Mar 02 2009
Baby Boy, Baby Girl
Without a doubt, baby cards are some of my absolute favorite cards to make, so I felt not one moment’s hesitation when my friend asked me to make baby cards for her two daughters. Yes, two daughters; they’re each expecting in April — a boy for one and a girl for the other. How happy could a grandma be?
I decided to use the same set for each card, and paper piece the images for an applique effect. This is Flourishes’ Rock A Bye set — pure baby sweetness. I traced the moon’s features and along its edges with a Prismacolor marker in Muted Turquoise, then went over that with the Colorless Blender to soften the color. It’s a very subtle effect that makes a big difference. The baby’s head and hands are colored with Pale Peach and blushed with Deco Pink. I traced the letters of the sentiment, also, but did not use the Colorless Blender on them. The moon and baby are popped up on foam mounting tape.
To heighten the effect of the Cuttlebug embossed background, I sponged white pigment ink directly from the pad to the paper, and sponged around the edges, as well.
Stamps: Rock A Bye Paper: Brocade Blue, Daisy d’s designer paper Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut, Craft White Accessories: Ribbon, button, linen thread, tag punch, Spellbinders oval dies, Cuttlebug Diamonds in the Rough embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
This one is all sweet baby girl in pink and white, using SU!’s Candy Lane designer paper. Since I was paper piecing, I took the opportunity to tilt the moon’s face at a bit of an angle. As with the first card, I highlighted the moon’s features with a marker, and sponged white on the Swiss dot background. The scalloped corner punch is something old by McGill. I’d forgotten about this punch but, gosh, it’s cute and I’m pretty sure I’ll be using it again soon.
Stamps: Rock-A-Bye Paper: Pink Pirouette, Neenah Classic Solar White, SU! Candy Lane DP Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut Stain Accessories: Ribbon, pearls, button, McGill corner punch, oval punch, lace border punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Computer update: My desktop computer is still not usable, but I now have a notebook set up in my stamp room. I spent all weekend on this computer stuff and I wish I could say it’s been fun. Getting used to the feel of the keyboard on this little unit is an adventure in itself. Everything has been very slow going and I’ve run into a few snags. I have not yet retrieved any data from my other computer, so I’m starting out brand new. Someday I hope to get back to my regular routine or, perhaps, a better routine. Thanks for being such a great support group while I set myself to rights.
If I can get some stamping done, I’ll be back to share that soon. At any rate, I’m wishing you a very fine day and lots more where that came from! Take care!
– Leslie
Absolutely darling, both of them!
Both cards are adorable!! I really like the first one, I love the layout and folder you used.
just adorable love your work
Hugs
Norine
Such sweet sweet images and fantastic cards!
Oh Leslie ~ How precious!!! Both of these cards are just darling…These images are some of my favorites from Flourishes and you have reminded me that I need to pull them out and ink them up again. Your designs are amazing
OOOHHHHH!!!! Who doesn’t love baby cards!?!?! Beautiful, Leslie!!! Love, love, LOVE what you did with tilting the moonface!! Such inspiration!! Thanks again for sharing. Peggy
Leslie - congratulations on the new notebook! I know what you mean about the odd keyboard, but you can plug a regular keyboard into the laptop with the USB cable. I adore these two baby cards. They’re the sweetest! I love the gentle white sponging on the blue and the moon’s color on the pink. These melt my heart.
I absolutely adore these two cards!!! They are so precious! Even though there’s no one I can send a baby card to, right now, I need this set
Thanks for sharing these lovely cards - definitely brought a smile to my face.
Good luck with your new computer!
Such sweet baby cards. I really like the nice clean look of your cards-so very pretty. tfs
Adorable cards, I love doing baby cards as well! These will be perfect for her daughters, she will love them!
Gorgeous designs for both cards… absolutely fabulous! I’m sure the recipients will treasure these cards and store them aways as keepsakes! I have drawers full of babystamps but not these! I’ll definitely be adding them to my collection!
P.S. I can appreciate how frustrating it is to try typing on a laptop. Have you considered getting a keyboard and mouse that have the USB connector (it’s the flat style plug instead of the round one normally found on a deskto? so that you just plug these in, and key away like normal!! No more teeny keys and little red toggle buttons to try and move the cursor around!
These are both so precious
Oh how gorgeous are these! They are absolutely cuddlesome!
Viv xx
oh lesliem they’re adorable.so sweet and perfectly made.
good to see you again!
Both are so very sweet Leslie!!
Leslie, these are both so sweet! I think you are doing an amazing job with your emergency backup computer. I too use a separate keyboard and mouse for my laptop when I have to use it. I thought it would be such a great investment when I bought it - but I actually hate to have to use it especially without the extra keyboard!
Your friend must be thrilled with both of these soft and sweet baby cards. Love the paper piecing, and great work with those scissors! Linda
these are just precious, and she is a very lucky Grandma!
These are the MOST darling baby cards, Leslie!! The images are so precious, and I love the dimension you’ve given them!! I love the colors, texture, everything about them is *perfect*!!
I’m sorry about your computer woes. I hope you get things worked out soon!!
Super, super cute cards!!! Good luck with your computer. Computer problems are just no fun, and time-consuming, too! Can’t live without them, though, can we?
oh these are both just precious! I LOVE the first one! All the details you put into both of them make them just super cards.
These are just precious, wonderful images and wonderful layout,
Just gorgeous! Love them both…all the details the paper piecing, colouring…Leslie these are both to die for!
I love this set from Flourishes, and you did a knock-out job with both images. Beautiful cards, Leslie!
Leslie: I love these cards….this is the perfect set for baby cards….I share your pain….I am currectly using a salvaged laptop at home with a teeny screen and I hate the keyboard. My old desktop went berserko and died on me…..I can’t wait to save up for a new one…..I just cant deal with that keyboard and no mouse…..
These cards are so precious! I love the paper piecing! Love the colors of the papers! Hope that you will used to the laptop soon!
Beautiful cards jlaura
Outstanding artwork….as usual…..
Both of these are so beautiful! I don’t comment often, but I do stop by regularly because I have to get my eye candy or I’d go into withdrawals.
Your coloring is always spectacular and every card is so special. I just love your work! On the baby boy card, I really like how you highlighted the embossed diamonds on — really sets it off. And on your precious baby girl card, your double doily lace border is stunning! Love the touch of the pearl ‘earrings’ too. 
tfs
What absolutely wonderful baby cards. They are so perfect…just the right cards to send.
Hugs
Heather
Oh my goodness, these are the most perfect baby cards! I just love the softness and vintage feel to them! Perfectly wonderful!!
Both of these cards are breathtaking Leslie. You designed a card with this set last year that was the most beautiful baby card I’d seen. Your friend will cherish these cards.
These are such beautiful, elegant cards - the new moms will be thrilled!
Both are just beautiful Leslie! These are wonderful and the girls will love them. How fun for grandma too!
You may build your own business in making cards. You have a talent and you did it very great.:)
Both cards are adorable! I love your paper combos on the first cards and all the scallops. I just love how sweet and delicate the pink card is. The little pearls on the moon are a great touch. Good luck with your computer problems! I feel your pain.
Leslie these are darling.
Great job, Leslie. These cards are absolutely adorable.
Oh these are just too cute! I LOVE the moon accents. Beautiful work.
Both of these cards are just absolutely adorable and I LOVE how you’ve pieced the images — both are so very, very sweet! I can just imagine the delight of that grandma with 2 babies on the way!!!
stunning cards!!
Your baby cards are darling!
Such beautiful cards! I have yet to use my set! Love these!
Simply gorgeous!!
these are so beautiful and sweet, leslie. wonderful work, as always!
These cards are precious, Leslie. I’m sure they will earn a cherished spot in the baby book.
These are so sweet, beautiful, and elegant! I LOVE them both!!!
These are cards that should be framed and put in the respective nurseries! Absolutely precious!