Easter Bliss

Wednesday 27 August 2014

Harlow's 1st Birthday

I've been a bit quiet recently as I've been spending some quality time with my grandchildren. They grow too fast!! Yesterday was my granddaughter's first birthday. Harlow had a difficult time when she was born but she's come on in leaps and bounds since those first few scary days and we've had a lovely time celebrating her first year with family and friends.
I made Harlow an easel card using an image that reminded me of her from the first time I saw it.


The base was made using a Go-Kreate die on an 8"x 8" card blank. The turquoise and pink card are from my stash and the paper is by Bearly Mine. I used a Cheery Lynn leaf flourish die, some silver heart embellishments, an organza bow and Wild Orchid Crafts flowers. The sentiments were computer generated. 


The image is a digi stamp from Wee Stamps. I coloured it with my Promarkers and die cut it to match the base card.


I used an X-cut punch for the stopper and mounted it on foam pads then added fabric bows to the ends.


In the space of a year Harlow has gone from this poorly little mite to ....


... a beautiful, loving, happy toddler and we are grateful for every day with her.
Things will still be a bit hectic for me as I'm taking the children away for a few days but I'll try to visit your lovely blogs whenever I can.

11 comments:

  1. Stunning card for a stunning young lady. She really is so adorable and so is the card. Hope she liked it and didn't try to eat it. :o) It really is the perfect image for her. Glad she had a lovely birthday and very glad those horrible early days are way behind her.
    xx

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  2. A really beautiful card Andree, am sure your granddaughter will love it, she looks a gorgeous little angel and I'm sure she gives you loads of joy xx

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  3. ah bless Andree lovely post and really beautiful card hun - thanks also for visiting my blog hugs judith x

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  4. What a beautiful card to go to a beautiful little girl she's gorgeous.
    xXx.

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  5. WOW Andree, this year sure has passed! Your granddaughter is such a little beauty. Lovely blue eyes! Stunning card you have created and I can see why you chose it for Harlow's birthday card.
    Enjoy your time away with the grandchildren.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  6. Ahhh beautiful little girl. Your card is fabulous x

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  7. AWE Happy belated birthday wishes, Harlow, hugs and kisses...Sis what an adorable you have made her, and the picture of her now, what stunning blue eyes..gorgeous. Enjoy your quality time with your grandchildren, my friend..I have my 6 for the weekend, 1st time I have taken Adam and Noah at the same time...yikees, I must be mad, LOL...love and hugs xxx

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  8. Great card & a brilliant photo! I love the cheeky wee smile!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  9. Beautiful card for your beautiful grandchild!!
    xx

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  10. What a beautiful card you made. So cute for the cutest child

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