It's the first of the month and that means a start of a new challenge at
Our theme is Life Event.
I chose to make a baby card for a boy for a change
as I seem to make so many 'girlie' cards!
I started with a quilted background
which I thought was perfect for a baby!
I next cut the largest of the nesting stars using
I added the word baby using
I used Versamark on the word, then coated it with
Indian Spark embossing powder.
This is one of those EB powders that has glitter in it...so pretty!
Since I seem to have a love for little 'ellies',
I chose to use Tonic Studios Elephants for my focal point!
To make it have a bit more 'celebration', I added a banner using
Now pop on over to the Dies R Us challenge blog
and see all the beautiful creations my teamies have for you,
and why not join in with us there as well
for your chance to win a gift certificate to the DRU STORE!!!
Entering the following challenges:
My Time To Craft .... Die Cuts Only
Crafting With Dragonflies .... Star Struck
Just Us Girls .... Word Die Cuts
Entering the following challenges:
My Time To Craft .... Die Cuts Only
Crafting With Dragonflies .... Star Struck
Just Us Girls .... Word Die Cuts
Products used:
Papers: Lemon Craft Tiny Miracles
Ink: Versamark
Embossing Powder: SNS Indian Spark
Embossing Folder: We R Memory Keepers Quilted
Oh this is beautiful! From the quilted background to the sweet gingham elephants! Although I am partial to baby girl cards this season, wink, wink, I do adore your sweet baby boy card! I also love that swirly banner die cut over your star too! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO pretty and just adorable! LOVE all the baby blue elements ... gingham elephants, star designed star ... and of course that beautifully embossed background. Ooops ... don't want to forget that 'sparkly' sentiment! BEAUTIFUL creation Diane!!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilted embossing for baby cards! Wow, this is so cute! Adorable gingham ellies. There's just something about baby cards... so sweet!
ReplyDeleteAwww...the most adorable baby card with the star and sweet elephants!! Love the embossed background and glittery sentiment, too!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so sweet and lovely. A beautiful soft color, and I LOVE your background embossing. Just wonderful composition and design, perfect for any new little boy. Fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the sweetest baby cards I've ever seen, Diane. Love that quilted embossing folder, and the use of the stars and checkered elephants! It's beautiful! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card. I love the embossed white background with the gingham elephants,and the star in the star paper. Great layout and design.
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous!! I love evrything about this from the quilt BG to the beautiful die cuts... Have a lovely week my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond adorable! I see we were both thinking elephants! I love, love, love your embossed background! And all your dies just made the perfect baby card! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet baby card! I Love anything gingham and those elephants have stolen the show! Super job! Thanks for being in our gallery at Just Us Girls and we hope to see you again!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable! I LOVE the gingham. SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilted background is perfect for a baby card and the elephants are just so cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Love the quilt idea. Thanks for joining in the fun at Crafting with Dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteJust perfect work. Thank you for sharing your creation at Crafting with Dragonflies. Jarka
ReplyDeleteI love your card Diane! That quilted background is stunning! Adorable little elephants too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft & sweet baby card!! Lovely job! ♥
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