Hello! I’m back with a baby card for Flourishes Friday. They’re not only one of my favorite kinds of cards to create, but they’re one of my most frequently used cards. I’ll no sooner make one, even if it’s just for fun, than it finds a recipient. You’d think everyone I know was having babies. Well, not quite, but I do have a lot of younger friends and coworkers, and the friends closer to my age are having grandbabies, or they know someone having a baby or grandbaby and would like a card for them. So you see how it goes… always a need for a baby card, and that’s perfectly fine by me!
This was a make ahead card which I had a hankerin’ to do in blue for a baby boy. I used Flourishes’ Baby Love set. I stamped the Teddy bear, masked it and stamped the rocking chair behind it. The image is watercolored on 140 lb hot press watercolor paper. I sponged banana ink around the image panel edges, and blue ink around the other layers, then finished them off with stitching.
There’s a nice variety of images in use by the rest of the team today, so treat yourself to a little look around:
Be sure to stop in at the Newsletter for a little something Barbara has prepared for you, as well.
Thank you for visiting with me today. Have a wonderful weekend, and a happy 4th of July celebration for my American friends!
Stamps: Baby Love Paper: Bordering Blue textured, 140 lb hot press watercolor paper, designer paper of forgotten origin Ink: Palette Noir, Close to Cocoa (for lettering), various markers for watercoloring Accessories: Satin ribbon, button, linen thread
What a cute card. I love the colors! You always have such pretty papers and your choices are always perfect! Your coloring of the image is perfect and I just adore the rocker!
Posted by: Glenda | 07/01/2011 at 02:32 AM
This is adorable, I guess I need to see if I have this set!!
Posted by: Karen Wallace | 07/01/2011 at 03:10 AM
Oh, Leslie, this is absolutely one of THE most wonderful baby cards I've ever seen! I love it...such a darling designer paper, but the layout and your coloring just make it the sweetest! I guess I need to put this set on my wish list now...LOL! For sure! Thanks!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 07/01/2011 at 05:10 AM
Leslie, this is so very precious. I remember that sentiment from when my boys were babies. I think I remember it from a piece of needlework. It stuck in my mind and I rocked as much as I could. Love rocking babies.
This will be a very special card to some Mother/Mother-to-be.
Posted by: Benzi | 07/01/2011 at 05:47 AM
Wow...you have made such a beautiful card. Gave me goose bumps. We have no babies in the family right now but am hoping my middle son marries his current gf and we have a new baby!! Please keep these GREAT CARDS coming. We love them. Right gals???
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | 07/01/2011 at 06:40 AM
I love this little poem. When my first son was born 38 years ago my sister made a needle point picture with this poem and a mother rocking her baby. I have loved and used the poem many times on baby cards.
Posted by: Karol | 07/01/2011 at 07:02 AM
really cute. nice coloring as usual. nice saying too.
Posted by: yogi | 07/01/2011 at 07:08 AM
Oh Leslie, I love this! The sentiments is one of my very favorites! My kids had a framed print of it in their bedrooms and so did my grandbabies! You've taken it to a whole new level by surrounding it with your beautiful art!
Posted by: Carol | 07/01/2011 at 07:13 AM
Leslie this is absolutely adorable...everything about it is super!!!
Posted by: Lisa | 07/01/2011 at 07:15 AM
Adorable, Leslie! Love the little scene you have created and colored so beautifully. I love all your stitching, too!
Posted by: Lynette | 07/01/2011 at 07:15 AM
Oooohhhh Leslie how perfectly "baby!" I love your DP and the sewing you took time to add to this darling image...someone is gonna save this creation forever!
Posted by: Velta | 07/01/2011 at 07:21 AM
Oh what a sweet, sweet card. I love the plaid dp - I still have a teeny bit from that pack, too.
Posted by: SueB | 07/01/2011 at 08:03 AM
This is so sweet Leslie! Such pretty softness and the sentiment is perfect as part of the focal point. That plaid paper is so perfect too. I love that baby cards are a staple for you. What a blessing to be able to celebrate new life!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 07/01/2011 at 09:06 AM
Such a pretty card! Love the little teddy bear and the sentiment is wonderful.
Posted by: LaurieJ | 07/01/2011 at 11:01 AM
Absolutely positively beautiful Leslie. Love this card full of sweetness. Hope you have a wonderful safe 4th of July.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 07/01/2011 at 02:06 PM
How sweet!
Posted by: Ida | 07/01/2011 at 04:38 PM
Oh wow, absolutely gorgeous baby card. I have that Flourishes set on order.
Posted by: Leigh | 07/01/2011 at 07:49 PM
Oh My, Miss Leslie, this is just Precious Precious! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 07/03/2011 at 02:59 AM
Very sweet card.
Posted by: Crystal | 07/04/2011 at 10:44 AM
I do love that little poem. Someone gave me a beautiful card when my 9 YO was born, and (although not handmade) it had this poem on it. It brings a tear to my eye every time!
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 07/05/2011 at 06:53 AM
Oh my that is so sweet, I have always loved that saying too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 07/05/2011 at 04:02 PM
This could not be more perfect! I love the soft plaid, the beautiful coloring and delicate shading... And your stitching is amazing!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 07/06/2011 at 06:39 PM