song that I'm not sure is quite as popular as the first, but still fun, fun, fun to sing along to.

The layout is Splitcoaststampers SC 105, and the DP is from Paper Studio's Hoot Hoot. So make sure to pick up this adorable freebie!!

Non Traditional Valentine

Hello and Happy Tuesday! So, thought I'd share my news: I've got a delivery date! February 10! Yup, I will have Sprout in my hands and out of my weak and broken body in just 10 days! This pregnancy has been so hard, but I know it will all be worth it in the end.

Anyway, I also want to share with you another Valentine Card. I know it's not "traditional" but I thought the Just Some Lines stamp was very "loving":

Even the colors aren't traditional, and that's why I tried to add a touch of pink.

The layout is Splitcoaststampers SC104, with sewing and glaze.

This meets the following challenges:

• Make it Monday - Anything Goes
• Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
  

Puppy Love

Hello all and welcome to the weekend! Well, it's close enough right?

One great thing about Friday's is the Freebie Friday at Bugaboo Stamps and this week's freebie is just as adorable as ever!

Isn't he SU-WEET?! I used Doodlecharms for the heart at 3 1/4", DP is Paper Studio's Sweet Pea, and the sentiment is from set I won at CardPatterns (sponsored by Layers of Color).

Enjoy the Freebie!!

Party Dog

Hello all and Happy Thursday! I haven't posted in a bit - been a little preoccupied with early labor. Unfortunately, Sprout has not made an appearance, but my contractions seem to be getting closer. I'm exhausted!

But here's something happy:

When I saw this Party Dog, I fell for him right away! I know I didn't use traditional birthday colors, but I was still going for bright and cheery.

I thought he'd make a great addition to my birthday stamps. My goal is to not just make Birthday cards in a timely manner, but to actually get them mailed out on time too!

Thank you for visiting today! And please pray that I deliver this child TODAY!!

Retro Penguin Birthday

Hello and welcome to my take on today's Mini-Challenge at Catch the Bug: Sketch

I'm using Birthday Penguin - Cupcake, which is a rather new and part of a really adorable collection of penguins! I added plenty of sewing and glaze as well.

I've been trying the image outside the nestability technique, and I'm not sure I've quite got it. But I'll keep trying!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying all the birthday creations by the Catch the Bug DT and that you are joining the challenges!