Plenty of pins

I recently created a card to celebrate the approaching arrival of a friend’s baby girl. I wanted to take a modern approach with the design — something different and bold.

I began by creating the sentiment on my computer, which led to designing a pink sunburst around it and a light-pink background. I printed my design onto textured white cardstock and adhered the card’s standout feature: 28 safety pins.

I’m glad I delivered this card in person. It might have not fared well on a trip through the Postal Service.

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Pink pram

On occasion, card-makers have an opportunity to create for a special event — a graduation, wedding or the arrival of a baby.

My husband and I are friends with a couple expecting a baby girl. I turned to my trusty Slice, pink glitter cardstock, tiny shoes and safety pins for this card.

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