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: 3594
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60074
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @ 8:01 PM
WOW! I'm speechless. Your card is beautiful and a treasure. and the poem... oh my. I sure wish I would've seen this several years ago. I'll just have to do this for great-grandchildren!
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Registered: January 19, 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 37114
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @ 9:45 PM
Linda this is a wonderful baby card! The poem is lovely! Into my faves! My BF's daughter just had her first grandbaby in June and her oldest daughter just had her baby Sept 19th. I'm going to make a card just like this for both of them~I think it makes a lovely keepsake! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Registered: May 7, 2008 Location: Sioux City, Ia Posts: 5837
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 @ 7:50 PM
So beautiful! Where were you when my granddaughters were born? And let me tell you that being the sentimental (blubbering idiot) that I am.. I did get a little teary eyed reading that poem.
Truly one of the best cards ever!