Baby Guest Book

I got a last minute request to make a small baby guest book for a baby shower. I can't say no to help making a shower more special and having a place to treasure some of the memories from that day. Thankfully I have a big collection of paper, dies and embellishment to make the project.

I didn't want to stick to a square or basic shape album, so I changed it up and decided to go with a baby onesie shape. Seriously how cute is this?! I picked lighter shades of blue and added a grey tone in their too. I wanted the pages to have enough space for the guest to write a special message, so I added the different icons/characters at the bottom of the page. The entire book is make with just cardstock :)

The die is from Sizzix (Baby Onesie) but unfortunately I don't see it on the sizzix site or anywhere else online :( Here is the item on Amazon. If you have a cricut they do sell cartridges with onesie images or in the Design Studio there is lots of onesie's available with the subscription. Non subscription user their is even a free onesie (#M4361B).

Cardstock: Prism. Die Cuts: Sizzix & Cricut. Rings: Junkitz. 

CHD Warrior Banner

Hello World! I have been absent for a while. I took some time to focus on me and getting better from Lyme (boo ticks). A lot has been going on and it's been great! We got a new puppy and she is keeping the family busy.

I having an amazing friend who has the best family ever, but Baby Jake is a CHD Warrior! He has had multiple heart surgeries but is finally home and doing well! You can support Baby Jake and watch him grow on his facebook page: Prayers for Baby Jake. Jake even had the support of the entire community and was featured in the local newspaper! I had the opportunity to make a banner for some photos Baby Jake was having with the talented Katie P. Photography.

The Enterprise Newspaper

yay my banner! 

Die Cut Shapes & ABC: Cricut. Embossing Folder: Provo Craft/Cuttlebug. Ribbon: May Arts. CS: Prism. 

Close up

love the little hearts! 

Keep Calm and Baby Canvas

Happy Monday! It has been crazy and I have been working behind the scene on multiple things: the blog, life, doggie training, creating and organize the craft rooms!

A friend of mine found out she was pregnant, so exciting! I wanted to make a little something to celebrate the joyful news. I have always been a fan of the "Keep Calm" thing, so I thought I would recreate it on a canvas. Don't get me wrong the prints are great, but I wanted it to have some dimension and who doesn't love to paint! So with my cricut in tow and some test cuts needed, I figured out the perfect ratio. I did debate on the icon and after consulting with my mom via Facetime, we liked the pacifier :-) Tada the finished project!

Canvas: Michaels (8x10). Die Cut ABC & Icon: Cricut. Paint: CraftSmart (Dark Grey).

Side view. 

Little Bebe

This was such a fun project for me to work on, usually I am  making little girl gifts and it was good to switch is up :). I really enjoy sharing my passion and letting others have a special place to hold their memories. This was an 8 x 8 album, which is a great size for gifts and can hold multiple photos! A tip I have for making mini albums as gifts, is to keep an open mind about picture size. I go with the standard 4 x 6 when making photo mattes and like to have "open" pages (pages without mattes) so photos can be added however the person likes. Do you have any tips for making mini album gifts?!

Products: Maya Road, Junkitz, Making Memories, Doodlebug Design, Sizzix, Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts, Tim Holtz, Sassafrass, Prism, Glittermist, Fancy Pants, My Minds Eye and Paper Source.

Inside pages.

Inside pages.

Inside pages.

Back cover page.

Front cover page.

Bottles

A few more days and its August I can't believe it, for me that means weddings galore! A friend is having her baby soon and we got her a little gift basket, so I was in charge of making the card. I've been in a little funk lately and not being able to find my mojo. But I guess a little pressure pushed me back into creativity lane! So tada here is the card :-) This is project 3/50 for me. I'm gonna admit I was bad and bought some scrappy supplies. Have you seen some of the new things from CM, I couldn't help myself :) Hope your starting off the week with a bang. Happy Art Making.

CS: Michaels & Prism. Stamp (bottle): Doodlebug Design. Stamp (sentiment): Hero Arts. Popdots: Unknown

more views :-)

Little Baby Boy

Its been hectic here with the holidays, hubby got some extra time off, then the doggy got sick and furniture got delivered. I haven't had much time to even get into my room, but I did print some pics and working on arty presents! The little ones seem to be in full bloom right about now, this is a recent mini album I made for a mommy/daddy to be!

CS: Unknown (Tan), SEI (Colors) and Prism (Colors). PP & Rubons: SEI. Die Cuts: Making Memories. Die Cut Shape Papers: Paper Source.

Some more pages.

and some more pages!

Back cover.

Front cover.

Welcome Baby

I am so excited to have been able to get back into the arts! I've been inspired by the gals on two peas and there is also a challenge to use your stay for 50 projects and not to buy anything! So here I am working through my stash and this is project 1/50. This is a welcome baby card for a new bundle of joy that we welcomed to the family!

Some close ups :)

PP: My Minds Eye (Lime Twist). Stamp: Lawn Fawn
(Plus One) and My Sentiments Exactly . Ruler Sticker: Jenni Bowlin. RIbbon: Making Memories. Die Cut: My Minds Eye. Markers: Inque Boutique.