Hello my crafty friends! A sweet baby card for today. This one uses the baby carriage from the
Bundle of Joy stamps from Justrite. I used the harlequin patterned papers from the
Teresa Collins paper pack. I cut four squares and matted them with thin white mats. I mounted them up using foam pieces, with a small gap between them. For the focal element, I stamped the pram in
Pitch Black Adirondack ink, not my usual black Archival because I coloured this one with alcohol based markers. I used a blue grey colour to create a shadow by dotting all the way around the image, heavier in some areas. I cut a frame from the
Marvellous Square dies. I mounted the frame above the coloured image with mounting foam. I added a rolled felt flower as an embellishment that I created from the
Bitty Blossom die. I seated it upon a
seam binding messy bow and some
Bakers Twine. I stamped the sentiment and cut it out using
Vintage Labels Five. I inked it through the die with aqua
Adirondack ink. I finished the card with
flatback pearls in the corners and a double pierced mat layer in coconut white. Finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
135 comments:
Such a beautiful card, quite lovely
PS Steph, hope you are feeling a bit better today, darling
Hi Sue form a very wet and windy Richmond. I love the pram its so very cute any new mum and dad would love to receive.
Keep safe if you have to go out today the weather is shocking.
Have a reasonable day wherever you are. Cameeli xx
I love that shade of green, it makes the card so adorable. Hugs Cheryl xxx
A very sweet card, Sue, love the colours and the Theresa Collins paper. And the flower! Clever idea for the shading.
sweet baby card ,lovely shade of green
Morning Sue.
Thank you, any new parents would love to display this card beautiful. Take care Kitty
Hi sue
What a beautiful baby card love the whole thing very fresh I would be very please to have a card like this if I was having a baby I will keep this in my mind if any one at work ask me for a baby card thank you for sharing your talent Tracy w x
Morning Sue, I love it !! love the soft colour, love these stamps, a truly beautiful card.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
morning Sue from a very dark morning here in Burgundy.
A big thank you for today's gift as I am still collecting ideas for my Great Granddaughter's arrival - not long now to go 3/4 weeks so will have to make my mind up soon.
So it goes without saying too much that I love today's gift - simple to do and so so pretty. I think at the moment this one goes to the top of the list.
Janet x
Morning Sue and wilsonettes what a beautiful baby card im loving the colours that you have used. I would have loved a card like this when i had my son. Take care all xxx
Debs A
Love this card, especially the frame and colours, so much nicer than boring pink and blue for baby cards xx
Hello Sue, what a lovely card, the colours are great. I am sure any new parents would be so happy to receive this. Bx
I adore this card ! My favourite of the year so far Sue .
Crafty hugs Rachel x
Gorgeous! Love the use of the frame, Carole Z xx
GM Sue - such a classy baby card I think.
Rgs
Clare W
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes. Im awake, fully awake, and now firmly on this planet again ! What a 'weird' day I had yesterday, just when you think the sedation is wearing off enough to resume 'normality' (thats debatable) wallop ! I went to Julia's blog, dont remember, went to Kim's blog, dont remember, but I remember sending emails, but need to check WHO !!! If Im arrested will you bail me with dies, folders and stamps please : / Ive just watched yesterdays video, what a great idea, the only problem with me doing that is I cant do the sanding, bbbrrr oooo the goosebumps are up just thinking about it, never mind - *ping* lightbulb time : ) Mr Lancashire could sand down for me - sorted.
Debs, thinking about you hon, hope things are ok.
Tandy, just read your post, what an awful year for you, what precious gifts you have now, they will learn SO much from you about their special mommy, and have a very special nanny to help guide them through life, my thoughts are with you sweetheart xx
At least I dozed through Thursday, a day I wish could be erased from the week, but still managed to keep my candles a light.
Well Mrs W I was allll set with my list of needs NOT wants of goodies Im going to spend my birthday/Christmas money on today, a tricky task as there is SO much but a small amount to spend, I even got my calculator out ! Now you throw me a curved ball to add to my confusion, thanks ! Now I dont need this stamp set, I WANT it !!! Maybe it could be our secret *evil laugh* MWAAA and rubs hands together, yep, after yesterday I need a treat (bet my store wont have it) judgement on me !!! This is such a beautiful fresh card, just what new parents need to greet their fresh new little bundle. Just re-watching your show from Sunday Sue, what makes you think Im having withdrawl symptoms !!! Wish you had longer and more shows from the CHA - not that we are greedy, ok then, we are, nothing wrong in wanting MORE of our crafting momma is there ladies ???
Sending love from Planet Lancashire !!
Hugs.
Lancashire Steph xxx
Hi Sue, Well! What a Beautiful Card I Truly Love the Colours you have chosen, I so Love The Terrsa Collins Paper Pad from Creative Expression, and The Fabulous Marvellous Square Die from Spellbinder, I really like how you have used your grey pen to highlight the image, I was shown this at the time I started using my Alchol Pens, but just to go round the image, your Dotting procedure seems so much better so I'm going to give this a go today, I Love The Pram Stamp from JustRite the beautiful Felt Flower just everything you've done it again Sue! Exquisite Card
Love and hugs from Sam x
Have a great day all!
Hi Sue. I love this, something a bit different from the usual pastel pink or blue. Thanks for the fab colouring tips too. Take care.
Morning Sue, what a fantastic new baby card, so clean and fresh. I love these papers. Have a good weekend. For a change we have wet and windy as opposed to windy and wet!! We will have webbed feet soon.
Love Rosemarie xx
Good morning Sue
I love today's card (when don't I love today's card?)lol. I have the harlequin paper so can try this. The colours you've used are so pretty and the perfect choice when you don't know whether it's a boy or girl. Steph I'm glad your feeling better today.
Hugs x
Heather T
Good morning Sue,
Once again another stunning card. I really like how you have done the background will be my "have to try" for today. Love everything about the whole creation.
Have a great day
Patricia xx
Good morning Sue today's card is beautiful just right for a new arrival. Have a great day today. Love Jackie
Hi Sue,
Truly lovely. Any new parent would absolutely love this. It is adorable! Pleased you're feeling better today Steph. Love Alison xx
Hi Sue a beautiful card for a happy occasion. Like the split into four just a bit different, and the colours are pretty. X
Hi Sue
such a cute card.
Sheila x
Hi Sue
A very pretty way to welcome a new baby, love the colours.
Happy crafting
Love Tina x
Hi Sue, a beautiful baby card , just the thing for a new baby. Love everything about it. Lol from a very wet & windy Southampton lynne m x x x
Good morning Sue
This is a first me commenting before I go to work. Lol
Today's card is a stunner once again
I like the way you have divided the card int quarters I made a card once doing that.
It is lovely Sue
You Take Care Sue
Love Theresa. X
Lovely card Sue.
Morning Sue, beautiful card and any parent would love to receive one. Great idea of the squares. Have a great weekend.
Love June
xxx
Gorgeous card Sue love the colours and dies used xx hazel
Nice card Sue x
I love this baby card I think it's because it's cleaner/fresher than the others you recently showcased It's more contemporary which is more appropriate for the, let's face it, young age group (20-35ish) xx
Hi Sue,
Very cute -yet classy! -card.
Lovely design .I will try the cutting into four -it looks so good.
Have a good weekend and take care Sue.
XxRuth
Dear Sue I absolutely loved these stamps when you showed them on C&C and your cards were exceptional. I love the design and the colour combo...outstanding! Take Care Love Michelle S xxx
Morning Sue
What a stunning card any mother would love to receive.
Hugs
Carol x
Fab card and a bit different for you me thinks xx luv it tho xx GailT xx
MORNING SUE
NICE CLEAN LOOKING CARD JUST LOVE
IT.HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.
Hi Sue,
Beautiful clean, fresh card. Just right for any new born baby.x
Morning Sue - today's card is beautiful in it's simplicity. Obviously the colours could change, but I like the neutral look.
Hi Sue,
Love the card. I ordered these stamps but not used them yet but I will now!!
Hope Steph and all other friends are feeling better and have a realy lovely weekend.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx
Such a pretty card, and another die I would like. There are sooooo many to choose from, and definitely not enough pennies to get them all. Love the techniques and will just have to put my crafty head on to adapt them to what I have. Thank you for keeping the inspiration going.
Hi Sue, Love the card, not my colours but still a very lovely card. love Jean Z xxx
Hi Sue lovely baby card. The green colour is so pretty.
Denise X
Gorgeous colours for a beautiful card
Good morning Sue and fellow Wilsonettes,
I love the pretty pram Sue, but there again, i've been old fashioned all of my life, but its cute and how you have coloured it just prefect to show the shadows. Like me old fashioned is now fashionable again. Hey, you've got a 40 something that has worn pearls since her 20's and twinsets because it gets the top half sort in one go, what more can i say. But having knitted since forever (1st jumper was done before i turned 3, mum's fault again) its taken all these years to finally be in fashion....Whey heyyy. Anyway back to the important matter of the day, it's such a nice card that i think a lot of new parents young or old would love.(my classmate at school doesn't have a new baby granddaughter like i thought, no, she has a new baby daughter...47, and i thought i had a gap with 7 years between my two, try 23 between her daughters. All i can say she is very brave).
Steph, you got it the wrong way round flower, its not that you now want it, it's that you now need it which is more economical sense. You need it to satisfy your customers ever growing needs, well you can try explaining it to yourself or other half that way, then they can't say no so readily. Wink! Glad that you are back with us today Steph as i know just how much these tests can leave you in another world entirely, but if visiting it again remember to leave the address of whatever planet you have gone to.
Hope everyone has a good day out in the miserable place called the UK today. Got smirring rain falling on the lovely ice that lay down last night, nice.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (glenochil)
Hi Sue
Gorgeous simple classic Baby card today so pretty.
Hugs Annx without an "e"
Hi Sue,
Love the way you have framed the pram, it's such a sweet image, also like the squared background, have done this myself and it's always effective.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue,
I still have my mum staying with me and I'm not getting as much time as I would like to craft etc, missed yesterday shows with Julia, so sad!
Love today's card, just right for new parents.
Gail C x
Good Morning Sue!
I really like this card and the stamp is so sweet!
I use this Die a lot.. its adaptable to all cards, and cuts well!
I hope you enjoyed the CHA Sue?
To see all those Dies and Stamps would drive me crackers if I couldn't afford them!lol
Take care
Love Marg
Hello Sue, A delightful baby card, clean and fresh, love the panel background, need the Theresa Collins paper. Your colouring is amazing, the pram is sooo cute.
Glad you are feeling better today Steph.
Take care everyone.
His June xxx
Morning Sue, really like the vintage look on this baby card.
Nice clean crisp card. Love the stamp and the frame. hugs x
What a beautiful card,and ideal fir boy or girl if you're not sure what the baby will be x x
Morning Sue, what a beautiful card today and surprise surprise I have all the elements to make this. I have just received my order from C&C this morning for one of the multi-buy sets that I ordered on Tuesday, what service! I guess I will having a great play day today. Take care everyone, glad you are feeling better Steph. Jess xx
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card today its so simple but so adorable its a great baby card love it .. hugs sarah xx
What a cute little card - just love how you have framed the pram with those dots - really pretty. And the background paper is really effective to set it all off. Thanks Susan
Good morning Sue and everyone,
Lovely card and super papers. Very pretty.
Have a great day.
Ang x
Gorgeous card today. I love it and the colour is perfect. Off now to celebrate my birthday, which is today and even at my age I still do celebrate! Hugs to all Sonia x
Morning Sue,
Gorgeous card. Clean, fresh and simple. Love the four squares with a fifth on top.
Erica x
Morning Sue, Not a bad morning here in West Yorkshire ... .. What a wonderful card .. my fave colours too :) Awesome .. xx
Morning Sue and all the ladies. Gorgeous card, simple and stunning
So guess that makes it SIMPLY STUNNING like all of them. Hope you and Mum are well Sue. I am on early as I Wanted to share bit of info with the ladies of our esteemed group, hope this is OK with you.
Not sure who now, but someone other day was upset about not being able to buy your Cascading Hearts folder. I was in my local craft shop CRAFTWORLD in Glasgow on Tues/Wed and they had 3.. Hope this helps
Regards
Lorraine - Scotland
Xxx
Morning Sue,
What an adorable card this morning, Love the colours and the image is gorgeous.
Love Sheila xx
Good morning Sue, such a pretty card, thank you for the stamping and colouring tips. The frame really sets it off and I like the quartered background, something a little different. Have a good weekend, love from Jackie D
'morning Sue, love the layout of this card I probably wouldn't need to use the pram as a focus but there are lots of things I could choose to place there. Thanks Mabex
Hi Sue
What a beautiful card, love he background papers so soft and pretty and the marvellous squares die think I will have to have that one!! The stamps are beautiful and loved your tip about creating a shadow round the image, always learn something from your blog
Best wishes, Pat
Belinda Raven said...
Hi Sue, I love your design on this fabulous card. I knew nothing about shading until today and now I'm going to try your technique - thank you!
Hugs, Belinda. X
A lovely baby card, I'm sure any new parents would treasure one like this,
Good morning Sue,
Beautiful fresh card love the pram and the way you have made the squares your background, it's all just gorgeous.
Enjoyed Julia's program yesterday, it was a sell-out so the later program was cancelled. Shame because the demos in the first programme were lovely. Anyway well done Julia and thank you.
Hope everyone is having a good day, after a very wet start it's now sunny in South London.
Take care, love Brenda xxx
Morning Sue,
Beautiful card that will be a treasured gift for a special event. X
What an adorable card-so sweet,take care,x.
Love this Card! I am making baby cards at the moment as a friend is waiting to hear the good news I have to have one of each ready, and since I won Sue's fantastic baby card from C&C, I have been unashamedly copying it! Must think about those Majestc Squares they are gorgeous.We had a beautiful day yesterday ( blue skies and sunshine )up here in Wester-Ross.
Good morning Sue
Any parent would love to receive such an elegant, beautiful and peaceful looking card. Absolutely beautiful, love it.
Margaret corgi owner
Hi Sue
Another stunning card today. Love the pram it's just a shame I don't need the stamps. Wish we had you, Julia and now Kim about 40 years ago. What beautiful creations we could have made all those years ago until now. My word how old am I. My birthday today but I don't really feel that old. Shame about Julia's show being cancelled. As I recorded these I wonder what was in place of it. Hope your feeling better today Steph, not to sure if you will read this as I post much later than you. Hope you have a better day today. Three cheers for Mr Lancashire, get him working girl on your designs.
Hi Sue,
what a lovely card - any parent would be over the moon to receive it and the "baby" would treasure it and still have it to show her children! (Only the girls, I dare say it would be a bit lost on boys)
The colours are great and felt flowers are FANTASTIC! As is the tulle and the bow - well, everything on the card.
Good to have you back on this planet Steph - don't forget to drop plenty of hints nearer your birthday/anniversary with regard to dies/stamps/embossing gear! And then there's mother's day....... and I'm sure Mr. Lancs would LOVE to receive stuff for father's day.
Hugs, Rose
Beautiful card Sue, I love the paper you've used and that vintage pram is just so lovely. Perhaps I had better not say vintage as my eldest daughter had one just like that!! Pat x
Hi Sue
Today's card is peppermint cool! What a gorgeous colour. Fabulous frame around the very pretty pram image. Thanks for sharing.
So pretty. Lovely soft colours and that stamp is absolutely the cutest! I want it even though I can't see any prospect of needing to use it.
oooh this is soooo cute Sue. Absolutely gorgeous yet kept soo simple.
Hi Sue, what a lovely way to get away from the traditional baby pinks and blues. I love that cute little pram and the whole construction of this card. You are an endless source of inspiration, thank you!
ValC xx
Hi Sue fab.,card so different,need to buy that stamp
Ita
Hi Suem
What a beautiful card - any looks like it could so easily be adapted for either a boy or girl. Love it.
Beverley W
Morning Sue
Such a sweet card today and just what I needed as making baby card today.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x
Hi Sue, a lovely baby card. To me a retro look of the 50s/60s with the style of the pram and colour way.
Hi Sue and Everyone!
What a lovely baby card! I much prefer this one to the previous one with the pram. I just love the simplicity of it and the colour is a rather nice change. It used to be lemon colours in the past for cards for boys or girls!
Happy Birthday to the two Birthday girls. Trust you have a
Lovely day.
Steph so glad you feeling better! To make others smile when you are going through so much is quite something!
Dry and nearly sunny in this corner of Lancashire.
Love to all, Myra
Hi Sue, a really pretty card today. The pram is such a cute image. Kind regards Joanne K x
Very pretty card today Sue
Love this card Sue - can be so easily adapted too. I love these background papers and find myself using them so much I will have to buy some more. Best wishes
YvonneMayxx
What a lovely card, and so adaptable to other occasions.
I loved your CHA show - just not enough of them! I did my usual of sitting their determined not to buy anything but your samples just had me reaching for card and computer. They have now arrived and the weekend is already planned.
Take care!
Christine
xs
Hi Sue
What a 'Darling' of a card, so special.
Best Wishes
Julie Bee
Yes very cute indeed.
Hello Sue, A very pretty card for new parents. I love how you have matched the colour's of the paper and by dotting to make the pram stand out more. Have a great weekend everyone.
X Ros
Hi Sue, lovely card today, adore the background...well everything is beautiful!!! Love Sam xxx
Hi Sue
So cute, It's on the top of my wish list. Not the stamp, well of course I want the stamp but I'm hoping my daughter will start a family soon after her wedding this year. Hey ho, I can only wish. Great card though.
Kind regards :-)
Tina X
Hi Sue. Todays card is such a beautiful, wonderful, lovely cute card !! I really love the colours you have used. (Shades of green, my favourite.) The marvellous squares dies look fab !! Definately another die set for my wish list !! I love the little baby's pram stamp and the clever way in which you have coloured it and created the shade around the image. I also love the beautiful little felt flower to. Your card layout of four equal sized squares is another definate must try for 8" square cards. (My favourite size.) It just looks great.
Thank you Sue for another great card and new ideas.
Happy crafting everyone love Tres x x x
Hello Sue. This is such a gentle card - any parent would be thrilled to receive it and I think it would be framed and kept forever. Thank you for showing us how to achieve the same look. xx Maggie (better without a bow)
very nice Sue ,just finished a card made with this set ,so pretty .Laura O
Hi Sue, greta great card today love the colours,textures and shapes.
I think I'm spending too much time looking and little time creating so I will have to spend more time creating!
Craftihappiness to you all love from Pearl
...forgot to add Sue - have a lovely day!
Hi Sue.... what a lovely sweet baby card. I'm loving all the gorgeous stamps you are bringing us.... my stamping has improved loads..... tfs
Hugs
Heather W
x
Back again. Wanted to let our friends know that Samuel Taylors have 3 of Sue's heart embossing folder on their shelves. Lucky you SHARCIA living in West Yorks, they have at least 3 stores there (I have to cross the Red to White) to go and have fun in Samuel's) sob sob, they didnt have the Bundle of Joy stamps or the stamps to match my border die, never mind - between us they are on order (how did that happen) ?? : 0
HAPPY BIRTHDAY pat and sonia xx
lurrrve your idea Rose, will buy him some stock for our anniversary too : )
Myra - where in sunny Lancs are you hon ?
To Pat S et al. Ive landed back on Planet Craft thank you and feeling a little more human. Love you all for asking xx
So those lovely friends still wanting Sue's Cascading Hearts off to Samuel Taylors website and treat yourselves.
See you all tomorrow.
Good luck for the Wednesday comp xx
Lancashire Steph xxx : )
Hi Sue, and all loving today's baby card could have done with it on December 1st for my nephew and wife never mind always there if I need one again. The pram issue so cute and love the four quarters in green goes with the pink beautifully.
Happy birthday to Sonia and pat hope you have a lovely day!!
Glad your feeling so much better today Steph , lovely to have you back to your funny self again you make us all smile .
Thanks Sue hope your having a good time with mum give her our love.
Hugs
Jean D
This is so cute Sue xx Jan
Very cute :)
Hi Pat & Sonia
Hope you both have a lovely Birthday.
Kind regards :-)
Tina X
Gorgeous card Sue, a bit different from your usual style. Love the pastel colours. Have just ordered a load of the new pastel card and felt from Sams website and cant wait to see what its like.
A very sweet card today Sue xx
Hi Sue,
Hi Steph I am in a village between Chorley and Southport!
Sun didn't quite shine all day!
Love Myra x
Great card, will have a couple of baby cards to make in the next couples of months so will keep this post in mind, I love the bakers twine as a finishing touc
Hi Sue a beautiful sweet baby card love the pram & papers & colours are lovely My son & new partner are having a baby boy at the end of June so this card would be perfect for them in blue though & I have time to save up for the stamp set .Hugs Lynda Brock xxx
Nice to see you back Steph glad Thursday over & done x hope to see all you Wilsonettes tomorrow crafty hugs to one & allxxx
this is beautiful x
Awww, this is so lovely Sue x I adore the colour which is for eeether or ither Lol! ...(boy or girl!). At first I thought it was a stamped harlequin image not paper which is no problem! It will help to get through some of the papers that I've got! My cousin texted me at the end of November to say that her daughter was going to have a baby (girl!) and she is due in May! Thank you Sue, this is a lovely xx Love Karen xx Good luck everyone in the Wednesday card draw! Thank you too Norah for the copy and paste tip! Take care Sue and everyone x
Hi Sue,
A Beautiful, yet simple card to make for a new arrival, love it.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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Hiya sue and gang. Lovely wee card today very cutsie
Hi Sue,
Lovely simple card.
Alison B. x
A very classy looking card. x
HI SUE
SMASHING BUNGLE OF JOY STAMP LOVE THE SHADING TOO. FAB JOB
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
Hi Sue
What an Adorable Baby card.Love the Pram colours and your layout.
Take care
Hazel G x
Lovely card for a new baby. Have 2 expected in the family soon, so will bookmark this card to use as inspiration - which will surely vanish as soon as they pop out!
Janet (in Kent)
Lovely card for a new baby. Have 2 expected in the family soon, so will bookmark this card to use as inspiration - which will surely vanish as soon as they pop out!
Janet (in Kent)
Hi Sue
Lovely, delicate looking baby card! It's a great color for either boy or girl! Wish I had seen this one before my daughter had her's recently! Really like the way you emphasized the pram and the center die you used.
Karen
Love this card, like the way that the background is split into four and the way the pram has been highlighted. JB XXX
Any new mother would love this card. I thought from the first few photos that it's greenish and would be suitable for boys and girls, but I'm not too sure after seeing the flower, more bluish. Of course the colour could be adapted. I really like the 4 panels - a great way of using bits of leftover paper.
Beautiful Card!
Gosh Sue, this is nearly a CAS card! Very pretty and love the colours. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Hi Sue,
What a beautiful card for a new arrival x
Love it! It's simply stunning. Looks simple but has so much detail when you look closer.
Love the little pram coloured in and the blue'ish dots around it make it look amazing.
Such an adoreable card!
Thank you for all your inspiration and hard work you do to keep your blog going every day!
Best wishes from Katie-Louise Sweetlove xx
Cool very cool
What a delightful new baby card.
I love this set of stamps lovely card.
Jane xx
Gorgeous, something a little different
Diane from Glasgow xx
Sweet card today Sue.
I'm not usually a fan of vintage but this has won me over.
Margaret O
xxx
Lovely baby card especially if you don't know the sex.Gorgeous colours and papers.
Helen Bx
a lovely baby card, the colours and papers are great
Vie
x
Hi Sue
Sorry for late comment. This is a beatiful baby card and would be a great keepsake. The matting and layering is very effect will have a go at the squares. The pram is very cute.
Kayleigh B xx
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