Yesterday was Maddy's first birthday, and we're lucky to be celebrating with her on Nantucket. Spending time with Matt, Betsy, Skylar, Ella, and Maddy is simply wonderful. Maddy was ready to celebrate and so were her sisters. Her tee shirt reads "The Party Has Arrived."
(photo courtesy of Pam Adams)
Recently, I commented that often my initial vision for a card doesn't translate into the final product. But this is another one that did. Once I found the "right" patterned paper in my stash, the card came together quickly.
The only stumbling block was finding the right sized number 1, but thanks to Sarah, the problem was quickly solved. I've owned a Silhouette SD (no longer manufactured) for many years. The software has been upgraded so many times, and the cutting blade reconfigured so that I always felt overwhelmed at the prospect of using it. Sarah has the newest model, and while she was here, she installed the new software, inserted the new cutting blade, and gave me enough instruction that I didn't even have to watch a video to get the number cut out.
I found the patterned paper in a Pink Paislee pad appropriately titled, "Birthday Bash," die cut it with my fave stitched rectangle die, and then die cut the heart from the middle with a die from My Favorite Things. The little bear and present were stamped, colored, and fussy cut and popped up next to the heart.
I added some clear glitter to the number 1 and the bow on the package with Spectrum Noir's Clear Sparkle pen, but it doesn't show up in either photograph.
Today we went on a Critter Cruise with the little girls. Last year, we babysat Maddy while Skylar and Ella went. This year w all went, and we had a great time. They "caught" crabs, giant snails, a lobster, and many fish. Tons of fun, and I'll have photos later.