Ok, I consider you all friends now, and you know some odd little tidbits about me...so I am gonna tell you how sad I am tonight. I don't mean a little blue, but truely kinda sad... I was all giddy today because I had a week left before I got to see my hero in the flesh. Yes, THE woman who is full of 'good things' and master crafter... Martha, yes, that wonderful woman who spent time in jail, teaching the convicts about the finer things in life. My personal hero is coming to my area for a book signing and I just found out that I would have to take the day off next wednesday. Wristbands will be given out at 9 am and then it's all about waiting for a ticket. *sigh* She was so close and now it's just gone. Ya know, I will get the Cooking School book, but her name won't be inside. I will still love it and think of her fondly when I touch it's cover...{remember, I don't like to cook!}
Tonight I wanna show you a card that I made for a baby shower. It's that cute teddybella, from Stamping Bella, and I am in love with the layout/colors.
I was told it's a perfect image because the girl who's pregnant is just tiny, and then has her baby belly! The sentiment is stamped out with those $1.00 stamps I found this spring. I also wanna show you what I came up with for the same mom-to-be, and it's for a gift for her and one for the baby...
I was asked if I could come up with some little cards, like when you purchase matching wrapping paper. I came up with this idea from the start...but wasn't sure how I wanted to embellish. The papers are coordinationg Daisy D papers, and I pulled out some buttons and voila'! The alphabet stamps are from Hero Arts. Hope the new mom likes it all!
Thanks for listening to my Martha story, and see ya soon!
You are a genius, I tell ya! And I feel your pain...I love me some Martha!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | October 22, 2008 at 09:54 PM
This is a Wonderful card...and the tags are so cute!!!
I am totally with you on the Martha Love!!! Too bad there isn't anyone to sit in line for you!!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | October 22, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Oh, your card is sooooooooo cute! Beautifully done! I'm sorry about your Martha disappointment. Gosh, you couldn't get the day off for such an important event? Darn those jobs! I have the same problem (job) so I feel for you.
Posted by: Leslie Miller | October 23, 2008 at 12:50 AM
She'll love this, it's very cute! And bummer about Martha!
Posted by: Tammi | October 23, 2008 at 01:06 AM
Love these cards! They're adorable. Your coloring just rocks!
Posted by: Toni K | October 23, 2008 at 02:17 AM
Fabulous cards Paula!!! I love your work soooo much!!!
Posted by: Janine | October 23, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Adorable cards! The teddy bella is too cute and i really love those small cards - such a wonderful idea.
I've been away on business for the last couple of days so I'm still catching up on what I missed since I couldn't get to a computer. I'm SO sorry about Martha - such a bummer that you couldn't get a day off to wait in line - is there anyone who could do it for you??
Posted by: Maria | October 23, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Cute, cute cards!! Love your coloring on the TeddyBella!! And, how clever of you to make these cute little gift cards out of letters! So sorry you won't get to see Martha.
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 23, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Wow that card is fantastic...and the Mom and Baby ones too-you are so clever!
I feel your disappointment about Martha *sigh*. You know, I bet if you sent her one of your fabulous cards she would swoon and forever be your biggest fan and travel personally to your home and hand you a signed book! Then your could craft and cook together (ok, you could watch her cook)until the end of time. Doesn't hurt to fantasize...
Feel better!!
Posted by: Danielle | October 23, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Such beautiful cards!!!
Posted by: Cheri Freeman | October 23, 2008 at 03:20 PM
These are totally adorable! That bella is my favorite card for baby showers too! Super super cute!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | October 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
These cards are great. Well done with the two little ones, it's not always that easy to come up with something that's not standard.
Posted by: Meahni | October 24, 2008 at 07:52 AM
So sorry about Martha but I just have to tell you that is the best Teddybella card I have ever seen. Your coloring and choice of colors is fantastic. TFS
Posted by: Cheri Higdon | October 25, 2008 at 09:15 PM
OH MY! I would DIE if I ever saw Martha. I LOVEY her so much. I tape and watch her show EVERY day. Never miss it. And you know what? I actually spoke with her on the phone one. I was one of her "viewer mail" segments and she gave me the tour of her behind the scenes (kitchen, craft room, board room etc) while I was on the phone with her live. I am so a Martha Wannabe! And a Paula Wannabe!!!
And one more thing...your cards are amazing. The M and the B are just beyond brilliant!!
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | October 30, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I am having a problem with my comments disappearing today. Sorry if this is a duplicate. I just wanted to tell you that I love Martha. I record and watch her show EVERY day!! AND I spoke with her on the phone!! I was on her "viewer mail" segment (they don't do it anymore) and she gave a tour of all behind the scene with me on the phone with her live!! Very exciting.
Your M & B card is utterly brilliant!!
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | October 30, 2008 at 11:17 PM
I am having a problem with my comments disappearing today. Sorry if this is a duplicate. I just wanted to tell you that I love Martha. I record and watch her show EVERY day!! AND I spoke with her on the phone!! I was on her "viewer mail" segment (they don't do it anymore) and she gave a tour of all behind the scene with me on the phone with her live!! Very exciting.
Your M & B card is utterly brilliant!!
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | October 30, 2008 at 11:20 PM