Beverly's Stamping Beehive

Here are the rest of my BABY SHOWER GIFT BASKET pictures that I wish to share.  I can't say enough, how much fun it was to make this :)  Some beautiful hats, mitty's, and socks make up the gift (as well as a tucked in package of scrapbooking bits)....but the creative options we have for packaging is what makes this feel like you really are part of the experience. Sadly, it was late at night by the time I wrapped it up, so my pictures of the basket before it was wrapped did not turn out so well. Our indoor lighting requires my camera to use its flash - which always creates poor photos for blogging. But I did manage a couple featuring the basket tags shown here along with the wrapped results and I am sure you can see some of why I enjoyed the whole process! TWIN TAGS 4 TWIN GIRLS Features S tampin' U p!'s Two Tags and Big Beautiful Butterflies Big Shot Dies plus retired stamp set, Cute as a Bug The dollar store penny candy jar decorated with another butterfl...

Hi - looking for a Baby Shower Gift? I designed a notecard set which uses really simple shapes and soft colours which could be used as a gift for an expectant Mom - or even for yourself if you'd like to have a sweet collection of ready-made cards.  I chose soft colours when I was first experimenting, and liked the results, but you could substitute many colour combinations!    Recycle some scraps. Create a fun grid of polka dots by using the small 1/2 inch circle punch......and our RETIRING Trio Flower Punch (can't believe it!) to add interest.   A butterfly - highlights the polka dot as well. The box is 9 inch x 5-1/2 inch  with a 1/2 inch base scored in the middle. Two strips of paper, scored to make 3 sections, each 1/2 inch wide, are attached along the sides.  The front panel has a half -circle cut away to create a pocket to tuck a tag into. Embossing the cardstock with polka dots and a simple design means the cards can be used for many purpo...