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Sunday, July 20, 2014

How It All Started....Baby In A Crib Card and More

I finally have a couple of new cards. The one card was so much work, but it was also so much fun. Every now and then I need to make cards I place up for donations as this helps to keep me in supplies and doing the things I do to help others. I hope you all will enjoy them. The Baby In A Crib Card turned out so cool! I'm also adding a new Swing Card for those who make a donation. I appreciate the support I've been shown and I hope these cards will bring you lots of crafty fun  .

What a week! As usual, I keep many irons in the fire and often find myself getting lost as I go from one project to another. This being said; I can't resist a challenge. I have a dear friend who likes to test me in a good way. Every now and then she will find something on the internet (usually Pinterest....she's addicted!...lol....sorry Patty, but you admitted it...lol) Patty sent me a picture of a card she wanted me to make as challenge for making cutting files. I enjoy a good challenge and seem to make time for them. Insomnia has really helped  me to keep up and get a few fun things done that I haven't had the time for.

Her challenge was the cutest little bear in a bed. I love paper piecing, bears, and dimensional cards so I took on this challenge and am glad to say it was successful. Of course, this made me think of other things to make. I haven't designed any new cards in a while. Since the design of the Bear was a challenge card made from a photo I'm not sure if I can share this or not.

With baby showers and new baby arrivals coming up soon, my mind went to baby things and I created the Baby In A Crib card. It is so... cute! My dear husband it so sweet. He told me he can hardly wait to bring it to work to show the ladies. I spent more time on making this card than any card I've ever made. I couldn't stop thinking of things. This card comes with all sorts of goodies. I made bibs for them head bands, mobile, bottles, bears, hats and made sure to make the babies in three different skin tone colors using a skin tone color chart.

When I made the very first Baby In A Crib card my always thinking husband thought it would be cut if the baby would move in the crib. I loved his idea! So I added a homemade Wobbler. You should see how adorable this little baby looks wobbling in its crib. I wish I would have made a video. If I get the time, I just might have to make one.

Some time ago I made a video showing how to make the homemade Wobblers then I remembered it was one of the videos I deleted by accident. Good news! I found another YouTube tutorial by Charming Custom Crafts and she has a great tutorial. I do mine a little differently. After I loop the wire and leave a little bit of wire on both ends to poke through the holes I bend them flat, tape over it then glue another circle on top to cover the wire. If you would like to take a look at this video you can take a look here -----> Homemade Wobbler Tutorial

Below are some photos (I still wish I could take better photos) of the Baby In A Crib, and Swing Card 2014. These are the cards I will email to those who make a donation. The Baby In A Crib is in Studio V2, Studio V3, and .svg format. I totally forgot to convert the Swing Card 2014. Oh, I almost forgot! The Baby In A Crib card comes with a cutting file envelope for mailing and giving. The nice thing about this card is that it folds flat. I did make the mobile a little too high, but it fit in the envelope I made so all is well. The first card I made will probably just sit around. After seeing this baby with the Wobbler I wouldn't want to give it to anyone any other way. Did I say it is so....Cute!...lol Thank for looking and again, thank you for your kindness and support.

Update: I took the time to make a video. Of course, I'm not too good at making videos either...lol









Challenge Card








11 comments:

  1. The crib and baby are so cute,you're talent is something to be admired,and your willingness to share with use.Can't wait to make it,Blessings ,Jocelan

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  2. This is precious! I have the same problem with letting go of the cards I make too. You are so very talented.

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  3. What a sweet and creative card, Debbie!
    One of my coworkers is expecting her first baby and I know she'd be thrilled to have this.
    Thanks for offering your file.

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  4. Love the Baby in crib card. My niece is due anytime...perfect!!!

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  5. Love it! Lady you have great talent! Must also have organization and patience too! Hope I will remember to come back on payday for donation. Also hope for organization and motivation too soon! ;) By the tme I finish working on file and find the papers, time's all gone. Then it sits!
    Shannon H.

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  6. Debbis, this card is absolutely the cutest thing I have ever seen. I definitely want the directions! I will be back on payday with a donation so you can send it to me. How do I send the donation and to whom?

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    1. Hi Darlene, the donation button is at the top right part of my blog.You can also email me by clicking on the "Email Me" link. I will go ahead and email it to you so you can start having some crafty fun. Hugs, Debbie

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  7. Sent you a donation for the darling files. Thank you for your tremendous work~

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  8. The baby in a crib card is absolutely darling!

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  9. Wonderful! I love reading stories like this, you must have been so proud. Hope you're all doing well now!

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  10. This baby in a crib card is so adorable! You have a great talent!

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