Hello There Baby card with CTMH Lucy, Zoology, Vintage Type and Art Philosophy

I think ever since I saw Dumbo as a little girl I've always associated elephants with babies.  It must be that heart-breakingly lovely "Baby of Mine" song in the movie.  Here I took the cute little elephant from our Zoology set and paired it up with Lucy for a sweet bannered and be-ribboned baby card.

I used my craft knife and cut along the seam of the elephant ear and then put a pop dot behind to accent the dimension.

If you'd like to make this project, get these supplies:

Paper:  Lucy

Stamps:  Zoology (elephant and sentiment), Vintage Type (alphabet on the banner)

Ink:  Gray Wool, Sweet Leaf

Other:  Art Philosophy Cartridge for shapes, Color Ready Seam Binding, Licorice Opaques, Paradise Paper Flowers, Hot Pink Ultra Fine Sharpie (for coloring the letters in Baby)

November 4th All Occasion Card Class - Card #2 - Baby Boy version

Date: Friday, 4th November
Time: 7-9:30PM
Location: Snoqualmie, WA (I'll send directions when you register)
Cost: $15
Cards: 10 all occasion cards
RSVP: Due by Monday, 31 October

I'll be posting the cards individually here on my blog over the next several days!

Want a kit mailed to you? Add $5 for USPS flat rate shipping and I'll mail a pre-cut and pre-stamped kit anywhere in the US! If you are Canadian, just send me a note and I'll figure out shipping! Payments will be collected via PayPal.

November 4th All Occasion Card Class - Card #1 - Baby Girl

Date:  Friday, 4th November
Time:  7-9:30PM
Location:  Snoqualmie, WA (I'll send directions when you register)
Cost:  $15
Cards: 10 all occasion cards
RSVP:  Due by Monday, 31 October

I'll be posting the cards individually here on my blog over the next several days!

Want a kit mailed to you?  Add $5 for USPS flat rate shipping and I'll mail a pre-cut and pre-stamped kit anywhere in the US!  If you are Canadian, just send me a note and I'll figure out shipping!  Payments will be collected via PayPal.

What you need to bring: Adhesives (tape runner like Tombow, pop dots, glue pen) and Scissors. All other tools are provided.

Baby Girl Card with CTMH Boutique Borders, Sweet Baby and Building Block Alphabet

Here is the "sister" card to yesterday's baby boy card post.

Materials Used:

Paper:  Unforgettable Level 2, White Daisy CS

Ink:  Blush, Creme Brulee, Chocolate

Stamps:  Boutique Borders, Sweet Baby, Building Block Alphabet

Other:  Creme Brulee Ribbon

Baby Boy Card with CTMH Boutique Borders, Sweet Baby, Building Blocks Alphabet

This very sweet baby boy card is done in Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf and Chocolate - a wonderful palette for boy items.  I love how the Sweet Leaf green really softens the color scheme.

Materials Used:

Paper:  Sweet Home Level 2, White Daisy Cardstock

Stamps:  Boutique Borders, Sweet Baby, Building Block

Ink:  Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf, Chocolate

Other:  Basic Brads

Baby Card with CTMH Daydream Paper, Ms. On the Go, Watercolor Pencil Technique and Wishes Cardmaking Pattern

I finally had a chance to play with this great stamp set "Ms. On the Go" the other night to create a card for a friend who is due soon. I love how you can color the mommy in to match the person you are sending the card to, such a nice personalized touch!

This is one of the new 4.5x4.5" cool square cards from the new Wishes book. As you can tell from my previous post I really love our books (LOL). I'm totally a more-bang-for-your-buck kind of gal so I love helping people maximize their dollars.

The card is not high on bulky bling as I'm sending it in the mail. I used our Daydream paper pack and cut one of the wavy strips off a full 12x12 sheet and then put two of them back to back to make the 2" strip in the center. The primary image is from Ms. On the Go colored in with watercolor pencils and a blending pen.

Ah, watercolor pencils.... Such a great tool! They can truly make you look and feel like an artist. I can't draw very well (my mother painted and minored in art in college and my brother is an architect so I know my drawing skills are not up to snuff) but stamping makes me into an instant artist! You use watercolor pencils just like regular coloring pencils but when you are done coloring you take a clear marker called a blending pen and go over the image - it is moist so it blends all the coloring into a nicely painted look. I like to go darker around the edges and then lighter in the center of the image so it looks a bit shaded as well. Very fun tool in your tool box!

Materials:
Paper: Daydream Level 2 Paper Pack
Stamps: Ms. On the Go, Family Ties - Adults, Family Ties - Children (for mama and baby)
Inks: Black, Hollyhock
Other: Watercolor pencils, Blending Pen, Black Bitty Brad, Paper Piercer