My shining star

My shining star

Monday 25 May 2015

Welcome Tripp!

Hello Lovelies! Well as you all imagined Windermere was cold yesterday - but it wasn't as bad as I had imagined - the swim was short and invigorating - I found it very tricky and can't see me joining in any of the race swims any time soon - but I have my new wetsuit - and am looking forward to a swim at fellfoot park once the girls go back to school. I need to figure out where to put my car keys though!!!! Any ideas????

On Friday Shauns' sister Jane gave birth to a baby boy - she's called him Tripp Edwin Golder. I know not where Tripp comes from - the Edwin was her and Shauns dads name. Its nice that she has remembered her dad. Anyway - here's the card and tag I have made to send to her.


Both were done using ideas from the Marjie Kemper course I have been doing - I've only done two lessons so far and am enjoying it so very much!!! These include the Tim Holtz baby blueprint stamps and the techniques of using household objects to create the funky circles and lines in acrylic paint.



I hope Jane likes these! I love them!!!! I'd like to enter these into the following challenges:


Have a great bank holiday Monday whatever you do. Me and the girls are off to visit my friend Julia - we're hoping to book a holiday to Cornwall in the summer holidays - then we'll have lunch at Bella Italia - I have vouchers to use!

Big hugs

Rachel xx





23 comments:

  1. Beautiful work, Rachel and a keepsake too. Vee xx

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  2. The car keys do pose a dilemma Rachel !!

    Your card is very inspirational and I am sure the new parents will love it.

    B x

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  3. Such a lovely baby boy card Rachel and I have to say I like the name Tripp. I am sure the parents will appreciate this lovely card.
    I have no experience with wetsuits, but how about on a string round your neck underneath the suit?

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  4. I think Jane and her hubby will love them - such an unusual name, I don't think I have ever heard that one before but it is nice to be a bit different. I am afraid that in my wetsuit days I didn't have a car but I like Astrid's idea but would be a little concerned if your key is an electronic type.... I think it might be better to take a friend... Hugs, Anne xx

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  5. Unusual name but nice, Love the card, it's perfectly designed for this young miracle.xxx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  6. Gorgeous Rachel, I've been looking at these blue print stamps for a while now. Tripp is a lovely name although I've not heard it before. I don't know what to suggest regarding the keys, as they're all electronic these days it does pose a bit of a problem. Have a great day and enjoy your lunch.

    Hugs Sue xx

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  7. Love the card and tag Rachel, sure Jane will love it

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  8. Hi Rachel, gorgeous card! I like the name Tripp, it's different!

    P.S, Sorry it's late but thank you so much for my birthday card and presents, I was really spoilt this year lol!

    Love From Rebecca xx

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  9. Beautiful card Rachel and I love the name. I've have visited Fellfoot park lots of times and it really is a stunning area. Key, I would not know the answer to that one, hugs Rita xxx

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  10. An unusual name, not heard it before. I do love the card and tag. As for where to put your car keys that is a bit of a conundrum for you.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  11. Congratulations to the new parents. Your card and tag are gorgeous, I love the images and fabulous colours.
    I hope you enjoy the rest of the day.
    big hugs, Sue xx

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  12. A fabulous card and tag Rachel, great design and images.
    Pauline
    x

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  13. This is fabulous Rachel and just perfect for the occasion. Congratulations to the family and the new arrival
    x catherine

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  14. Well done you on the wild swimming, bet it was fab if not cold.
    Lovely card and tag Rachel, love all the elements to it and the fab colouring.
    Hope your day was good, hugs Kate x

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  15. These are gorgeous Rachel, your inking is fabulous. You can buy waterproof cases/boxes for phones and such like so may find one to fit your keys, other than that the only suggestion is a magnetic box under your car. Carol x

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  16. Love your baby blue card and tag - perfect use for those blueprints, and fabulous layered stencilling.
    Alison xx

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  17. Beautiful card and tag Rachel. So different and love the design.
    Good luck with the wetsuit swimming, you are far braver than me.
    Mags
    x

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  18. Adorable baby card and tag. Fabulous design too!

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  19. Hmm, interesting question! I no not where to stow the keys, waiting to find out from you! Sweet card and congratulations to the new parents!

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  20. Gorgeous card and tag and love the techniques
    carol x

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  21. Love the card & Tag Rachel! The design is brilliant! Is there a pocket in your wetsuit? lol Congrats to your SIL & family!
    HUgs
    Dawn xx

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  22. Welcome, Tripp! It's so nice to know who these were made for... loved spotting them on the Craftsy forum. Thank you so much for the shout-out, Rachel. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx