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Monday, June 6, 2011

A Baby Card for Keesh


Well, Keesh had her baby, and it was a little boy, so I decided to make a male version of this card.  I didn't follow the sketch exactly this time round but used the main concepts of the layout.  It is the same stamp as the baby girl, I just don't ink up the curl and bow :)

I combined it with this last week's CR84FN colours - yup, late again.  I  pulled out this cute DP from my Costco pack and went to work.   I had a bit of a tough time getting the kraft in there without overpowering the baby image, and finally settled on a punched and crimped star with a button on it.

I had to laugh as the lack of white on the card is causing me issues LOL!  I'm a white space girl all the way and solid coloured cards just don't sit well with me.  Guess I should make them more often so they don't cause me issues ;)

Going to have to pop over the line to mail this as Canada Post is heading towards a strike - oh joy!  They are on rotating strikes already and I have my doubts whether the union will settle.  Soooooo glad we live close to the border and I have my US PO Box because that means I can still get some stamping goodies.  Best money I ever spent LOL!





What's In It?
Stamps: (Denami) Baby Girl
Paper: Costco DP Pack, Cool Caribbean, Kraft
Ink: Black
Accessories: Sizzex Star Die, Crimper, Scalloped Oval and Oval Nesties, US Word Window Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Half Pearls Dimensionals
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19 comments:

  1. Carol HurlockJune 6, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Marisa this is so sweet and adorable. And look at that star...how cute!!! Just fabulous girlfriend!!!

    Bear Hugs,
    Carol :O}

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  2. Andrea EwenJune 6, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Such a sweet baby card, Marisa...I love how you incorporated the kraft, the star is a perfect "boy" touch! And Wow! How much paper was actually in that Costco pack? It seems like you use it all the time (which is great) I can never find a paper pack that I want to use all of the paper that's in it! Keep rockin' these papers, gf!

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  3. TannyPJune 6, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Soooo cute! Perfect color use - I think this one is just as adorable as the girl card =)

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  4. Denise WillertonJune 6, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    What a fabulous card Marisa ~ I'm sure Keesh will be SO pleased with your creation ~ I LOVE the star run through the crimper, brilliant! TFS

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  5. Monika/BuzsyJune 6, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Such a sweet baby card Marisa. Those colors were perfect... the chipboard star is awesome. :o)

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  6. Vicki BurdickJune 6, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Super cute Marisa!! I love the star with button!!! Cute little baby stamp too!!!

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  7. ChristinaJune 6, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Ooh, what a cutie! LOVE the crimped kraft star! I'll bet your friend just loved this sweet card.

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  8. Wanda CullenJune 6, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    LOVE this baby card, Marisa! Blue and yellow are perfect for boys and that crimped star is a genius touch!

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  9. MaureenJune 6, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I hear ya on coloured card bases...I rarely do them either, except when it really works :) Sweetest card in the male version too!! Figures she had a boy because you had made the girl one first!! LOL I'm at least glad for rotating strikes...my Gina K package should arrive soon (it's been 3 weeks!) and then I'm okay for awhile! ;) Reports and the iPad will keep me busy (and my M/C will be happy!) have a great start to your week :)

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  10. Emily KeatonJune 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    This is just adorable, Marisa! This sweet DeNami stamp makes for awesome baby cards. :) A postal strike? That sounds awful. I don't know if I would make it without getting my mail!! How will you receive your bills? And will creditors be understanding? What a nightmare.

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  11. Quilting with JannetteJune 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love that card! The kraft star adds just the right touch, and the blue and yellow are so soft-looking together.

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  12. BonnieJune 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Cute stamp, perfect DP and I especially love the crimped star!

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  13. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Well, if I saw that stamp on a shelf, I'd leave it there and what a fool I'd be!!! It looks absolutely gorgeous on your Nestie frame Marisa!! I will look at simple stamps with fresh eyes thanks to you and this adorable card! Hugs Viv xxx

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  14. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Just as gorgeous in the male version! xx

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  15. Vickie ZJune 6, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Girl... you can do solid card bases and tilted panels... I've seen the results and they were/are perfect!!! Wonderful baby boy card and perfect kraft star!!

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  16. Debbie CarriereJune 6, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Super sweet!! Love the layout, love the colors :)

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  17. Linda CallahanJune 6, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Yiou have been a busy gal this past week or two! I just thoroughly enjoyed catching up on all of your wonderful creations. I am thinking you have more than one creative gene :)

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  18. BenziJune 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    How adorable! I love this baby image and that crimped star just topped it off perfectly.

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  19. Stacy MorganJune 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Why won't it let me leave comments today? ugh... Okay let's try this again. This is darling, that baby image is so sweet. Great boy card.

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