Sweet Christmas Babies

Two of my husbands cousins (one removed) are expecting in December.  One with twin girls and one with a surprise yet to be known.  The family had a bid baby shower last weekend and I resolved to give the two families scrapbook albums that I have made.  Unfortunately, I was still working on the Baby2Bride album so I had to present it unfinished at the shower.

This big album is finished now and ready to send back to the "mother to be".  I used the Graphic 45 Baby2Bride paper collection, leftovers of the Little Darlings collection, and a Paper Phenomenon My Design Mini tutorial.  Fortunately, both the Baby2Bride and the Little Darlings have similar tonal colors.

I added lots of lace (from Belgium), and Prima and Wild Orchid flowers to the cover - it is for girls after all!  The My Design Mini is a big book with six pages and lots of interactive elements.  Kathy Orta from Paper Phenomenon is an amazing designer!

There are lots of pictures so sit back with a cuppa and check out this amazing album.  The pages will look somewhat similar as I constructed two basic page designs and then decorated one set with the Baby2Bride and the other set with Little Darlings.

Believe it or not those first 4 pics are for the first page!  I didn't even take pictures of all the flaps open.  I have to say that this paper collection is brilliant!

So that set of 4 pics is for page 2.  You can see that I used Kraft and white paper with plenty of Ranger Distress Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges and the emphasize the beautiful Martha Stewart punch on the paper edges.

Ok, that set was page 3 and you can start to see the repeat in design.

And that set was page 4.  I think you get the idea so I will spare you the rest of the pictures.

I always add plenty of tags for added pictures and journaling.  I counted 66 places for photos just on the first page with all its flaps and tags!

Well, I am off to get this in the mail to the family.  Have a happy scrapin day!

NancyD

Just Daffy for You!

I know, not what you were expecting, right - a spring time card in the fall!  Well this cutie caught my eye and I just had to make her up into a card for my Digital Delights DT.

I am actually not home right now.  I am at the Zentangle teacher certification course in Road Island having a great time learning more about the Zentangle method of drawing.

Card Recipe

Images: Digital Delights, Flower Power Daffy 

Paper:  Bazzill Yellow, BoBunny designer paper
Markers/Ink: Copics, Distress Tea Dye Vintange Photo

Embellishments: Michael's gems, Spellbinders, Tim Holtz flourish, BoBunny Ribbon

Challenges for this card:

• Make it Monday - Always anything goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
• Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
• Card Mania - Anything goes
• Paper Playtime - Sparkle  ** Featured! **
• Love the Scrap - Anything goes
• Addicted to Stamps - Dies

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration. And then hop over to the Delightful Challenges site and check out this weeks challenge.

Have a Great Day!

NancyD

For a Baby Girl!

Made this baby card to keep in my stash for the next baby born in my little world.  I thought this bear was so cute and perfect in purple.  These spellbinders nested ovals for the Grand Caliber make a perfect shape and are so delicate.

Card Recipe

Images: Digital Delights, Little dumplings Accessories, Sentiment is from the Luvvy Baby Set

Paper:  Whisper White, Plum, Graphic 45 Secret Garden
Markers/Ink: Copics, Distress Dusty Concord

Embellishments: Spellbinders, BoBunny Ribbon, Prima Pearls

Challenges for this card:

• Make it Monday - Always anything goes
• Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes
• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
• Creative Craft Challenges - Not a square
• Cuttlebug Mania - Die cuts (I love my Cuttlebug!!!!)
• Party Time Tuesdays - Anything goes
• Craftin Desert Diva's - Anything goes
• Created with Love - Anything goes
• Cutie Pie Challenge - Anything goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything goes

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration. And then hop over to the Delightful Challenges site and check out this weeks challenge.

Have a Great Day!

NancyD

Have a Fabulous Daisy Day!

I love these Digital Delights Flower Power girls and I would have to say that this Daisy girl is my favorite.  Flower Power Basket of Daisies makes a fitting card for May with her basket of flowers.

Can't get enough of polka-dots this time of year!

Card Recipe

Images: Digital Delights Flower Power Basket of Daisies, Keeping In Touch sentiments

Paper: Bazzill yellow, Little Yellow Bicycle
Markers/Ink: Copics, Distress Fired Brick

Embellishments: Spellbinders dies, Wild Orchid flowers, MS Sprig punch, BoBunny ribbon

Challenges for this card:

• Make it Monday - Always anything goes
• Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes
• Everybody Art Challenge - Flowers
• Card Mania - Spots and stripes
• Get Inky - Die Cuts
• Love to Create - Something for kids
• Songbird Challenges - Bloom and Grow

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Design Team has come up with for your inspiration.  And then hop over to the Delightful Challenges site and check out this weeks challenge.

Have a Great Day!

NancyD