Happy Friday!
Wowsers! What a busy week its been around here! My oldest son was off school for Spring Break this week which initially had me imagining getting tons of work done around the house - HA! If I've learned anything its that plans are meant to be broken and I'm a wonderful PROCRASTINATOR...
It's also been a little busier than usual because my sister had her Baby Boy on Wednesday!!!!! As of today I haven't met little Alex yet, but I can assure you this Aunty will be headed over for cuddles soon!
I made this card in his honor and am really happy with the way it turned out! Now, some of you are probably thinking, 'camouflage...for a baby...really Melissa'?? Well, I do have a method to my madness, I promise you. A few months back my sister decided to re-do my Niece's room in a Minnie Mouse theme but was having a hard time deciding on what to do with the baby's room. Enter me and my crazy ideas - I offered to paint a feature wall in his room CAMOUFLAGE...{insert} what was I thinking!?!?
However, after a few coats of paint and a couple days work I finished - and I think it turned out so cool! My only concern? I don't want to be held responsible if he doesn't sleep at night, because let's be frank, the wall GLOWS in busyness LOL.
Anyway, back to my card. Does it make a little more sense why I chose camo now? See, told ya I'm not entirely crazy...in fact I'm pretty sure that there's quite a few folks out there that might look at this card and think..."That's perfect for so and so's baby!" Which is exactly why I came up with a template for both a boy and girl onsie card the same size as a standard size card. Perfect for mailing if you can't hand deliver!
Here's the Baby Girl version of the card - the outer shape of the Onsie is a little different - I added capped sleeves and some ruffles to make it a little more girly.
The best part?? Camouflage ruffles on the bum! How stinkin' cute is that?
Supplies for the Baby Boy Camo:
Stamp sets: Lovely as a Tree, A Word For You
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Black, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Small Metallic Brads, Designer Buttons
Markers: Early Espresso
Big Shot: N/A
Punches: Build an Owl, Modern Label, Window, Small Oval, ¾” Circle, 1/2” Circle, Boho Blossoms
Misc. : White Gel Pen, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, paper snips, sponges, Piercing Tool
Supplies for the Baby Girl Camo:
Stamp sets: Lovely as a Tree
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush
Ink: Strawberry
Slush, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Natural Ribbon, Small Metallic Brads, Designer Buttons
Markers: Early Espresso
Big Shot: N/A
Punches: Build a Cupcake
Misc. : White Gel Pen, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky
Strip, paper snips, sponges, Piercing Tool
If you would like to re-create either or both of these Onsies for a new little someone special in your life, you can purchase the Templates for both by visiting my Online Tutorial Store tab at the top of my blog. Both Tutorials come with their own printable template and a step by step guide on assembly as well as creating the camouflage and finishing details on each.
** As always please keep in mind that I DO NOT subscribe to an automatic email service, so it may take a few minutes to arrive in your inbox. I promise to have all tutorials sent within 24 hours of purchase**
The great thing about a template like this is that it has tons of possibilities - you can stamp/design/color them anyway you like; what I've shown is simply a guideline to get you started! Play around and send me your work once your done - I love to see your wonderful creations!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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