Well, we did it! A monumental occasion around here...one that makes our hearts grow and we are so happy for a sweet, new memory. I had talked to my little one before we had her hair cut about donating her lovely locks to help another child, so to all of you who asked and encouraged, that was already in the works. Thank you for your lovely suggestions. She looks so completely irresistible. I am smitten with her. She is smitten with herself. And, her daddy...he hasn't really said much to me about it, so I'm just letting him ease into it, but just tonight I heard him talking on the phone to his brother and he was going on and on about her looking as cute as a button and how much he loved her sweet, new haircut. Too cute and tender. Just when we thought we couldn't love her more....
Today, in honor of all things girly, how about a shabby, frilly, glittery card? I created this as I start on my new adventure with the Vintage Cafe Card Challenge blog. Our challenge this week was simply to use pearls. This girl loves pearls, so I had a fun time with it. I used Papertrey Ink's Wildflower Garden and Bitty Background Blocks stamp sets, and my favorite die cut chipboard technique including painting, stamping, sanding, distressing with ink, and adding glitter. I used the Large Scallop Border die and the Flower Fusion #11 die.
Be sure to stop by the Vintage Cafe Card Challenge blog to see what the other designers have created. I know I can't wait to see their creations!
Happy weekend!
Melis
Very pretty card! I just love the glitter, too. I'm curious now to see your little one's new look. I know she must look so cute!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | April 06, 2012 at 05:54 AM
Wonderful card and I love how it all came together and I bet your little girl looks awesome! How grateful another child will be because of your child's caring heart.
Posted by: Carole | April 06, 2012 at 09:33 AM
First, what a generous child. And she has lovely parents, too.
Now, on to your fabulous card. I just love your 'look' and your attention to detail, to take the time to sand, paint, and all, on your chipboard. Great card! and I will be checking out this new adventure of yours.
A huge fan of yours, hugs, sharon w.
Posted by: sharon wheet | April 06, 2012 at 10:22 AM
My daughter and I would love to see a picture of your little bean and her new do. My little bean has been growing her hair out for Locks of Love since the fall and is getting very excited to cut it. She even talked her four girl cousins into doing it with her and the youngest one just cut her hair last week and she looks adorable.
I am always tickled when you refer to your sweet sweet baby girl as your bean...........I don't know if you call her a particular kind of bean or just bean but mine is now nine and she has and will always be my sweet sugar bean or bean for short. ;-} They just grow up way too quickly.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 06, 2012 at 03:49 PM
I haven't had a chance until now to stop and tell you how beautiful your cards and projects are! I am so excited every time I receive an email with another lovely inspiration. Thank you for sharing your lovely creations with us! This is so gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sue Morris | April 07, 2012 at 07:10 AM
One of my sons has Alopecia universalis. Meaning he hs no body hair. The immune system attacks the hair. He had lost eyelashes eyebrows by Christmas break senior year in high school. 11 years later no hair. I have a dear young friend of our family who has donated twice to locks of love and my niece also did it once. He chooses to not wear any hair pieces but it is heartbreaking for us to not be able to do a thing. Children especially who loose their hair from cancer treatment and Alopecia suffer ridicule from ignorant kids. Even now for my son st 30 people still make hurtful remarks. It has been hard for him. Locks of love foes a wonderful service.
Posted by: Kolleen moss | April 11, 2012 at 07:29 PM