Little Boy Overalls

Happy Monday!

I feel rejuvenated after a productive, yet relaxing weekend! Here's hoping this week flies by as next weekend we are on the road again for one last road trip before summer ends :)

A couple weeks ago, one of our nephews, Micah, celebrated his 1st birthday! He is such a cutie and is growing up so fast!

All smiles! :) Unfortunately, I haven't met this little guy yet :( But, I'm looking forward to seeing him at Christmas!

I thought I'd make a fun-folded card for his birthday. I saw this awesome card on Stampin Pretty's blog and wanted to CASE it. Her simple instructions made it so easy to make and it looks super cute in the end!

 

I added cute little jumping frogs to the overalls, as well as a sentiment "wish big" and a #1 that is cut free-hand. The pockets were created from a full circle cut in half. For some added detail I used a white gel pen to create stitching on the outer edges of the overalls and on the pockets.

How cute is that?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Card Ingredients:
Stamps: Moving Forward, Short & Sweet
Paper: Night of Navy, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink: Night of Navy, Gumball Green, White Gel pen
Tools: Word Window punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch
Accessories: Rhinestones

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #16 -- A Birthday Card for a Boy

What a great weekend it was! The weather was just perfect! I spent a LOT of time in the sun (maybe a bit too much, as I now look like a tomato :P).  My hubby and I went on quite a few walks with our dog and I sat in one of those gravity lounge chairs in our backyard for most of the afternoon yesterday and Saturday. It was fabulous!
I also managed to clean up our apartment Saturday morning (it has been neglected for far too long!). My craft area is finally clean! I'm now at the point of organizing my supplies. Paper is my biggest issue -- I have too much and so little space to put it all! I'm working on organizing it by Stampin Up colour. Once I'm finished I will share with you!

A friend has asked me to make birthday cards for kids. I had a look through the challenges this week and decided to use the new Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch challenge for my card today.

It's a nice and simple layout. I layered the card front with cardstock and designer paper in Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, and Pumpkin Pie -- perfect colours for a boy's birthday card!

I stamped a car image, fussy-cut it, and popped it up using dimensionals. I also popped up the word "beep!". I always find it somewhat challenging to make cards for boys, or men in general, but I think this card turned out quite well - it is so cute for a little boy!

Thanks for looking!

Card Ingredients:
Stamps: Fast and Furious (CTMH), Loved Ones
Paper: Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Regals DSP, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Ink: Night of Navy
Tools: Circles Nestabilities, Word Window punch