This is such a gorgeous card and would be perfect for a dog lover like me!! I love the different dog dies and the clean, simple design. I don't have any doggie dies but I did have a new die I wanted to try out:
I think that since I started making cards 18 mths ago, I've only made two baby cards. They always seem to stump me when it comes to the design. You would think it would be easy to make things 'cutesy' but maybe its because I'm not a 'cutesy' card maker that I run into trouble. Well, I can now say I've made three baby cards!
I purchased the Paper Smooches die set 'Baby Shower' a while ago, mainly for the umbrella (still haven't used that either...). It came with this cute little onesie that I die cut from some paint chips. I cut a thin panel of white CS and a slightly larger one of black CS. After die-cutting the onesie hole's, I glued them together and then glued the blue onesies into place. I cut a panel of white CS slightly smaller than my card front and adhered it. After stamping the sentiment (from Reverse Confetti 'Fancy Word Co-ordinates') I popped the onesie panel up on foam tape. Its so clean and 'cutesy' free...I love it!
I have three other challenges I would like to enter:
Little Tangles Challenge # 56
Simply Create Too Challenge # 86 (Keep it Simple)
On the subject of 'onesies', I purchased a set each for Phoebe and Max last week and they absolutely love them. They put them on as soon as they get home from school, and spent most of this past weekend in them. To be honest, I've never thought much about them but after seeing the kids enjoying them so much, I went out and bought some myself.
Unfortunately they only had one type in my size - stars and stripes in purple and pink but boy oh boy are they warm and comfy. Dave burst out laughing and cringed at the same time when he saw me in them. I admit, they aren't the most appealing piece of clothing I own but when you stay up till 3am quite often and the weather is heading towards minus 5 degrees (celcius), who cares what I look like!! Wouldn't you agree??!!
Take care
Shona
this is beautiful. i love those colors together
ReplyDeleteLove this baby card, really well done.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love how you've achieved the same serene feeling through the use of the muted blues! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Shona!
ReplyDeleteSo very cool!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely clean take on the muse challenge, I love the cool, palette you chose to work with.
ReplyDeleteAdorable, CAS design Shona! 3am ... you are a night owl!! I think your "onsie" sounds like the perfect thing to wear at night while you're crafting. Thanks for playing along at HLS. xx
ReplyDeleteYour third baby card is fabulous, Shona! I think it's a great take on the MUSE card and I love that it's not all full of fuss and frills! Well done! May we see a picture of the fetching onesie??? Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteJust a knockout card! Stunningly stylish.
ReplyDeleteThe simplicity is absolutely stunning. Love the colors that you used!
ReplyDeleteYay for the paint chips supplying the perfect trio of colors for these darlings Onesies. Always a pleasure to see one of you originals in the gallery, Shona!
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Shona, this is perfect! What a fabulous baby card.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful...love your take on the Muse inspiration, so creative.
ReplyDeleteCUTE DIES
ReplyDeletelove the CAS Style
and cute Baby Card
someone will be so happy to get this Shona
Hugs, Monika
Your babycard looks great for a guy! Love the colours! And don't we all have "stuff"that we orderd and not used jet? :) Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteCool design and colors :)
ReplyDeleteYour paint chip onesies are darling Shona! Like you, I find baby cards a tad daunting, even though I have 'cute' products. I guess it's because I worry that my version of cute may not align with new parents' versions. Your creativity here: cuteness to the nth degree! I would LOVE a me-sized onesie (although my husband would cringe, too). Our winters often sit around -18C (or colder), so some toasty jammies are only 'logical'!
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Cool and sweet at the same time, Shona ... love those colours ... and congratulations on your top spot at Muse! Grown up onesies sound a fabulous snuggly idea! Anita :)
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