Goodnight, Moon. . .
I have no idea how many times I read that classic and quintessential avoiding-bedtime book, Goodnight, Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, to my son when he was younger. I'm guessing that together we could remember most of it verbatim though! This little moon image from Rock-a-Bye by Flourishes reminded me of that book. . .
I chose to keep it simple--mostly because I have a lot of work to finish up in the next week! I used a square Fabriano notecard that I purchased from Cindy Lyles e-Bay store, and I dry-embossed it with my new Spellbinders Labels 1 die. I stamped the image with some Staz-On Timber Brown ink, then watercolored it with the Twinkling H2O's pictured on the left (LuminArte)--that moon needed twinkle!
What took the longest was deciding on the ribbon. This is my fifth ribbon and placement; I tried silk, organdy, taffeta, satin, and finally Sweet Blush grosgrain (PTI). I used a pink safety pin to reinforce the baby theme, and added a tag sentiment from PaperTrey Ink's Mixed Messages set. I tried to capture the shimmer at an angle, but it still doesn't show up very well on the camera. Other than ribbon choice and placement, this was a pretty quick card, simple enough to get a few made for birth announcements.
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Today's PaperTrey Ink sneak peeks are at Nichole's, Heather's, Alli's, and Melissa's blogs. Tomorrow's will be at Lisa's blog.
Also, if you are following the Spellbinders die giveaway's, here are the places to be:
July 11: Today's Creations by Holly Craft
July 12: Donya Schroeder by Donya Schroeder
Have a lovely evening!
Perfection.
Posted by: Joan B | July 11, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Awwwww....your post title grabbed me (my son's Fave...and mine!) The card drug me in though...Gorgeous!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | July 11, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Ohhh, love Goodnight Moon! This is beautiful, Debbie. Love the safety pin embellishment!
Posted by: barb schram | July 11, 2008 at 08:52 PM
What a sweet card! I love those new Nesties!! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | July 11, 2008 at 08:58 PM
This is just so precious! Love it.
Those new nesties.... YUM!
Posted by: Joanne Basile | July 11, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Oh my gosh Debbie I love the simplicity and the softness of your baby card. It is lovely.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. AndersonM | July 11, 2008 at 09:46 PM
I absolutely can't wait til this new set of Nesties is available! I love your soft and sweet baby card, so pretty and precious!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 11, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Ahhhh...just precious! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | July 11, 2008 at 10:33 PM
so sweet and soft and pretty! Love how you embossed the Label into the card! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kimberly | July 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Awwww...it's darling! And the grosgrain is the perfect choice!! Just right! I am imagining the shimmer...and it's beautiful ;)
Kim Marie
Posted by: Kim Leach | July 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Debbie, this design is perfect in every way. The colors say baby! I'm sure your first ribbons would have been fine, but I know it has to click and be just right. Totally beautiful!
Posted by: Becca | July 11, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Perfectly beautiful! And love the twinks...I should get mine out and play!!! Have a wonderful weekend :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 12, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Great post! I especially found it useful where tou stated.
Posted by: julis sujai | July 12, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Beautiful card - so soft and baby! I think #5 must have been the charm.
Posted by: Morag | July 12, 2008 at 01:52 AM
This is so precious, I too have that set. My sister just found out she is having a boy this would be so perfect! Except I don't have that cute set of Nesties, I must have them...as soon as they are released >"<
beautiful card
Posted by: Latisha | July 12, 2008 at 02:01 AM
Such a sweet, beautiful card! I absolutely love it...and now I'm going to have to break down and buy yet ANOTHER stamp set! ;-)
Posted by: Jana | July 12, 2008 at 02:42 AM
Your card is a bundle of adorableness- is that a word? Love the little pin and the ribbon, and your coloring is beautiful as usual!
Posted by: peggy lee | July 12, 2008 at 03:37 AM
This is so sweet, I just love it.
Posted by: Libby | July 12, 2008 at 03:42 AM
So darling - everything is JUST perfect!!!! Totally beautiful!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | July 12, 2008 at 07:21 AM
What a neat idea to use the spellbinders just to emboss. I never would have thought of that. Love your card and its sweet simplicity.
Posted by: Amy Johnson | July 12, 2008 at 07:46 AM
What an adorable card, and who didn't love that book!
Posted by: Sharon Williamson | July 12, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Simply beautiful just like the book!
Posted by: cards4u | July 12, 2008 at 08:02 AM
This is just precious! Those new Nesties are awesome!
Posted by: Deb Wood | July 12, 2008 at 08:20 AM
your card is so sweet! I love all books by Margaret Wise Brown. Read Goodnight, Moon several times myself. Ü
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 12, 2008 at 08:23 AM
I love this card!!! It is sooo sweet!!! I can't wait until the new Nesties are available and this one is first on my list! Thanks for sharing, Debbie.
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM