I haven’t gotten to play with many challenges lately and really wanted to join The Paper Players this week. Timely because I needed a baby card for a sweet little boy and these colors just beg to be used for that!
I recently found a new sketch challenge that I thought would be great for this, too. Sadly I missed their deadline but the sketch was just what I needed. I’ll try to make the Retro Sketches on time next time!
I wanted this one to be a very clean card and this layout leans towards Clean and Simple (CAS)! I don’t really have many baby stamps and have seen some variations of this boat lately. I knew it would be a great choice! As I went through my designer papers for the sails, I had every intention of following the PP90 challenge for colors. Somehow I had a mental image of them and chose these papers….sadly, not the actual challenge colors. I had already finished the card before I figured it out so I thought I should give credit since they were my inspiration. In any case, I love this card and it was well received by the new parents.
I have some cards from my Vintage Card Class to show you over the next few days. My boys are on spring break so I’m off to run around with them. Hope your week has been great!
Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Twitterpated DSP, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White; Ink: Not Quite Navy; Accessories: 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, White Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals
22 Comments
Absolutely adorable, Jen! Actual colors or not…this card is stinkin’ cute! A perfect clean and simple card! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
This is just CAS perfection!!! What a perfectly sweet little baby card……the hemp is just enough embellishment without adding bulk. I LOVE IT! Truthfully, I didn’t even notice the DPs weren’t the exact colors, I was so enamored with your little boat! Thanks for playing with my Paper Player colors this week!
Love this Jennifer! That boat is darling and looks perfect for this sketch! SO happy you got the chance to join us at the Paper Players.
Hugs,
Lesley
Oh, how I love this card! I am such the fan of CAS so this card stands out in a crowd of cards for me!! I just love the way you used the color combo (close enough to the challenge colors in my opinion!) to simply complement each of them together. So glad you joined in the fun at The Paper Players!
Beautiful clean and simple card. Love where you put the boat on the card! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Players!!
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Shirley
This is such a great baby card. When I first saw this color challenge I thought about a man-card, but the colors make a great baby card too. I just love your CAS take on both challenges!
Wow this is just the most perfect use of white space I have ever seen! Love the sweet little sailboat and the baker’s twine around it is just the right touch! So glad you found time to join us this week at The Paper Players
This is FABULOUS!!!! Great job combining the sketch and the colors! The boat is adorable! I love the little banner with the sentiment! This card has just the right balance.
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This is Fabulous! I love the adorable boat and the banner sentiment. CAS perfection!
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Oh my …. this is CAS perfection …. love it!!!
This card is absolutley PERFECT! It is CAS at its best. I so can’t wait to make one for myself! You totally nailed it with this one!
Oh my – this is about the sweetest baby boy card I’ve ever seen! Love, love, love the clean look of this!!!
Great card!! This is just so perfect. Love it.
LOVE this!! I may have to CASE it!
Aww perfect!
What a gorgeous clean & simple card! I need a baby boy card too, might have to CASE this one!
What a great CAS card. I love the dark blue matting! I might have to case this one for sure!
Clean and simple, yet just stunning. I’m pinning this one too.
Love this card. Perfect for a new baby’s family.
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So, so cute! Love your clean and simple style 🙂
Love, love, LOVE the CAS look of this card. Beautiful colors, too.