The Cutest Baby+First Mother's Day

It's Lauren's first Mother's Day!   It's so awesome, especially since for years we weren't sure it would ever happen.  

Here's Louisa rocking her kitty hat...we had so much fun dressing her up (or undressing as the case may be) and taking pictures.  Hard to see, but she also has on her first ruffled undies.   And she is practically purr-fect in every way...

Lauren is always laughing and saying, "We made the cutest baby!"  And, of course, I believe it's true!  I created this fold-out card just for Lauren to celebrate her first Mother's Day.

If you like the cards, you can print them out too.  I made them in pink and blue. 

They work for a card like I've made or they could be used for a Project Life page or pocket letter.

I used the last card for a little fold-up that is attached to the back.  I'll write a personalized note to Lauren.

Here's another idea for a pretty Mother's Day card:

You may remember the other mason jar card I made.  You can see it here.

The above link also shows how to put it together.  I did exactly the same thing to create this one.

Download Cutest Baby PINK  HERE.

Download Cutest Baby BLUE  HERE

Maybe these cards will work for you.  Or put them in a file, you may want to use them later.

I just got back from Denver and will go again in a couple of weeks.  So happy to spend time with Lauren and Louisa and celebrate Lauren's first mother's day!



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What Should a Mom Do?

If you're a mom, you've probably asked yourself more than once what is the best thing to do or say.  Lauren and I have had a LOT of this type of conversation since Louisa was born.

I told her that sometimes you just don't know and you just have to do your best.  Sometimes you'll be right and sometimes you'll be wrong.  

Don't you think as long as you keep what's best for the child in mind, that everything will turn out okay?

Lauren and I have talked a lot about decisions coming from love.  That children need a framework of discipline until they can self-discipline.  A mom has to be strong, because sometimes it would just be easier let a child do whatever she wants to do.

Well, that was a little serious.  Let's pivot to cuteness and happiness.  A lot of being a mom is joy.  Lauren was so cute when she said, "If I'd known she would be so sweet, I would have done this a lot sooner!"  

Talk about cute and sweet!  This is Louisa from my last visit.  I arrived very late on a Wednesday, so she was already asleep.  This is what greeted me early Thursday morning.  Can't be beat, right?   It is great being a mom, but being Grandma is amazing!

Rosebud is cute and sweet,too!  I love her cute cap and yellow striped dress and blue bows.  I've used her before (you can see that project HERE).  It has some similarities to this card, so I guess I cased myself!

I've got her ready download along with mom and friend sentiments.  She makes a sweet friend card, too!

You can download Rosebud HERE.


So glad you stopped by!   Have a wonderful week....

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You Are Berry Sweet!

If you love bright pink, then this might be the card for you.  It is certainly pink!
Now I love pink, so this works for me and I love that sweet Strawberry Girl and the pink plaid.  Isn't she fun and a little unusual?  

(And the pink plaid makes a really cute strawberry, too!)

I took a cue from her jumper and added some white embossed swirlies and chicken scratch to the pinks - breaking it up a little bit and adding some fun detail.

Of course, Strawberry Girl is a download and I hope you have as much fun with her as I have.  I turned her into a birthday card for my mom.  
The sentiment is a part of Strawberry Girl's download.

I like her really big so that the detail on her jumper and the strawberries on her hat show up.  She ended up being a little larger than my largest oval die.  So when I die cut the oval, I cut off the very top of her bow and the strawberry leaves.  I cut out those leftover pieces and taped them back in place at the top of the oval.  That's kind of fun!

Download Strawberry Girl HERE.
Maybe you know someone who would love a Strawberry Girl card or a tag attached to a goodie bag?  
So glad you stopped by.  And have a wonderful week! 

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