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Thursday 15 September 2011

Babies...........babies..........

Hello everyone I'm running a tad late today I wont bore you & will just get on. I have 2 cards to show you today..............I know check me out lol. It seems like there is something in the water at the mo as there seem to be babies popping up......or should I say out everywhere lol. Including my own special grandchild in January. So I thought I would make a couple of baby cards, ya know to prepare.....psst also cus Pollycraft Challenge is 'Babies' lol...........
WARNING.....Photo heavy
For the first one I saw this image on Paula's card & got an idea straight away so went & brought the image lol.

I have used 'Rocking Horse' from Pollycraft. The idea behind this card is its ok for a boy or a girl. The body I paper-pieced & coloured the rest with Copics & added a gold pearl to the heart on the saddle.
The fabby sentiment is a Basic Grey rub on from Crafty Emma's Store. I added 2 gold pearls to the centres of 2 small flowers.
As you can see I got my sewing machine out & stitched all around the papers..............yay for me!!

I also printed a smaller image for the inside.
The gingham paper, kraft card for matting & plastic bows from my stash.
Added 2 Gardenia Petals & ataached a gold pearl to the centre.
This one of course is for a little prince. I printed the image out twice & cut the cloud from the 2nd one & attached using foam pads.

Image is 'Moon Lullaby' from the Little Stars collection & he has been coloured with Copics & lace stickles added to the stars. Painted the wooden dummy in weathered wood distress paint & white acrylic.
There is also a basic Grey rub on sentiment there but unfortunately it doesnt show up too well.

Usually I decorate the inside but there are times when I just add 120gsm paper to the inside & attach a piece of card to the back so it feels as strong as the front......... I have again also printed a smaller image for on the inside. The sentiment again is a Basic Grey rub on.

Papers on both cards are 'Baby Mine' Fancy Pants on 6x6 On The Edge card blanks also added card candy.

Well if you got to this point well done you...........I actually had a break half way through & had a cuppa & a cherry bakewell tart lol........mmmmm I loves me some cakes.
Right I'm off now to do some hopping so will see ya soonies. Thank you for stopping by it means a heck of a lot my lovelies mmwah.

Challenges I'm Entering..........
http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/ - Paper Piecing (1st card)



33 comments:

Doreen said...

Two gorgeous cards Vicky,love the paper piecing of the first one.xxx

Debs M said...

gorgeous cards x

xxxtglxxx said...

Wow Vicky! :) What awesome dimension on both of these cards! Really 3d and both very different.

Love the chocolate gingham rocking horse and the baby image is tooo sweet! :)

hugs

xxalisonxx

heidy said...

Hi Vicky there both gorgeous but to be honest,the first is my favorite!
Have a great day hun!
XXX Heidy

Janette said...

Hi Vicky, These are just gorgeous and I love how you did the rocking horse, so sweet....xxx

misteejay said...

Love them both Vicky - beautiful cards.

I think the rocking horse has a slight edge and is probably my fave.

Toni xx

An Occasional Genius said...

Oh wow Vicky, both of these cards are right up my alley so to speak!! Just so adorable, I couldn't possibly decide which one I like best they're both soooo cute! xx

Donna said...

Gorgeous cards Vicky, I love the paper pieced pony (gotta love the gingham) and your second card is soooo cute...I may have to borrow your idea of the text on the front...what a brilliant idea! :) Donna ♥ x

Poppet said...

Gorgeous cards Vicky, love your beautiful images and the backing papers look fab. :-) xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow vicky they both are looking beautiful and adorable.
what great that we both used the same image.

greetings karin

LaJanette said...

Oh such great cards! I love the rocking horse; I must say I have a weakspot for horses and cowboys:0) But the second is so soft and sweet...LOVE them both. You always have such great cards...almost feel intimidated to leave a comment...but I always admire!

Hugs;
Janette

Anne said...

Such great baby cards! I love both, but really, the plaid horse is so cool!

June Nelson said...

OOOOOh gorgeous darin, love the paper piercing and wouldnt have thought of brown gingham for a baby,but it works!!!!! lovely and different from blues and pinks, well done ou love em!!! hugggies and love June xxxxx

Wishcraft said...

Both gorgeous cards Vicky, so adorable! Lisa x

Sandra H said...

Hi Vicki, two great cards the 1st one with the rocking horse looks just like the rocking horse l have just bought my grand daughter for Christmas its a great image and great layout and the 2nd card is just as gorgeous:) Sandra H

marion said...

Such cute cards ! Hugs, Marion

Vicky said...

They are both so gorgeous Vicky...and super layouts too hun...and thank you for your kind words too....

big hugs Vicky xx

arjette said...

Wwooww Vicky, they are both sooooo sweet!! What a beautifull cards!!!

gr. arjette.

Chrissy said...

WOW!! Vickt...two beautiful baby cards...I just won 5 digis at Polytcraft and have the baby on the moon,so cute.

Luv CHRISSYxx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Wow Vicky both cards are absolutely adorable..great images & gorgeous colours too :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Julie said...

Two stunning card,Vicky!! Can't pick between them!! Super images and love the colours of both! Bet you can't wait till January - lovely soft baby cuddles, nothing like it!! Juliexx

Lorraine said...

oh huni these are so cute i love them both they are so adorable xx

cheryl said...

oh wow,2 gorgeous cards hun just love the paper piecing and love the gingham and,that baby hun oh so adoreabl amazing detail hugs cherylxxxxxxx

Mary J said...

Both totally gorgeous Vicky!! I love the first for the layout and colour combo and the second just cos it's gorgeous!

thx for joining us at Pollycrafts too honey!

Mxxxx

Emma said...

Both such beautiful cards hun, love the images and gorgeous colours. Love the paper piecing and your stitiching looks fab.
Thanks for joining us at Pollycraft too.
Hugs Emma x

Gibmiss said...

Hi Vicky
Gorgeous cards all your work is Stunning ....love the rocking horse ....Enjoy your Day.....
Hugs sylvie
xxx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Two really adorable cards sweetie. I bet you can not wait for your little Prince or Princess to arrive. He or she is going to be spoilt rotten and have lots of gorgeous things made for it I am sure.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Susie said...

Fabulous cards - especially love the rocking horse card - the papers and stitching look gorgeous! Susie x

Maria Therese said...

So sweet ♥

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie these are both ubber gorgeous loving the colours on both of them stunning work, the insides llok fab too gorgeous work babes hugs pops x

Diamond Doll said...

Awww Vicky such gorgeous baby cards and yep i know what you mean babies popping out everywhere,i,m really enjoying my precious new grandaughter, bet you can t wait for yours to arrive.It,s a fabulous feeing being a grandmother.
Have a great weekend.
(hugs0
Trish (-:

Heidi said...

They are both stunning Vicky!
My fauvorite is the first one. Love the brown gingham paper and the rocking horse:)
Have a lovely saturday sweetie.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Grenouille Greetings said...

I've been visiting our daughter and grandson in Crete - so I'm sorry I haven't been by for a while. I can see I'm going to have to grab a coffee and sit a while to catch up! These are two beautiful cards, Vicky, but I have to say that I just love your rocking horse card. The colours you have chosen are so non-traditional and work sooooooooo well! Stunning! Hugs, Lesley