Where did the last year go …. ?

by Louise Sims | Feb 27, 2012

Cards for Babies and Children | Fancy Fold

So another birthday card to share with you … boy is February a busy month! This one is a particularly special one as it marks one year to the day since I became a mummy!

I can’t quite believe that a whole year has passed, and how much my little girl has changed in that first year.

I wanted to make a special keepsake card and opted for a Zig Zag card.

Without realising it I opted for the primary colours of Real Red, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight. I didn’t really have a design in mind when I started, it just sort of developed. All I knew was I wanted to have her name on it and break out the Owl Builder Punch. I bought this ages ago, but not had chance to use it till now and it’s perfect for children’s birthdays.

The first panel features bunting made from the Pennant parade set and matching punch. I used my new Timeless Type Junior Alphabet sizzlit dies to get the number and the sentiment was made on the computer and layered onto the tag from the Petal Cone die.

The central panel features another sentiment made on the computer and is simply decorated with a chain of monkeys from Fox and Friends.

The last panel features Grace’s name made using the Alphabet Sizzlits dies and is then decorated with that cute owl and the lion stamp. The owl’s party hat is made from Pennant parade and punch as are the stars decorating the card.

I think those Alphabet dies are going to get used a lot! In fact come back tomorrow for another birthday card which may have got some personalisation too!

Hasta la próxima / until next time

Louise x

Supplies Used: (All Stampin Up! Unless Otherwise Stated)
1. Card – Whisper White, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Real Red
2. Papers – Designer paper Bright Stack
3. Stamps – Fox and Friends, Pennant Parade
5. Tools – Owl Builder Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Timeless Type Alphabet die, 1 3/4 Circle Punch, Cupcake builder punch (candles for the sunshine rays!), Petal Cone Bigz die,
6. Mediums – Chocolate Chip ink, Daffodil Delight ink, Real Red Ink, Chocolate Chip marker, Daffodil Delight marker

What do you think about today’s project. Let me know below.

4 Comments

Desire Fourie on February 28, 2012 at 5:06 am

Cute Zig Zag card. Love the little owl and flag line as well as the bright colours.
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Desire
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- Louise on March 8, 2012 at 12:02 am
  
  thanks Desire, I’ve fallen in love with that owl punch! x
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Nicole on February 29, 2012 at 10:01 am

Very cute & happy card! I love the animal theme. The owl is adorable! Happy 1st b-day to your little one! 🙂
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- Louise on March 8, 2012 at 12:01 am
  
  thanks Nicole, can’t believe how quickly the year has gone. x
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