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

"It's a Girl" Banner

I wanted to share with you one of my most recent projects for a neighbor.  She was having a baby shower and asked if I would make a "It's a Girl!" banner for her.  It had been a while since I made one so I had to dust off some cobwebs from my Cricut.  Poor machine has been neglected since our move, but I hope to get it back up and running.

It certainly was a fun change of pace to make this pink colorful banner.  I used my Gypsy to size the scallops, text and baby onesie.  

Of course to finish it off I added some coordinating ribbons between the letters. 

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

Welcome Baby

Today's post is actually a card that I included with a baby gift to my cousin.  I made her diaper burp cloths with a fabric center panel, click here to see.

This card is simple in its design and was made with the"Slice of Life" hostess stamp set from Stampin Up.  I have used this several times and love to practice my coloring techniques with them.  I am still a beginner at that:)

Merry Christmas to all,

Melanie

It's All about Baby!

This post is all about Babies, I am going to a friend's baby shower this weekend and it put me in that kind of mood.  I really love making banners, since they go together really quickly.

I used the same template I created for my parent's anniversary banner.  This scallop shape is really versatile.  I created it using my Gypsy.  In making the banner, I used the Accent Essentials, B is for Boy and the Songbird cartridges.

I hope this inspires some banner making.

Melanie

My Pink Stamper Design Team 2011 Challenge

Well, it is that time to try out for My Pink Stamper's Design Team term that will be from August to January.  I have been using my Cricut Expression and Gypsy now for about 6 months.  I still really love creating with them both.

The design challenge : 

Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite Cricut cartridge using the following colors......
OrangeTurquoise GreenBrown(other optional color of your choice)
I decided to make a Welcome Baby card since I have several friends that are expecting new babies.  Making this type of card you can't help but smile.  It is just such a joyous and special occasion.  
Here is the recipe for my card:Kraft Brown Card Base: 8.5" x 11" folded in halfWhite Card stock: 5" x 4"Flower Circle Paper: 5" x 4"Orange Circles cut at 1 1/8"Blue Circles cut at 1"Small 5/8" Circles punched"Baby" cut from "B is for Boy" Cartridge at 3/4" from Brown card stockOnesie cut from "B is for Boy" Cartridge at 3"EK Success Scallop Diamond PunchEK Success Scallop Trim PunchYellow cross stitch flossOrange brads 
All specialty paper is from My Mind's Eye, "Where the Heart is" paper pack.

I hope you enjoyed my card and wish me luck on my submission.  Robyn is very talented designer who's video's are so entertaining.  I would really love to be a part of Robyn's team, she always surrounds herself with talented ladies.  
Have a great week,Melanie