It's time for the ICS May Blog Hop and this month we are focusing on projects for Dads, Grads, Brides and Babies to help us prepare for upcoming events. I chose to focus on creating a baby card as the stork has been very busy in my neck of the woods over the past couple of months. There is something so precious about a new baby and the joy that they bring, so I wanted to create a card that would make the new parents smile and feel happy.
The colors I chose for this card are Balmy Blue, So Saffron and Whisper White and would work well for a baby boy card. I stamped the large image onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Versamark ink and heat embossed it with Gold embossing powder. I thought the gold outline would stand out more when colored and added a special touch to the design.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends Markers as well as the waves below the boat. I love how the bright colors that bring the animals to life and add dimension to the ark. I used a Sponge Dauber and Balmy Blue Classic ink to create the sky so that it has the look of clouds.
The sentiment was heat embossed onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock with Gold embossing powder and I lightly sponged it with So Saffron Classic ink so that it coordinates with the matte layer framing the main panel. I also added a piece of Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Ribbon (item #146912) under the sentiment to add texture to the card front.
This card design could be easily created in Pinks for a baby girl card and still be very sweet. This stamp set is wonderful for a variety of baby projects including a sampler to celebrate a new arrival.
Now it's time to visit Anastasia's blog and see what she has to create with us this month. Just click the Next button below to see her project. I hope that you enjoy the rest of our blog hop.
Until Next Time
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Tricia Butts
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Super cute card Tricia. Awesome job on the coloring!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. This stamp set is so cute and so much fun to color. :)
DeleteThis is a sweet card! I like the gold embossing powder on it, and not sure I would have thought to use it. Your coloring is terrific too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbi. I love that the gold embossing adds a special touch to the design. :)
DeleteYou are right, the gold embossing adds a special touch!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. It is subtle but helps the stamp design stand out when colored :)
DeleteWow that's a lot of coloring....nicely done! Thanks for hopping with us this month!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. This image is simple to color, especially with the Stampin' Blends Markers. Love the bright, vibrant colors :)
DeleteCute!!! Love your coloring & I really like the polka dot sea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. I love that the ribbon gives the sea some soft texture. :)
DeleteGreat card, Tricia! They will love it as they welcome the new arrival. Very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I had so much fun creating this milestone card design :)
DeleteLots of great coloring on your card! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you Darla. It is a wonderful image to color and so many options available to color it. :)
DeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Audra. I love this stamp set :)
DeleteOH how I love this! You're coloring is fantastic! It's a super cute card!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am so happy you like it :)
DeleteThis card is adorable Tricia! Love how you used the gold embossing powder!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terri. This stamp set is perfect for creating sweet baby projects :)
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