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May 27, 2011 •

“Baby Shower” for Heidi at Simon Says Stamp & a Giveaway

Hello Friends! Today’s post is a fun one for me because Heidi’s friends and I are throwing her a “Baby Shower” and to celebrate this special occasion I have a $25.00 gift certificate to Heidi’s super store at Simon Says Stamp.

Baby Girl
Heidi is the President of Simon Says Stamp, she’s adorable, so lovable and she just had a sweet baby Abby.  Jennifer, Nicole, Vicky and I all have cards to share with you to welcome Heidi’s new addition to their family. Just click on their names below.

Jennifer McGuire
Nicole Magourik
Vicky  Papaioannou 

Kathy Racoosin (me) 

Lily Pad just did a wonderful interview of Heidi  here. I really enjoyed reading about how Simon Says Stamp was created and where the name came from etc.
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If you are wondering how I created the “wall paper” background you can read about it in this post. Later this weekend I will have a  step by step photo tutorial on how I color my hedgehogs.

I hope that you all have a happy holiday with GOOD weather. There has been such horrific weather around the world that’s just devastating and I hope that you have NOT been affected in any way. Have a great weekend and I am always grateful you take the time to stop by. Hugs, Kathy

JUST LEAVE A COMMENT on the list below &

A RANDOM WINNER WILL BE SELECTED to 

WIN A $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the Simon Says Stamp Super Store.

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Penny Black’s “A Touch of Whimsy”
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Comments

  1. Country Mouse says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Congrats to Heidi and her hubby on the arrival of baby Abby! How exciting!!! Thank you for the chance to win!!
    audrey

  2. Country Mouse says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:25 am

    I also wanted to add that your card is so cute!! I love the way they are looking up “at the baby”. 🙂

  3. Vicky says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:34 am

    WOW!!! What a beauty!!!! Love the colors, love the details!!!!

  4. Katherine says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Lovely card and pretty colors!

  5. Julie says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Thanks for the chance to win. You’ve done a fab job with the hedgehogs – looking forward to reading your tutorial! x

  6. Tanya says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Awwww, just adorable! I love the wallpaper look, can’t wait to try it, I bookmarked so I can remember. Thank you for the inspiration!!

  7. bora says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:08 am

    One of the greatest baby card I have ever seen! It`s amazing! (:

  8. jen says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I love your card! I love your work…you inspire me daily. I receive your emails and get excited every time on what you have created. I love Penny Black stamps and have a few myself…they are so much fun to color. I’m very excited to see how you color the hedgehogs and then maybe they will be my next stamps to buy. Thanks again for sharing and showing such awesome work!!!
    hugs,jen

  9. Kathy (krolski) says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Your card is adorable Kathy! Congrats to Heidi and family!

  10. Brenda says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Oh my goodness! I am totally in love with what you have done here Kathy! So precious! Congratulations to Heidi, she sounds like such a great person from that interview!

  11. Beastybunny says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:51 am

    What a fantastic card! So cute!

  12. brenda says

    May 27, 2011 at 11:51 am

    What a sweet and amazing card, you are so talented! Thanks for the chance to win.

  13. Deb says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    That card is so stinkin’ cute! LOVE it.

  14. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    So cute and what fun to have an online baby shower!!!!

  15. Amanda Johnson says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Love the card! And congrats to Heidi on the new baby!

  16. small t says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Super cute card!

  17. Kelly Massman says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    What a sweet and cute card! And, wow thanks for a chance to win! I’ve already said congrats to Heidi! 🙂

  18. Donna says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Way to celebrate a friend and her new little one! Beautiful card!

  19. katie says

    May 27, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    What a darling card, the hedgehog and the duck are just as cute as can be!
    katie

  20. Chrissie says

    May 27, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    wallpaper is fantastic, but I’m actually really intrigued by the floor. Did you hand draw that? Very nice!

  21. Kimberli Sarsfield says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    I’ve heard you are the coloring queen and it looks to be true! I love the beautiful background and how bright this card is. I can’t wait to see your hedgehog tutorial.

  22. Paula says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I love that background & your pink flooring. I look forward to seeing your hedgie colouring too. That picture on the wall is delightful & I the combination of pink, white & soft cream is just lovely.
    Have a good weekend.
    Paula (PEP)

  23. Cutiephinphin says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    The card is so sweet… Love the colors and the background you created. And the hedgehog is just too cute.

  24. Nancy L. says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    congrats to heidi!!
    very cute card!

  25. Jay Gee says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Gorgeous card… the way you coloured the floorboards is amazing.

  26. CanadianScraps43 says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    Hi Kathy sweetie! Love coming here and seeing what you have up your sleeve for us next. Lol.
    I so looooove this card. I love the colouring and blending of inks on that ever cute hedgehog, but I just love how you did the wallpaper and the floor. Now is the floor a stamp or did you do that yourself? I made a card and shared it on my blog where I made my floor myself. If there was a stamp out there I am sure it would have made things so much easier. Checked your supply list but didnt’ see it there. Maybe I missed it. Either way, I love what you did to the floor and how you popped it to make it even more depth. Your just amazing. Well email you back this weekend too. Hugs.

  27. Joni Kix says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    What an adorable card! I love that Touch of Whimsy stamp set. I’m bummed that Simon Says Stamp is sold out. I will be looking for that stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!

  28. pcm says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    cute card! I can’t wait to see that hedgehog tutorial this weekend!

  29. Rebecca says

    May 27, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    love that beautiful wall paper background and the whole adorable card!

  30. Lin says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    How sweet! Love the rubber duckie and the bottle that Mr. Hedgie has! YES! I could use some help on coloring hedgehogs!

  31. smithdd says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I just love the PB hedgehogs (and cats)! This is a very sweet thing y’all are doing for Heidi.

    I recall that you had another card not to long ago that had this same floor. Off to refresh myself on what you did to get it.

  32. Eve says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Kathy, what a beautiful color of pink you used for this baby girl card!! Luv all the details (stamping, trimming, EYELASHES & white tiny dots)!! yes, it’s heartbreaking to hear those people who was affected by SEVERE WEATHER everywhere, not only in US but around the world… 🙁 It seems the weather will be ok over the weekend, here in western PA. Have a great memorial weekend!! 🙂

  33. smithdd says

    May 27, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    For those looking for the wood floor stamp:
    http://www.rileyandcompanyonline.com/inc/sdetail/2462/2466

  34. Barbara says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Such a cute baby card. Love it! I’ll need to make one come Nov. for my newest grandchild! in the meantime, I might have to make some others! Congrats to Heidi on this happy occasion!

  35. Jill says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    SSSOOOO cute! Love your card!

  36. Lain Ehmann says

    May 27, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to add my link or a comment… sorry! Gorgeous stuff. First time to your blog, but I’ll definitely be back!

  37. Kim C says

    May 27, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    The hedgehog is sooooooo cute!!! Your card is sooooo girly. Awesome! Can’t wait to see your tutorial because I have not bought any of those stamps for fear I wouldn’t know how to colour them! Thanks for sharing!

  38. Rosana Martins says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    You guys are just so talented…what a gorgeous card…thanks for sharing…

  39. Carissa says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    This card is adorable and your background is gorgeous. Hugs, Carissa

  40. Babe O'Mara says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Congratulations on your new arrival!!! The card is just precious as I’m sure Baby Abby is too. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

  41. Kelli W says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    such a cute card! Thank you for the chance to win 🙂

  42. Pat Castillo says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:23 am

    What a cute card! Very creative…

    Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

  43. Jessica Canham says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:28 am

    What an adorable card! I love the baby hedgie and rubber duck. Thanks for the chance to win!

  44. Joan says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:11 am

    Such a sweet card. Thanks for the chance to win.
    joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

  45. Teepee says

    May 28, 2011 at 1:50 am

    Pink is my favorite color, so I think this is a GREAT card! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for an opportunity to win.

  46. Wendy ten Hove says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Looove that wooden floor in pink as well, Kathy! A totally different look and sooo sweet! What adorable images! Love it!
    Hugs, Wendy

  47. Whisper says

    May 29, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Ooo absolutely stunning as usual and i’m loving the cute bunny popping it’s head out in the corner, Luv Sam x

  48. Cathy A says

    May 29, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    This is so cute!

  49. NatQuebec says

    May 29, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Your card is so cute !!!

  50. narutopenguingirl says

    May 29, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    What a cute card! Love all the pinks 🙂

  51. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:48 am

    Wonderful idea to make a baby shower blog hop – love the kindness and support shown to others! Your card is so sweet!

  52. Andrea6760 says

    May 30, 2011 at 5:12 am

    Hi Kathy,

    First Congrats to Heidi on her baby girl Abigail! Thanks for the link to the interview and pics, the baby is adorable!!

    What wonderful friends you all are to have the baby shower blog hop! Your card is so darn cute and I love how you created the wallpaper background.You always pay such attention to details and the plaid on the baby bottle is SO cute!!

    Thank you for a chance at the giveaway. Heidi’s store is incredible and I would love a chance to win the gift certificate.

    Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
    *Hugs*
    ~Andrea

  53. Kelly Booth says

    May 30, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Such an adorable card Kathy…love your Hedgies! Xoxoxoxo

  54. moonsword says

    May 30, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Congratulations to Heidi and her family! You all are so nice to throw her a “Baby Shower” with such beautiful things! Goodgolly if she was so superbusy before the baby, she will really be a-spinnin’ now! All the best to her, and to you all too…cheers!

  55. Allison says

    May 30, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Love this card and contests to Heidi!

  56. jennifer mcguire says

    May 30, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    wow! amazing as always!

  57. Ellie A. says

    May 30, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    What a sweet little card love it! 🙂

  58. Ruth says

    May 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    What a gorgeous card, and thanks for the tutorial on how. I came here though Jen McGuires tweet, so glad she mentioned it because its a great blog!

  59. Amanda E says

    May 30, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Congrats to Heidi and her family!!! I love that flooring stamp, can you tell us where it came from?

  60. Yaritza says

    May 31, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Congrats to Heidi and family. Thanks for the chance to win.

  61. Dawn says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:48 am

    such a cute card Kathy.

  62. scrappinmommom says

    May 31, 2011 at 6:19 am

    Congratulations to Heidi!! What a cute card. Thanks for sharing and thanks for allowing us a chance to win.

  63. craftymom205 says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Love the card. So cute.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

  64. Penny Ward says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Love the way you played up the eyes and the baby bottle. So cute!

  65. SuZeQ says

    May 31, 2011 at 8:08 am

    LOVE this card … actually, I love all of Simon’s stamps. Oh yeah!

  66. Leslie R says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    Momma and baby will love these. You ladies come up with some great ideas.

  67. Isha says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Sweet and adorable card Kathy. Love the colors, details and esp. the wallpaper and the photo frame.TFS

  68. scrappykate says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Beautiful card and the background is just stunning!

  69. Jessica Canham says

    May 31, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Congratulations, Heidi, on your new baby! What a nice idea to do a giveaway and a blog hop to celebrate! Thanks for the chance to win.

  70. kathy s says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Great card and have just read a few of your tutorials thanks for the hints and inspiration- just really found your blog and love it am subscribing and becoming a follower- great name too

  71. Deloris says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Congrats to Heidi on the new baby!

    Love your sweet card too!

    Deloris
    http://stampingatthelake.blogspot.com/

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