Using Leftovers

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My daughter is always in need of baby cards, so I decided to whip up a few. In my box containing the Animal Stories stamp set, I found three stamped and assembled giraffe images that were leftover from card swaps I made for the Syracuse Regional that wasn't (snow storm last February). I decided take the easy route and incorporate those pieces in my designs.

It's difficult to see, but I used the tiny dotted side of a sheet of Pear Pizzazz designer paper for the background of the first two cards. For the second card, I paired it with the texture embossed solid Pear Pizzazz card stock. I thought the Pear Pizzazz nicely complemented the Pumpkin Pie giraffe.

The three words, "sweet", "little", and "one" are individual stamps in the Fundamental Phrases stamp set. To align the words more easily, I put all three clear-mount stamps on one acrylic block.
For the final card, I decided to use a different designer series paper and love the way it turned out!

Products Used:
Animal Stories stamp set, 116716, $15.95
Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, 115370, $36.95
Fabulous Phrases stamp set, W 117002, $37.95; C 120501, $26.95
Whisper White Card Stock, 100730, $8.50 for 40 sheets, 8-1/2" x 11"
Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, 119683, $6.95 for 24 sheets, 8-1/2" x 11"
Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, 119795, $6.95 for 24 sheets, 8-1/2" x 11"
Daffodil Delight Card Stock, 119683, $6.95 for 24 sheets, 8-1/2" x 11"
Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color (level 1), free hostess gift
Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, $9.95 for 12 sheets, 12" x 12"
Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, $8.95 for 15 yards
Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, $4.95 for 15 yards
Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, $29.95, 200 pieces
Brights Designer Buttons, 119747, $8.95
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, 119784, $5.95
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, 105216, $5.95
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, 100908, $5.95
Scallop Edge Border Punch, 119882, $15.95
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 117335, $7.95

Comments

Sandy's Stampin' Getaway said…
Awsome cards, I am now following you too.
February 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Unknown said…
I love the first one for a gender neutral baby card! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog. I am now following you. :)

Amy
February 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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