Oct 08 2009
Sweet Baby and a Quick “How To”
Hello! I have a quick and easy card to share today, made for a baby shower I’m attending this Saturday. They’re having a little girl, but I’m sure she’ll see plenty of pink on Saturday so I used a yellow and white combo, which is one of my favorites for baby cards.
The stamps are retired Stampin’ Up! Bundle of Joy, colored with Prismacolor markers on Whisper White cardstock. The card design may be familiar from this card. I used this design again, not only because it’s so easy and I truly love it, but because I was asked if I might explain how I embossed just the center section of the card front. While I did answer that question in an email, it reminded me that there are many stampers still very new to this craft who are oftentimes left puzzling over how certain things are accomplished.
One picture is worth a thousand words, but I’ve included a few words, too – somewhat less than a thousand:
I started with a card base of Flourishes Classic White, which is very sturdy and embosses beautifully with a deep impression.- I scored the card front 1/2″ from the top and bottom edges to create a guide of sorts for centering my embossing folder. Scoring was done from the inside of the card so the “bump” would be on the outside. For this card, I adhered designer paper, top and bottom, outside the score lines.
- The card is opened out flat, with a lengthwise orientation, and inserted into the embossing folder, as shown — “A” plate + “B” plate + card and embossing folder. Add another “B” plate on top and crank it through.
You may notice that my embossing folder appears to be face down. Don’t do that! That was an “oops” which I didn’t notice until after I cranked it through and saw that my Swiss Dots were inverted. It could be salvaged by turning the inverted dots to the inside, but I chose to start over. Now you know why it takes me so long to make a card — sheesh! I did not reshoot the picture, though. I’ve got to cut corners somewhere!
It’s a very easy way to make a cute layout. As for the main image, I stamped the giraffe first, then positioned my oval Spellbinders die over it and cut, using the Cuttlebug. The best instructions I’ve found for cutting and embossing Spellbinders dies in the Cuttlebug are right there on the Spellbinders packaging. I layered the image on two scalloped mats, added Offray ribbon and a button from my stash, both adhered with a spot of Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
The bow was made with the aid of my Bow Easy from Sharon Johnson. I found Sharon’s instructions here very easy to follow, but she also gives a link to Jerri Kay’s video tutorial. It’s like magic, and when I want a really perfect bow, I do reach for my Bow Easy.
Well, I’m off and running again… It’s the end of a busy day as I write this and I’d best get myself ready for work and another busy day tomorrow. No rest for the weary. Have a great day!
Stamps: SU! Bundle of Joy Paper: Flourishes Classic White (card base), Whisper White (main image), PTI Lemon Tart, Daisy d’s designer paper Ink: Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Close to Cocoa, Prismacolor markers (similar to Copics) for coloring Accessories: Offray ribbon, button, linen thread, Spellbinders oval and scallop dies, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder
Your card is just darling with the Swiss dots and gingham bow — totally adorable!!! Darling little image and button, too — the perfect baby card!!!! Someone will be happy!!!
Totally sweet. Thanks for the tip.
love this card Leslie I think love the yellow for baby thanks for the tut
Hugs
Norine
Leslie, this is so sweet and adorable. I love the yellow ribbon, the bow is so perfect and compliments the design. The recipient will be tickled “yellow” with this card!
Your little giraffe is so darling, and I love the pretty papers and perfect bow too!! You are so thoughtful to explain and show details of how you’ve achieved your wonderful embossing too!!
Your card is so dear. I am sure she will love it. You are so talented and I look forward each day to seeing what you have created. Thanks for sharing all the great tips.
Awesome! Your card is beautiful. Love the yellow and all of the great details you put into it! TFS!
Leslie ~ This is simply darling! The pictures of Wally are even more priceless! What joy he has brought into your life! You can tell he is a happy guy just by that mischevious look on his adorable face!
What a cute card-love the yellow and the cute giraffe. Neat, showing us how you embossed. tfs
Adorable!
This card is so sweet! Thanks for sharing the tips.
This is a really sweet card! tfs
What a sweet card Leslie! Thanks for the tips too!
So sweet..just like you my friend
Leslie, I think you do baby cards better than anyone! TFS
Another beautiful card. You make such wonderful cards. Thanks for sharing your tips too. I love watching your blog with all the great cards. Please tell the size of some of your cards. This one looks larger than the 4.25×5.5 size. Thanks!!!
Seems the blog world has been full of Halloween and Christmas colors lately (of course) and it’s raining and cold here - then I open your blog and find SUNSHINE!!! What a wonderful thing yellow can be when it’s yukky outside!! Darling card - I’m sure she’ll love receiving it. Also thanks for such an easy to follow tutorial - it’s not just the newbies that like instructions.
Thanks
This card is just so cute and sweet. Love it.
This is just adorable!! I love the swiss dots with that charming gingham bow!! So sweet!!
This is a darling baby card Leslie. I like how you did the swiss dots and the button star is super darling.
Cute, cute, and double cute! Thanks to you and this card, I finally managed to make a card for my brand new grand-daughter!
Hugs Viv xx
Adorable Leslie, thanks for the tip on the embossing!!
Your card is so cute! Thanks for telling us how you did it, including what not to do. Those tidbits of information are very helpful to me!
Aw, so cute! So glad that I am not the only one who does that!
This is adorable, and thank you for sharing the how-to. I’m going to a baby shower next weekend. I’d better get busy on the card. Linda