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Morning Has Broken

I remember my one of my first real High School Assemblies like it was yesterday (and it was a long, long, long time ago). It was Homecoming, the lights were turned down low, and they had recreated a magical scene complete with giant arches, a throne area, tissue paper/chicken wire grass, giant mushrooms, and a lighted gazebo.  Dry ice set a misty look to the ground when the Homecoming court and Queen came out, and they played one of my favorite songs of all time:  Morning has broken.  I get chill bumps just thinking about how pretty it looked and how I felt; I felt like anything was possible (hey, if you could turn our HS gym into a magical kingdom over night, then anything was possible).

At DRS Designs, our theme this week is "Cause A Scene" - create a scene on your card.  I created a morning has broken kind of scene  with some sponges, a sticky note, ink, and some great DRS Designs images.



I sponged on some old olive and crumb cake on the bottom and stamped Sea Grass about three times in both colors. I sponged my sky with soft sky and salty ocean (using a sticky note circle for my sun).  I used the Every Day A Miracle Greeting over my sun.

Every day does hold a miracle!!!!!  I believe this in every way but yesterday I believed it in every fiber as I witnessed my first baby have her first baby!  Yay!!!  Lewis Alexander Smith has arrived finally and everyone is doing wonderfully.  Here are a few pictures:



Isn't he sweet? Don't the parents look sweet too?  I am so proud of  my little girl, her sweet husband and this adorable little one. 

Hugz!!!!

Comments

  1. Karen DunbrookJuly 30, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    I am thrilled for you....he looks SO precious!!! What a joy he will be and bring such treasured memories to your lives.
    hugs mf...
    p.s....love your card too...got so carried away by looking at that little priceless face!

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  2. Francie G.July 30, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Precious little one! Such a joy! Your card is beautiful!

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  3. *Vicki*July 30, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Oh my gosh!! HOW PRECIOUS!!! Congrats on your new grandbaby!! So exciting!! I think the baby stole the show of course, but your card is really stunning Nancy!! :) Thanks for sharing this lovely post!!

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  4. Lady FairJuly 30, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    What a handsome little fellow! Congrats and thanks for sharing the pictures. Oh, and the lovely card as well! (Thanks, Lydia for posting a pic on Facebook!)

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  5. NstizJuly 30, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Congratulations, Nancy! Enjoy this beautiful, precious little guy!

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  6. HolsteinJuly 30, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Oh he is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations.....enjoy him.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Well you did an amazing job creating your scene. It is just gorgeous but no where near as gorgeous as your family. God Bless you new little Lewis and his mom and dad. They are just a beautiful sight. Congrat's Grandma. Enjoy every minute because before you all know it he will be going to his first High School Assembly.

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  8. Robin ClendenningJuly 30, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    First off, thank you for all the cute pictures of your "kids" and new grandchild! So sweet!!
    I have been looking at the card you did, above, for the challenge for the last few day...just wonderful!! Love the sponging of color around the edges leaving a "bright spot" for you sunshine and LOVE the white details on the grass!! Just awesome Nancy! This is one of my favorite cards so far! Love it sweet friend!

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  9. irishgreensueJuly 30, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Hallelujah - you are a Gramma!!!! Lewis is certainly a miracle of God's Love!! God bless him and congratulations to all of your family on the birth of this precious adorable little one!! Enjoy every moment!!!!!
    Your card took my breath away - you captured the dreamy, misty look and the white gel highlights on the grasses look amazing! BIG HUGS to you, my friend!!

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  10. cotnobJuly 30, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    A beautiful card Nancy, you have created a wonderful morning scene.
    Congratulations on becoming a Grandma, such lovely photographs of the proud parents and adorable baby boy, I'm so pleased to hear that mother and baby are doing well - have you had a cuddle yet?
    Pauline
    x

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  11. JaceeJuly 30, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Congratulations, what a gorgeous little chap, lovely photographs
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  12. SueJuly 30, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Congratulations!! What a beautiful family they make and your card fit in perfectly! Congrats again Grandma!!

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  13. JanettJuly 30, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Wow, Wow, Wow is all I can say this card is fabulous. Congregations on the Splitcoast thing and on being a new grandmother, grand kids are the best. This morning my oldest grandson showed up for coffee and to talk about his first day of high school, moments I will always treasure. Love the card.

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  14. McCrafty's CardsJuly 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Congratulations to all the family Nancy on the birth of Lewis he is a bonny boy, your card is really beautiful I like the sentiment and the scene
    Kevin xx

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  15. TammyJuly 30, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    God bless the dear sweetheart and his family too! Love your gorgeous card. Congrats to all!

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  16. LollJuly 31, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Awwww ... that baby is the sweetest!! And the parents are so happy ... what an exciting time for them. Congrats to Grandma too! :)

    Gorgeous card ... love this very serene and peaceful morning sunset. Great job Nancy! xx

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  17. MarisaAugust 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Gorgeous blending on the scene you created!! Congrats to you grandma :) What an exciting time of life and as you said a wonderful celebration of the miracle of birth of a new life.

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  18. SueAugust 2, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Easy to see who the most important person in the room was! Congratulations, for some reason the first is always extra special. He is precious. You are in for quite a ride, Nancy, this little one will touch you in ways you could never image. What a blessing for your entire family. Welcome Lewis Alexander.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  19. SueAugust 2, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    OMG, forgot to tell you I love the scene you created. Commented on it in SCS, but it has new meaning since visiting today. Gorgeous card, love it.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  20. BenziAugust 4, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    Nancy, I had to come over and offer my congratulations after seeing your card on SCS. It is exceptionally beautiful. And, oh my goodness, such a sweet, little bundle that has come into your life. And, yes, such a miracle. You will love being a grand.

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  21. Anne TempleAugust 10, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Stunning card and such a precious baby.!

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  22. DarnellAugust 13, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Aha! I didn't have to go far! Thank you for sharing the precious photos, Nancy! Lewis and his mommy and daddy all look happy and healthy! It's wonderful to see the miracle of another perfect birth!! Enjoy every blessed moment!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. wannabcre8tiveAugust 17, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Congratulations, on your new grand-baby. Lewis is so adorable. I love the beautiful card.

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