Celebrating a new life on the way is always such a blessing. Whether it is a couple’s first child or their fifth, it is still an occasion to celebrate. One of my favorite things to include with gifts, besides a DIY baby book, is handmade cards. The fun of cards for babies is that you can be super cutesy with them. No one has ever looked at anything baby-related and said, “Nope, that’s tacky. It’s just too adorable.” This DIY Whalecome Baby card is a perfect handmade card that fits the adorable baby motif!
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This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Materials

Blank White A2 Card
Whale Stamp (The one I used is only available on Etsy right now)
Adhesive Gemstones
Teal Pigment Ink
Lavender Chalk Ink
Black Dual Tip Acid Free Marker
Scrap Paper (striped piece and plain piece)
Adhesive Foam Squares
Sentiment Stamp (multi-expressions)
Holographic Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Corner Rounder

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Step 1

Orient your card so that it opens up from the bottom.

Step 2

Add a strip of striped scrap paper to the right side of the front of your card. Trim any overhang.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 3

Ink your whale stamp and stamp on the bottom left of your card front.

Note:

I centered mine in the bottom side of the card not covered with paper.

Step 4

Next, cut out a small rectangle of your plain scrap paper.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 5

After you have cut your rectangle, round the corners and write “Whalecome Baby” in the center with the fine tip end of your marker.

Tip:

Add extra definition, as pictured, by tracing over “Whalecome” with the broad tip end of your marker.

Step 6

Next, chalk the edges of your rectangle with your chalk ink. (See the picture in step 5 for reference.)

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 7

Attach your rectangle in the center of your scrap paper strip with adhesive foam squares.

Tip:

Put one square in each corner and 1 square in the center to make the rectangle more stable on the card.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 8

Finally, add gemstones to the top left of the card, centered above the stamped whale image.

Tip:

Start with the largest gemstone in the center first. Next, add your smaller gemstones on either side.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 9

Next move on to the inside of your card and stamp your sentiment with pigment ink.

Step 10

Immediately after stamping your sentiment, cover it with your holographic powder.

Step 11

Shake off excess powder and return to the container.

Tip:

I have this awesome little tray with a pluggable spout that makes it super easy to put the excess back into the container.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

Step 12

Next, blast your powder-covered saying with your heat tool to emboss. Allow it to cool before closing your card.

Tip:

If the heat causes your card to curl a little, place it between some heavy books to flatten it back out.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! You'll secretly hope more of your friends have some babies so you can make some more of them.

This DIY Whalecome Baby card is so stinkin’ cute! I’m secretly hoping more of my friends have some babies so I can make some more. Plus, you know, babies are so adorable and loveable! Any expecting momma will be thrilled to receive such a thoughtful, handmade card attached to her baby’s gift. In case you haven’t notices, I’m absolutely in love with the cute little animals on these stamps. You can check out the coloring page I made with them in this DIY Coloring Book!

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If you are looking to set your Halloween party apart from the others this year then these wickedly easy DIY Halloween invitations are perfect for you. Most of the components come from the same set of Halloween paper from <arel=”nofollow” href=”http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/halloween-a1-550760.fltr” target=”_blank”>Oriental Trading making it easy to achieve perfectly coordinated invites. Don’t limit yourself to a prefab party this year and instead make a unique fest that will keep your guests talking for years. These invites are the first tutorial in our Rocking DIY Halloween Party Series!

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Materials

Halloween Paper Pack
Vellum Halloween Overlays
Halloween Chipboard Phrases
Paper Cutter
Glue Runner
Glue Dots
Orange Sheet of Cardstock
Square Green Brads
Halloween Baker’s Twine
Invitation Stamp
Black Pigment Ink
Hole Punch
Small Halloween Stickers

Step 1

Pull the purple and black polka dot sheets and the purple and black striped sheets out of your paper pack. (4 sheets total, 2 of each style)

Step 2

Take one sheet of paper and fold it in half.

Step 3

Open folded sheet of paper and cut along the fold line with your paper cutter.

Step 4

Next fold each newly created half in half again.

Step 5

Again, open your folded sheets and cut along the fold lines.

Step 6

Repeat steps 2-5 with your remaining 3 sheets of paper.

Step 7

Next attach opposite designs of paper. Start by placing glue along the edges of one square and then running an “x” in the center.

Note:

This ensures that your square sheets of paper stick firmly together.

Step 8

Carefully align the edges of paper together and press firmly to attach.

Tip:

If the sheets don’t align perfectly trim excess around the edges with your paper cutter.

Step 9

Continue repeating steps 7 and 8 until all of your squares are attached. Set finished squares off to the side.

Step 10

Next find the sheets in your Halloween paper stack that have tags on them. (See picture for references.) Pull out one sheet.

Step 11

Cut out all of the tags.

Step 12

Start assembling the fronts of your invitations following the formula listed below for each:

1 square + 1 tag + 1 vellum embellishment + 1 chipboard saying = Complete Invitation

Step 13

Next get your sheet of orange cardstock and cut into 9 equal(-ish) pieces.

Tip:

You can measure these if you want but I chose to just eyeball it. Uneven sizes kind of fit with the Halloween vibe.

Step 14

Mount your stamp on an acrylic block.

Note:

You will notice that my stamp is for a shower invitation however it still contains all of the pertinent information for an R.S.V.P. invite. By inking only the parts I want I am able to use this stamp for any invitation.

Step 15

Ink your stamp and press firmly onto the bottom two-thirds of your orange cardstock piece. Do this for each one.

Step 16

Next use your hole punch to put holes in the top corners of each piece of stamped cardstock.

Step 17

Now pull out your brads and your baker’s twine.

Step 18

Put the end of your baker’s twine through the top left hole of your orange cardstock and secure with a brad.

Step 19

Next cut your baker’s twine so that it is slightly longer than the end of your card. Then thread the loose end through the top right hole of the orange cardstock and secure it with a second brad.

Step 20

Flip the orange cardstock over and trim the excess baker’s twine.

Step 21

Repeat steps 18 through 20 for the remaining pieces of cardstock.

Step 22

Attach your pieces of cardstock to the back of your invitations by placing a glue dot on each back corner of the cardstock and pressing firmly to the center of your invitations.

Step 23

Lastly, add your little Halloween stickers to the bottom left corner of your orange cardstock. (See the picture above for reference.)

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I am so excited with how these turned out! They are perfect for an adult costume party or a family-friendly soiree. Handmade invitations are always the best (like these awesome luau ones for summer). During the busy Halloween party season handmade invites can be the difference between your guests responding “Yes,” to your party over another. Now that your invites are done it is time to get to work on the party décor with these Easy Painted Pumpkin Coasters. Then come back on Friday to find out how to make a super sweet Halloween pumpkin bunting! **UPDATE** The kiddos came down with something gross and absolutely horrible this week which has resulted in no sleep for this momma due to constantly cleaning up things, that no one should have to clean up, hourly. I promise to get the banner tutorial up a.s.a.p. Mom stuff simply has to come first. Thanks everyone!

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Coloring is a fun and cathartic activity. Adult coloring books are all the rage right now but kids have been loving the fun forever. A new coloring book and a fresh box of crayons light up a child’s face like Christmas Day. Instead of rushing out to buy a fresh one, here is a tutorial to make your own coloring book. This is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or your friends).

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Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

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Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Materials

Blank Bound Books
12×12 Sheet of Scrapbook Paper x2
Double Sided Tape
Pencil
Scissors
Black Ink Pad
Assortment of Stamps

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 1

Use your book to measure the cover paper by tracing around it with a pencil.

Tip:

If your paper has a “right-side” up, make sure your book is aligned accordingly when measuring.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 2

Cut out the traced cover.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 3

Place a strip of double-sided tape on the left edge of the cut out paper.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 4

Attach the cover paper to the front of your booklet by aligning the tape with the bound edge and pressing it firmly.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 5

Pull back the paper as pictured above.

Tip:

Keep it out of your way by placing a pair of scissors on the edge.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 6

Next, place more double-sided tape on the cover of the book.

Tip:

The best way to do this for maximum secureness is to cover the edges with strips of tape and create an “x” with tape in the center.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 7

Carefully smooth the cover paper over the tape.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 8

Next, measure the paper for your back cover on your second sheet of 12×12 paper. Again, do this by placing your book on it and tracing with your pencil.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 9

Cut out your back cover.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 10

Again, place tape on the side of the cover paper. This time, place it on the right side.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 11

Attach the cover to the back of the book.

Step 12

Pull back the paper as before.

Step 13

Place your tape on the back cover of the book a you did in step 6 above.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 14

Again, carefully smooth paper back over the cover.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 15

On one of your cut pieces of 12×12 paper scraps, measure a pocket for the inside cover of your book. See the picture above for reference.

Step 16

Cut out the paper for the pocket.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 17

Next, place double-sides tape on the sides and bottom of the paper.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 18

Attach the paper pocket to the inside of the front cover of your book.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 19

Stamp the front of each blank page in your book. These can be themed to fit the recipient’s tastes. They can also be as easy or as intricate as you would like. The stamps you choose and the patterns you create with them will determine this.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

Step 20 (Optional)

Add some stickers to the pocket in the front.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

You can play up this coloring book in so many different ways. It’s awesome! You can even create more adult coloring books by creating intricate stampscapes or complex patterns. If you are feeling extra ambitious and creative, you can skip the scrapbook paper altogether. Instead, illustrate a custom cover with your own original design. Check out the other sweet papercrafts to keep the stamping fun going.

Make your own coloring book easily. It is perfect for a birthday gift or as a “just because” surprise for your kids (or yourself).

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