Thursday, September 3, 2009

Birthday Party Invite - Cuttlebug Challenge #47

One of the blogs I enjoy is the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog. Each week they post a new challenge, and I've participated in a few of them. (I'd do more if I had more time!)
This month the blog turns one. To celebrate they are doing lots of fun stuff all month long!
The challenge for this week was to create a birthday invitation using any Cuttlebug folder.
Since my daughter's birthday is coming up in just two months, I decided to get an early start and enter the challenge.
For a long time now she's been telling me she wants a "Baby Birthday." Anyone who knows her, knows she LOVES babies --both the real ones and dolls! Must admit it posed a challenge for me to come up with something that is babyish, but isn't too baby shower-ish. All of it had to pass her inspection, and she was pretty picky about what she wanted and didn't want. I managed to find something to satisfy her and even found a Baby Doll cake - thanks to Better Homes and Gardens!
Here's what I came up with for the invitation...



Inside

Supplies used:
  • White/pink/green card-stock
  • Pocket Scraps - Tis the Season Mini Dots - Paper
  • Baby Clip Art from here
  • Pink Ribbon
  • Pink Ribbon Roses
  • Rubber Stampede Party Plans Stamp
  • Stampabilities - Baby, Bottles, & Bears Stamp Set
  • Scallop Scissors
  • Zig Memory Systems Felt Tip Pen - Faux Stitching
  • Versa Color - Fresh Green Stamp Pad
  • Cuttlebug Die Cut - Flower
  • Cuttlebut Embossing Folder - Polka Dots

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

wOW this is `gorgeous`Thanks for joining in with the Cuttlebug Challenge....
terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

csroyal said...

Oh! how cute!! Hope you join us every week this month - want to see everything you do on this theme!! Thanks so much for joining us in our Cuttlebug Challenge Birthday Palooza!!

Cindy
www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

Christa said...

Very cute! I did a similar theme for Regina last year, but her cake was a rag doll. I didn't do any invitations, though, because it was just us. :)

Esther Asbury said...

I wanted to do a rag doll theme (Raggedy Ann or something), but M. wouldn't hear of it. She likes real looking babies and wanted a real looking baby invite and cake.

Shantaie said...

WOW, waht a different theme for a party, your daughter must be a special and unique girl....two things I love in a girl!
I certainly hope you paln to play along all month I cant wait to see all the projects you make for this party!

Thanks for playing along at cuttlebug challenge blog,Shantaie proud DT member

Jenn K said...

This is fantastic! I am so glad you were able to join in the fun at The Cuttlebug Challenge Blog. I hope you can play along all month long..I look forward to the rest of your party creations.

Karen said...

Awesome card! I love the touch of green in there, and that is so beautiful! Thanks for playing along!

Karen
www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

Cassie said...

what an excellent theme -- it's going to be so fun! your invite is lovely!! thanks for joining in the fun at cuttlebugchallenge!

Ramona said...

WOW! This is just too much! I adore it.

Ingrid said...

Wow...what a gorgeous invite. You did a great job at this week's challenge. Thanks for playing along with us at Cuttlebug Challenge Blog.

Michelle said...

esther! this is fantastic! (love your use of the baby clip art...and ty fo the link...) TFS! and Thanks for playing along this week at the cuttlebug challenge blog!
michelle.
http://www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

June Houck said...

Very nicely done! I love how you used the green flower at the fold on the inside; very clever :)

June Houck
Proud DT member @ Cuttlebug Challenge blog
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

ellen s. said...

cuuuute! thanks for playing along!

Liz said...

Very cute I can't wait to see the rest of your party

danni reid. said...

super fabulous, love your take on your theme!

hugs & so much love!
danni

www.cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

Meda said...

Thank you for joining our challenge. I love your invitation.