Baby Birthday

I wish I had thought of this on my own.  This idea was inspired by a card by Rachel Tessman.  Sometimes you need someone else's idea to help you jump start.  I did tweak it and make changes that work for me.  I know this card has definitely inspired additional cards.  It's a great and simple layout and it gave me a unique way to use my new doilies.

Featured Stamp Set: Moon Baby & Balloon Adventures

Featured Accessory: Lace Doilies

The card base is 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4.

I started with the Sweet Sugarplum layer 3 3/4 X 1 3/4. 

I cut a doilie in half and then cut about 1/3 off again.  I used the bigger piece for the lower section and the smaller piece to stick our from the top.  I'll get lots of use from my doilies this way.

I attached the doilies and sweet sugarplum first using snail.

Next I stamped "it's your birthday" in Sweet Sugarplum.

I stamped stars on a scrap piece of whisper white and then stamped the stuffed animals image on a piece of whisper white 3 1/2 x 1 1/2.  Both were stamped with Momento ink.

I used a blender pen and ink to color in the stuffed animals and stars.  I used Tip Top Taupe, Delightful Dijon, Sweet Sugarplum and Mint Macaron.

Attach this piece using dimensionals.

Cut out the three small stars and attach them with gluedots.

Tie a small knot with Sweet Sugarplum ribbon and attach with a glue dot.

Finish it off by stamping "let's celebrate" on the inside in Sweet Sugarplum ink and add wink of stella to all of the stars.

QUESTION OF THE DAY!!!  In honor of Sale-a-Bration, for the next 6 days I will be posting a stamp question.  Answer in the comments to get your name in a drawing for a FREE gift!  Here we go!

What is your favorite Stampin' Up Accessory?