Monday, September 24, 2012

Little Boy Blue at BBTB2 using CTMH Artiste

Happy Monday!  This week at BBTB2, our wonderfully talented Suzanne has chosen the theme with her soon to be born, first grandson in mind.  After 2 wonderful daughters and 3 lovely granddaughters, she is excited to start scrapping in blue so our theme this week is "Little Boy Blue".  Although the projects do not need to be for a baby, they are to be for a boy using the color blue.  I opted for a baby theme anyway because there was another cut on my fabulous CTMH Artiste cartridge I was dying to try.  My little favor is actually the diaper envelope (shift on the card feature) on page 64  of the cart.  For some reason, I thought is was 3D but actually, with a teeny bit of modification it easily adapted to what I had in mind.
I stretched the length of the envelope slightly in Design Studio and instead of scoring at the score lines, I scored 1/4" out from of it and after the first scallop at the back leg opening.  This made a little flat base on which to stand.  At the sides I didn't score at all, just tucked the flaps throught the slits and secured with glue dots inside.  To gain stability, I cut the scalloped card portion of this cut (twice) large enough to make a base and taped the diaper to it.
The little diaper pin AND "It's a Boy" are also all on page 64 of the Artiste booklet.  The diaper pin and pin head are separate cuts, but I cut the sentiment twice and trimmed for the two layers there. Don'tcha just love it when you can do a project with only one cartridge?  I ran out of time, but thought that matching invitations using the card and envie as intended would sure be the beginnings of great shower decor. If you haven't purchased CTMH Artiste yet, I strongly urge you to visit my dear friend and DT sister Susan's site and check out the fabulous deal.

Now please take a look at the fabulous projects from the rest of the BBTB2 team and we invite you to play along.  Just make sure you follow the rules posted at the top of the blog and have fun!

I'm also entering this in the Come and Get It Anything Other Than a Card Challenge, the Squirrel and the Fox Celebrate the Occasion (new baby) Challenge, and the Cute And Girly September Boys/Men challenge (can't help it, this makes me giggle).

19 comments:

  1. How super cute!

    Be blessed, Beckie
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  2. A beautiful detail for any baby shower, love love that cut, hugs

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  3. Donna Donna Donna... each creation you show us is so wonderful, gives us the best ideas and inspiration. I LOVE this baby boy blue creation.
    Carole

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  4. This is amazing Donna! Just love it.This cut was one of the reasons I wanted this cart...a close girlfriend was having a significant birthday and I wanted to make her incontinence pants!! The cart didn't arrive in time...but she would have seen the funny side...we both have a warped sense of humour!!(Fortunately!)
    Jayne x

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  5. Oh for heaven's sake, this is just too adorable. Fantastic project, Donna. Love it!

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  6. really cute, love the idea
    thanks for playing with us at BTC&G this month
    hugs
    céline

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  7. Love your diaper cut and the pin is so cute. Would be perfect for a shower. So cute.

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  8. Donna this is super-duper cute! Love that you turned this into a favor box 3D project. You rock! Also, thanks for the shout out for my CTMH site!!

    On a personal note - I am doing better and plan to get back to normal.

    Thanks,
    Susan

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  9. Oh my Donna this little card and favor is simply adorable! I am so loving how you turned that envie into a favor, so clever. I love, love the card and the layers, so cute and that paper is fabulous, perfect for a cute little guy. Love, love it!

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  10. Believe it...this is my 2nd trip to look at this darling creation. It is just so so precious...
    Carole

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  11. Wow this is so perfect for a shower. Just too cute for words. I love what you did with the diaper envelope cut. Thanks for making this a special challenge.

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  12. Wow!! I love your idea. Lots of interesting details. Thank you for joining us at come and Get it Challenges this week.

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  13. Hi, Donna! What an adorable project!!! Soooooo precious!

    Hugs, my friend!

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  14. Oh Donna this is just so adorable, its the perfect baby project, I love the diaper pin nd you picked the perfect paper....

    Hugs
    penny

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  15. Adorable baby boy theme......wonderfully done!

    Glad you found us at Come And Get Challenges....good luck!

    Shell♥

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  16. How exciting for your family a little baby boy! Love your project it is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at Come and Get It this week and good luck in the draw. Regards Meighan

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  17. Donna..How very sweet and perfect for a baby favor....love the light blue...that pin is just the perfect touch:) Krista

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  18. What a beautiful keepsake-you did a fantastic job!!

    Thanks for joining in with the By The Cute And Girly challenge this month...

    Aideen :) x

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  19. Absolutely adorable Donna i love how you extended the nappy envelope to make it a 3d piece. You must stop teasing me with this artiste cartridge!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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Thanks for making my day!