This is a special card for a friend who is going to be a grandma for the first time. She has been patiently waiting for along time. She asked me to make a card for the shower that would be a keepsake. I knew right away what card I would make. I made all four of my grandkids this card for their baby showers. They don't know what sex the baby is, so this makes it a little more difficult for color choices.
I choose lavendar and just a touch of mint green. Embossed panel with border folders. I sponged around very lightly with the green. Made the envelope from a sizzix die. Tag was made and penny glued to it. Computer generated sentiment, and inside of card. Added the ribbon, lace, and buttons. The inside of the card reads:
Here's baby's first penny
So shiny, bright and new.
Just starting out in life
Like newborn babies do.
It's meant to be good fortune
During the years that lie ahead.
To be treasured as a Keepsake
Until my grandchild is wed.
Then on the day most special,
With "something old and new"
The bride is meant to carry
Alucky peeny in her shoe.
Whether she should be my grandaughter
Or my grandson's intended wife
The promise of good fortune
Will charm their marrried life.
You need to find a new penny from the year the child is born. I don't remember where I got this verse.
Sorry this is so long. tfl
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 GMT Views: 3593
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92385
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @ 11:51 AM
Oh my, Linda, this is just the most beautiful and swwetest. Thank you for sharing the poem. I will remember this when I need a card for such a situation. Your work is ALWAYS the most awesome!!!
Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Hugging a golden and stamping' in PA Posts: 21216
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @ 2:36 PM
Linda, this is so precious! All of the embossing in white with a hint of color is beautiful. I put this in my favorites because I wanted to remember the wonderful poem on the inside!
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @ 5:49 PM
Your poem is very similar to the one I always attach to a handmade hanky bonnet. Your card is just precious. Your friend will be so incredibly proud when this card is passed around for all to see.
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