Hello
I'm sure you have heard the excuse 'the dog ate my homework'? Well, my excuse is that we got an Apple TV for Christmas and as a result, the 'gremlins' ate all of our peak Internet quota for the rest of the month. I've been relegated to basic text emails and getting up at 6am to download my mail for the last 20 days and it has been agony! How did we ever do without broadband Internet? Needless to say, the new quota starts today and there is lots to catch up on.
A lovely lady I know (who is my Podiatrist) is having a baby in the next 2 weeks, so I thought I would get organised and make a card for her. I found Jackie Topa's cute Side Step Dresser card. Not knowing the sex of the baby, I wanted a unisex card and this is what I came up with.
I love Bazzill for these types of projects as it is very sturdy and I love the linen texture. The main colour is Pool Party and pale lemon (Copic) with a touch of Island Indigo. It has taken me a while to get into the new In Colours, but now I'm in love with Pool Party. Here are the rest of the details.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Easy Events, Button Buddies, A Slice of Life (Retired Hostess set) |
| Card stock & Papers | Bazzill White Linen, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, XPress-IT Blending cardstock |
| Ink | Memento Black, Pool Party, Island Indigo |
| Accessories | Basic Pearls, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Spotted Brads |
| Tools | Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Modern Label punch, Curly Label punch, Carl corner punch, Dimensionals, Sponge dauber, Stampin' Write markers, Copic markers |
Surprisingly, my husband thought it was cute, but definitely for a boy. Back to the drawing board to make one for a girl and what better excuse (as if I need one!) to go with one of my favourite colour combos - pink and brown. This is what I came up with.
I 'fluffed' around for way too long with the bear, but I'm quite happy with it in the end, although I'm concerned it is a little bit dark. I recut the oval punch outs for the arms and legs to get the slimmer proportions. The sparkly knobs on the drawers are silver Glimmer brads, coloured with a Copic marker as are the tiny rhinestones on the bear's shirt. I love that you can colour a lot of things to match with Copics. Here are the rest of the details.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Petite Pairs, A Slice of Life (Retired Hostess Set) |
| Card stock & Papers | Bazzill White Linen, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pink Piroette, Sweet Always DSP (Retired), Basic Black |
| Ink | Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink |
| Accessories | Rhinestones, 1/8" Regal Rose Ribbon, Glimmer Basics Brads, Scrap of lace (from stash) |
| Tools | Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Modern Label punch, Curly Label punch, Oval punches, Circle punches, Small Heart punch, Dimensionals, Sponge daubers, Stampin' Write markers, Copic markers, Fine black marker, White Gel pen |
Have a good week and thanks for stopping by.
These are adorable, Judy. TFS.
Posted by: Chris Smith | January 18, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Absolutely exquisite cards, Judy. Such beautiful attention to detail. You are amazing! xx
Posted by: Chris H | January 18, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Lovely lovely cards Judy - the bear is perfect. Could you punch out some slimmer arms for me too please LOL.
Posted by: Nikki | January 17, 2012 at 06:49 AM
WOW Judy, I love your cards. The teddy is so cute. I love this style of card, have used it abit.
Posted by: Marls | January 17, 2012 at 12:58 AM
Fabulously cute cards Judy.
Posted by: Kerry S | January 16, 2012 at 08:39 AM
SOOOOO SWEET!!!!!!!!! You did an EXCELLENT JOB on these!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | January 16, 2012 at 06:35 AM
Judy, your cards are awesome! I hope you don't mind if I CASE them... I have a baby card to make today! xoxo
Posted by: Bron Heslop | January 16, 2012 at 05:53 AM
Super cute!!!
Posted by: Sue Kment | January 16, 2012 at 04:35 AM
I think both of your cards lovely and who would not love to receive them?!
Posted by: Mary | January 16, 2012 at 03:23 AM