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Saturday, October 29, 2011

CR84FN41-Sailboat


My sweet little nephew turns one next weekend and I have been wanting to make a shaped card for him, but couldn't make up my mind what "shape" it should be.  I discovered the Cutting Cafe the other day, a great place to buy svg files to cut on my cricut and there I found this sailboat.  I decided to use the colors from this weeks CR84FN41 which were perfect for a little boys card, steel blue, gray and yellow.  I  only recently discovered CR84FN and their color challenges and I am really enjoying the beautiful color combinations they use in their challenges.   Here's my little sailboat:
After I diecut the sailboat shapes on my cricut, I stamped patterns from Waltzingmouse stamps Off Beat Backgrounds and Pic-nic Patterns.  Both of these stamp sets are so great to create your own patterned papers.  I had a blast stamping that plaid background in all three of the colors.  There are so many different combinations you can create.  I added a little Spellbinder ribbon banner with Grant's name on it, thank goodness he has a short name!  I would like to give a special thanks to my sweet friend Jeanne Jachna of A Kept Life who was so sweet to send me these dies, for no other reason than she is a super generous person!  I have wanted them for some time and they aren't available at my LSS.  Thanks so much, Jeanne.  The last touch on this little card was a tiny ribbon flag and button.  Super quick and easy card for a very sweet little boy on his first birthday.

18 comments:

Kara said...

beautiful stamping!! such an adorable card!!

Jen Adcock said...

Marvelous. I love your creative vision. You've really worked magic with the WMS set. The boat is so darling. Such a kind shout out to your crafting friend too. But as sweet as you are, it doesn't surprise me one bit that you'd inspire such generosity in others. I shall look forward to the other loveliness you're sure to create.

Cheryl said...

Cute, Cute, Cute!!! Perfect for the little man's first birthday. I love that ribbon flag at the top of the sales and your selection of dp's is fab. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN! ~Hugs, Cheryl

Jessica Wekenman said...

What a sweet, sweet card! So perfect for a little boy! I love the pattern you added with the bg stamps! I am sure he will LOVE!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh goodness this is adorable! Love the fun name banner and the sweet ribbon flag! CUTE :)

Kim Heggins said...

Cathy, this has to be one of the cutest baby cards I have ever seen. Everything about it is just perfect.

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh dear Cathy! What an adorable baby card! Love the unique sailboat shape and personalized banner! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN :)

Deborah Frings said...

Cathy - I just love this little boat. I think the plaid stamping is so just perfect. So great to see Grant's name banner too and the little flag - brilliant. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!

Regina Easter said...

oh my Cathy, this is truly adorable...I SIMPLE ADORE IT...hugs

Joyce said...

This is just too cute. Who would have ever thought to make a card shaped like a sailboat. This is one for his scrapbook, to be saved, for sure. I love the little 'flag' you put at the top, and how you were able to create a multi colored plaid with background stamps.

Diane Jaquay said...

How ADORABLE! I love personalized projects, and this one is perfect for a little boy!

Pauline said...

This is so adorable Cathy, I love the shaped card, and the wonderful gingham pattern, it's perfect for a little boy!

Marybeth said...

This is such an adorable sail boat card Cathy. I love all of it. Im sure your sweet nephew will love it too. Its just perfect. Happy Halloween!

Unknown said...

Love the papers, stamps, the little flag and all the adorable goodness on this card. Too cute!

Cheryl said...

Congratulations on being chosen as a CR84FN41 Terrific Top 3 designer! Your card is super cute!!!

Gerry said...

This is the most adorable baby card ever. Great job!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

This little sailboat is adorable! Love the staping, too. Congrats on being selected as one of the Terrific Top Three!
Mackie

Jeanne J. said...

You are on a roll girl! CONGRATULATIONS on TERRIFIC TOP THREE at CR84FN! You rocked this!