Monday, January 20, 2014

Welcome Little One ...


Hi everyone.  I made this as an invitation to a baby shower I am having for my DDIL and DGS in a few weeks.  I love this sweet image from Pink Petticoat and it comes with the sentiment as well.

I paper pieced the elephant, ears, and hair bow.  I colored the flower with Copics and added a small rhinestone for some shine.

I'm entering this into the Less Is More Challenge (#155 - new baby).

Still working away on reorganizing my studio ... didn't realize how out of hand it had gotten  :)

I'm also doing a little painting today ... window sills - not very glamorous.  We are getting new windows in a few weeks and I wanted to give the frames and sills a fresh coat before the install and then do any touch-ups as needed afterwards.  Less chance of me slopping paint on the new windows doing it this way :)

Hope you're all having a great start to your week!







Stamps:  Baby Elephant (Pink Petticoat)
Paper:  White, Tempting Turquoise polka-dot; yellow gingham (making memories)
Ink:  Black, Copics:  Y21, G43
Accessories & Tools:  small blue rhinestone




29 comments:

Anita in France said...

What a cute little ellie, Loll ... love that fabulous polka dot bright blue and gingham yellow! Anita :)

nancy littrell said...

OMG Loll...I am smiling from ear to ear and I am sure everyone who gets this adorable and amazing paper pieced elephant will be too. TFS my friend.

Deepti said...

I so look forward to your paper piecing projects :) this is so adorable :)

shirley-bee said...

Aww, this is so sweet, Loll! Love the mix of gingham and dots.

Lee-Anne said...

So sweet, Loll! Love the gingham and dots on your cute little ellie...adorable invitation!

Marlou McAlees said...

totally adorable ♥

Susan said...

Wonderful invitation for the shower you're hosting! Fabulous paper piecing on that cute elephant!

Karen Davis said...

Ahhhhh! This made me smile so much Loll. SOOOOO sweet. Hope you are well.

MaryH said...

Aw, this is so cute. Your paper piecing is always so expert, and I love the sunny & bright ginghams you use. Oh I bet we'll be seeing lots of 'littles' card. Lucky you to have a sweetie to make them for now. A tip on the windows: We just had them installed. I worked feverishly to clean the 'sills' between the windows & screens. The installers left debris which I had to reclean, and also the wooden inside sills got dings from their tools. Nothing bad but DH will have to patch one of these days. The installers were conscientious about trying to mend their dings, but it's not as good as what DH will do. So don't knock yourself out pre-windows. (well, at least that's my advice!!!). TFS & Hugs

Di said...

Oh how absolutely adorable Loll - beautiful paper piecing!

Hugs, Di xx

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Loll. That elephant is super cute. Good luck with the painting - not exactly the type I like doing! lol

Karen x

sandie said...

So cute Loll, love the yellow ears and the one added gem is perfect x

Canonbury creations said...

Love your elephant Loll, what gorgeous eyelashes! Spotty paper piecing is so cute, hope you have a great time at the baby shower:)
Val x

Viv said...

Fab paper piecing Loll.. gorgeous baby card

Karen Dunbrook said...

so adorable mf..

Sue said...

Very sweet and lovely, Loll and fabulous paper piecing as ever! xxx

Nonni said...

So cute!! I love the colors scheme and the sweet image.

Loli said...

Hola Loll, sweet and lovely card, great idea the paper piercing, Cute card!
Hugs from Palma de Mallorca

Chrissie said...

This is just terrific Loll
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Joyce said...

This is so adorable. Love your paper piecing.

Karen M said...

Hi Loll - I love your gorgeous card - the paper piecing looks fab! I hope you are enjoying your lovely new grandson - Hugs xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Such a cute card Loll and love your paper piecing

Anne

JJ said...

Hi Loll,

A very sweet cute card, love the Elephant and colour combination.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Unknown said...

Perfection! I love the sketchy quality of the image...so adorably sweet! A beautiful baby card :)

Bonnie said...

What an adorable blue polka dotted elephant with the yellow gingham ears!

Benzi said...

Loll, your card just couldn't be any cuter. But, I'm sure not as cute as that new grandbaby. :-) They're so precious.

Barb Ghig said...

Such a darling card, Loll! I love your paper piecing and fun sentiment!
I hope all goes well with your painting and organizing...and of course your upcoming baby shower!

OH Babs said...

Such a cute card Loll. Paper piecing makes images pop off the page.

Julia Aston said...

What a sweet blue ellie Loll! love the gem in the flower - congrats on the new baby coming!