Oh Baby--FM 207

May 3, 2015

It has been a busy few days around my house.  I baby sat for three of my GRAND daughters the last few days.  6, 2 and 9 months.  Needless to say, I am exhausted.  I wanted to create a card for The Friday Mashup Challenge.  It was such a fun sketch and the mashup is to use a stamp set that is retiring.  I needed a baby card for a shower this afternoon, so I used the colors the new Mommy is using in the baby's room.  I pulled out the "Baby, We've Grown: stamp set.  I am sorry to see this set retire.  I think it is such a fun set and always makes a great card or gift tag.

I love to make shaker cards, so I used a lot of sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and some glass beads in my shaker.  It is so colorful and I know it will be cherished by the new angel's Mommy.  I also used the "Alphabet Press" embossing folder and some retired Core'dinations paper.  I loved that card stock because you could sand it and give it such a great texture.  I think it is perfect with this embossing folder.

I added a few tags with the left over embossed Night of Navy and Orange card stock.  A little clothespin and white Baker's twine finished off my card.

 I adore the little owl family.  I wish it had a stamp that said, "And Baby Makes, Three!"  I wanted to used this under the shaker, but to follow the sketch, it just was too large.  So, I just trimmed it and added it to the inside of the card.  Glossy accents was added to their eyes.  It is a great inside sentiment to go along with welcoming the new little one to their family!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I love to hear from you so, please leave a comment!  It makes me happy to hear from you!

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire