Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Jessica's new baby Makayla

My sweet friend, Jessica, just became a mommy for the first time yesterday afternoon to a 7 lb. 4 oz. baby girl named Makayla, who was born with a small opening in her back and will undergo surgery on Independence Day, today. Jessica and her husband have been preparing mentally for their baby who was diagnosed in utero with spina bifida. Jessica's incredible strength and calmness, and enormous love for her daughter, even before her birth has been amazing to me. Little Makayla was transported by ambulance to another hospital while her mom is under care on the other side of town. I plan to visit Jessica today and wanted to make an extra special card for her and this feminine, girly-colored floral design is what I came up with. Please think of their family and remember them in your prayers.

  • Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Pink Passion cardstock from Stampin Up, Anna Griffin patterned papers from Archiver's, Heidi Swapp retro photo corners from Hobby Lobby
  • Stamps: Baroque Motifs, sentiment from http://www.stampingsensations.com/
  • Ink: Jet Black Stazon
  • Tools/accessories: ribbon from Hobby Lobby, gemstone from Hobby Lobby, Stampin' Dimensionals, slit punch from Stampin' Up to create scallop border

8 comments:

Tracy.H said...

Beautiful card! I am sure she will love it. Having the support of family and friends will help her through...I am sure!

Melissa said...

Wow! This is a show stopper! Excellent job Kelly!

Stampindamour said...

HI Kelly! LOVE your cards!! They are FABULOUS!!! I love all the detail!!

Thanks for stopping by my BLoG! :0)

I will have to check back often to see your newest creations!

-pamela

Julie V. said...

I like all the patterns and contrasts.

Summer Adams said...

Looooove that!!!!

Ana Wohlfahrt said...

Beautiful!! Love all the design elements..your friend will LOVE it :)

clhenry99 said...

OH shut up this is the cutest card ever! man you are good!!

K said...

beautiful card!