Monday, October 1, 2018

First Birthday

Welcome to a brand new week in a brand new month!  We're starting off here with my little neighbor's first birthday.  I looked for an age-appropriate image, added bright colors, and avoided any small parts she might be able to pick off.  The stamp is a Bugaboo digi called Ice Cream Dog.




The polka dot presents are brads which I've had in my stash forever.  I'm thinking she'd have to be a very strong and nimble-fingered one year old to pick off these brads.  Kids can surprise you, but I'm sure Mom will keep a watchful eye.  Does anyone still use brads?

After covering the white card base with polka dot paper I ran it through the Big Shot with Lil' inker Silly Stitched Die Set.  The largest die leaves an impression, but doesn't cut.  I like that.  The image was cut with a smaller die in the same set.  Copic colored, Stickles glitter added.

Moving along... lots of stamping on the agenda.  I'll pop back on Wednesday.  Till then, take care and have a good week!


Stamps:  Bugaboo Ice Cream Dog digital, Your Next Stamp Whatnot Sentiments Eleven  Paper:  X-Press It Blending Card, other white for card base, yellow, Echo Park Fine and Dandy designer paper  Ink:  Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Brads, ribbon, Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Lil' inker Silly Stitched Die Set

21 comments:

Diane said...

Very cute and perfect card for a one year old after all what little one wouldn't love an ice cream eating puppy...she is sure to giggle!! As for the brads, I still use them now and then, I think they add a lot at times and of course like you I am sure, I have plenty of them! See you on Wednesday!!

Pauline said...

Leslie, this is a perfect card for a one year old. No matter what the occasion and for whom you always seem to have the perfect image. This puppy is so darn cute. Love the polka dot paper and your matching polka dot brads. I too have tons of brads, but then again seldom use them. Thanks for sharing today, looking forward to Wednesday's post. See you then!

aussie aNNie said...

Nothing like a cute doggie image to see, love these from Bugaboo. Great style.xx

Lynette said...

So sweet, Leslie. I have so many brads, but I rarely use any of them. :( I love the "stitched" lines in your layers.

Christine Alexander said...

love the image, I can just see my 2 diving into the ice cream. Great frame and love those little gifts floating by:)

Darlene said...

OMG how adorable! What a cute image and the bright colored polka dots are PERFECT! Now about those brads ... haven't used one in 'forever' but now I will get the box down off the shelf and blow off the dust! Thanks for the reminder. Those little polka dots presents are awesome! Happy Day and Happy crafting! If you can't find enough to keep you busy ... come on over ... I'll be working on these 400 candy boxes DAILY!! lol

Verna Angerhofer said...

Super cute and adorable for a little one to enjoy on their birthday. Kids of that age are always excited to see a dog or kitty.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

What an adorable and fun card you made. I love the paper and especially the brads! I have a lot of brads and don't use them as mch as I use to but still find an occasion to use them with the girls. She is going to love the little dog! So cute with the ice cream!

Yogi said...

cute. have a great day

Cindy Beach said...

Leslie, I still have brads but it has been a long time since I've used them! These make the cutest addition to your card, perfect for a one year old! I think the Mom will keep watch and you're safe. You know I LOVE the polka dots in these happy colors, and a dog is always my favorite! The ice cream is well - the icing on the ...cake. Fabulous and fun!

pam said...

How perfect for a first birthday Leslie, gorgeous image and wonderful papers, love the layout you have used.
Pam x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card love the cute image and bright spotty paper the little brad presents are just perfect

Carol x

Jaydee said...

Leslie, this is gorgeous. This wonderfully colored image made me smile and I am in love with those little polka dot gift boxes! What a fabulous card
hugs
jaydee

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh Leslie, this is over the top adorable, this doggie sure is enjoying that double scoop of ice cream.
The polka dot paper is beautiful and those gift brads the perfect detail.
I do have lots of brads, I don't know why I don't use them as often as I should.
Thank you for reminding me.
XO my friend.
Maria.

LisaM said...

Oh Leslie, this is just a sweet card! Love the doggie image and that stitched die, I think I need that!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh how fabulous is this! The images are wonderful and your bright and happy colours are sure to make this a hit with the little one!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness is that ever too cute, I love the sparkle you brought to it and I do love the present brads. I really need to look at all my image brads and start using them, I have them put away and never think to use them. I do love the wonky stitched dies but still haven't broken down and bought any, they work great with the image :) Like your ribbon in the corner, I have so much ribbon but don't use it often enough.

Sherri said...

How did I miss this yesterday!! LOVE it to pieces! A darling image and beautifully colored and designed! As always!!! It's darling, Leslie!

Stacy Morgan said...

Super CUTE!!! Those present brads are darling and work perfectly with the paper. They will adore this Leslie!

Sue from Oregon said...

Pup--pppy! I am sure baby will love this!

Hannelie said...

This sweet card made me smile...Super sweet!