Babies and More

My sister just had her baby showers within the last few weeks, so 1+1=3: Babies and More, is a topic near and dear to my heart as I look forward to becoming an Auntie once again. In this article, you’ll find a wide array of projects relating to newborns and babies, to pregnancy, to shower gifts and cards. Some of them will be digital, some hybrid, and some traditional. While they tend to be on the feminine side, just imagine switching the colors to blues, oranges, and greens for boys. I scoured the internet for the freshest and brightest ideas, so I hope you’ll find inspiration on the next few pages for that new baby in your life.

I’ve organized the next three pages into three categories: Gift Items, Pregnancy, and Babies. Plus there are bonus project ideas by Sandy Ang and Melanie Kelly on the Scrapstreet Blog (5/ 30/11) for you to check out!

Welcome Little Angel (New Baby Door Hanger) by Nicoletta Porcu

Supplies: Paper, Ink: Stampin' Up, Cardstock: Bazzil, Alphabet: Pazzle Inspirations, Alphabet Stickers: Stamperia (an Italian brand), Rub-Ons: Basic Grey, Lace: pizzo "sangallo", Pearls: Artemio, Glitter: Martha Stewart, Other: ribbon, ink. Tools: Die Cut Machine: Cuttlebug (Provocraft), Dies: Sizzix, Punches: Crop-A-dile Big Bite, Border Punches: EK Success, Stamps: Tecnique Tuesday, Fiskars.

Design Notes: I created this for the birth of the little Sofia! My best friend's daughter! When i created it I'm very excited and I did It with much love! My friend has very much appreciated! however, this creation isn't as beautiful as the tiny Sofia!

Editor’s Note: This looks like one of those hoop creations that are so trendy right now. One could duplicate this look using an embroidery hoop or just use a round plate to make a canvas creation like Nicoletta did. So adorable!

New Baby Girl Backpack Gift by Emma Jackson aka Hobbes130

Supplies: Paper: Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight 167g/m, Other: Ribbon, Buttons, Eyelets, Double sided tape, Embroidery Silk Thread from Stash. Tools: Other: scissors. Digital Supplies: Backplate Template: Junior by Krisi's Kreations (ScrapMatters), Kit: Graham Like the Cracker by Quentin and Emma (ScrapMatters), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended.

Design Notes: Use the best photo matte card you can afford it will make for more vibrant colors and your finished product will look all the better for it. Always try to embellish with some physical items beyond the printed paper it will take your design to the next level. This project is great for a beginner as I was new to hybrid when I created this one, so have a go, and most important of all have fun with your projects.

Hybrid Baby Gift by Pene Toose aka rtoose

Supplies:  Cardstock: A4 Whisper White Cardstock by Stampin' Up Box: Recycled Other: Growsuit/onesie, Tools:Printer, Paper Trimmer, Iron. Digital Supplies: Kit: Flutterby Angel by Lina Dragini (LDrag Designs), Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.

Design Notes: Use a good quality transfer paper, a dry iron and don't forget to reverse your image before printing. You can do this in Photoshop or some printers have this option. The box I used is recycled from my large stash of things I don't throw out because one day I may use them!