I have no baby themed stamps. I have no children. I do have a new SIL who just gave birth to a sweet baby boy. So I had to scramble to come up with a card. I went to an old WPLUS9 stamp set called Unforgettable. It has a sweet elephant image that I figure will do for the card.
I began by inking around a circle mask. I wanted it to look a bit cloudy or whispy so the blend is uneven. Next I placed the outer mask over the inked portion and added a banner from another stamp set. The banner is longer than I needed, hence the mask. I added text by hand.
Lastly, I colored the elephant and the banner. After adding shadows under the elephant, I wanted something for the background inside the circle. I added dots with several shades of copic markers. I think it makes the card festive.
I am adding the card to the Less is More challenge- Going Dotty.
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15 comments:
Beautiful baby card, that elephant is adorable! Thanks for joining us at Less is More.
Just a darling card!
I love that little elephant! It's so good to see him again - your new SIL will love it, Cat. I love the baby's name - good to see it come around again, too!
A precious 'new baby' card!
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This a really lovely new baby card, the elephant works perfectly and the dotted background was a stroke of genius as it finishes the card off perfectly xx
I am sure she will love it! it's amazing how we can always get our stamps to work for us, isn't it?
That little elephant is adorable with the sweet banner, Cat ... and the dotty background is brilliant ... such celebratory confetti! Hugs, Anita :)
Wonderful "scramble" because this is great! Love the bear, the banner and the cute dots that make it seem like we're at the party with the confetti falling on our faces
Perfect baby boy card, Cat! Well done stretching your stamps and I love your banner!!
Elephants go perfectly with a baby card and your card has become particularly cute !!
Very nice design.
Absolutely adorable and so very personal x.
Awww, this is so adorable, Cat! This little ellie works perfectly for a baby card and the banner is perfect, too. Love the dotty background. I have a thing for baby cards, but hardly ever make them these days as the need simply doesn't come up. Sure enough, though, if I made one someone would ask for it. BTW, I have just one grown son and will probably never have grandchildren, so I figure that's why I'm so attached to our dogs.
Congrats! You came up with the perfect card, Cat! Love your coloring of the cute elephant & the banner with the name is brilliant!
Another really adorable card, Cat! I love how you created the 'dreamy' background and how you colored the super cute elephant!
Super sweet - and so cool that it is personalized!
Cute image. Thanks for joining in with the challenge at "Less is More".
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