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WOW! Can I tell you that I am OVERWHELMED by the number of you requesting a tutorial for my onesie card found —->HERE. THANKS FOR LOVING IT! I also have had just as many requests for the Baby Bouquet-Ill work on that later.

I honestly thought it was simple and straight forward, but I’m guessing everyone’s brain works differently :D I can look at something, and just figure it out. Most stampers are VISUAL people.

So just because I LOVE you all, here is my quickie tutorial. I mean QUICK!

This card should take NO longer than 10 minutes. Seriously.

I would love your feedback, and if you do try it, please send me a link. I would LOVE to see your version.

HERE COMES THE IMPORTANT NOTE: 

Please use this for your OWN personal use. Do not submit this template for publication. I was recently alerted by and editor-who reads my blog (INSERT SHOCKED FACE HERE), the the day after my idea was presented here, they got a submission for it-using my directions-copy/pasted from right here.

Had she not read my blog-it would have gotten picked up, and that person would be paid.

THAT is NOT cool.

Please don’t ruin the fun for everyone else. I share my items with you because “I” enjoy it. I do not care if you use sketches from here to create your own unique version for a publication, and whatnot, but please don’t use my words, templates, and CASE my ideas for profit.

Anything else-go for it!!!

SO here are the directions with photos. Please click each photo for a larger view. If you have questions I will answer them in the comments section :D

Step 1

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Cut your card-stock to 4 1/4 X 5 1/2. Fold at TOP

Using 1 3/8 circle punch by SU! punch a 1/2 circle in top fold.

Step 2

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Using same hole punch-Punch the bottom sides for the leg holes.

See how it is about a 3/4 of the punch? That will ensure it is even. There is a “pie graph” in the punch that shows you where 1/2 and a 1/4 of the circle is. Use that as your guide. Clear as mud? Use my photo.

Step 3

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Snip the sharp corners at the bottom, straight.

Then score it from the back.

Step 4/5

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Holding the card horizontally (fold to the left) Place fold at 1 3/4 mark. Cut in a 1/2 inch. This makes the sleeves.

Do that on both sides.

Then use your ruler, and a sharp hobby blade-an go from corner of leg, to end cut of sleeve, and cut. (this is the easiest way unless you are a PRO with your paper cutter)

This is what it should look like

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Step 6/7

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Now you are ready for the trim! This is optional, but oh so cute.

Punch 1/2 a 1 3/8 circle into desired card-stock. Then punch the scallop. You will need 3 of them.

Now put them on your card. Don’t worry about excess because you trim it away on the leg holes.

This is what you have before trimming.

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Now you just stamp as desired!

You can add snaps or buttons-( I used Making Memories button brads)whatever you want. Embellish it as you please. It can be as simple or complex as YOU need it to be.

I stamped mine in this photo with the Limitless Labels. I used the sentiment, and tiny flower (stamped in white, then added dots with white gel pen) for this card.

I used colored cardstock for this one, whereas my first ones where white. Patterned cardstock is also a great option.

Makes a great announcement, or Welcome to the world card.

Thanks to everyone again for the love, encouragement and support. I appreciate each one of you, immensely. I am not going to let ONE person kill the joy I get from sharing with everyone.

I hope this helps you now that you can SEE it!

Till tomorrow-