Blossom Designs

Baby Boy

Our friends Neill (best man at our wedding) and his partner Kath had a baby boy (Bartholomew) last week and only today did I get around to making them a card!  How slack am I?  I went out today and bought some 'baby' things they will need and I'm hoping to be able to see them soon to give it to them.

I am really happy with this card and you may have noticed that I used the sketch from THIS card.  It is so easy and quick and looks great!

Here is the close up of my lovely bear.  I also used the circle scallop punch and the stitching effect is done with the brocade blue marker.

Happy Crafting,

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Supplies
Stamps: SU! - Bundle of Joy, Riveting (retired), Sanded.
Ink: Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue.
Paper: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, DSP Cutie Pie.
Accessories: Light Blue Gingham Ribbon

Finally..........some crafting

I have been into central London today to the Australian High Commission as I need to replace my NSW driver's license in readyness for my return (our move) back to Australia. Can you believe that I can change my maiden name to my married name on my passport with just our marriage certificate but I need a specific certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages (in NSW) to be able to change my name on my driver's license !!! How bizzare is that.

Anyway, back to crafting.

Here is todays sketch on Splitcoast Stampers (SCS). If you haven't already looked at SCS, please do. You can brouse the resource area for tutorials on just about anything you can think of or have a look at the gallery for inspiration. The people there are very friendly too.

I am also using this card for Tuesday's Colour Combination on SCS which is to use Real Red, Apricot Appeal & Ballet Blue.

Here is my card.

I don't have any DP in similar colours so I used my Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder on the Apricot Appeal cardstock and added some red gems.


Most of my stamps stand vertically and only a few stand horizontally so I was limited to what I could use - I might have to invest in some more stamps - oh shame !! LOL

Happy Crafting,

K.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! - Wild About You.
Ink: SU! - Ballet Blue, Versamark.
Paper: SU! - Ballet Blue, Apricot Appeal, Real Red, Whisper White.
Accessories: Red Gems, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Googly Eyes (love these), Photo Corner Punch.

Jen's Sketch For You To Try - 2nd Feb 08

Here is Jen's sketch.........

......and here is my card. You might need your sunglasses though. LOL

I do love my 'Bundle Of Joy' set for baby cards, especially new born cards. I was trying to match the cardstock to the DP - Fall Flowers. I could have used Bashful Blue but I don't yet have the matching grosgrain ribbon (things have to match !!) LOL

Ohhh, isn't he cute !! I also used my cuttlebug baby embossing folder for the background.

I thought I would add this photo as well because my little boy, Oliver wanted to be in on the photo. He is holding onto the easel and instead of smiling nicely, he is squinting (a lot lately for photos) so he does look funny. LOL

Happy Crafting.

K.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! - Bundle Of Joy.
Ink: Tempting Turquoise. Always Artichoke Marker.
Paper: Temping Turquoise, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand.
Accessories: 1/4" Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Tempting Turquoise Brads, Cuttlebug- Baby Embossing Folder.

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #32

This is Beate's sketch for this week.

Here is the card I made using Beate's sketch. I made the image smaller and added some buttons as I think it needed something at the top of the card.

I bought the paper yesterday while out with my friend Sally.

I am so grateful for these sketches. I must admit, I do have trouble with men's cards. I have a few male birthday's coming up so you will probably recognise some of the sketches. The recipient is under 10 years old.

Here is a close up of the DP. Very boyish with the fire truck and plane.

I hope he likes it.

Happy Crafting.

K.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hero Arts Clear Design - B & H, English Stamp Company - Car.

Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black, SU! - Old Olive.

Paper: SU! - Mellow Moss, Karen Foster Design - Oh Boy Stripes.

Accessories: Brads, Buttons, Ribbon.

Snappy 2nd Birthday

Here is the other card I made for the twins, Dylan and Matthew.

This is the first time I have used this set.

I also got this card from the SCS gallery and changed a couple of things.

I also raised the crab by dimentionals.

The blue is not that dark in real life - sorry about the picture quality.

Happy Crafting.

K.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! (Crab & Company), Hero Arts (Polka Dot Pattern).
Ink: Stazon Black
Paper: SU! Real Red, White, Brilliant Blue).
Accessories: Navy Organdy Ribbon.

Your Arrr 2

My friends Janine & Sheldon's twin boys Dylan and Matthew turn 2 in January. As we are going away for New Years, I won't have time to make these in time to send them to the boys.

I wanted to play with my new stamp sets that Santa gave me *wink* but you cannot really give 2 year old boys butterflies (can you??).

Dylan and Matthew are identical twins and until I get to know them, I am going to have trouble telling them apart !! LOL. I was going to make two of the same card but then thought, why ??? They maybe identical but they are two different people so I made them different.

I saw this card on SCS (Splitcoast Stampers) but changed a few things.

I have raised the ship with dimentionals.

Happy Crafting.

K.

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! (Ahoy, Matey).
Ink: Black Stazon.
Paper: SU! (Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Blush).
Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Watercolour Pencils, Black Pen, Gold Brads).

Do you know, after all the Christmas cards I made, I forgot to make one for my husband.

I had to quickly make this tonight, while I was clearing away all my craft stuff as I use our dining table to craft on.

I hope he likes it !



K.

Card for my Boy!

I made this card for Oliver for his 3rd Birthday. There will be a theme for his birthday and his card is a big give away.

Check out my other blog Kylie for photos of Oliver's party.





















K.