Rockstar Baby

I created this for my 52 week page tonight using this week's Let's Get Sketchy sketch.

This is the very first page I have created of my nephew! It's about time right? LOL!  He is a little over 3 months old now and he keeps getting cuter by the day :)

Here is the sketch~

TFL!

Supplies~
Paper: DCWV Rockstar stack, PTI silver cardstock
Other: star brads from stash, MFT Star die-namics, thickers

Baby Shower Invitations

Hello!

I can type with two hands again. Yay!  The anti inflammatory and brace have helped so much :)  I'm looking forward to getting scrappy tonight!

Just wanted to pop in to finally share those baby shower invitations that I made back in March. It feels like a lifetime ago. I haven't posted this on my blog before but my nephew was born 2 months early on March 23rd, just a few weeks after we mailed out the invitations.  His name is Kaleb and he is doing fabulous! He will be 9 weeks old tomorrow.  I get to see him again this weekend and I can't wait :)  Yes, I'm a proud auntie for sure.

I created these pocket cards using directions from Splitcoast Stampers~

(Click to view a larger version)

The inserts were stamped using an invitation stamp from Taylored Expressions - although I'd recommend creating something on the computer to save time. I didn't think of that as I had my heart set on using the stamp. The monkey, zebra and lion were all cut using the Create a Critter cricut cartridge. I made 40 altogether between the 3 styles.  I picked up the "It's a Shower!" stamp from Joann Fabrics. I got to use up lots of old blue cardstock and the patterned paper is from a small DCWV stack. 

Here's a picture of me and my nephew taken this past weekend :) 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Shopping Our Stash Challenge #6

It's time for me to share my last Guest Design Team post for Shopping Our Stash. I have so enjoyed being a part of the team this month! 

Here is today's challenge: Use only scraps for your project - (card base or similiar "base" ok to use new) but use some of the scraps- paper, ribbons, the odd sinlge embellishment, etc OR recycle something- redo a former card, use something that was intended for a different purpose- ribbon from a package, coffee cup sleeve, corrugated paper, button from a shirt, etc. 

Please click HERE to enter your creation and check out the rest of the DT's samples!

The card base is new and everything else are scraps from a recent layout which I will share soon. I still need to take pictures of the 8 that I did on Saturday.  This was a very different card for me since I limited myself to the scraps and no card sketch.  I like how the ribbon looks on here and think I will try it with a Christmas card. 

Supplies~
Paper: Bo Bunny Tutu Double Dot cardstock, Bazzill cardstock, Wild Asparagus dp
Other: prima flowers, pearls, zig writer, ribbon was from a page kit, CM circle punch

TFL!

Your Choice @ PaperCutz this week!

Easy challenge this week at Paper Cutz!

YOUR CHOICE - make a card, layout or craft project with any theme/colors you'd like!

I created a congratulations card for one of my co-workers that had a baby boy a few weeks ago. I used my favorite baby set from Stampin' Up - Cuddles & Tickles. I picked it up at a scrapbook store tag sale a few years ago and always turn to it when I need to make baby cards!

I used this FTL sketch for a starting point~


To play along, please upload your creation HERE and for more inspiration, please check out my fellow dt members' blogs located on my left sidebar!

TFL!

Baby Congrats Card

I made this card super quick tonight before going to visit a friend. I'm getting much better at planning and executing cards fast! It probably took me longest to tie the darn bow lol, I need to get a Bow Easy!

I pulled out one of the BEST baby stamps set that I have ever bought, Cuddles & Tickles by Stampin Up - $3 at the LSS tag sale a few years ago. The paper is from the Baby Boy Nursery DCWV mat stack that I bought ages ago and never used.


Challenges completed ~
CAS-tastic Challenge #1 - Anything CAS
Caardvarks - new baby card
Our Creative Corner - Bows
Papertake Weekly - Cutie Pie

Tomorrow is my last vacation day ~ sniffle, sniffle. I've really enjoyed being home getting things done...weekends just aren't long enough to be productive LOL!

Have a great night and thanks for looking :)

Saturday Spotlight #20

So when I saw this Saturday Spotlight challenge "Clean It Up" - make a clean & simple card....ack, really??? I think I make simple cards but they tend to have lots of busy paper which makes them look less simple (if that makes any sense at all LOL!!!)

I've been wanting to try last week's Clean & Simple Fall to Layout #79 and thought both challenges together would work out well and I was right!


I made this card last night to send to one of my cousins that had a baby boy last week. The adorable image is from my friend Terry.

Here is the layout ~

Card Supplies
Stamps: House Mouse, Inkadinkadoo
Paper: DCWV, misc. cardstock
Ink: Memento
Copics: B21, B23, R81, E00, T1, T3
Other: Marvy punch, Swiss Dot Cuttlebug folder

TFL! Come back in the morning for another Flutter By Wednesday!

A Bouncing Baby Buggy

Happy Black Friday!

Did you shop til you dropped? I certainly did, lots of good deals out there and I managed to get everything on my list (and then some lol!!)

I'm sharing a card that I made a few weeks ago for a friend of mine on a Yahoo group. When I saw this adorable bouncing buggy from Squigglefly, I had to get it.

The new one did baby's room in black and white and it looks so very cool. When I found this Imaginisce paper in my stash, I knew it was perfect!

Here is the SFYTT sketch that I used.

And for once, I decorated the inside.
The sentiments are from the Congrats set from Stampin' Up. First time inked!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Bouncing Buggy ~ Squigglefly, Congrats ~ Stampin' Up
Paper: Imaginisce
Ink: Memento (for the inside), copics: RV11, N7
Accessories: Marvy Extra Giga Scallop Punch, zig writer, SU corner rounder, EK Success scalloped border punch, stardust stickles

Thanks for looking!

It's a Girl!

I made this card for a dear friend that had a little girl about 6 weeks ago. I finally got to go meet her on Monday and she is just precious! This is the card that I made her parents to welcome her into the world.

I used another image that was RAKed to me, its just too cute! The sketch is Mojo Monday #73 and was really quite fun putting together. I tried to get as many layers on there as I could. The paper is Sugared by Basic Grey, just perfect for baby cards!

Here are the copics I used:

The Recipe:
Stamps: main image from a friend, Studio G sentiment
Paper: Georgia Pacific, Sugared (Basic Grey)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), copics (shown above)
Accessories: ribbon (stash), bella dots

Thanks for looking!