What an honor to make someone’s day. I was so happy to receive this badge. I pass this along to all of you-who I have come to know and become friends with. I am awful about tagging people.
People who comment, leave funny stories and send me emails. All of you who just stop by or have followed my life, in any way, you all make my day-everyday!
My inbox gets flooded often but I read EVERY blog comment, and email I get! Each one truly makes MY day!!! I know, I said that already, but I mean it.
On another note-I have tag’s I have yet to do, and people who have sent me these cute little things to post, that I made their day in same way (THANK YOU!!!). Now I can’t find who else has now, because of a flood of emails and whatnot but Melanie sent me this yesterday! I was determined it WOULD get posted!
Thanks Melanie.
Isn’t that so sweet of her?
That reminded me that I had her super-duper adorable set Just So Hippy, that has NOT seen ink!
Now you have to know I LOVE giraffes! Part of the fun (for me) naming Noah-Noah was the Noah’s ark theme 😀 He will hate me someday I’m sure. You an’t name your kid Noah, and NOT go with a Noah’s ark theme! Its like naming your daughter Summer and she is born in the dead of winter-you just can’t do it 😀
The day I found out I was pregnant I had seen this little giraffe by GUND. I knew I wanted it if I were having a boy. Once we had our ultrasound, and all was well, my friend Melissa bought Raffee for Noah. We had already picked this name about 3 hours after finding out I was pregnant! So it was good it was a boy!
Since birth he has slept with that giraffe. I brought him to the hospital with me.
Here is one of my favorite photos of Noah with him.
He is 11 months old here. See how he looks at him? PRECIOUS!
He would hold him by the neck, and crawl/walk around the house. Where Noah went, Raffee went.
He would often look at him-like in this photo, then hug and kiss him. It was adorable! He loved him to pieces. Now he is tattered, and worn. He has that well-loved look to him.
He still has Raffee and sleeps with him every night.
I have a keepsake frame box ready for the day Noah is ready to part ways with him. I will save him to have when he has his first baby. OK Now Im getting all sappy over this, so let’s move on shall we?
My point is that when I saw this set it reminded me of Raffee!
So I had to get it.
I figured in thanks to Melanie, I should use the set SHE designed, and share my story as to why I always say “awe” every-time I see a giraffe.
It also made a great sketch 😀 Simple-but great.
Here is my first card using the set.
How supah cute is that giraffe?
I colored it using my copic’s, and put fun flock on the spots.
I used the For Peep’s Sake collection as my inspiration. I just love it.
Here is another-
The point of making a second is to show you, you can basically take the long image and put it on either side! Whatever suits your fancy.
In place of a circle, is this butterfly I made it using Fantasy Film-in a pink tone. The butterfly is from a Stampin Up! set-one of my fave’s -Touch of Nature. The flower’s are another favorite-Stem Shilouette’s.
When I got a smaple of this Cherie paper by SEI, I fell in LOVE! Hello pink & brown (my favorite combo) GLITTER with flowers and butterflies! It’s a little piece of paper heaven!
So I used my markers and colored the bloom, then added some stickles. The thank you-is a rub on my Making Memories.
The 2nd butterfly is punched with a Martha Stewart punch, and shows the back pattern of the paper.
Overall clean and simple.
I would love for you to try this weeks sketch! Send on over a link-so we can all see what you do.
Thanks for reading and playing along 😀
40 Responses for "Saturday Sketch-You made my day-and a story"
WOW..this one is just gorgeous!! Love it!!
Stem Silhouettes.. is that a SU set? I can’t seem to find it. I LOVE that stamp!
Fabulous cards Lauren & I sure love that pic of Noah – it’s awesome.
My son is 4 now & he had a bear he took everywhere, slept with, etc, than he lost it at the mall, we were crushed (meaning the parents!), now he has attached himself to his monkey which he has had since birth too, so it became his replacement. I am always terrified that he will lose it too!
oh this card is so pretty love the colors. your so talented.
ohhh wow what a beautiful card. love your colors.
Love the story behind each card!! Your art work shows your love!! Flutter Thank You is so awesome!!!
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! I HAVE to run out the door NOW or we will be late, but I will BE BACK to write something longer in a few!!! HUGS!!!!!
Great cards! Love the pic of Noah, soo cute. Reminds me of my Kaitlyn she carries around a little plush doll she calls “baby”. I love that Gina K set as well, I have yet to purchase it but probably will.
You make my day because I always look forward to reading your stories and seeing your work. Thanks!
Awe Lauren, that is an awesome story about Noah. Johnny has an ostrich my grandfather gave him when he was born that’s in the same condition Raffee is in. Mr. Ostrich is somewhere around the house still too. Those cards are just awesome, but I like the pic of Noah better this morning. 🙂 Ok, I’m all sappy today too.
Two more great cards. I love the Raffee story. That picture – OMW – so sweet. You know your child feels loved when they can pass it on so freely and easily to their little stuffed friends.
Oh and now I must have that SEI paper! Now. Hehehe. Pink and brown is my favorite too. You are my favorite enabler. You are just so darn good at it.
Awww….. love the giraffe card and the story of Raffee. That’s just too cute. (Joey has ‘kitty’ and it’s seen his share of “love” already)
Ohhhh…..love the butterfly card. It’s so “you”.
Awesome sketches. I’ve jotted them down and plan on using them later tonight with my Bella 😉
Hugs,
Renee
What a fabulous picture of Noah and Rafee, along with a great story. And love both cards! Looks like you’re having fun with the Fantasy Film.
I love your stories! Your blog is on a huge list I check every Saturday, just to get ideas… Usually I’m more of a blog lurker, just hangin out and reading with no comments or interaction… But I had to comment today!
My name is Summer… And my birthday is January 3rd! Even worse, my middle name is Dawn and I was born in the middle of the night! When I read this, I called my mom and made her read it too!!! Thanks for the good laugh! Lol…
Summer
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Ok so I’m a copycat…rofl….I jotted down the sketch real quick and got to work…then when I come back I see I made a giraffe baby card with Banana CS and Celery ribbon…haha!
Your cards are wonderful…you giraffe card is way cute! Love the butterfly card…it’s gorgeous!
I loaded it on my blog….think I better do another one 😉
What a gorgeous card!!!! (I’d love to know what you like best for fun flock when you are adding it to small details like the hearts ehre? I just bought my first flock jars the other day for another project, but haven’t tried them out yet…) but I love this, and love the blue!!! Thanks for getting it out to play today!
And a wonderful story, and what a precious pic! I came across the sweetest lamb after I found out I was pregnant with my first and bought it on impulse(it didn’t become “the favorite”, but it’s still cute!)
(Gorgreous stem Silhouette card , too, I’ve only made one card with it so far, eanred it just before the catty ended, and haven’t had much time yet with it!)
I love those cards, and guess what: My Noah loves giraffes too! 🙂
One of his therapist collected giraffes, she had them all over her office and I think that’s what started his affection!…
I think the name Noah registered in my brain when I was watching ER in France yeeeeaaaars ago, because of Dr Carter (actor Noah Wyle), we chose Noah and Ethan, we always pick 2 names and wait to see the baby to decide what suits him/her best. He looked like he could wear both, but I’m just in love with that name… and now also with the little guy wearing it!♥
(and I love giraffes too, but hey who doesn’t, they’re so beautiful!)
PS: Good thing you told us this is a giraffe Noah is holding, I would have thought it was Roo, the kangaroo from Winnie the Pooh!!
Where are her spots!! 😉
What a cute story and the most adorable picture ever!! If my third child had been a boy we would have named him Noah…I collect Noah’s Arks! 🙂 Your cards, as always, are awesome!. I actually have an idea for the sketch, too! Woo Hoo!
Your story about Noah is so cute. Damian has a blankee he carries around and scooby doo. He cannot go to bed unless all his stuff is with him. And if its lost look out. He is autistic so when his world gets out of balance total meltdown. I have to pick my battles with him. right now it is is finger nails and cutting them. Here is my card. Love reading your blog eveyday. http://www.susanscornor.blogspot.com
Yay! I got a sketch done! 🙂 You can find it here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/790784?nocache=1
FUN! Thanks Lauren!!
I love this sketch, Lauren. Thank you for posting every week.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/790897?limit=last1
Thanks for the sketch Lauren! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/791045?cat=500&ppuser=83483
Terrific sketch (love your little giraffe card). Thanks for letting me while away my Sunday afternoon creating this: http://stampmom.blogspot.com/2008/01/dragonfly-on-maine-blueberries.html
Here’s my sketch Lauren: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/791156?cat=500&ppuser=2910
I really enjoyed your sketch this week Lauren, this is my first time participating!! Here is my card
http://diariesofastamper.blogspot.com/2008/01/different-yet-same.html
Hi Lauren, I found your place a while ago, but have only just decided to try one of your fab sketches! I can’t think why i waited so long 🙂
You can see what i came up with
HERE
Carol x
These cards are so beautiful Lauren! I luv the picture of Noah & his Raffee…it’s so precious!
Ahhh, you baby is so sweet, that picture is precious! Love your sketch challenge too, I saw a card on another blog and linked over. I want to use Gina K’s giraffe for it too! TFS
I’m a little late but I finally got a card done. I love your sketches, Thanks. -Molly B
I tried your sketch challenge today, loved it! Thanks =)
http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/
Awwwwwwww!!! What a cutie pie……oh and your cards are supah cute too!! I loved your sketch and used it on a card this weekend!! Here ya go:
http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/2008/01/tilda-and-teddy.html
So adorable!!
I tried your sketch…what fun! Thanks!
http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/2008/01/good-luck-super-bella.html
I just found your blog through Papertrey – congrats!!
Your son is adorable! My daughter has the same giraffe – Sprinkles. She loved it to death. She is now 5 and is still loving it!
I just love your work and am looking forward to seeing more!!
I did the sketch, but I did it from the saved sketch image and mine is a little different than yours! Hope you like it though:
http://inkspirations.blogspot.com/2008/02/hero-arts-huggy-chick-cc153.html
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