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First Somethings

Well the day has finally arrived.....it's the first challenge on Stamp Something and it's really quite exciting for me as this is my first go as a DT Member.....hope I don't disappoint! The theme this week is "Firsts" and decided on baby cards.....I'm a sucker for them and I find that if I make one for a girl, I just have to make another on a boy theme so here are my contributions.....




This is another first for me.....my first buckle card! The stamp is Baby Tingla from Magnolia, coloured with Prismas and Sansodor with Glamour Dust added to her wings. She was then cut out and fixed onto the buckle. Papers are from the Sugar Dumpling collection at Blonde Moments layered with mirricard and Bazzill c.s. Sugar and Spice sentiment is computer generated and layered onto same c.s. with some doodling, flower is from W.H. Smith with pearl brad from Papermania.




My second card was to show a clean and simple layout. I got the idea for this card from my friend Jose who doesn't have a blog even though I keep nagging her to start one!! The image is from Elzybells and his nappy has been coloured with Brushables and he has been layered onto Bazzill c.s. using the small rectangle Nestabilities set. The sentiment is part of the Just Hatched set from Papertrey Ink. Background has been made using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder and more blue Bazzill c.s. Grosgrain ribbon is Dovecraft, flower is from Sir Stampalot and brad is Papermania.


Well, my baby is six today....I just can't believe it!.....where has the time gone?! so have got plenty to organise before he gets home from school....yes, it's the big reveal of his bedroom and I can't wait to see his reaction!!


Comments

Anonymous said…
Great cards, Jo! Super job on your first buckle card, I love the flowers and layout you used.
~Denise Lynn~ said…
They are both fabulous Jo! No disappointment here! You're work is always fab.

I love the girl one, the layers and papers are beautiful and the boy one is just plain sweet. :) Have a great weekend. :)
Melissa said…
Love it Jo! I simply can't wait to get that Swiss Dot embossing folder!

Many Blessings,
M.
Annie said…
Fabulous first cards Jo! love the buckle card you made and the baby boy card with the swiss dots is beautiful too.
Jilli said…
Beautiful cards, Jo! My first is also a buckle card, great minds!
Ila said…
Love your Gorgeous cards!! they are both Adorable! The layout on the baby girl card is Fabulous!
Happy Birthday to your little one...Have a Wonderful Day!!
Erin... said…
Great cards Jo!! Love the buckle card!! That CB folder is perfect for your boy baby card!! Both a so cute!
Emily said…
These are very pretty! They both look awesome. I especially love the boy card. TFS!
Becky Carafa said…
I love how the girl is sitting on the buckle, cute idea! And the boy one is just sweet!
Richelle said…
Great cards Jo! I am working on mine for the challenge.
Vicki May said…
I love them both, but especially the little girl one, the wording is great and the colour so pretty. Your cards are so beautiful. x vicki x
Sharon said…
Both are fab cards Jo. Well done again on getting on the DT, I'm sure you won't disappoint anyone!
nessy said…
drum roll please!!!!
cut the ribbon ..........fantastic jo!!!! love them both !! so different , but both showing great technique and talent!!
going to do a baby card today ,for my next door neighbours ,but going for yellow ,as baby coming onto the world wednesday!! may do some embossing after seeing yours!!
hope your evening went well .... how much cake did you eat???
speak later ,vanessa xx
Anonymous said…
2 great cards Jo, cant say which is my favourite, love them both. mmm... well I guess eventually I might get a blog, but I need to improve first.. Jose x
Sarah said…
Fantastic cards!! I love them both because they're so different in styles. you make it all look so easy!

xx :0)
Anonymous said…
Great cards Jo, the buckle card is fab!
Gia Harvey said…
Both lovely card Jo, but I especially like the Tilda one - so cute!!
Jackie said…
I love your buckle card, not had a go at these yet. I came to post last night (sorry I've been so busy) but blogger kept kicking me out!
Tarasdesigns said…
these are fantastic cards Jo, I love the little tilda, she's so cute x
Frances said…
woohoo, great first cards Jo! I'm still 'thinking' what to do for mine but will take part :D. Congrats and look forward to see what you come up with next! x
Lauren said…
Great job with the challenge Jo! The sentiment is adorable.

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