New Grandparents

Dear friends of ours became grandparents for the first time.  Such moments in life need celebrating, so I decided to make two rocking chairs for the new grandparents.

My apologies in advance as this is a long post, with lots of photos.

The die used:  Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Chair, 3-D #658985

All the pieces cut, ready for assembly

The seat piece, with double sided tape

Folded along the score lines

The seat ready to be glued to the chair back

I made a book and some glasses for grandad’s chair and some knitting for grandma’s.

All done!!  Ready to be given in their handmade acetate boxes.

NB:  Opa = Grandad  Oma= Grandma/Nan

Baby

 These two cards were made using Sizzix Thinlits, Card, Baby Dresser #660289

 

Catch up time

I’m back!  Time to play catch up . . . . . .

I love making new baby cards.  There is something so special in welcoming a little one into the world.

This card was made using the Sizzix thinlits die – card, baby dresser #660289

Baby shawl

There is nothing nicer than picking up my knitting to create something special to welcome a new little one to the world.  I have knitted this shawl a few times but by magic it always ends up as a unique piece.

Another girl!

Another new little girl to welcome to the world :-)  and another chance to work with pink!

The banner was cut using the Sizzix framelits “Banner, Pennant Scallop - #657571 (the smallest one).   The letters were cut using a Joy! Crafts die – alphabet & numbers 6002/0139.  I used pink embroidery thread to link the banner.  The crib was cut using Sizzix die, cradle, 3D - #658986 and coloured with Promarkers, which I then trimmed to suit.  The cute giraffe was from the thinlits & stamp set “Baby Boy” – 659088, coloured with Promarkers (of course!)

New Arrival

Finally a little girl to welcome to the world :-)  It made a nice change to work with pink.

The banner was cut using the Sizzix framelits “Banner, Pennant Scallop - #657571 (the smallest one).   The letters were cut using a Joy! Crafts die – alphabet & numbers 6002/0139.  I used pink embroidery thread to link the banner.  The crib was cut using Sizzix die, cradle, 3D - #658986, which I then trimmed to suit.  The cute giraffe was from the thinlits & stamp set “Baby Boy” – 659088, coloured with Promarkers (of course!)

New Baby

 

The crib was cut using the Sizzix scoreboards XL cradle die (#658986).  I crocheted a blanket & pillow and added the name in letter beads.  I then had a go at making an acetate box, something I have only just started to make.  The new parents were thrilled with my creation  (that was a relief!).

New baby

Born early, this little one took me by surprise.  It was a scramble to get his present and card ready to give to the proud parents.

Card blank was embossed with Sizzix Textured Impressions Baby Set (655839) Die cut letters and Sizzix Original Bitty body (654573) and Bitty P.J’s & Bear (654578)

Too long

After much persuasion and lobbying by my very loyal blog readers, I have decided to re-start the blog

  

So here goes:

I love making new baby cards – such a special celebration.

This was made using my lovely Sizzix Bigz Teddy Bear die (655360).  I cut 2 teddy bears – one from brown card & one from blue.  The teddy die cuts were shaded using Copics.  The baby’s bottle is a Sizzlits die from the doodle baby set (38-9622).  I made the banner from patterned paper, using die cut letters for the name and washi tape to hold the banner together.  The addition of the “Welcome To The World” ribbon finished the card.

New Arrival–Part 2

Now for the gift. I like to be different and I love being creative, especially with everyday items.  Put the two together and what do you get – a nappy cake!

As with the crib (see yesterday’s post), I have never made a nappy cake before and in my naivety thought “how hard can it be?” Well, let me tell you:  design – pretty straightforward; rolling the nappies – ok, once you establish a method; putting it all together  - hard.  I needed several pairs of hands just to keep things where they should be!!  On the upside, once I had established what was going where, it all became a bit easier.

New Arrival–Part 1

Today, I met my friend’s grandson for the first time.  He is absolutely adorable and I was thrilled to be able to have a cuddle.

I made the card & gift before his arrival, so I kept to neutral colours.  Today I will show you the card and tomorrow I will post pictures of the gift.

I wanted to try making a 3d crib.  I mapped it all out first and then transferred my pattern to the white card.  I drew and cut the crib by hand.  I could have used my Craft Robo but never having made anything like this before, I wanted to get a “feel” for it.

Having constructed the crib, I lined the inside with some yellow and white stripey paper, made a pillow from a small piece of white card and a blanket from yellow gingham ribbon.

 

 

I then decided to make a box.  Again, I could have used the robo to design & cut it but I decided to do it by hand.

Having cut my desired shape I then stamped the card with “precious baby”.

To protect the crib, I added acetate to the apertures.

I then made a tag so that I had somewhere to write my message.

 

A pair of knitted bootees (another of my makes!) and a yellow gingham bow either side to hold the box together and it’s done.

Grandparents

Earlier this year, our friends announced that they were going to be grandparents.  Well, now they are grandparents and have a beautiful grandson!

Now you all know me, I can’t miss out on making a card for something as special as this.

Friends, finally

Having spent a long time last week playing with the robo, I think that I can say that we have now become friends, at the very least, we have reached an understanding.

When the robo first arrived, I must admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by it - the software seemed to be a demon and the machine itself scary. Add to that the vast number of possible settings and you end up with a situation that seems impossible to conquer! I've spent hours (literally) with the software and machine, determined not to be beaten and on Thursday something seemed to click. What I had on the screen was actually cutting on the robo - wow what a breakthrough. I am now so in love with the robo and I am looking forward to what I can create next.

Happy crafting!Y

New cards

Having made this one for a new baby boy a while ago, I thought I ought to get on and make one for a baby girl too.





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