Friday, February 24, 2012

Baby Giraffe

My brother and his wife are expecting their first baby in August! I'm SO EXCITED and couldn't resist running out and buying a little giftie---Sophie The Giraffe---to send to them right away!!!

Here's Sophie:


And here's a little card I created to go with it:


I used this sketch:


 from DeNami Design's most recent Sketch Challenge! The sketch challenge is going on RIGHT NOW, and there's still plenty of time to play along!!! The challenge ends Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:59PM PST! Click HERE for all of the details!!! And...there's a gift certificate up for grabs, which would come in handy for buying some of the FABULOUS new products that DeNami is releasing on March 1st!!! Have you seen the TEASERS on the DeNami Design Blog and Paulina's Blog?!?!?!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

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Supplies:
Ink: Wheat (Amuse Studio), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Tool: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
Cardstock: White, Brown KraftCelery (DeNami Design)
Punch: Scalloped Scallop Edger Punch (EK Success)
Dies: Buttoned Up #1 (Papertrey Ink)
Ribbon: Mint 3/8" Grosgrain (DeNami Design)
Twine: Caramel (American Crafts)
Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy - Neapolitan (American Crafts)




8 comments:

Paulina said...

Eeeek! This giraffe is ADORABLE! Congrats to your brother and sis-in-law on their upcoming bundle of joy! :)

Lisa, this card is darling. I just love our giraffe stamp- he always brings a smile to my face.

Thanks for shouting out the teasers of the new release- you're awesome!

Lisa Elton said...

I saw that little giraffe on TV the other day...so darn Cute! Congrats on your new niece or nephew...darling card!!

Emily Keaton said...

Lisa, this giraffe makes a perfect baby card. LOVE how you used the sketch with it! And your handmade plaid background? Fantastic! Have a great weekend, my friend!!

Patty B said...

I love your giraffe card! It's elegant but also is perfect for a baby card!

~Tammy~ said...

Look at all this baby goodness! Love this sweet little giraffe card!

I got my card in yesterday for the sketch challenge and hope to post another tomorrow. I really enjoyed working with this one.

Andrea M said...

OMG this card is so ADORABLE! LOVE the sweet little giraffe!

Theresa said...

I love giraffes...this is just too darn cute. Love all of it!!

Laurie said...

Ok this is SO so cute! I love the layout here and that little giraffe is SO cute!!