We all love our dear friend, Jennifer, and her family (Ken, Kay, Audrey and Colin) and we are so happy that sweet Lila Grace has arrived. So we thought we would show our love and welcome this sweet new addition to the McGuire family with a week long card event. And Jennifer, there are no obligations to leave comments anywhere -- we wanted to put these all in one place to make it super easy for you to enjoy the love from your friends with no work on your part. :-)
To all visitors, Please join us and add your card below via InLinkz. You will need to load it somewhere like your blog or Flickr first. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations.
Here is my card for Lila:
This card uses a Memory Box Wild Blooms die. I must admit that when got it I did not look very closely at it to realize that it has a bunch of tiny little pieces. I thought, oh boy, I won't ever use this. Until I saw a tip from Jennifer in her recent die cut class. If you cut out the image and then back it with another piece of paper to put behind it it's like a puzzle where you can put all of the pieces in. The result is a flat image where the pieces fit perfectly into the die cut holes. I must say it was still some work to get it done but I love the look. The flowers and stems were cut out of patterned paper from My Mind's Eye's Miss Caroline- Howdy Doody collection. I wanted to add a little shine to the flower so I colored over the flowers with Sakura's Clear Glaze pen.
Other supplies: May Arts Silk Ribbon, Tag made with circle punch and greeting printed on my printer onto patterned paper, Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangle die set, Signo white gel pen (for white dashed line around the outside (a Kathy Racoosin tip).
Oh, and many thanks to Kristina Werner for the beautiful logo!
This is so fun! Congrats Jennifer!!! You are living the life most people dream of. Love you!! xoxo
Posted by: Shari Carroll | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Such a beautiful card, Jana! I love that die-cut and these colors are so pretty! Sweet little tag with the pin too! :)
Posted by: Barb | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:10 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE your card!!! We have the same colors. You rock Jana!!!
Posted by: Shari Carroll | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:13 AM
Hi Jana! Thanks so much for hosting this! Love your card so much, it is so pretty.
Jennifer, so happy for you! Big huge hugs!
Posted by: Lisa (sideoats + scribbles) | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Congrats Jennifer and family! Lila Grace is beautiful!
Posted by: Sheila | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Thanks for putting this together, Jana! I love your card!
Jennifer - I'm so happy that Lila is safe and sound in this world. She's such a blessing, and I can't wait to meet her! Lila has a wonderful Momma, and I'm so honored to know you. Big love and hugs to you and your family! <3
Posted by: Britta Swiderski | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:27 AM
Jennifer....Congrats on your sweet little Bundle! I am so Very Happy for you and your Family...Lila Grace is just Adorable. Big Hugs to you Sweet Friend.....xo!
Posted by: kelly Booth | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Jana thanks for hosting! Congrats to the McGuire family. I am so proud of you Jennifer she was worth the wait.
Posted by: Sandi Neumann | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Thanks Jana for being a great host and to all the McGuire family, big huge congrats, many hugs and love on the arrival of sweet Lila Grace...
Posted by: Joy Taylor | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:58 AM
Jana thanks for hosting this card making bonanza!! You rock!! xx
Jennifer I know you won't be visiting blogs so I kept my post short and sweet. How does the smallest person (you) carry the biggest heart I have ever seen? With grace, style, charm, humor, strength and many many more qualities. Happiness doesn't describe the joy I have for you your family with all the blessings of sweet baby Lila. You are an amazing woman and mother & I am blessed to call you a friend!! Big hugs and baby kisses, Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Racoosin | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Oh and missed out on saying Jana, your card is stunning, I love love love this! hugs!
Posted by: Joy Taylor | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 01:08 AM
Jana I added your card to Inlinkz...hope you don't mind. I was so excited that I totally missed it and it's STUNNING!! I LOVE the soft colors, the tag, safety pin, big bow...perfection! Hugs, Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Racoosin | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 01:37 AM
Thanks Jana - this is FAB. And Jennifer - CONGRATULATIONS. Girl babies are the best ;) So happy for you. xx
Posted by: Lucy Abrams | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 03:01 AM
Warmest congratulations to you, Jennifer & family! Enjoy every single moment... and don't blink! ;) Much love, Julie
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 03:24 AM
I'll make a card this week for Jennifer and her little girl and family. What a great idea.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 03:39 AM
Jana-you are the best for hosting this and your card is so classy just like you. :)
Jennifer-I am honored to call you a friend. You are an amazing mother. I'm so happy for you. Enjoy every second with sweet Lila. Love you. Hugs.
Posted by: Heather Ruwe | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 04:16 AM
Thank you, Jana for hosting! Your card is so beautiful, love how you used the die.
Jennifer, sweet congrats to you and your family. Enjoy your sweet little girl.
Posted by: Tina | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 04:50 AM
this is such a nice idea.was fun to make a card for Jennifer!!
Many Congrats and smiles to her and the whole family!!
thanks Jana for doing this...
should we sent the card to Hero Arts to bring it to Jennifer??
Hugs, franziska
Posted by: Therese Franziska Glaubitz | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 06:06 AM
Jana, your card is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for hosting this welcome party for Lila Grace!
Jennifer, I am so happy for you and your family! Lila Grace is an absolutely adorable baby. I also want to thank you. You hold a very special place in my heart because you introduced me to many of my crafty friends. I can't explain how truly grateful I am to you for this. It has been such a blessing. Big hugs.
Posted by: Joy Ott | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 07:08 AM
Therese- The best way to get the physical card to her is to send it to me. I will email you my address. If others want it email me please.
Posted by: Jana | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Therese- can you please email me so I have your email address?
Posted by: Jana | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Congrats! How exciting, a new family member.Make sure to take lots of pictures even though you will be very tired.Many blessings to you Jennifer!
Posted by: Sharon Roselli | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Thank you so much Jana for organizing this card welcoming for Lila. You are such an amazing friend and person. :-)
Jennifer and family -
Words cannot describe how happy I am for you and the safe arrival of beautiful Lila Grace. She is an amazing blessing and is so lucky to be joining a family as sweet as yours.
Huge congratulations and lot's of love! :-) :-)
Posted by: Stephanie Klauck | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Thanks for organizing this, Jana. Your card is beautiful!
Jennifer I am so very happy for you and your family - Lila Grace is absolutely precious.
Posted by: Libby | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Beautiful card Jana!!! Love all of them!!!! Thanks so much for putting this together and asking me to be a part of welcoming Lila Grace!!!
Jennifer and the McGuires... I am so happy for you all! Lila is a beautiful addition to an already wonderful family. You have been waiting for this precious gift for awhile...enjoy every minute with her. Proud to call you my friend. Big HUGS!!!!
Posted by: Vicki Boutin | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 10:17 AM