Welcome Baby Boy

Here’s my card for this week’s Waltzingmouse sketch challenge. I used the sketch to create a simple card to welcome a baby boy.

I combined sentiments from the new Compact Sentiments set and the Lil’ Buddies set to create the “welcome baby” focal image. The blue on blue stamped panel is set on a white scalloped circle with paper piecing at the center (or close to the center!) of each scallop. I set the panel on a strip of white cardstock stamped with one of the patterns from the Gingham and Co. set. A strip of coordinating light blue satin ribbon runs down the center of the panel. I used my Bow Easy to make a pretty matching bow to set under the sentiment.

Instead of adding another patterned paper to the mix, I embossed a piece of blue cardstock with a dotted pattern. The embossed panel is set on a light blue card base and the strip with the sentiment is attached to the panel’s center to finish the monochromatic design.

 Materials Used: 
Compact Sentiments, Lil’ Buddies, and Gingham & Co. stamp sets (Waltzingmouse Stamps); Bashful Blue Classic ink, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, and Whisper White cardstock (Stampin’ Up!); circle and scalloped circle dies (Spellbinders); Polka Dot embossing folder (Lifestyle Crafts); light blue satin ribbon (Michaels); Bow Easy