Even though Easter Lamb, one of the new stamps in Stampin’ Up!’s 2016 Occasions Catalog, might seem to be limited to Easter projects, this sweet lamb is really quite versatile. For today’s card, this lamb pops in to play “peek-a-boo” with a new baby girl. All decked out with a big pink bow, how adorable is she?
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Easter Lamb. I mean, really. How sweet is this little lamb? I heat embossed her on Basic Gray cardstock with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder before cropping her out with my Ovals Collection Framelits. By showcasing only her sweet face and part of her body, she really appears to be “peek”ing in to say hi. The pink bow adds that touch of sweetness that sends her over-the-top. I stamped the bow (from Bear Hugs stamp set) with Archival Basic Gray ink and snipped it out to get clean edges on the bow. How simple is that?
- Other Pieces Parts. For such a simple card, this project includes quite a few products – papers, punches, stamps sets and framelits dies. Each one of them plays quite an important part in the makeup of this card. I’ve created a diagram to walk you through each of the components – hope you like it.
- Sweet Colors. Since Blushing Bride is incorporated into a lot of the papers in the Occasions Catalog, I’ve been using a lot of that color lately. For this sweet card, though, I reached for the softer, grayer Pink Pirouette – I first shared this color combination on THIS POST. Blushing Bride pairs perfectly with browns, while Pink Pirouette pairs perfectly with grays. If you like this combination, too, feel free to save this:
Stamp Sets: Easter Lamb, Suite Sayings, Bear Hugs Papers: Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Inks: Archival Basic Gray, VersaMark Accessories: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Ovals Collection Framelits, Washi Label punch, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals.
What do you think? Can you see how versatile this little lamb can be?
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
This card is so sweet! The parents of the baby girl will want to add this card to her scrapbook!
Thanks, Katrina! I’d love for this card to make it into a scrapbook. 🙂
Love your little lamb peeking in (vs. screeching to a halt)! It’s especially adorable with the white on gray.
Thanks, Mary! I think the lamb looks rather sweet against this pink and gray backdrop.
Hi Brian
Did you only show the lamb’s head because of your “feet thing”? I did have a little giggle when I read that in one of your previous posts with the bear. Sweet card just the same.
Lynn
That wasn’t really the issue here, but yes…my dislike of feet occurred to me afterward. 🙂 Glad you like the card, Lynn!
OH BABY!!!! Well done, you!
Gracias, Annie! 🙂
Brian this is precious. The peeking lamb is perfectly paired with the sentiment. Love your card.
Thanks, Kelly! I think she’s so sweet, too.
This has got to be one of the cutest cards, ever!
Ever? Thanks, Flo!
Oh goodness!!! this is adorable, love how the little lamb is peeking out, the sentiment is a perfect fit!! I think this is one of the cutest and sweetest baby card I’ve seen you make Brian. Off to PIN IT!!!
Thanks, Maria! I love that you love it.
What a great card! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Thanks, Laurie. Kind of you to say.
So incredibly sweet!
Thanks, Amy! The image and colors do all the work for me.
You continue to AMAZE me….I love this baby card…
Toni – Thanks so much! <3 I love that I get to inspire you.
Oh WOW! What an amazing baby card Brian! Totally awesome! 🙂
Thanks, Tonya! I am so happy you like it. <3
Really cute card Brian!
Thanks, Dawn! 🙂
You’ve outdone yourself!! Love the colors combinations and the lamb peeking out – such a cutie.
Thanks, Evelyn. The full image of the lamb isn’t nearly as cute a peek-a-boo shot of her. 🙂
Well..this is just as cute as a little lamb’s tail! I wasn’t going to get this because I didn’t think I needed it. Using it for a baby card is a great idea. It will be on my next order. Thanks for the inspiration. ?
Cute as a lamb’s tail? Well, isn’t that adorable? You do need this stamp, Bobbi. You’re welcome. 🙂
Hi Brian:
Only you my friend could create something so sweet and simple looking from so many combinations of materials. I wish I had that artistic sight. If I get stamps from two different sets on one card and have it look good I spend days trying to get my ego back where it belongs! This card is just delightful and anyone with a new little girl would be absolutely thrilled to receive it.
Thanks, Grace. You are really too kind. I’m glad you like the card.
Dear Brian, I LOVE THIS CARD! The colors, the design, the mesh and so on… Really wonderful. Some wishes from Austria. Daniela Hödl
Thanks, Daniela! I’m happy they all came together so well. Glad you like it.
very cute card…I love it
Thank you so much, Millie! <3
Such a sweet card. I really like the lamb peeking around the edge of the oval. Very clever!
Thanks, Sharon! I’m happy with how it turned out.
Super cute card Brian! Love the peeking lamb, it just makes me smile.
Thanks, Dana! Glad you like this card. She is adorable, right?
All of your cards are great! I love all of them! One quick question… What do you think of thick whisper white vs. the regular??? Please let me know. Thanks, Mary
Thanks for your question, Mary. The Thick Whisper White is 100# paper, colored cardstock is 80# and Whisper White is much lighter than that. In essence, the Thick Whisper White can be used for a solid base on a card and for popping up and layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals if you don’t want to layer it with cardstock (to pop up a sentiment in a circle, for example). It’s thick enough to not get destroyed in the mail if popped up. The finish on the Thick Whisper White is the same as Whisper White, so you get the same results from stamping (although it can withstand a bit more with light watercoloring). If you haven’t tried Thick Whisper White, you should definitely give it a try. I love it. I hope that helps.
So precious, Brian, Yes, the little lamb sure is versatile. Very cute just peeking in. Colors are great, again.
Thanks so much, Di! <3
Brian, this is absolutely the sweetest card. The color combo is perfect for that little lamb.
So stinkin’ cute, I absolutely love it. Great job Brian
Thanks, Debbie! I didn’t have to do too much to make this sweet lamb so sweet. 🙂
This is absolutely adorable!
Thanks so much, Karen!
Over the top adorable! And if I ever have another baby girl I expect you to send me this card……….lolololol
Can’t wait for you to have another baby, Linda. :)~
Great colour combo! I just had to Pin it, thank you.
Thanks! I’m glad you like the colors! 🙂
This card is absolutely adorable!!
Thanks, Lynn! She’s a sweet lamb – easy leap to make a baby card. 🙂
I love this card!
Thanks, Carrie. It was certainly fun to make. 🙂