It's a BOY!

Hello crafty friends,

Thanks for popping in to my little crafty corner of the world.

Today I have a baby boy card to share with you. As some of you may know, Kelly Marie and her husband, Mike,  just welcomed a bouncing baby boy to the the Lawn Fawn family! I am so excited and happy for them because I know this has been a long time in the making.

Here's the card:

And the innies:

I used lots of stuff I've had in my stash for eons, so they may no longer be available. But, there's always new and cute baby stuff being released all the time- so no worries if you can't get these.

Guess what? Yep, there's a video tutorial on how this card came together. Click on the video below or check it out----> HERE!

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Dies:

Welcome Baby Sizzlits Decorative Strip- SIZZIX

Airplane, Fire truck- CUTTLEBUG Wafer dies

Baby Bib & Bottle dies- ECHO PARK

Baby Onesie and stamp set- MFT

Slim Card Basics- MAMA ELEPHANT

Poetic lowercase Alphas- POPPY STAMPS

Stamps:

For You, Deer- LAWN FAWN

Other: Chunk Glitter- LAWN FAWN

Ice White Pearl Pen- Viva Decor

Perfectly Plaid Paper pack- LAWN FAWN

Until next time....tootles!

No Bulk Shaker Card VIDEO!

Hi friends,
No, your eyes are not deceiving you! I have a video tute for you today *Ü*
It has been ages since I made a video tute, but I've had a few people ask me about creating a "not so bulky" shaker card like I did on this card:

So, today I'll be showing you how.
Here's the card we'll be making:

I used baseball card sleeves I had purchased for making a pocket letter for my friend. Well since I had so many left over, I asked myself what I could do with these sleeves---and the no bulk shaker card was born!

DISCLAIMER: The camera I normally use broke, so I used my old iphone 4. Plus, I'm totally rusty at making videos & totally forgot how to do it!...ugh. :(  Sooo...please be kind and well, I hope you enjoy! Lol *Ü*

You can watch it on YouTube HERE or below.
Action:



Here's one more pic of the projects featured: both cards are A2: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Thanks so much for peeking!
Tootles,
 
The 411 
Stamps: Carnival Cupcakes-Mama Elephant. Baby Onesie stamp set-MFT
Ink: memento Gray Flannel, Desert Sand
Paper: Bundle of Joy-Echo Park. Close to Cocoa cs, Pretty in Pink cs-SU. Neenah Solar white cs
Tools: Carnival Cupcakes dies-Mama Elephant. Labels 8 dies-Spellbinders. Wonky Stitches dies-Avery Elle. Baby die- Lil Inkers. Fuse tool-We R Memory Keepers. Copics. Wink of Stella clear
Other: Confetti. chunky glitter-Recollections. Trading card 9 pocket pages-Cardguard. sticker- Martha Stewart

Smile

Hi friends,
 I have a couple of cards to share with ya today.
Here's the first:

This is a pretty clean & simple card for me *Ü* This cute little fox is from the Into the Woods stamp set from Lawn Fawn- so cute! I thought I would add a few dots with my white gel pen (for texture & details) but it just looks like he has dandruff :( sigh...

Here's a peek of the innies:

 I took the other part of the die cut & added it here. The sentiment is also from Lawn Fawn & it's called Scripty Sayings.

I used this sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge:

My second card went to my friend who is getting ready for baby!

I just had to make a shaker card *Ü* so fun! 

It can double as a kind of baby rattle when the baby is fussy ;)- wink. I ADORE this entire stamp set from Mama Elephant. It is so super cuuuuute!

Well, thanks so much for peeking today.
Have a great weekend!
Until next time!


The 411
Smile Card:
Stamps: Into the woods, Scripty Sayings- Lawn Fawn
Ink: Black Licorice-MFT, Delicata Gold, Baked Brown Sugar-SU, Distress Inks
Paper: Into the woods petite paper pack- Lawn Fawn, White cs, Blue cs
Tools: Into the Woods dies-Lawn Fawn, Basic set dies- Mama Elephant, Stitched Basic Edges dies-MFT, Copics

Baby card:
Stamps: Carnival Cupcakes- Mama Elephant
Ink: Chocolate Brown- MFT
Paper: Certainly Celery-MFT, White cs, baby boy
Tools: Basic Set dies- Mama Elephant, Blueprints 1-MFT
Other: sequins, buttons

Baby Closet Dividers

Hi ya friends,
Today I have a little something (well, actually four little somethings) to share with you that are going to my teacher friend who's having her first little bundle. I originally saw this idea in the April issue of Papercrafts mag & knew I had to do it for her. The mag version was simple & sweet & since we all know I don't do simple very well, I went for something a bit more ---> me *Ü*

Here they are:

 These little clothes dividers hang on the closet bar & divide the baby clothes by size. Sweetness... happy sigh Ü. All of them were made with a combination of punches, dies, & stickers (some of which I've had for a while & finally put to good use!)

Here's a closer peek at each one:
Here's the 0-3 months divider

I used my Distress inks to create the background & then added the punched picket fence, grass & the rest are stickers.

Here's the back:

 I decorated the backs, but did manage to keep them simple. I signed each one too *Ü*

Next: 3-6 months

 I used a beautiful pearlescent & textured cardstock I've been hoarding. I sprinkled some snowflake stickers & pearls with my Viva pen.

Here's the back:

Then comes 6-12 months:

 This one was all stickers. Easy peasy!

Here's the back:

Last is the 12-18 months:

 I cut some "sand-looking" paper then just added more stickers.

Here's the back:

 All I did was emboss the cardstock with the clouds embossing folder (Darice) & outline the clouds with a white gel pen.

Here's a speedy quick look at how I made them.

I used a cereal box as the base of each divider to make them sturdier. I cut them out using my Circle Nesties (the largest circle from the LG set & the 3rd largest from the SM set.) If you can, it's a good idea to cut out your pattern paper along with the cardboard so all of them will fit perfectly when you glue them together. But what I did was use washi tape to hold the dies together & create a template of sorts & that worked out fine. I used the same washi strip for all of the cuts I made.

Adhere all your pieces & decorate as you'd like.

 The last thing is to cut a straight line at the bottom of your divider so you can slip it onto the closet bar. I sealed the edges with glossy accents.

Here they are again:

 I will be making a little box in which to put them & they will be ready to go!

It was a fun little project & I hope she finds them cute enough to use *Ü*

Thanks for peeking today!
Tootles!

Little Princess

Hello friends,
Spring has sprung! My plants are shaking off the brrrr of winter & my roses are in full bloom!
Today I have a card I made for a teacher who's having her first baby in a few short weeks!
Here it is:

I luv making baby girl cards. *Ü*  It begs for some of my favorite things: buttons, ribbon/lace, embossing, pearls, doilies---> all of which are on this card. And when it comes to baby cards, there is no CASing for me---> more is more! I did a bit of box pleating a la Anna Griffin. I luuuuuv paper pleating on cards! Then I embossed the pink panel and added little pearls with my Viva pen. I also used the Baby Onesie Dienamics and Stamp set and the button borders dienamics from MFT. I threaded a strip of the pattern paper through the buttons to coordinate.

I used this week's MFT sketch:

Thanks so much for peeking today!
Tootles!

Rock the Bump!

Hi friends,
The pregnancy parade continues, as I have a card I made for a teacher at my school who is expecting her first baby *Ü*!
Here it is:

 This stamp is an oldie but goodie called She's Having a Baby from MFT. I luv this stamp cuz it's easy to color & paper piece. (I did have to mask the frame & baby things that are all around the image.) I added a few pearls with my Viva pen. I colored her with my Prisma pencils & Gamsol.

Here's a peek of the innies:

I added 2 embossed buttons Ü. The sentiments come from a different stamp called Baby Bump (also from MFT). It has several witty pregnancy ones! 

I used this week's sketch:

Thanks again for popping in!
Gotta Go!

The 411 
Stamps: She's Having a Baby, Baby Bump- MFT
Paper: Howdy Doody- MME, CU cs
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Creamy Brown
Tools: Oval Nesties, MS embossed button punch
Other: ribbon, button, twine, Viva Decor Pen

Oh Baby!

Hi ya friends,
Spring has sprung with some of my friends. Many are planning for babies, waiting on arrivals, & just boarding the 9 month voyage to motherhood! While my baby days are way in my rear view mirror, my friends are just getting started! It's not that I started super early, but they're in their 30's so it's about time! Well, the great news for me is that means I get to make some of my fav things to make- baby cards *Ü* One that I have to share today that's going to a friend who is having her first baby boy!
Here's my card:

  I HAD to use a sweet baby Edwin, of course! He's colored with Prisma pencils and Gamsol. I love coloring baby images with my Prismas cuz it gives it a soft, angelic look, don't ya think?! I used my fav baby papers from Graphic 45---> happy sigh... and then made a little garland of sorts with MS punches- a little sheep, teddy bear, bow, button, elephant, heart, & safety pin. I also used the Beaded Circles Nesties because it reminded me of baby beads Ü. The strip going across are embossed buttons.

Here's a closer look at this cutie:

I used Stardust Stickles on the stars though it's hard to tell...

I recently came across a new (to me) Magnolia challenge blog called Marvelous Magnolia & I was so tickled cuz so many Magnolia blogs have closed :( so I'm playing along with their current challenge: New Beginnings.

I also used this sketch from Sunday Sketch & Stamp:

I'll also be playing along in the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Monthly Challenge: Anything Goes
Created with Love: Anything Goes
Dutch Magnolia Lovers: Bingo: Distress+Die+ Embossing
Totally Papercrafts: Embossing

Thanks for stopping by today!
Gotta go!

Oh Boy!

Hi ya friends,
 How goes it this fine weekend? Hope you're enjoying some lovely crafternoons :)
Well, if you follow my blog, you know I like 3. Three is a good number, so today I bring you the 3rd Magnolia card.
Here it is:

 This sweetness is called Baby Edwin. So Adorable! I know I say that about them all :)
Here's a closer peek:

He's colored with Copics. I added some blingies to his crown & gold Stickles to the little stars. The papers are from the Little darlings collection from Graphic 45. (This collection of papers is exquisite! Baby perfection!) I added faux stitching around the edges, and sprinkled a few pearls with my Viva pen. The ticket is a Whimsy stamp called Whimsy Ticket Sentiments (luuuuv). That's a Fair Isles Pendant Spellbinders die Edwin is on. It looked like a baby blanket to me :)

Now for a peek of the simple innies:

 I punched some buttons with the pattern paper scraps using the MS button punch.

I used this week's sketch at Just Magnolia:

Baby, I'm joining the tots in the following challenges:
Chocolate, Coffee, & Cards: For the Boys
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge: New Baby
Hot Shot Crafts: Die Cuts
All That Scraps: Anything Goes
Creative Belli: Baby/ New Arrival
Whimsy Inspiration Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for peeking today!
Gotta Go!

PTI 5th Anniversary

Hi ya friends,

As soon as I saw Papertrey Ink was celebrating their 5th anniversary, I had to join in the fun. I am a huge PTI fan & am so glad to see so much growth & success to the wonderful peeps at PTI. :) Congratulations!!!

I cannot choose a fav design team member as I always find inspiration from someone on the DT. For the challenge, the project that most caught my eye was the one by Melissa Phillips.

When I think Melissa Phillips, I think preeeeetty & ultra feminine. Look at that onesie card! ...happy sigh... :)

I luuuv this die & if you visit my blog, you know it's my go-to card when I'm in a pinch but need something cuuuute.
Here's my boy version:

I didn't have the the stamp set Melissa used so I used one of my very neglected CB dies. The sentiment comes from one of my fav stamp sets: Signature Greetings stamped with Enchanted Evening ink. Another of my favs is the button in Simply Chartreuse. The pattern paper  is called Just Chillin' from Making Memories.

Now, for my top 5 PTI favs (ooooh was this hard!):
1) Rustic White cardstock
2) Parisian Lace Die
3) The entire In Bloom Collection (Sorry I can't choose just one :)
4) Buttons!
5) Signature Greetings Stamp set

Thanks for hopping by! Continued success to PTI!!!
Gotta Go!

Paris Chic Baby Armoire

Hi ya friends,
I am boring. OK, maybe boring isn't quite the word ;) especially since my hubby says I'm many things, but boring isn't one of them! I'll say... I'm a creature of habit. Why, you may ask? Well, cuz whenever I have a baby card to make, the baby armoire is where my head automatically goes toward. But I can't help it!!! It's just so adorable :)

Here's the latest baby armoire to leave the showroom floor.
Here it is closed:

 The armoire doors are held closed by ribbon wrapped around the card & through the ribbon tag.

Here it is opened:

 The top drawer pops up! ***Squeal*** It has an Eiffel tower decorative hanging on the left (MFT die) & on the right is a mirror. There's a mini-banner with the baby's name across the center held by two bows (MFT die). The drawer knobs are little clear rhinestones.

 Here's the card with the matching pink zebra print envelope.Why zebra print for a baby card? Well, cuz that's the motif of the baby's room. It's BEAUTIFUL!!!! It's every little girl's dream room, including THIS big girl ;) When I saw her room, I think I did hear my jaw hit the floor. There's even a little chandelier in the room! It's total baby chic, let me tell ya! The colors are black, white & dark pink & it's AMAZING! --->Not your everyday little cutesy baby room. This one is so chic & fabulous & will totally grow with her. Can you tell I want to move in!? Tee Hee! In case you're wondering, this card fits an A7 sized envelope, which are a cinch to make on the Martha Score Board.

Here you can see why I was so happy to get T!m's Easel die. It's the perfect thing to add to cards like this:

Here are a couple of pics from the gift bag I made for the gifts I gave her:

Sorry I don't have better pics, but the bag was too big for my photog area. :( ... and the photog needs some serious help ;)

And you know, I love this template so much, I've got one to share with one of you! I will ship it worldwide since it hardly weighs anything at all :) Yaaaay! Just leave a comment with: "What's your go-to gift for a baby shower?" or... "What do you keep making over & over cuz you like it so much?" I'll choose at random after the groundhog comes out of his burrow. That is Friday, Feb. 3rd (in one week). But if you'd like to get one of your own, you can find it HERE.

Thanks so much for peeking today!
Gotta Go!