New Elizabeth Craft Design Release! Special Delivery

Happy Hellos to my Crafty Friends!

It is Day 3 of sharing projects using the newly released Elizabeth Craft Designs product designed by Suzanne Cannon.  Hope you have enjoyed the previous two posted projects.

Today’s project is continuing on the baby theme.  The project is a sweet gift card or money holder for the soon-to-be parents on your gift giving list.  The outside has the timelessly beautiful “Special Delivery” calligraphy…

…the inside has a wee carriage on one side and the gift pocket on the other side.

Let’s dive in to the instructions!

Card Instructions:

1.       Cut card stock to 5” x 11”.

2.       Score at 4 3/8” and 8 3/4”.  Fold both scores in.

3.       Adhere tape (to the shorter sides only) on the pocket.

     4. Mat dark ivory card stock to left side of card.  Die cut baby carriage using desired coordinating papers.  Mount to ivory mat.

   5. Cut and mat desired paper to pocket.

   6. Cut and mat dark ivory card stock to front of card.

   7. Use Special Delivery die set to cut white card stock and pink copper card stock.  Offset mount to front of card using liquid adhesive.

   8.  Use liquid adhesive to adhere wee hearts as shown.

The end result is a very special card for that will be cherished by the recipient.

Product used:

Special Delivery die set

Little Ones die set

Gingham paper, pink copper paper and white card stock

Thanks for stopping by!  And stay tuned as there are more new release projects that will be shared soon!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

NEW ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS RELEASE- Sneak peek!

Hello Crafty Friends!

The new Elizabeth Craft Designs Release is here! Suzanne Cannon did an amazing job for this release.  There are so many gorgeous dies, fun dies and beautiful stamps in the release.  Some of us on the ECD team have made projects to share today to celebrate the new release.  If you popped over form the ECD blog then I give you a big, happy HELLO!  Haven't visited the ECD blog yet?  I will share a link at the end of the post.  Now onto the project!

Today's project uses dies from two new sets: You're Invited and the wee onesie is from the Little Ones set.

Card instructions:

1. Die cut white card stock using You're invited and the outer onesie.  Also die cut white card stock using Dotted Scalloped Squares.
2. Die cut pink card stock using Dotted Scalloped Squares.
3. Die cut gingham paper using smaller onesie die.
4. Mount white scalloped square onto top fold card.  (It is best to use white card stock.)
5. Mount You're Invited onto pink scalloped square using liquid adhesive.  
   
6. Mount gingham onesie to white onesie using liquid adhesive.  Mount onto pink square.
7. Mount scalloped ribbon onto card base.  Mount white seam binding onto ribbon.  Create bow and adhere using liquid adhesive.
8. Mount pink layered square onto card base using double sided foam tape.
9. Thread twine into coordinated button and create bow.  Adhere using liquid adhesive.
10. Add accent- such as Nuvo drops or Stickles- to heart on onesie.
    

The onesie is adorable, isn't it?  

There are two more dies in the Little Ones set...a pair of wee feet and a baby stroller!  A perfect set for cards and scrapbook pages.  :)

As promised, here is the link to the blog post with links to more creations.  Enjoy!

Product used:

Little Ones die set

You're invited die set

Dotted Scalloped Squares die set

Patterned paper from Graphic 45 (Precious Memories collection)

Nuvo Crystal drops

White card stock

Unknown ribbon, button and twine

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Sweet "Baby Love"

Hello Crafty Friends!

Recently, friends of mine had their first baby- a cute-as-a-button little girl.  I work with the new dad and he has a glow about him.  When anyone asks how she is doing, his eyes sparkle and he smiles as he talks about her.  He is one happy Pappy!

I made a card for the new parents and passed it around for our team to sign.  He received the card and he smiled wide as he read our congratulatory messages.  :)

The card is my newest post at Elizabeth Craft Designs.  It uses a few Elizabeth Craft Designs dies and Graphic 45 papers.  Feel free to hop on over to read the instructions and see the products used.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Gatefold Baby card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Yesterday I shared a quick and cute baby card.  Today's card is a fancy fold baby card that only took a few more minutes to create.  Of course, I had to use more of Prima Marketing's Heaven Sent papers!

To create the card: Cut card stock to 5.5" x 11".  Score at 2.75" and 8.25".  For the outside, cut patterned paper for the panels slightly smaller than 2.75" x 5.5".  

The inside had three more panels: two smaller than 2.75" x 5.5" and one smaller than 5.5" x 5.5".

Had to show a closeup of the inside sentiment.  The sticker came with the 8x8 pad.  Reading it warms my heart!

On the outside, the bunny image is the main focus.  It was cut to size and the corners rounded.  Double face foam tape adhered it to Elizabeth Craft Designs' Scalloped Rectangles die.  It was mounted to the left half of the card using double sided adhesive tape.  Remember: only apply adhesive to one half of the die back...putting tape on the entire back means you cannot open the card.  

A wee ivory double bow was added as shown and Stickles applied at will.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Sweet Bunny Baby card

Hello Crafty Friends!

How was your week?  This week a cold spread through work and I happened to catch it.  (Boo!) It meant that the two baby cards I planned to make for a friend had to be quick and easy so that I could spend more time snuggled in a blanket with some tea.  Luckily I had recently purchased Prima Marketing's Heaven Sent 8x8 pad-  using Prima's pretty papers and a simple layout resulted in a sweet and easy baby card.

The bunny image (adorable!!) was die cut using Memory Box's Stitched Squares.  The image was mounted using foam tape onto Prima's woodgrain paper.  After matting on coordinating blue card stock, it was then adhered to a tent fold 4.25" x 5.5" tent fold ivory card.  The flowers and bow on the image had Stickles applied for a little sparkly fun.

The card came together in a flash and my friend loved it.  Perfect!

Thanks for stopping by!  I do hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card.  :)

Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Two Baby Shower cards

I wanted to share a couple of baby shower cards.  It was a double baby shower and of course I waited until the night before to make the cards!  I should write a book on procrastination...but I keep putting it off... 

The cards were simple and cute.  Inside I added a pocket to house each gift card.  Both cards were quick and I used scrap paper for each.  Love using the scrap paper!

 

Inside of rubber duck baby card

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!