Anniversary and New Baby

Hi all - I'm back to share an anniversary card and a card welcoming my newest cousin. First, the card I sent to friends Heather (stamping and stitching) and Philip, celebrating 29 yrs of wedded bliss. They have received it and were pleased with it - yay!

Supplies: Paper - Hero Arts layering paper (retired);

Neenah Classic Crest Solar white: 

Scraps of yellow and black

Dies - Hero Arts Sept 2023 MMH kit (sold out);

A Jillian Vance Design Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set;

Creative Expressions Happy Anniversary

Stamps with Dies - Hero Arts Sept 2023 MMH kit

Stencils - Hero Arts Sept 2023 MMH kit

Other - white gel pen; foam tape

Here's a graphic of the sold out premium kit's contents:

I die cut a stitched rectangle & then die cut the set's fall window into it. Next I used the inks in the kit to stencil the window & sponged the edges too. Adhered to an A2 card. Then I stamped, die cut and colored the critter couple to resemble foxes. Popped them onto the card and added a layered sentiment. I chose the guitar playing critter since Philip plays guitar and the Heather critter is enjoying it!

I'll add this card to Darnell's October NBUS Challenge since my MMH kit got first play here.

Earlier this month my cousin (not sure how many times "removed" in that geneology stuff) brought his wife & sweet little newborn to visit my dad and me. We took turns holding baby Parker - he's so tiny at two months old; he was light as a feather!  We have photos but are keeping them private...

I made this card (sorry for the poor photo) for the happy family. They didn't open the envelope while here and I haven't heard if they liked it... 

Supplies: Paper - Authentique patterned;

various scraps; A2 card

Dies - Elizabeth Craft Designs Small Doilies;

A Jillian Vance Design Stitched Dot Rectangle Backdrop Set

Stamps - Hero Arts CL662 New Baby (c2013-retired)

Other - B Copics for shading; foam tape

I love the little bear image! No dies for these old stamps so I fussy cut the bear and baby carriage. Stamped the sentiment and rounded the corners with a punch. Die cut a background & a doily and assembled - done!

That's it for today, friends. Please check back on Saturday if you'd like some inspiration to join in our Die Cut Diva October Challenge. Happy crafting!