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new baby

My BFF has a new granddaughter so I made a card for her. The challenge at As You See It is a Recipe for a Pastel Celebration and it seemed ideal to combine the card with this challenge. Before I start these recipe challenges I write down the required elements lest I forget one and then cross them off as I go.

Corrected lampshade version. I simply couldn’t stand the harsh lines.

I was testing out a new StampinUP EF to ensure I had it the right way up and used the scrap pink piece for the test. Rather than waste it I added it to the card front as a background wallpaper for the rest. The window die is from Art Impressions and I backed it with some paper that looks like sky before popping it up as you see. Then I set about building the dresser to go beside the window. Basically I hand cut all of the pieces and glued them together. The sentiment is from MFT and was stamped in pink then heat embossed, after which, I rounded two of the corners before popping up with foam tape. The dresser drawers were also popped up with foam tape and I used two stickers from Doodlebug Design that I’ve had for quite a while. I used some valentine paper scraps to make a lamp shade and have the edge of a blanket falling from the drawer. To make the shade I used a scalloped circle die from Sizzix and then cut by hand. I wanted it to look pleated so I hand drew the lines, but it would have been better had I used a glitter pen as the black is a bit harsh. And the lamp base was a scrap that I’d saved and could finally use. Drawer pulls are gems from my stash. Twine is from my stash and I tied a small bow and hung from top of window adding the tiny heart that was a fallout from that space. Also used twine to look as if the butterfly is hanging.

Apart from the harsh lines I’m not unhappy with this card and I think my friend will love it even with a small mistake. Thanks so much for stopping by, you are appreciated more than you know.

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  4. What a timely challenge for you, Johanna, and you used every element to good effect in your lovely little nursery scene! I’m sure your BFF will love it! Thanks for cooking up our recipe at As You See It Challenges!

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  8. Such a cute little scene, Johanna! That window is super cool! Great take on our colors especially – I have a hard time with pastels! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!

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  10. What a sweet card! You’re right – the recipe is perfect for a baby card and what better cause for celebration! Good choice of embossing folder too.Thanks for sharing with us at As You See It.

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  12. Johanna this is such a lovely card – the little details are just perfect (and I don’t think the lampshade is as harsh as it might seem to you). I particularly love the embossed background – it reminds me of anaglypta wallpaper. A beautiful card to welcome a new baby. Thanks for playing along with us over at As You See It!

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