Birthday Boy

Amongst all the baby cards in the previous post, I also did up a bunch of birthday ones. These two are my favourites for boys.

This one was modeled off a cool masculine card we did at a training day recently. The Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder really is perfect for many things! And it was fun to do something a bit different. I haven't done a buckle card in such a long time!

I reckon bright is the way to go when it comes to boys (I'm a bit over earthy colours for masculine cards). The outstanding numbers from the Celebrations papers were the perfect countdown for this wee rocket.

Oh Baby Baby

I recently did my first markets (child-focused products only) and wanted to show you some of the baby cards I made. I didn't sell much on the day but I still consider it a great experience and, to be sure, none of these cards will go to waste! Is it just me or are there heaps of beautiful pregnant ladies at the moment?!
$5 each if you're interested. Haha.

This one is modeled off the explosion box lid we did at a class recently.

Don't you just love the bird punch? Love this vintage-feel colour combo of white, Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake with a hint of Pear Pizazz.

One for a girl or a boy...

This card and the one below are a Mother/Baby set. I adore the beautiful Love&Care Hostess set in the Autumn/Winter Mini.

Spot the new Big Shot machine fan!

Just Add Ink #73

This week at Just Add Ink it's a sketch challenge. And to celebrate their 500th follower there are prizes involved! So why not get going and enter something yourself! Here's my interpretation of the sketch.

I haven't done a layout for a little while so it was nice to throw one together. There's a lot of 'white space' on this layout so I used the large stamp from the Fresh Cuts set to create a bit of texture. It's done up in clear embossing powder with the Night of Navy ink pad stamped straight over it.

To get this effect with your ribbon, double the length you'd normally need, sew down the centre of the ribbon with needle and thread and gather until it looks right. I've heat sealed the ribbon ends with a lighter and then stuck the whole thing on the layout with sticky strip.

The blues, Night of Navy ribbon, circular embellishments and a bit of bling gave the page a bit of a modern nautical look which I'm very pleased with, even if I say so myself. Haha. Hope you like!