Baby boys...
Before sharing, I have a quick confession: I am extremely behind on email. Extremely. (Unread emails in my inbox? 1416. Yikes.) I will be catching up on them after the holidays when I am at my in-laws. But, in the meantime, if you need something, please email me again. Sorry and thanks! Oh, and I will be sharing more Cards for Kids prizes next week, too.
Thought I would pop in to share a quick couple of cards. I have two friends who recently had baby boys and I wanted to take a different spin on their baby cards with these cute whales. The background is Cuttlebugged, sanded and then I made some of the white resulting dots blue with a marker. Fun.
Supplies: Hero Arts greeting, Martha Stewart felt sticker, Cuttlebug, Hero Arts notecard and pearl, Copic Makers, corner rounder.
Off to make more cards. Will be back tomorrow with a holiday giveaway. Night!
Good evening Jennifer! I just have to say that these are sooooo adorable! You have an AMAZING mind...ya think you could lend me some of it? ;) You always make something SO FABULOUS outta the simplest supplies...sigh. I love you Jennifer! LOL
Posted by: Marie B. | December 23, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Cute cards and whale! Love your style.
Posted by: Judy | December 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
LOVE the sanded then inked dots. Your work is so inspirational to me. Thanks!
Posted by: SuZeQ | December 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
so cute!
Posted by: pcm | December 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM
CUTE! Inking the sanded dots... great idea! Girl, get some rest over the holidays! (:
Posted by: Kelly | December 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Loved the variety of the Cuttlebug dots. Great idea to color in some of the dots after you sanded them. Love that technique. Take some time for yourself. We are all super busy at this time of you. Have a fabulous Christmas, especially with Colin who, I'm sure, will provide more stories to share.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley Lee | December 23, 2009 at 11:50 PM
i'm really glad you're back to sharing your cards, i've missed your inspiration lately <3
merry merry christmas to you and yours
Posted by: mary dawn q | December 24, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Cute cards. Those felt stickers are great!
Posted by: Linda E | December 24, 2009 at 12:26 AM
What cute cards! I love how some of the dots are blue - so fun. Thanks for all of the inspiration you give me and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Brenda | December 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM
These are soooooo cute - I hope you manage to unwind completely **soon**! Have a very Blessed Christmas!
Posted by: Kerry | December 24, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Love them! love the colored dots! Have a happy Christmas Eve and enjoy your family!
Posted by: Victoria S. | December 24, 2009 at 01:04 AM
Oh are those blue whales just too cute and what is even better is that great green color you picked for the cards.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | December 24, 2009 at 02:02 AM
How cute are those cards, I'll say very cute TFS!!! Jennifer :0)
Posted by: lois skiathitis | December 24, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Super cute! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Joy (dustypenny) | December 24, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Thanks for all the inspiration! Have a very merry Christmas!
Posted by: Teresa | December 24, 2009 at 08:36 AM
So cute, Jennifer! I love the whales. They will love them! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Jenn | December 24, 2009 at 08:47 AM
So cute, Jennifer! The whales are adorable. They will love them!
Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: Jenn | December 24, 2009 at 08:49 AM
The cards are super cute! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and good luck catching up on all those emails!
Posted by: Shanon Gibson | December 24, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Yeah! Boy cards! Love them!
Posted by: Deb | December 24, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Where did you get those cute whales! Great cards. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Brenda | December 24, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Those are just darling!
Posted by: C@rol W. | December 24, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Cute and original baby cards. Merry Christmas to you and yours. You are a big source of inspiration to me. I can't tell you how many web sites I have added to my favorites because you suggested them. You are so generous with your time, talents and spiritual outlook. May God continue to bless you.
Love,
Angie
Posted by: Angie Hall | December 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Thanks for sharing your joy of creativity and giving.
Posted by: wanda | December 24, 2009 at 09:54 AM
LOVE the whale! I have that Cuttlebug embossing folder! I will try that AFTER the Holidays, and my BIG MOVE. Yes moving on Christmas...NO fun. I had to stop by quick from work, and get a lil inspiration going. Good news is...I won't lose a scraproom where I am moving to..the new room is actually BIGGER :)
Posted by: christina b.~indiana | December 24, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Happy Holidays to you and yours. And thanks for sharing all your talents with us throughout the year.
Posted by: Lillian Child | December 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Jennifer
Very cute! I just picked up a whale
stamp from HA. I could stamp it on
felt and stitch around it.
Merry Christmas to you and your
family.
Blessings always:)
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi | December 24, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Too cute!.. u rly r packed up!.. all the best and a verry happy christmas! :D
Posted by: Spardha | December 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Love the cards! So cute!!
Posted by: Mary S. | December 24, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Too cute, Jennifer. Love them. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Jennifer - Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. And that whale felt sticker, how adorable. Now if someone I knew would just have a little boy!!
Posted by: Sandy F. | December 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Totally cute cards, as usual, and dude, if I had 1416 unread messages, I think I'd hyperventilate. I'd love to email you, but would hate to add to your overflow! Merry Christmas :)
Posted by: Kirsten | December 24, 2009 at 12:41 PM
love the whales!!! they are so so cute!!! I think I'll use your idea for my friend little girl card :-) - just use a pink paper heheehhe
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Posted by: Mira Davis | December 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM
adorable!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Nancy L. | December 24, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Such beautiful cards! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Laura | December 24, 2009 at 02:51 PM
So cute!! I love baby cards. I can use all the cute stuffs and soft colors.
Thank you for all the inspiration and generosity sharing not only the prize but also good hearts and positive thoughts. You are my favorite designer and artist. I am always amazing of your work.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Nicky Hsu | December 24, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Those whales are adorable! Sanding the dots is a good idea too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Corina T | December 24, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Love those! Great ideas for baby boys! Thanks for sharing! And Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Agata | December 24, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Merry Christmas Jennifer. Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas time.
Posted by: Helen | December 24, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Wishing you and all your family many blessings Jennifer,
You are amazing love all your work, cant wait to see what you do in 2010...
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Posted by: Terri M | December 24, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Awesome cards!!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Sue S | December 24, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Looove felt and I love those whales! Too cute!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Jennifer!
Posted by: donna mikasa | December 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM
OMGoodness...these are the CUTEST!!! TFS!!!
Posted by: Misty Munn | December 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Jennifer, may you and your have oceans of joy this Christmas!
Many, many thanks for sharing your fabulous talents with so many of us throughout the year!
Merry Christmas,
Jan
Posted by: JanJ | December 25, 2009 at 02:49 AM
Adorable! where did you get the whales?
Posted by: Denni Cook | December 25, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Love the cards!
Posted by: Brianna | December 25, 2009 at 12:56 PM
What beautiful cards. love the stitching:)
Posted by: cindy | December 26, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Love these cards and the the sweet look you've given them, perfect for a friend who just had a baby boy on 12/24, hope you don't mind if I lift this one, I promise to tell her where I got the idea, though I'm fairly sure she checks out your blog frequently as well.
Posted by: Tania | December 29, 2009 at 06:12 PM