Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Deer Niece

Well, I didn't get today's card made yesterday afternoon, but I *did* get my personal stamp catalog up-to-date, which I hadn't done since probably before Christmas.  I have two big binders where I stamp the images from each stamp set on a sheet of paper and they're organized by theme; luckily I started it before I got too many stamps to make that fun.  I do use it, though.  And I have eleventy-million flower stamps.

Anyway, on to today's card!  Last week I was a little bummed that What Will You Stamp? circled back around to a stamp set I actually own, and I was out of town so I couldn't participate.  Happily for me, they chose another one I own this week:


Even better, I kinda wanted to make a baby card this week so that's perfect!  And here's my new creation:


As it happens, my niece is making her world debut tomorrow afternoon.  I think I'll send her the little bunny card I made a while back and hold onto this one; I think this one would work for a boy or a girl just fine.  This fits in with the latest SUO Challenge to make a card for any kind of shower, so next time I'm invited to a baby shower I'll be all set.  Oh, you totally can't see it in the picture, but I painted over the deer's bow with some Wink of Stella because this card just needed a bit of shine.

I used last Thursday's Create with Connie and Mary sketch:


I left off the skinniest layer behind the main image panel; I thought and thought about what to use for it but it just seemed like that would have been one thing too many for my card so I left it.

My colors today are courtesy of Fab Friday:


Good spring colors, good baby colors and like I said, I think they work for either gender.  Woohoo!

Okay, y'all.  I'm going to rock-paper-scissors with the dogs to see if I go to the gym or take them for a walk first.  Cheers!

Supplies, all SU!
Stamps:  Made with Love
Ink:  Basic Black, So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Smoky Slate (for the deer's nose)
Paper:  Thick Whisper White, So Saffron, Subtles DSP
Accessories:  Itty Bitty Punch Pack flower, Tags & Labels Framelits, Subtles Candy Dot, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

16 comments:

Heather said...

Aww, how totally cute! And awesome job at getting three challenges in one! I don't have this set, but your little deer might just be calling me now, lol. Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!

libbystamps said...

What a very sweet baby card you have created here! You combined all these challenges beautifully! It will be well received! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary this week. See you again soon! 

Jenny Engelke said...

Oh my...this is complete sweetness! You've made perfect use of the sketch this week! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!

Mary Brown said...

Oh my word...it doesn't get any sweeter than this! LOVE your little deer and such sweet colors! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

CCsMom said...

Yay, Baby! LOVE the colors. And we are SO ANXIOUS to meet your niece. I'll tell her you send your love when I plant a Mimi kiss on her forehead! I can't dwell on it or I'll get too excited. I am anxious for you to meet her, too. She'll have a wonderful Auntie Kik! Love you!

Brian King said...

Beautiful layering, Christy Lynn! This deer is so sweet in So Saffron. Thanks for playing along with this FabFriday color challenge!

Amy Downing said...

So cute! The colors are perfect for a baby card, and I love the combinations, and your adorable So Saffron dear!

Brenda Myers said...

Such a cute card!! I love the layering of the DSP!! Such a cute little deer/dear. Thank you for joining us at Fab Friday!!

Card Bomb said...

I love this little deer Christy Lynn! It's so adorable with the colors you have chosen. The little flier above the deer is super sweet and really pops! Thanks for playing with us this week at What Will You Stamp?!
-Maria

Tammy said...

Very cute, Christy!! Love the layout! and, the coloring on the deer is adorable!

Lisa Martz said...

What a darling card for a little someone! Love the DSP patterns you chose! Cute image! Thanks for playing the Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge last week!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your WWYS win! Super cute card.

Julie Gearinger said...

I agree with the others- this is so cute!! Love the use of the colors with this little deer image- perfect for a boy or girl!! Thanks for playing along with us at SUO Challenges :-)

Julia said...

What a delightful card - I agree, all your elements work so beautifully together to make a lovely card for a little one. Thank you so much for joining in the fun at SUO!

Cindee Wilkinson said...

Great color and SUO challenge. I love all the rounded corners. Congrats on your new niece. Thanks for playing along with the SUO challenge.

Connie Babbert said...

So sweet, I love that little dear! Love all the patterns. Thanks for playing along with the SUO Challenge and Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge this time!