Bitty Baby Blessings Bib Card
I have babies on the mind these days. It seems that many of my younger friends and relatives are having babies soon, and what could be more fun to make a card for? As I was looking at all of the stamps in the PaperTrey Ink Bitty Baby Blessings set last month, I had an idea for a bib card. This card is a congratulations card, but these could also easily be used as birth announcements or thank you notes.
- I began by using my largest Spellbinders Petite *Scalloped Oval die to cut a card base. If you are using PaperTrey Stamper's Select white for your base layer, you will probably have to run it through the cutter more than once, and you may have to add an extra cardstock shim as well to get it to cut through two layers of a heavier weight cardstock. My base layer was cut to 4-1/4" x 9", then scored in the center of the 9" side. Pictured above, the fold is at the top of the die.
*You can use the Classic Ovals, but your bib will be smaller. The largest Petite Oval is larger than the largest Classic Oval. The petite refers to the size and number of scallops--not the size of the die. HTH!
- Next I used a circle die to cut the neckline out, placing it as shown above.
- After cutting the card base and neck, I cut a piece of Bitty Baby Blessings patterned paper with the largest plain petite oval die. I placed the die-cut paper on the back of the card with the print patten up as shown, then penciled in the neckline and shoulders from the base layer. I used a larger circle die to cut out the neckline so that I would have a white piece around the neckline to visually serve as a piece of binding, but I cut the shoulders even with the top of the card base, giving the illusion that the pattern continues over the back of the bib.
- The base layer and trimmed patterned layer look like the picture above at this point. I cut a strip of Summer Sunshine twill to approximately6" long and used a mini glue dot on each end to attach the twill to the base layer, centering it over the shoulders of the bib.
- Next I attached the patterned paper on top of the base layer using Tombo Mono Multi adhesive. (I thought that regular monoadhesive might not stay attached over the twill. You'll need to use some kind of good adhesive on this layer.) I tied a bow and attached it with ribbon glue. (You might prefer to simply tie a knot if you are mailing these. The twill bow is probably thick enough to require extra postage.)
- Finally, I stamped the baby carriage image on the patterned bib front, as well as on a coordinating patterned paper layer. I cut the carriage body from the coordinating layer and attached it on top of the stamped carriage using foam tape, and I added a button (Foo-Fa-La Whirligig Bag-O-Buttons by Autumn Leaves), as well as a tag (PaperTrey Ink Favor It Baby). I stamped the tiny baby carriage from Bitty Baby Blessings on the front of the envelope and glued on a coordinating patterned paper there also. These bib cards will fit into a regular A-2 sized envelope.
WOW! how cute is this!! I'm going to try and make it. TFS
Posted by: Pat Limberg | June 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM
DEBBIE! *gasp* DEBBIE!!!! This is SO cute. Sheer brilliance.
Posted by: Alli Miles | June 19, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Very cute (and clever)!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | June 19, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Wow! This is absolutely adorable. I love it! You are so stinking clever. I have said it before and I will say it again. I wanna be like you when I grow up! :)
Posted by: Lesa Rapp | June 19, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Debbie this is so far beyond adorable!!! I just love how your mind works and that your designs are perfect each and every time!
Posted by: Keri Lee Sereika | June 19, 2008 at 11:16 PM
You have outdone yourself again!!! This is absolutely AWESOME! You are just TOO much...I LOVE LOVE LOVE what you make! PRECIOUS BABY CARD :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 19, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Where do you ladies come up with these cool ideas...I think I have no creativity like this at all. Blessings to you.
Posted by: Amber Shaw | June 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Well, I know I have no creativity like this & now you've made me want another Papertrey set; my first is supposed to be somewhere in USPS-land on its way to me! Can't wait & maybe my creativity will increase when at last I get my hands on these wonderful products!!! ;-)
Posted by: Marge | June 19, 2008 at 11:45 PM
OH My Goodness!! I absolutely adore this. My FAV card yet using BBB stamp set!! AND just look at that bow! LOL! Still practicing. heehee
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | June 19, 2008 at 11:46 PM
This card is adorable. I don't have nestibles but I do have the Coluzzle system. Thanks for blessing my evening. :)
Posted by: Shari | June 19, 2008 at 11:52 PM
this is great....i make baby cards for the new moms at the hospital where i work...the card goes on the meal tray with a menu for a special OB dinner.......this bib card will be great.......thanks for all your idea....
Posted by: sherry reese | June 20, 2008 at 12:36 AM
How cool is this? Thanks for the idea and the inspiration. Awesome.
Posted by: kim/ohradiogirl | June 20, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Debbie, I love what you have done. This baby Bib card is precious! Thank you for making the tutorial for people like me. :)
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | June 20, 2008 at 12:52 AM
This is the sweetest baby card!!!! Thank you so much for sharing the awesome tutorial for it! I don't even need a baby card but I have to give this a try!
Posted by: Bethb | June 20, 2008 at 01:15 AM
Debbie, this is just too cute. I have babies on the brain too...but that's because my brain is out to lunch since I actually AM pregnant (and I wouldn't qualify as a younger friend!) Thanks for the great idea...will have to add this to my list of potential announcement cards. :)
Posted by: Jana Weaver | June 20, 2008 at 03:02 AM
Awesome! This is such a precious card! Thanks so much for preparing such great instructions that are easy to follow. Can't wait to make some! You just keep coming up with these terrific ideas - I love it!
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Posted by: ScrappinCheryl | June 20, 2008 at 04:27 AM
What a wonderful card, Debbie. Love the bib theme, and it looks wonderful with this set and papers. Thanks for sharing such a in depth tutorial on your process!
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | June 20, 2008 at 04:58 AM
Aw, how sweet, and so imaginative of you!
Holly
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Posted by: Holly | June 20, 2008 at 05:25 AM
What an adorable card.
Posted by: Tonniece | June 20, 2008 at 05:37 AM
Fabulous! Debbie, you continue to dazzle us! This is a darling card, and your tutorial is perfect! Thanks SO much! I so appreciate you and your beautiful work!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | June 20, 2008 at 05:53 AM
What an adorable card! You have such good ideas! This is really original.
Posted by: Barb (GrandmaUpNorth) | June 20, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Adorable. Love the colors, too.
Posted by: Jlynn | June 20, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Your bib card is SO adorable!! Very clever design. I love the button on one side and the bow on the other. Amazing job.
Posted by: Sandy B | June 20, 2008 at 06:09 AM
Too cute!!!! love it
Posted by: Karen from Ontario | June 20, 2008 at 06:35 AM
What a beautiful card! How'd ya get such a perfect bow? Maybe a little bow tutorial is in order...
Posted by: snarflemarfle | June 20, 2008 at 06:45 AM