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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Mr. Cardmaker Is Gaga for the GooGoo

It is always a happy day when you get to make a New Baby card!

My friend Kristin had her second child, a sweet, beautiful little girl. I HAD to get a card together.

Have I mentioned that my mojo has been on the fritz since the holidays? I think I might have blown a fuse, or something.

I have had very little experience doing baby cards, because the kids in the family were well beyond that place when I took up this card making thing. I DO like a challenge...

I made this--

I hand cut the onesie, (is that what it's called?) form pink cardstock, and found a teensy star stamp to give it some pattern. I used my piercing tool on the edges and added a tiny bow.

Do you LOVE that sentiment?!  I did it in liquid platinum embossing powder. Looks like my ribbon did some drifting while I did these pics...

I had JUST bought some felt in various colors, and what a perfect chance to use some to make flowers for this card.  I used a mini brad to hold the layers together, and I found if I pinched the flappy-part UP, it actually pinched the whole flower into a really attractive place.

Another view--

I think the baby liked it.  Her Mama said she did, even though I didn't see her eyes open up too much during my visit. I guess drool says much more these days than it once did.

Welcome to the world, little Miss!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
All Best--
Richard

14 comments:

  1. Squeal!!!!! This is adorable, Sir Richard! ESPECIALLY that sentiment! That's my line, for sure :) I'm completely smitten, just wanna reach out and touch this one! Your Mojo has returned with burners in overdrive!!! Thanks for sharing...

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  2. Wonderful baby card! Love the details on the onsie and those gorgeous flowers!!! Always a joy to meet a new little one so fresh from God! :)

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  3. I am visiting you from Darnell's blog. Welcome to her fan club. What a lovely array of cards starting with this adorable pink onsie. Your mojo is intact.

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  4. This is super awesome! I love all the various elements you added to make it so attractive too! Love the flowers and absolutely love that "squeal". Perfect sentiment.

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  5. Nothing shows appreciation from card recipients - young and old - like a bit of spittle! Love the card and the sentiment is perfect!

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  6. Wow, I would say that you have found your mojo!! I just love everything about this card from the handcut onsie, to the felt flowers to the fun sentiment! This is beautiful enough to frame and put up in the baby's room!

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  7. Wow! That is a beautiful baby card Richard!! Hard to believe your mojo is suffering after looking at this! Beautiful work!

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  8. That is awesome! I've been putting off making a baby card for a girl!
    You've inspired me!

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  9. Whaaat? Mojo found for sure, Richard! Love your sweet Baby card ~ can't believe you hand cut, decorated and paper pierces the onsie. AND those felt flowers are prettier than some store bought ones I have in my stash!!

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  10. If it means something good, I'm drooling : ) I love it - especially the sentiment!! And you hand cut the onesie? Holy wow. I cheat with a die : ) I don't think you blew a fuse, you're doing great!

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  11. I can't seem to find my way to paper creativity...I continue to live vicariously through my crafty friends. SQUEAL...now that is just PERFECT! Love your cards you've posted lately and this baby card makes me so happy. :)

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  12. I love the use of the elements! And I love how you used that CAS-ual Fridays Stamp sentiment! SQUEAL!! Totally cute!

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  13. I want that sentiment! Such a cute card!

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