bella blvd & unity stamps: inspiration day cards

i have a few cards up on the bella blvd blog today. it's our bella blvd & unity stamps inspiration and giveaway feature. i was working with the calendar month stamp for my two cards.

i started both of my cards on a white cardstock base. i cut an additional piece of white cardstock that was a tad bit smaller than my card, and ran it through the cuttlebug to emboss it. i used a circle embossing folder on this boy card. then i distressed the edges a bit, and adhered it to the front of the card. adds a bit of interest, and another layer of texture. i added a few border strips from the baby boy collection. i like the simple colors against the white. clean and crisp.

i stamped the calendar month image onto white cardstock, using an orange ink, and then cut around it and distressed the edges. i adhered it to the card, using pop dots, and then added a onesie chipboard piece, along with a few word stickers. i even found a fun "congrats" flag to tuck behind the onesie.

i started the girl card just like the boy card. white cardstock card base. and then i used a flower embossing folder on my additional piece of white cardstock. i used a few border strips again, from the baby girl collection, and a scrap of ruler paper from the we're expecting collection.

this time, i heat embossed the calendar stamp image, on white cardstock, using yellow embossing powder. i used it the same way as the first card, which is just using the calendar image as a background for the rest of the elements on my card. i knew the chipboard cupcake would make for a great birthday card. the flower on the cupcake was green, so i added an aqua flower gem to match the rest of my card.

check out the bella blog, for more cards featuring unity stamps. and make sure to leave a comment over there, for a chance to win one of two unity stamps!

and if you haven't seen the new february issue of the bella buzz newsletter, you can go HERE to download and view it!

Comments

[Erika Hayes]

Laura
You seriously are one of the most talented scrappers I know...your work is just plain beautiful!... I adore your work. You seriously just make me wanna be a better scrapbooker
Blessings
E

[KimberlyRae]

Beautiful Card!!! Woww!!
what circle embossing folder did you use? I'd like to make a card like this for my daughter :) thanks so much and keep up the Great work :)
Hugs and Blessings,
KimberlyRae

[Diana Waite]

these cards are TOTALLY cute!

[Kathy Martin]

Love the stamps! I especially like that adorable onesie!

[Sara Rossi]

How cute are these cards!?!?? Love all the layers!

[Suzanne Sergi]

Love the card, & now I am off to buy the stamo(;

[Kate aka stinkydudette]

I may not always comment, but know that I'm a huge fan and lurker. lol... Cute cards!