A very close friend of mine, who happens to live in Canada, has a daughter who is expecting a baby in November. They don't know the sex of the child yet, so I need to make a card for either sex. This is my first one, and I decided to make it a girl card. The boy card will follow sometime....lol
I had begun an Easel card the other day but made it just a little smaller than what I needed, and so rather than let this pretty paper and cardstock go to waste, I decided that it would make an excellent baby card.
The Pink Scalloped frame was sent to me in a birthday card along with some other really cool stuff by Kathy Gerace! Thanks so much Kathy for blessing me in this way!
So here is my card...
And here is a side view...
Here is a close up view of Sleeping Baby Tingla...
I chose Sleeping Tingla #339 from the new Cozy Autumn Collection at Magnolia-licious. Isn't she just so adorable? I used my Oval Nesties for the shape and mounted her on the Scalloped Oval shape and added pearls all around. I then traced around the outside of that same die on black cardstock and cut it out to give me a background. I colored the baby with:
Skin - E00,000,0000; Cheeks - Chalk; Shirt - G0000, G20, G24; Bonnet and Pants - RV0000, 00, 11; Shadow W0, W1, W3; Wings - Stardust and Fruit Punch Stickles
On the bottom of the Easel Card I used a sentiment from a SU set called "Gods Blessings". I used the smaller size of the Scalloped Oval and then lightly dusted it over with pink chalk. The floral bouquet uses flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a Martha Stewart Branch punch for the leaves, sprayed everything with Pearl Glimmer Mist, tucked in a pin with some extra pearls on it and a tiny gingham bow (ribbon from SU) and then a piece of a pearl flourish from my stash.
I love to finish the backs of my cards too. I love to make it as cute as the front if possible. Here I've used one of my JustRite Stampers images from the Cute as a Button Collection. They are just perfect for adding your signature to the back of your card.
Well, thanks for taking the time to stop by today to see my latest creation. Your comments are always such an encouragement to me.
Hugs,
Barb
Barb, ohmigoodness how absolutely adorable! I love it so much! I really want to try this new easel cards.
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Jackie
Barb that is so cute love the colors you have used. Very nicely done as always.
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Barb,
ReplyDeleteWhat a super sweet card! So soft and gentle, perfect!
Positively adorable Barb, i love all the pearl details and the stamp that you used on the back of your card is something i think i gotta look out for.
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Paola
Barb,
ReplyDeletePrecious! I haven't seen many people use this stamp and you've done it justice. So so cute. Loving Baby Tingla.
Hugs~
Leslie Avila
so sweet Barb! I purchased this baby image too! beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeletePam Going Postal
Oh Barb, this is beautiful! I love the colors and your coloring is fabulous! Hugs, Rosemary
ReplyDeleteoh that is just so adorable! what a lovely design and pretty colors!! hugs, Angela
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Isn't she so sweet sleeping there? What a delight this will bring to the expectant parents!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet Barb!!! I love the DP and your coloring is perfect!
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Shell
Barb, this is so precious!!! Beautiful coloring and anyone would LOVE to receive this card.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and beautifully done!!! Great design Barb! Love your work!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just adorable Barb!!!! the colors are just soft and perfect.You make me wann ahave another baby awwwhhhhh so cute!!! I take that back LOL!!!!I think i just want to carry one and just hold one in my arms awhhhh so cute lol!!!! Great sentiments too,RubyM:)
ReplyDeleteHow delightful and so cute!! Gorgeous papers and colour combo!! Juliexx
ReplyDeleteBarb! What a sweetheart of a card! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card, Barb...the coloring and the softness of the colors are just lovely!!! What a cute image you have selected also!! Love the frame and the way you have made the easel. Stunning job..Can't wait to see the little boy card...Hugs..Jacque
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card. Love the nestabilities.
ReplyDeleteOMG....this is too precious! You colored this darling baby magnificently and showcased her to perfection. Love this wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteOh baby baby this is so darn cute it takes my breath away. I just love these combination of soft colours and your gorgeous colouring job of course. Love the easel card style. I have been debating with myself about getting that nesties—I may have to give in…LOL.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so darling. I love it. I bet everybody who sees this will say aaawww…
I so like the Just Rite stamps that you’ve using that I went out and bought a set myself!
Hugs.
Norma
Hi Barb!
ReplyDeleteTingla is so adorable. I love the way you have coloured her. The whole card is so soft and pretty. Love the pearls and sparkles.
Hugs Marion (Maz)
Barb now ain't this just the cutest lil thing you've seen in years.. she is so adorable and your easel card has made her so much cuter.. the quote is adorabe as is all the pearls and the ribbon. love the paper and the soft coloring of the baby as well as the stamp on the back of the card... One gorgeous card... Love it..
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So cute and adorable as always Barb....
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Dewi
Hey Barb! This card is so cute, so precious, and so sweet! Love your little easel card! Hugs, Cami
ReplyDeleteOh Barb...another beautiful creation from Waco!! Gorgeous coloring and layout...and you always have the prettiest DPs! Love the sentiment...and your Just Rite finishing touch is perfect!
ReplyDeletePat Frank
Hi Barb, how precious. I love the soft colors you have chosen, and the gorgeous oval die cut. So original to have the image stands up like this, Great.
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Danielle.
Absolutely awesome card, Barb!!
ReplyDeleteSo feminine and dainty in the soft pink pastels.
Beautifully made and coloured :o)
I love all the ways you sign the backs of your cards. They make me happy!
Hugs, Candy
What a sweet card. Its so cute
ReplyDeleteThis is so fabulously adorable. Love your colouring and the fantastic attention you pay to details from the bling, pearls and swirls right down to the back of your card. You are a true artist through and through. Hugs, Maria
ReplyDeleteWow Barb! This card is so beautiful, a real work of art! I've just been doing a big catch-up on your blog and am loving all your easel cards, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHope you and your DH are both doing well now.
Hugs, Lyn
That's super adorable card Barb. This cute image reminded me your cute babies. Very sweet creation :o)
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Cabio
OMGoodness Barb, this card is just so SWEET! I'm not very big on pastels, but this is absolutely adorable! The perfect baby shower card :-)
ReplyDeleteAngie
Gorgeous! What a wonderful sentiment too! TFS!
ReplyDeletexxAutumn
Stunning! I love te colors and design! I guess I'm going to have to give in and get that set of Nesties. LOL! Gorgeous coloring and perfect detailing!
ReplyDeletehugs, Sharon