Monday, April 21, 2014

Scrapbook Monday: Sweet Little Turtle Face

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. We had a lovely weekend outside since the weather was perfect. I'll post some pictures of Addie in her Easter dress in a few days. For now, I wanted to share a recent scrapbook page made with a Studio Calico kit. I absolutely loved the colors in this kit, with the teals, pinks, and greens. My favorite part though? Definitely has to be the little fawn.

I'd been wanting to scrapbook Addie's turtle face for awhile now, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity, since the colors of the papers seemed to match her pajamas nicely. She did this little face a lot when she was 2-3 months old, but we haven't seen it much since then. The combination of her pointy little lip and the crossed eyes made me giggle every time.

The Sweet Little Turtle Face:



I added a bit of zig-zag stitching to the page along the bottom, on either side of the two square cards, and on the upper right. I also added some epoxy hears and circles in coordinating teal, pink and gold colors. "The" and "sweet little" in the title are stickers. 


For "turtle face", I used my Silhouette die cutting machine to created a custom title. I used one of my favorite script fonts, and simply typed it out, and cut around the outside of each letter. The Silhouette is amazing. If you haven't tried one, you should. I used to have a hand-cranked die cutting machine, and this is so much easier! And you don't have to buy $20 dies that you may not use again. Instead, you can go to their online shop and purchase various designs for $0.99. You can also create your own custom titles such as this by simply typing your text in your favorite font. 

For an example of a design I purchased from the Silhouette shop, see the Love You to the Moon and Back post.


After placing the cutout on the page, I realized that using a white patterned card stock made it difficult to see, so I did two things. First (which is more obvious), I placed a darker strip of paper behind it to give it some contrast. Secondly (and more subtle), I used one of my favorite techniques. I used Glossy Accents from Ranger, to create a glossy, raised effect. While it was still wet, I added white glitter, then shook off the extra. I then let it dry. The result is a gelled, epoxy-like accent with a 3D effect, and a shimmery/glittery appearance. So simple. 

Since the letters were quite thin and difficult to glue in place, I used my sewing machine instead, adding another line of zig-zag stitching. 

 

Hope you found an inspirational idea from this page, whether it's the layout or the glossy title. Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Chalkboard and Pink Pig Baby Girl Shower Invitations

I've been meaning to do some more chalkboard invitations for the past few weeks, so I decided to do one in a similar design to my popular pink pig invitations. I used some blush pink and peach garland, and lightened the pig a bit, then placed them on a chalkboard background. I was also able to use my new chalkboard font that I adore. I hope you like the end result as much as I do. I love the peachy-pink color with the black. You can find these, and all other invitations in my Etsy shop.

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Tissue Paper Garland Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Fringe Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream Lace Doily Vintage

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream String of Hearts

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream Fruit Slices

Chalkboard, Bunting and Pink Piggy Custom Girl Baby Shower Invitation - Pig Farm Garland Banner Flags Chalk Black White - 5 Printable Designs - Silver Scraps Peach Light Pink Blush Cream Fruit Slices

I love the softness juxtaposed with the black chalkboard background - very classic. In case you're thinking of hosting a pink pig baby shower, or are thinking of doing a pig-themed nursery for your little one, here are some ideas that will hopefully inspire you to think outside of the box.

There are so many adorable pig-themed shower possibilities. See some of the lovely options below:

Stuffed pig animal toy - pink polka dot pig - flying pig peach farm animals baby shower centerpiece nursery baby decor
Flying Pig Stuffed Animal
This suffer pig would be perfect as a centerpiece at the shower, which the mother-to-be can take home to use in the nursery.

Vintage, Pink Ceramic Piggy Bank/Blue Bird on Back, White Scarf, Mid-Century Decor, Baby Shower Gift, Baby Nursery Decor, Collectibles, PMT
Vintage Piggy Bank
You could start a piggy bank for the new baby, to which guests can contribute.

Pig Cake Pops
Want cake pops for the shower? How sweet are these pink pig cake pops?!?!

Jungle Safari Pig CakeTopper/Safari Theme Birthday/Diaper Cake Topper/Baby Shower
Pink Pig Cake Topper
Having a cake instead? Try this adorable pink pig cake topper.

Ceramic Pig Planter Vintage Design in Bubble Gum Pink Succulent Planter Retro Sponge Holder Home Decor Baby Shower Centerpiece Candy Favors
Ceramic Pig Planter
The possibilities are endless for this pig planter. You could use it to hold candy or favors, and again, the mother-to-be could take it home for the nursery.

Wedding Sign Pink CHALKBOARD w/ Easel Birthday Party Decoration Nursery Baby Shower Sign Piggy Bank Photo Prop Magnetic Ornate Picture Frame Baby Gift- MORE COLORS
Pink Chalkboard with Easel
This chalkboard frame would be perfect for a sign asking guests to sign a guestbook, or to donate to the piggy bank. And it matches the invitation perfectly!

Paper Straws, 25 Light Pink w/ Black Dots, Girly Party, Weddings, Bridal Luncheons, Baby Gender Reveal, Diva Princess, Minnie Mouse Theme
Pink and Black Polka Dot Straws
Paper straws are the hottest trend right now for showers. These would fit the theme perfectly!

Light Pink Variety Straws
Looking for some that are a little more subtle? This variety pack would be perfect.

25 Light Pink w/ White Polka Dot Paper Candy Nut Cups / Cupcake Baking Cups / Ice Cream Cups baby shower candy salad nuts pink pig
Pink Polka Dot Paper Cups
These small cups would be great for candy, a fruit salad, nuts, etc.

Now for a few ideas for baby shower party favors:

24 Pink and Black Striped Combo Large Favor Bags Paper Party Bags Baby Shower
Pink and Black Striped Favor Bags
Thise variety pack with light pink and black-striped bags would match the invitations perfectly, and at 6x9 inches, they're large enough to hold most favors.

DIY pattern Pig Pincushion, pdf with pattern and tutorial step by step baby shower favors
DIY Pig Pin Cushion Pattern
Feeling crafty? These little pink pig pin cushions would be adorable as little party favors.

Baby Powder 4oz Mini Mason Jar Soy Candle baby shower party favor light pink
Mason Jar Baby Powder-Scented Candles
Although a little pricey, if you're having a small number of guests these would be a lovely shower favor. They're baby powder scented! Or you could try making your own candles if you're up to it.

Last, but certainly not least, here are a few ideas for baby shower gifts for the mommy-to-be if you're having a pink pig shower:

Newborn pig hat .. spring hat .. newborn photo prop .. piggy hat .. pink .. baby girl hat .. animal hat .. NEWBORN SIZE baby shower gift pink pig
Newborn Pink Pig Hat
Love this crochet newborn pig hat with the blue bows!

Crochet Light Pink Little Piggy Hat (Newborn) baby shower gift pig
Crochet Pig Hat
from AmiAmigos
And this one is just as cute. Look at that little pig snout!

THE ORIGINAL- Washcloth Pig, Diaper Cake, Baby Shower Favors, Easter Basket Stuffer, Valentines Day, Washcloth animal, Farm baby shower
Pink Washcloth Pig
I love the little goggly eyes on this washcloth pig.

Lil' Pig Kids Shirt/Onesie baby shower gift newborn pink pig farm animal face snout
Pink Pig Face Baby Onesie
Looking for a onesie for the little one? How sweet is this little face?

The "Possu" designer wall mounted clock from LeLuni pink red pig piggy baby shower gift nursery decor
Pig Clock
from LeLuni
This sweet pig clock would be perfect in the little one's nursery. 
* I have the red elephant in my daughter's nursery, and I absolutely adore it.

peach pink pig stuffed pillow polka dots circles modern nursery decor baby shower gift
Pig Nursery Pillow
This sweet pillow would be perfect on a rocking chair or daybed in the nursery.

Baby crib mobile, safari mobile, animal mobile "Barnyard" - Lamb, Pig, Hen, Cow, chicks baby shower gift pink pig
Farm Animal Felt Mobile
from Feltnjoy
Lastly, this adorable mobile includes a little pink pig, as well as other farm animals.

I hope you've found some inspiration for your pig-themed baby shower, including invitations, decorations, party favors, and gifts for the mommy-to-be. Looking for more inspiration, see my pinterest page with more inspiration here.

Have fun planning the shower, and let me know if I can be of any assistance with invitations or matching printables. 

You can find the chalkboard and pink pig baby shower invitations in my shop, here.