I wanted to use today’s sketch challenge to make a card for Charmaine. She had a scheduled c-section on Tuesday! If one of you would like to send Charmaine a congratulations card, email me and I will give you her address.

I started with the Le Jardin paper and worked from there. But now I am not sure if it is too “un-babish” for that occasion. I will try again.

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My card base is a sponged 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Always Artichoke, layered with a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of creamy shimmery cardstock.

The corner of this and the next layer were punched with the ticket corner punch.

The third layer was the striped paper from the Le Jardin Designer Paper.

The sponged Always Artichoke layer measures 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ and again is layered with a 1/4″ smaller piece of creamy shimmery cardstock and a 2 3/4″ x 4″ piece Le Jardin Designer paper.

I stamped the Medaillon twice. Once with Artichoke craft ink that was embossed with clear embossing powder, the second time with classic Artichoke ink. The embossed piece was punched out with the 1 1/4″ circle punch, layered on a 1 3/8″ Soft Sky cardstock circle and a sponged Artichoke scallop circle.

I punched the center of the regular stamped medaillon out with the 1/2″ circle punch and used it with my new Antique Brass Build-a-Brads. Well….let’s just say it’s another piece of hardware I will love using. Easy and GORGEOUS!!!!

Double Stitched River Rock grosgrain ribbon was wrapped around the smaller layeres vertically and the medaillon adhered over it with dimensionals.

The greeting is from Baroque Motifs. It’s stamped in Always Artichoke Craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Beate

Stay at Home Mom of Three, Splitcoast Team Member and Copic and Spellbinders die Lover.

44 Responses to “Cherish Isaac”

  1. This is LOVELY and honestly, you just saved my life. I just pulled out this exact same piece of dp and this stamp set to make a card for tonight’s club. I just checked your blog before I sat down to make it and here was your card. Hope you don’t mind if I case. You’re a life saver! BTW – love all the xmas projects too!

  2. Beautiful card as usual Beate. I’m sure Charmaine will love it. I’d love to have her address to send a special card her way.
    Thanks for the sketch.

  3. Another masterpiece, Beate! It’s beautimous! I hope to participate in your sketch challenge #28; life’s been real hectic lately. I would like to have Charmaine’s address, too, so I may send her a card. Thank you!

  4. I bow to you, Beate….this is beautiful! Wonderful card! Charmaine will love it, for sure. 🙂

  5. This is beautiful, Beate — fabulous baby card, so different! I really like that added layer you put in — why didn’t I think of that?!! Have a wonderful weekend and get some rest, girl!

  6. Your card is very elegant! I love the Build-a-Brads too! You do wonders with this set!

  7. Wow, that is beautiful, Beate!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Pam

  8. gorgeous card Beate! I absolutely love it!

  9. This is gorgeous, my friend!

  10. I think she will love it!

  11. This is a really nice card. Very masculine and elegant.
    I know Charmaine will love it.
    Janine

  12. Babyish or non, I think it’s gorgeous!

  13. This card is gorgeous! I LOVE the layout and the colors that you used.

  14. This is georgous! I am sure she will live it.

  15. Hehehe………oops I mean love it.

  16. This is sooooo stunning. I’m sure it’ll help the healing! ;0) Mel

  17. This is beautiful, Beate!! Sending you an e-mail. 😉

  18. Charmaine will adore this one Beate! I had three c-sections, the recovery is harder, but the babies come out so perfect! She’ll do great! Deb

  19. Beautiful card as always!

  20. Your card is beautiful, this is perfect for a baby boy card with the blues and greens and the word Cherish.

    Babies are for Cherishing 🙂

  21. Here are mine. I made two beacause I wasn’t happy with the first one, but now I am not sure about either of them LOL

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/724245?cat=10060

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/724246?cat=500&ppuser=83386

    Thanks for these wonder sketch challenges. They are so much fun.

    Your card is as always beautiful!!

    Patty

  22. Wonderful card Beate! It’s gorgeous! Hope that Mom and baby are happy and healthy!

  23. I think it’s beautiful and is perfect for a baby boy.

  24. This is a beautiful card. Very elegant! I’m sure she will love it!

  25. Wow, so gorgeous, elegant and classy! I’m completely inspired!!

  26. This is totally beautiful. She’s going to LOVE it. Who wouldn’t -its gorgeous!

    Enjoy your weekend Beate!

  27. This is a lovely card. I’m definitely inspired. Nice job.

  28. Beautiful card — sweet and elegant! I’m sure she’ll love it!

  29. This card really speaks to me…my favorite color combination, and a lovely layout 🙂

  30. Beate, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I’m sure Charmaine is going to love this!! I’m emailing you for her addy, right now! 🙂

  31. Beate, this is perfect for a baby card.

  32. Charlene is gonna love this…I heard on PP that she had her baby, then went to her blog and saw what a Sweetie he is…I would love her addy to send her a card too!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa B

  33. Absolutely beautiful!!! : )

  34. Very, very pretty.
    JUDY

  35. Gorgeous card!!! I would love to send Charmaine a card…already have one made. Could you send me her addy? Thanks!

  36. Very elegant–just right for her little “Isaac” 🙂 I like the stripes and colors…nicely done!

  37. How elegant and lovely, Beate! It’s a perfect keepsake!

  38. What a beautifull card, I’m sure Charmaine will love it. Could you send me her address. Thanks

  39. Very pretty, Beate! Don’t you just love that scallop punch?!!

  40. I think it’s beautiful! It’s nice to have untraditional baby cards.

  41. Gorgeous card and a great design. I plan to case this one!!

  42. Beate,

    Finally I see where Marie get’s her challenges! I just read your blog. I have had a similar experience being away from my husband. We were married a year before my husband was even able to move to this country (he is from Holland). So, I wish you all the best being away from him. I know it will be weird at first and when he comes home it will be weird again. Your love will endure and he will be back again and in your arms so keep that thought.

    Best wishes!
    Kathy

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