Monday, June 27, 2011

A Baby Shower

I have just finished addressing 58 invitations to a baby shower.  I do not know why I had the "bright idea" of making these invitations instead of just printing some.  But I can now say, "been there done that."  LOL
My dear friend who teaches in the classroom next to me is going to be a grandmother!  We have taught together for 25 years.  She is like family, so we want to have a really fun party for her and her sweet daughter.  It os a boy, so here is the invitation.

The nursery is being decorated with baby blue and brown.  It also has a transportation theme going on.  So this is what I came up with.  I really do not have many cartridges that have baby boy things to choose from. I decided to use the onsie in the center of the card.  I used a brown gel pen to add the snaps and stripes around the sleeves and neck.  I then added the little sailboat stamp for the decor.  I hope the new mom likes what I came up with.  The shower is in a couple of weeks.  

Challenge
Simply Sunday  Something penned

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23 comments:

  1. KarenJune 27, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    these came out great I like the blue and brown great color combo. The design is simple but all the details really add to to the visual interest.
    karen
    www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    It is adorable. You did a wonderful job.

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  3. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

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    Blessings,
    Cathie

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  4. Cindy BelandJune 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Charlotte,SWEET baby shower card!TO CUTE, AMAZING job with it!!:)

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  5. simplybrenJune 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    What a wonderful friend you are. This is truly a labor of love. They came out beautifully.

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  6. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    very cute invitations!! love how you used the pen on the onesie!

    Thanks for playing along with us at Getting Cricky's Simply Sunday Challenge!

    Kathy
    GCDTM
    http://scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

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  7. EstherJune 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great invitation!!

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  8. scrapperbeckaJune 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    WOW. super cute invitiations, I love the baby onesie. Great job
    Thanks for playing along with us this week.
    Becka
    Getting Cricky DTM
    www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

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  9. Dee BurnsJune 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Charlotte, this is just precious. I think the mom will LOVE these invitations. The colors are perfect and clever what you did on the onesie. Love it, great job.
    Have a great day!
    Dee

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  10. EmilyJune 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Darling :)

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  11. Crafting MisfitJune 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Our ideas always sounds so great until we are doing them LOL! I think it is great that you personalized them all though. This is a great simple card!

    Rebecca
    Getting Cricky DTM
    craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

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  12. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasJune 27, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love that you matched the nursery and that you handmade them in plenty of time! (I am always rushing jobs like that!) The invite looks fantastic. The boat on the onesie is perfect! Chloe - Getting Cricky Guest Designer

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  13. ShirleyJune 27, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    A really cute and great card for a baby book too!

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  14. JulieKJune 27, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Very cute! Perfect that you tied the invite to the nursery theme- Brilliant!
    Thanks for playing with Getting Cricky this week!

    JulieK-Getting Cricky DTM
    http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

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  15. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Charlotte, I came buy to see what new creation you have done. I met you last week through the LULP. So I wanted to come back again. The onsie is adorable. I may have to lift your idea. My daughter is due September 4th. She's a kindergarten teacher, great timing huh! I'm glad I came back. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  16. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Love this card. The colors are beautiful together. Great job with the pens.
    Thanks for playing along on Simply Sunday at Getting Cricky
    Hugs
    Brenda. DTM
    Http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

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  17. KathyJune 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Very nice card, you did a great job on this challenge. I just love brown and blue, I also love brown and pink. If you get a chance come check out my blog. Good Luck!
    Thank you for playing our Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky.
    Hugs :),
    Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

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  18. SquirlygirlJune 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Charlotte,
    Your card is so cute! You did a great job on these! I always love getting a handmade invitation for events. I love mass production too :) Thanks for joining us at Getting Cricky this week :)
    ~Hugs~
    Becky- Getting Cricky DTM
    www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

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  19. scrappingmammaJune 28, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Super job, love them and definitely way better then printing them our or just buying some...they are lovely
    Scrappingmamma

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  20. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    HI Charlotte--this is just absolutely precious--your friend is going to LOVE it!
    So happy to see you again--I love seeing your name pop up over at my blog!
    Thanks for playing along in my Simply Sunday Challenge!

    Big Cricky Hugs,
    K Andrew
    www.gettingcricky.com

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  21. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Charlotte, I have been there, done that as well, and each time I say "this is the last time". Nope... I just keep putting my foot in my mouth! LOL! Your invites are SO PRETTY! Love the color combo and the cute little sail boat on the onesie!

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  22. The Archiving AngelJune 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Hello sweet Charlotte, the invitation turned out beautifully. Love that onesie & your paper choice. Just as lovely on the inside.
    Terrific job.
    Hope you are doing well & enjoying being out of school.
    Big hugs,
    Sonia

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  23. AimJune 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Charlotte, as always, your card is outstanding... What a dear and sweet friend you are for tackling all those baby shower invites!! :) The color combo is beautiful, as is the embossing, and I LOVE that little sailboat on the onesie!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge this week!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    Getting Cricky DTM

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