Bundle of Joy
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Stampin' Up!'s new Wide Oval Punch is today's Cool Tool. It coordinates beautifully with Only Ovals (see below) and the stamp set used for today's card, Punches Three (Stampin' Rewards Level 1). It's an excellent addition to the Stampin' Up! Punch Bunch for layering sentiments (click for layered sentiment sample) and much more.
My nephew and his wife just announced their first pregnancy so it was time to make them a special card. I stamped the "bundle" twice on Whisper White--first in Night of Navy (to show off the polka dots against the white) and second in So Saffron. TIP: I tend to shy away from pastels so this color combination appeals to me as a crisp, modern baby alternative. I cut out the saffron sentiment and layered it with Stampin' Dimensionals on the navy version.
The horizontal panel layers More Mustard and So Saffron Textured Card Stock and is trimmed with Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon. TIP: When creating a clean look, I think texture rules. Stampin' Up!'s Textured card stock gives such a rich and polished look. Reminds me of fine stationery.
The background is the product of my Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine) and Whisper White card stock. TIP: There's something captivating about the appearance of embossed whites. A star punch added just a touch of fun in saffron, navy and mustard (textured) and mirrors the stars in the sentiment.
Finally, the 4.25 x 5.5 card base is So Saffron, topped with Night of Navy card stock. TIP: I paper pierced the Night of Navy layer using the Paper Piercer and Template from Stampin' Up!'s Crafter's Tool Kit.
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Stamp Set: Punches Three (Hostess Level 1)
Paper: Whisper White, More Mustard, So Saffron, Night of Navy
Ink: So Saffron, Night of Navy
Cool Tools: Wide Oval Punch, Star Punch, Paper Piercer and Template (Stampin' Up!'s Crafter's Tool Kit), Big Shot, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
The Perfect Touch: Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals
Beautiful card, Mary! The colors are amazing. After a week in San Francisco, I'm ready to get card making after checking that beauty out. Thank goodness for five more days off!
Posted by: Tanis | October 09, 2008 at 10:05 AM
ADORABLE!! Your talent is beyond AMAZING!!
Posted by: Ana | October 08, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Mary, I love the color combo of this beautiful card! So pretty!
Posted by: lakind (Lisa) | October 08, 2008 at 08:04 PM
love those polka dots.
Posted by: veronica | October 08, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Hi Mary - love your new blog design and your photo is beautiful! Hearing from you each day is one of my highlights - I love to see what you have created and appreciate all your helpful hints and thorough directions/descriptions. You are amazing!!
Posted by: Sharon Hammon | October 08, 2008 at 04:26 PM
What a beautiful, striking card, Mary!!! Love that color combo...so fun for a baby card!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | October 08, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Gorgeous baby card! Love all the texture and the stars. And of course I LOVE that set. Love it!
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 08, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Precious card Mary - love the colors and love the layout
Posted by: Kim | October 08, 2008 at 08:36 AM
I love it! I just got that set and was wondering what to do with the baby stamp and you have come through again!!!
Posted by: Linda | October 08, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Great color combo Mary! They will be thrilled to get this card I'm sure.
Posted by: Grace Lange-Way | October 08, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Great color combo and so much texture. I love how you use your creations to match you and not necessarily the norm.
Posted by: Colleen Kramer | October 08, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Awesome card, I love it!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | October 07, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Beautiful design! Great color choices!
Posted by: NANCY RILEY | October 07, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Gorgeous! I really love your choice of colours, and the textured cardstock makes such a difference when doing streamlined designs like that.
They're going to love your card!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | October 07, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Mary, your cards are rocking!!!
Posted by: Joan B | October 07, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Beautiful card, Mary. Like you, I tend to shy away from pastels and go for bolder colors - especially if it's a baby themed cards. Love the combo of Night of Navy & So Saffron. Where do you get the inspiration for your color combos?
Posted by: Q | October 07, 2008 at 03:26 PM
This is a great color combination! And the stars are a wonderful idea!
Blessings, Maria
Posted by: Maria Matter | October 07, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Such a beautiful card! I love the colors.
Posted by: Anita | October 07, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I really like this color scheme. I agree about embossing on plain white. It's just eye-catching.
Posted by: Vanessa | October 07, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Adorable baby card!!! The color combo is great !!!
Thanks for the inspiration , I love to make baby cards.
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | October 07, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Gorgeous color combination Mary! I rarely use that Night of Navy. I love it with these colors. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Have a great day!
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | October 07, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Too cute - Mary!!! Isn't this a great new Hostess Set??? I made a *blue* card today too....come and see!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 07, 2008 at 08:55 AM