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3 months in the making.....

So I've been working on my daughter's birth announcements for over 3 months now! It started with an idea I came across from another CTMH consultant. I then found the template and chose my papers/colors. Then I made a prototype out of scraps. Then she came and I got busy with newborn stuff! I placed my order for supplies though. Sometime in June I started cutting out the card bases. I decided on the photo to use in July and got that ordered! Sometime later in July, I worked on them some more. At the end of July I spent a week at my parents house and sat down and worked on them some more. My mom then threatened me that I had to get them out soon or else. So now that my retreat is over, I'm caught up on life... I made it my project of the week!! It took a few hour this week but they are done!!!! ALL 96!!!!!!!!! My goal was to have them out before she's 3 months old (I made it). They will be handed out to those who come to her baptism this weekend and then mailed out on Monday!


** Disclaimer---- if you are lucky enough to get one of these beautiful creations, I better see it proudly displayed in your house somewhere! If not, you will be disowned!!!!!! hee hee!





Criss-cross card
Cut and assembled Criss cross card. Cut insert, mounted photo. Stamped back of insert, hand-wrote all info, singed it. Cut the card wrap, attached ribbon, punched circle, stamped circle, put liquid glass on heart, attached. 96 times!!!!!!!
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Comments

Anonymous said…
It's beautiful Jen! Your hard work paid off!!!
Lacey said…
OMGosh Jen.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!
Jayne said…
So pretty! They turned out great!

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