you're a life saver




Hello & Happy Saturday!

I've had the Paper Smooches Sailboat die for awhile and this is the first time I've used it, odd since something that I never tire of is the nautical trend.   

Cardstock:  neenah white, tim holtz kraft core & misc black Paper:  studio calico card kit pad, amy tangerine ready set go, dear lizzy 5th & frolic  Stamps:  paper smooches wicked nauticool  Ink:  memento tuxedo Other:  paper smooches sailboat die, studio calico wood veneer, DCWV cork

I teamed up the die with the Paper Smooches Wicked Nauticool stamp set.   


Isn't that Studio Calico wood veneer perfect?

I was inspired by



along with



and

Paper Smooches Sparks



and finally

Cut it Up





Well, this is my girl's birthday weekend.  On Monday she turns 19.

W  O  W

It is seriously hard for me to grasp...time does seriously fly.  It's funny, when she was an infant, she was a fireball.  She was super fussy, like super fussy.  It could have been a combo of first time parents and sleep deprivation but my Momma even agrees that she seemed unusually...vocal.  Hard to believe when you see her today, she's quiet with that fabulous dry sense of humor that I love.

Thee best job ever....being a Momma.   

I've been texting the girl pictures as part of her 19 day countdown to her birthday and wanted to share some of them with you:





signed,

Thankful Momma




Comments

jessica said…
What a super FUN card Amy! LOVE that sailboat die cut using the cork! Super cool and looks great!!!!
Happy Birthday to your daughter!!! Thanks for sharing those pics~she is a cutie!!!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Miriam Prantner said…
Just love all the texture and dimension the cork adds. 19. Wow! That seems so far away, but then again so does 1 at this point, so I'm sure it will be here before I blink.
Cork boat?!?!?!? LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! And Happy almost BIRTHDAY to your girl!!! They do grow up sooooooo fast!!!!!!
Tracey McNeely said…
The cork is awesome Amy! Cute pics of your daughter, don't their birthday come too fast?
Kristie Goulet said…
Can I tell YOU how much I LOVE this??? A cork boat?!?! Awesome sauce!!!! LOVE!!

Thanks for sharing the cute pics of your daughter. I love the one of her dress blowing. haha My oldest son just turned 16 on Tuesday. Sigh! Where does the time go?! Enjoy!
Audrey Pettit said…
OMGosh, your card is fabulous! FABULOUS! And how sweet is that baby girl of yours? Cannot believe how quickly time flies by! Wishing her a very, very happy 19th birthday!
Tenia Nelson said…
Super cute card and just LURVE your daughter's pics!!! You are right....being a momma is the.best.job.EVER!! That is all. ;)
tonyamaries said…
Your daughter is adorable! Being a momma is the best! I love your card too!
I love that the boat is cut from cork! Beautiful.

Thanks for joining our Anything Goes challenge at Cut it Up!
Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
Trinh said…
Love how you angled the boat! And your daughter is adorable! Her facial expression with the skirt blowing is priceless.
Amazing. love the life saver!!!!! And the cork, wOW! Love the cutie pie pics!!!
Annette Allen said…
SO creative and super cute Amy.. love how you used the cork.. and those pictures are TOO FUN.. thanks for sharing..
Shannon J said…
Awwwww, sweet Happy Birthday wishes to your daughter!! Those pictures are awesome!! And still can't believe you're Momma to a 19 year old!!
Your card is crazy awesome!! I LOVE the black outline highlights!! And I agree, the wood veneer is perfect!
Unknown said…
Love, love, love this card! Happy Birthday to your sweet girl...hard to believe you have a 19year old. Those pics are priceless!
donna mikasa said…
Lovin' all that cork--must remember to use some for a masculine touch! And your daughter is such a cutie! Love the pic of her poufed up dress. And yes, being a Momma is THEE best job!
Joni Andaya said…
AWESOME card Amy!!! The sail boat it just Perfect :) Love it!
Els said…
Love your card, Amy! Great way of mixing in 3 challenges in one!
Congrats to your girl, those pictures are so funny. Great keepsakes!! Have a good party!
Els.
Heather Rogers said…
How adorable! Love the cork sailboat.

Your photos look amazing too! :)
Lynn said…
Love the pics of your beautiful girl! Adorable! And I really must use cork more often...this is fabulous.
Julia Aston said…
Happy b'day to your girl! what sweet pics of her growing up! Love your cork boat too!
Ashley Horton said…
Love the sailboat cut from the cork, Amy!! So cute! And I hope your girlie has a great birthday tomorrow!!
Taheerah said…
Okay, so everything about this card is perfect. I cannot stop staring at that big, bold cork boat!! Love the composition with the patterned papers and the addition of the anchor in the life saver! Thanks so much for playing to find a Cure For The Monday Blues!
June Houck said…
What a cutie your girl is...and I think she looks a lot like you! Your sweet nautical card is adorable and I agree that your wood veneer is *perfect*!!! I hope your dd has a wonderful birthday.

I am so happy that you linked up at Cut It Up!
Thanh Vo said…
Your cards (not just for this post, the last few) have been just simply gorgeous, Amy! Happy belated birthday to your girl! xo
cm said…
Belated happy birthday to your girl (still can't believe you're mom to a 19 year old). Love that you did a 'countdown' to her special day, which I'm sure was phenomenal! The photos show an absolute sweetheart! Speaking of 'sweet' - your card is! Love that cork sailboat...
c
Anonymous said…
Totally adorable! That last photo location looks VERY familiar! Did you go to NYC yet??? xo
You did play, how did I miss this?! Ah-dorable!!!!!! LOVE!