Inside & Out: Baby

I always love creating baby cards and gifts.  There is just something about celebrating a new life full of hope and promise.  So, I was very excited as soon as I saw this month's releases at Papertrey Ink.  The new Inside & Out: Baby set (along with Baby Button Bits) is perfect for all those cute baby gifts and cards we love to create!  This month, the Papertrey Ink design team is doing a group post showing just some of the wonderful possibilities with this set (available January 15th).

 
A couple years ago, I created some baby cards where I created my own custom baby carriages using circle nestability dies.  I decided to revisit that concept this month and take one step further and create a 3D baby carriage party favor.  (Can you believe I sketched this out years ago, but never took the time to create it until now?!)

 
First, how about a close up look at my card?  I used the new Background Basics: Petal Power (available January 15th) stamp set to stamp my sweet blush cardstocks using scarlet jewel ink.  I rounded the corners of my card and stamped patterned paper.  Then, I inked the edges of my patterned paper with fresh snow ink to soften them up and stitched it to my card.  I cut a piece of rustic white cardstock for my sentiment, rounded the edges, stitched it to my scarlet jewel mat, stamped my sentiment, and tied a piece of scarlet jewel satin ribbon around one side before adhering it to my card.  I used the same concept I mentioned about to create the baby carriage on the front of the card using circles cut with a nestability die.  I added a little white to the center of the flowers using a sharpie paint pen and inked the edges with fresh snow ink.  The silver brads and spacers work perfectly for the wheels and a little lace finishes it off nicely.

 
I lined the inside of front cover with a piece of sweet blush cardstock that I had stitched around the edge.

 
Then, I added another piece of stamped, inked, and stitched patterned paper to the inside where my sentiment would be.  I stamped the sentiment on rustic white cardstock (leaving room to sign our names) and stitched it to a piece of scarlet jewel cardstock before adhering it with foam adhesive.  I just love that sentiment!

 
I created the base for my baby carriage party favor from scarlet jewel cardstock and added my stamped flower patterned paper that was created in the same way as the card (stamped, inked edges, stitching).  One of my favorite parts of the carriage is the lace around the opening.  It just seemed to really finish it off when I added it as a final touch.

 
A closer look at the sentiment stamped on the handle.  The "congratulations" is from the Inside & Out: Baby stamp set.


And a closer look at the sentiment on the tag (also from Inside & Out: Baby).  A little stitching, scarlet jewel satin ribbon, and a sweet blush button help finish it off.

I have a pdf download so you can create your own baby carriage party favor.  Download Baby carriage template  (Please bear with me as this is my first template and first time trying to share a pdf on my blog.  Hopefully, everything will work okay!)

Hop around to all the other design team ladies' blogs to see what amazing things they've created with the Inside & Out: Baby set:  Nichole, Becky, Betsy, Dawn, Debbie, Geny, Heather, Kim, Lisa, Melissa, and Michelle.

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Inside & Out: Baby, Background Basics: Petal Power (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: sweet blush, scarlet jewel, rustic white (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: scarlet jewel, true black, fresh snow (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: scarlet jewel satin ribbon, sweet blush button (Papertrey Ink), silver brads, silver spacers, lace
Tools: sewing machine, corner rounder, circle nestability dies
Baby Carriage Template: created by me (download pdf file above)

Comments

[Alyssa S]

Love it! Thanks so much for sharing ;o)

[Kay Demonbren]

This is just stunningly beautiful- I'm having a difficult time describing how much I love it. It's perfectly done, the color combo is delicious, just. wow.
Also, thank you so much for the free template!

[Squeaks]

Wow! What a great project!
It is beautiful and a step away from the traditional.
Maybe you should be designing more templates.
Thank you for sharing your talent.

[MaryBB]

Great job on this Niki! Thanks for the template, it's adorable. I love that your color scheme bucks the typical baby theme.

[Charmaine]

Adorable! Thank you so much for the template. I will definitely put that to use.

Charmaine

[Janet S]

Niki, this is the cutest little baby carriage favor. Your project today is stunning and I loved the burgundy color instead of so much pink. You sure are talented, thanks for the file.

[jen]

Such a sweet gift idea. the Carriages could be wonderful for baby shower too.
Thank you for sharing!

[Katerfly]

Absolutely stunning. the colours are gorgeous and I love your baby carriage. Congrats!!

[Nancy M]

It's all about timing. That incredible idea for a carriage was just waiting for the right showcase to make an appearance. Now all of us can appreciate its charm and your talent.

[Debbie Fisher]

Absolutely stunning!

[Tracey]

Oh my goodness, this is incredible Niki! Seriously fabulous! xx

[Geny]

Wonderful project Niki!! Love the colors! The little carriage is adorable!!

[Silke Ledlow]

AWWWW Niki - this is just the cutest!!! Love your little stroller and card!!! Hugs ~S~

[Lara]

OMG! This is absolutely ADORABLE!! I am so excited about this month's release, as someone who is expecting their first baby, AND has 6 friends also expecting, I absolutely LOVE all of these new sets! I can't wait! And thank you for that amazing template. I will definitely be using that for the shower!

[Katherine]

I hate to mention this because the baby carriage is so adorable, but......

if you look from the side, without the carriage handle, it looks like Pacman!

I could see using this for a Miss Pacman Party Favor, filled w/candies.

Again, adorable!

[Kelly]

Oh gosh, this is a beautiful set Niki!

[Marjorie Henseler]

Your project caught my eye immediately - the colors are unusual for a baby item, yet so perfect, and the carriage is just adorable.

[nikki schmaltz]

What an amazing creation! Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

[Elizabeth S. in mid-Michigan]

Oh my word, that is adorable. I looked at the template, and it looks easy enough even for me ;) Thanks so much for the charming inspiration.

[Nerina]

Niki thank you so much for sharing this! What a completely adorable little ensemble! I love the little silver buttons on your card for the carriage wheels - so elegant!

[Leigh Ann Baird]

Excellent! I love this set Niki and you really make me want some Scarlet Jewel!

[Lisa Escamilla]

Thank you so much for sharing the baby carriage template. That was so sweet of you. We haven't stopped having showers at work so this will come in really handy. Thanks again, Lisa

[Danielle]

Oh my gosh Niki! This is absolulely adorable! The color and pattern you used are gorgeous! What a fabulous gift!

[Tatyana]

Hello. Sorry for my English: I'm living in Ukraine so English is a foreing language for me, - but I can't be quiet. Your cards are so cute, and this project is absolutely wonderful. I like your style, your creation. I'm only a scrap beginner and I'll educate on your creation. Thank you. Tatyana.

[Janka]

Niki, this is lovely, fantastic, adorable, amazing... I hope I can create a similar one for my future god son's birth (he will hopefully come in a couple of days). Thanks for your beautiful idea and sketch.