Where have I been?!? and Baby Shower Name Frame

First of all I want to show you a gift a made for a fellow co-worker's baby shower tomorrow. I knew what I wanted to do just couldn't get it made until today, but better late than never.  I hope she likes it: 

I really like the way that this turned out.  I had already colored the Mo's Digital Pencil, Spit Happens image a while back and planned to use it for a photo book cover, but like this idea better. 
The inside dimensions of this walmart frame are 4 3/4 X 11 1/2 inches. I usually don't leave the glass in the frame as I add flowers and lace and more buttons that would just get mashed.   Since this was for a boy, the embellishments were kept to a minimum and the layers allowed me to add the glass, even though the Play ticket  and button on the bakers twine are popped up with mounting foam.

The background dp all coordinates and is three different pieces.  The letters of the name, 100 Boy and the truck were cut out with my Cricut.  The Play ticket is a Tim Holtz ticket that I thought was perfect for the corner and the theme.


I have been out of commission the past couple of weeks with High blood pressure and issues with my computer giving me migraines so have not been able to be on the computer except at work.  Went to the eye dr and the problem apparently is not with my prescription, so went to my medical dr and the day I went my blood pressure was way too high and I wasn't even aware of it.   More tests and Dr. appts next week and just having to stay off the computer.

I will do what I can but for the next week or until they figure out what is going on.  5 min on the computer starts my migraines, so I have to save my computer time for work, Don't give up on me, I will be back as soon as I can :)

Have a wonderful creative day.

Cathy

Baby Girl Brag Book

Well, I finished my sample brag books.  Thought I would give you a peek and see what you thought.  Here is the Baby Girl Brag Book:

I used my cricut to cut the clothes line of SVG images I purchased. The sweet is from a cricut cartridge and the paper roses I made.  Aren't the tiny clothes pins too cute!!!  I think the cover turned out cute!

The photo mount on the left page you would just add the photo on top but the one on the right is a double mount where you would add the photo between two layers from the top, which is hard to see in the photo.  The rounded top is where you would slide the photo in by gently opening it to slide the photo in and the style accommodates a rectagle photo.

The final spread could be used for an oval photo which you would have to cut and then the one on the right you could mount a rectangle photo and have a nice swirley border and pretty pink double flower.

Hobby Lobby had pink Cinch binding rings which I loved, they are a little bigger than I would have thought to buy originally but I think they are fine.  I will tie ribbon on the binding rings to finish it and it will be done.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great creative day.

Cathy

BabyBoy Simple Brag Book

I have been working on some simple Brag Books and thought I would show you what I had been doing.  These are just samples for my neice who is a photographer in her spare time, which she has none of, but photography is her second career which she is wonderful at.

In trying to keep them simple and affordable I hope I have not gone too far on the simple side, let me know:  All suggestions are welcome LOL.

These are 4X6 and some will be 5X7 to allow for larger or multiple pictures on them.  I am also making picture frames which I will show you in the next day or two as time allows.  I am almost finished with the baby girl brag book.
They are made from chip board inserts and covered with dp and assembled with my zutter spiral binder thing a ma jiggy,...can't find the exact name right now :)

I used my Cricut Expression to cut the die cut pieces and you know I am having a ball :)  The 100% Boy and Oh Boy are from the Boys will be Boys Cartridge and the Cloud and a few other pieces you will see later are a SVG file I bought and used with my Sure Cuts a Lot software and Cricut.  Rather than buy a whole cartridge for a few girl pieces I paid 4.98 and used the software....much better :)  I hope the Provo Craft Police aren't reading this!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great day and do something creative!!!

Cathy

Welcome Baby--Just Inklined

This little line up of baby items, called Baby Line,  from Just Inklined is just perfect for a baby card:

I used all the traditional baby colors so it would be  non gender specific and could be used for any new baby coming up in the future.  I don't know of any right now, but still wanted to make a card using this adorable clothes line of cute baby items.
The images were colored with copic markers, no surprise there, and sponged with distressed ink. The rickrack at the bottom is from My Favorite Things and the Flower was cut with my cricut. Wow. how could I create without my toys LOL..  I could it just woudn't be as much fun :)
I thought the tiny clothes pins added the perfect touch and my little welcome baby card is finished. 
Be sure to stop by the Just Inklined Blog to get daily inspiration by the DT as they are a really talented bunch of ladies and the Artists are always coming up with new images so be sure to stop by the store so you don't miss a thing.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Cathy

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge--Paper Ribbon!!!

Leave it to my good friend Judy to really challenge us for the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge this week, you should have heard the questions flying in the DT email group this week LOL.  Paper ribbon?  I really had fun making this darling baby card with Sassy Cheryl's wonderful baby tower Baby Girl Gift image:

 

I cut a  paper bow with my cricut using my wedding cartridge and then I used some strips of coordinating paper to make streamers or paper for celebration streamers for this joyful card. 

Isn't this just the funniest group of babies piled high to celebrate a new beginning of joyful days.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations, after all the questions, I know they will have figured out some spectacular creations for you, they are an amazing bunch.  Be sure to also check out the new Digi Store for new images this week.

It feels so good to be back in the swing of things for a couple of weeks. then it will be down again for a couple of weeks while we attend my son's wedding in Tennessee, it is going to be awesome.  A real vacation!!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

Cathy

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge--Baby/Baby Card

This week the hostess for the Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge is the wonderfully talented Pat who chose the theme Oh Baby.  Make a baby card or project.  What fun!!!  I chose this darling Kai in the tub which is one of my favorite baby images.  I always loved bath time for my kids!!!

My original thought was to create a card that could be used for either girl or boy, but I guess I forgot that part when I added the sentiment card LOL.  Oops!!!

The image was colored with copic markers and I airbrushed the border. 

The dp is S E I  an assortment pack.  I added some lime green rick rack from my stash, a giraffe cuttlebug die cut and diaper pin from the same cuttlebug plate.

The flower center has  duck and diaper pin charms added with wire for some added baby interest.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations and play along with us. There is always a free Mo image given away to the randomly drawn winner from each challenge.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, always happy to see you.

Cathy

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge--Retro

Good Morning, Are you ready for another awesome  Mo's Digital Pencil challenge theme by the super talent, Elaine?  Elaine has chosen the theme Retro, 30's, 40's, 50's.....  I am not sure which one I chose but I would imagine 50's: 

 

Isn't this just an adorable little baby, almost looks like a porcelain doll.  I really wanted to keep the soft pastel colors for the baby image and tried not to over power the image with the dp.  I chose some retro looking lace, polka dot and newsprint dp from K & Company.  The image is colored with copic markers and sponged the edges with distress ink.

The baby carriage was cut with my cricut. and the Sentiment was hand written on a Vintage Label punched from the dp.  The butterfly was cut from the dp as well and the butterfly body was covered with tiny pearls.  A band of lace topped with tiny pearls finish this dainty baby girl card using the beautiful Baby Girl with Wispy Hair.

Be sure to stop by the Challenge Blog to the wonderful creations by the rest of the Design Team.  Be sure to check out the new really wonderful images by Mo. She has been busy.  

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Thanks for stopping by, so glad to see you and glad to be back in the swing of things again. :)

Cathy

Happy First Anniversary Mo's Digital Pencil Blog Hop--Rainbow

The Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge DT decided that rather than just a Challenge this week we would have a celebratory Blog Hop in honor of the First Anniversary of Mo's Digital Pencil.  If you are one of my regular followers, welcome, and if you want to join in the blog hop please start at the beginning which is:  the mega talented Dawn's Blog.  If you came here from Paola's blog , you are hopping in the right direction.  Can you believe Mo's creations have only been in the stamping world for a year?!?  The DT was each assigned a color and I was presented with Blue,  Here is my mostly blue creation:

Don't you just love the little baby bundle called Kai in the tub,  I thought this little bath tub Kai was just the cutest and hadn't created with her/him yet.  I  chose some dainty flowers and beige dp for this card and added a blue plaid flower and blue rick rack border between the two dp's.  The bubble embossing on the beige panel was created with a cuttlebug big spots folder.
The image was colored with copic markers and sponged with distress ink.  The water splashes , tub water and spilled water were covered with crystal effects for the true glistening water effect.
The next stop on your hop is the awesome talent Sheila.  Each DT member has some blog candy to give away, Mo''s Digital Pencil has generously offered each of us a free image of the winners choosing, so be sure you leave a comment on each DT members blog for a chance to win.  The winners will be announced next week when the new challenge is presented.

If you get lost along the way here is a list of the Blog Hop order:

Dawn
Peggy
Elaine
Paola
Cathy-me
Sheila
Lisa
Lydia

Thanks so much for stopping by and celebrating a wonderful year of magnificent creations by Mo's Digital Pencil.

Cathy