Saturday, April 18, 2020

Baby Shower Inspiration

One of my favorite methods of inspiration comes when I receive a baby shower invitation in the mail.  In this case, the invitation was rustic, with a buffalo plaid background.  The couple are very outdoorsy and the dad is a hunter.
Here's a gift set I created using the invitation I received, as you can see in the photo. 

I created the card using lots of dies.  Starting with the background, I used:
Frantic Stamper Birch Tree Forest
The bear is from a past Spellbinders Die Kit Of The Month
The sentiment was cut using Marianne Designs Letter Board.

I found this cute bear outfit, complete with ears on Amazon and the sign I found at Hobby Lobby, prior to the pandemic.

I created this framed wall decor using all the same dies, including a large deer from Taylored Expressions.  I added a little banner across the top with the baby's name.  

Here is the complete set.  Cute as a baby bear in a bucket of honey!
The card fit into a slot that I cut into the gift bag, making it a removable decoration on the gift bag.  

The baby shower was back in the beginning of February and I thought this set would be perfect for the new Cut It Up Challenge ~ Our Beautiful Earth.

I'll also be entering this card into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge ~ A is for Anything Goes

I hope you're staying in and staying healthy.

Thanks for stopping by!


13 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Oh my gosh girl!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything in this set! It's so cool the inspiration you took from the invite and translated into the card/gift bag, the sign, the banner picture, and that adorable outfit!! The happy parents must have been SO thrilled with your whole gift...I sure would have been! You are so talented my friend...loved it all!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

Seriously??!! Oh Birgit, the thought and love that you put into this must have touched the new mama's heart immensely. Everything is just precious!!

Maria said...

Oh, my!! So sweet are your gifts for the rustic loving Mom and Dad! And, baby, too!! Love all the plaid! They will be thrilled with these wonderful gifts I'm sure!!

Lynda said...

Love the plaid bear and deer - so effective. Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge xx Lynda DT

Colleen said...

Birgit, this is one inspirational baby gift, using the invitation as your starting point you have created so many elements for this young couple and their new bundle of joy...you really took this to a new level...wonderful and creative! Yes, staying in except for lots of long walks...no grocery shopping for me! Heart Hugs, Col

Donna Phelan said...

This is fantastic! I love everything you have created, what an amazing, thoughtful collection! (almost makes me want to get pregnant...almost) LOL I am loving all of the details in the buffalo plaid, sooooo FUN! You're very clever and kind!

Cut It Up Challenge Blog said...

I'm sure this set was very well received, and that every piece was saved. It's amazing! I love that you took inspiration from the baby shower invitation for both the gifts and the wrappings!

I love the beautiful forest scenes you created for Forrest! Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up for Our Beautiful Earth challenge!

Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

I Card Everyone said...

So unbelievably adorable, Birgit!! LOve every single element of your sign, and card... and the outfit is sure to be cherished, too!
=]

Verna Angerhofer said...

Wow! Your really created sensational items from the theme of the invitation. I love them.

Rachelle Oltean said...

What a great series of outdoor projects - they are AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing these with us at the Alphabet Challenge as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
Rachelle - DT : )

Conniecrafter said...

Oh wow this is just outstanding, I so love how you went with the theme from the invitation, cute outfit and love your framed piece too. Awesome scene on your card, terrific layering and love the plaid for the animals!

Janice said...

This whole set is absolutely amazing Birgit, what fabulous baby shower gifts...I love the theme!

Rachelle Oltean said...

Hi Birgit! Back again commenting for the Cut It Up! Challenge...I really like your color palette as well for these projects - it's spot on! Thanks so much for joining our "Beautiful Earth" challenge!
Rachelle - DT@CIU : )