Look Who is Turning Six!

This seems to be the party season and my eldest son, Tyler really enjoyed going seeing his friends.  Here is a quick card I made using the Mini Curly Label Punch, Pretty Petite Stamp set and some fun Designer Series Paper.  To make the number "6" I used my Cricut, because I didn't have a number stamp set. 

I think this really makes a great children's card.  Just change the DSP for different looks.
Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Baby Boy Banner

There is nothing like a new baby to put a smile on my face.  Making this is a "Baby" banner surely did that.  I love the combination of soft blues and greens.  

I also found this great blue alphabet paper that makes a perfect backdrop for this onesie.

I hope this inspires you in making your own banner, but if would like me to make you a baby shower banner I would love to!  Just contact me or check out my Etsy Store, Melanie Makes.

Missed my "It's a Girl!" banner, click here.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Baby Thank You Notes

Sorry it has been so long since my last post, but we have been going through many life changes over the past several months.  We were selling our house, have moved and just had baby.  We are finally getting settled and my craft room is for the most part set up.  I really have missed crafting and can't wait to get back into the swing just in time for all the wonderful holidays coming up.

First I wanted to introduce our latest addition to our family, this is William.  He was born on September 10th.  He is 2 weeks old now and time seems to be going by so fast.  It is so hard to believe that I am a mom to three wonderful & wacky boys.

Our friends have been helpful with chauffeuring my eldest to school, bringing meals and gifts of congratulations.  I wanted to send thank you notes to them for all the sweets gestures.  

Using the Stampin Up's "Slice of Life" stamp set, the cuttlebug "Seeign Spots" and "Argyle" embossing folders and some punches.  Here is what I came up with:

Argyle Embossing Folder

Seeing Spots Embossing Folder

Stampin Up's "Slice of Life"

Have a wonderful week and happy crafting,

Melanie

It's a Boy - Let's go Sailing

Are you ready to set sail?  I was totally enjoying making this little Sailboat card for another friend's baby shower.  It fit perfectly with the baby's nursery nautical theme.  She was even able to reuse the sailboat in her son's scrapbook.  

The sailboat was cut from the "B is for Boy" Cricut cartridge.  The background was created using Stampin Up's Label's Collection Framelits Dies.  The swirls were done with an embossing folder and for the water I just tore some paper and inked the edges.

Such a sweet and simple card with a lot of impact.

Happy crafting,

Melanie