Sofia's Baptism ~ Invitations, Banner, Menu card, Programs and Favours

At the end of July, we celebrated our daughter's Baptism. It was a very special day for us. Here's a lengthy post that contains some of the sweet little details...

Her precious little raw silk dress:

Custom vintage headpiece for the reception:

The Invitation:
(Personal Information has been blurred out)

Invitation Supplies: 
Cricut New Testament cartridge (cross feature on pg. 51 cut @ 5')
Stampin Up! cardstock in Pink Pirouette
Stampin Up! Grosgrain Ribbon in Pink Pirouette
Recollections Pearl Embellishments
Fonts used: Calibri and LainieDaySH

*Useful Tip* For the ribbon effect on the invitation, I did not run the ribbon behind the layered cardstock. I trimmed it using my Imaginisce Imagicut ribbon tool. Invest in it - it's worth it. I wasn't too good at using the lighter to seal my ribbon.

The Banner:

To make the areas where I hung the banner look neat and clean, I created two giant flowers, they were so beautiful!

Banner Supplies:
Cricut Pretty Pennants cartridge
Cricut New Testament cartridge
Cricut Storybook cartridge
Cricut Giant Flowers cartridge
Stampin Up! cardstock in Pink Pirouette
Recollections Shimmer cardstock

The Menu:

Menu Card Supplies:
Stampin Up! cardstock in Pink Pirouette

Recollections Shimmer cardstock

Fonts used: Calibri and LainieDaySH

The Program (A Mini Keepsake Book):
I really wanted to create a special keepsake program of Sofia's special day. Inside I put approximately 15 photos of her professional newborn shots and in between the pictures I placed quotes about children from the bible and some prayers.

Program Supplies:

Cricut Imagine Baby Boutique cartridge (printed the patterned paper on Recollections shimmer cardstock)

Stampin Up! cardstock in Pink Pirouette

Your Story 4x6 White Linen Texture Album Covers

Fonts used: Calibri and LainieDaySH

Favour's - Handmade Rosaries:
In addition to the framed photos that we provided each guest, I handmade rosaries (I used to make these during recess at school when I was a little girl - it was very sentimental for me) and placed them with a prayer card.  I used a prayer that my husband and I say with Sofia each night before she goes to sleep.  I placed these in a clear pillow box for a nice clean look and kept the fonts consistent as well as the cardstock.

Favour Supplies:

Clear Pillow Boxes

Stampin Up! cardstock in Pink Pirouette

Fonts used: Calibri and LainieDaySH

Bling Pacifier:
Sofia had to have a princess pacifier on her special day! I took a pacifier and blinged it to the nines with Swarovski Crystals using my Imaginisce I-Rock. I then attached it with white satin ribbon and adhered it with a pearl rhinestone embellishment using a hot glue gun.

Here's a shot of the framed professional photos of Sofia that we handed out to each guest:

The tag that was attached to the photos. I love this poem!

A simple flower arrangement I made and spruced up by adding ribbon and a rhinestone embellishment.

For the dessert table, I made chocolate covered strawberries.

My sister and I made Hello Kitty Cake Pops :)

Old fashioned Italian cake. Not the prettiest, but I can guarantee you - it was the tastiest!

Hope you enjoyed this post! Thanks for looking - I hope that it provided you with some inspiration!

Sofia's Scrapbook Series: First Tooth Layout

Hello Friends! Hope you all are doing well. I decided that I better start putting together some scrapbook pages for Sofia to document all her important life milestones.  This is my very first scrapbook page! I've decided to share all the scrapbook pages that I make her and create a series called "Sofia's Scrapbook".  I've showcased a bunch of A Jillian Vance Design products on this page too. To check out more inspiration using AJVD products, click here.

Supplies:
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge (Baby cut at 5" and phrase cut at 6")
Cricut Imagine Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge (for the patterned paper)
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto Frames & {die}alogue Bubbles Die Set
A Jillian Vance Design Foto Frames stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Baby Fotos stamp set
Martha Stewart Glitter - Kunzite
Stampin Up Ink in Chocolate Chip
Trendy Twine - Chocolate Cupcake

While I think this page isn't too bad, I feel like there is room for improvement, like something is missing, but not sure where. What blogs do you go to for scrapbook sketches and inspiration?

Thanks for looking!

Oh Baby!

This week we are featuring the Baby Bump stamp set.  I created a girl and boy baby card. For a detailed supply list, check out my blog.

A little while ago, I also created an invitation for a baby shower using this set. If you would like to see it, please click here. Show me some support and check out my blog post over at the AJVD blog.

Supplies for the Girl Card:
AJVD Baby Bump stamp set
AJVD {die}vine Cross Combo Die Set
Cricut Baby Steps cartridge
American Crafts Elements - Pearl Brads (Hello Sunshine Assortment)
American Crafts Premium Ribbon
Recollections Flowers
Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder, Seeing Spots

Supplies for the Boy Card:
AJVD Baby Bump stamp set

AJVD {die}vine Cross Combo Die Set

Cricut Baby Steps cartridge

Cricut Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge (for the pattern paper)

American Crafts Elements - Pearl Brads (Hello Sunshine Assortment)

Baby Bump stamp set.

Stamp Sneak Peeks Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of new stamp sneak peeks for A Jillian Vance Design! Today we are sneaking a new set called "Charming Occasions" as well as a new co-ordinating die called {die}lightfully charming.

So without delay, here's my "It's A Boy"! card:

I also stamped the inside of my envelope using the beautiful AJVD background stamp, Quatrefoil.  It's beautiful!

Dont forget that there are more sneak peeks waiting for you on the A Jillian Vance Design Team Blog.  Click here to drool!

Supplies:
A Jillian Vance Design Charming Occasions stamp set
A Jillian Vance Design {die}lightfully charming die
A Jillian Vance Design Quatrefoil Background stamp
Cricut Imagine Baby Boutique cartridge
Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa
Trendy Twine - Chocolate Sprinkles
ColorBox Chalk Ink - French Blue
Creative Bag - Silver Diamond Wrap

Episode #8 Cricut Imagine Shrinky Dink Charms with Teresa Collins Baby Boutique

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far! Last week on my blog and A Jillian Vance Design Team Blog, I posted an altered baby journal notebook featuring the Cricut Imagine Teresa Collins Baby Boutique cartridge. To check out my post and the planner, click here. To look at my post for this journal on the AJVD blog, click here.

I did a short video tutorial on how I made the charms for my journal. Watch below! Feel free to subscribe to my YouTube channel and to follow the AJV Blog...where there is tons of almost daily inspiration.

Baby Girl Planner & Journal with Cricut Imagine Shrinky Dinks Charm

With our Baby Girl on the way, I needed a journal where I could keep track of the baby's firsts, appointments, feeding/sleeping schedule...and lots of other important details, including random thoughts and journaling. The design team over at A Jillian Vance Design is spotlighting the "Totally Titles" stamp set and the challenge was to create an altered notebook. I loved this challenge because this stamp set has over 30 words to mix and match and this was also my first time creating an altered notebook. Be sure to check back soon, I will post a video on my experience using the Cricut Imagine to make Shrinky Dinks Charms.

Supplies:
Notebook
Cricut Imagine Baby Boutique
ATG
Glossy Accents
Chalk Ink
Ribbon
Lace
Pearls
Imaginisce i-Rock
Foam Tape
Shrinky Dinks Bright White Paper
A Jillian Vance Design Totally Titles - on sale this week for $12.00

Thanks for looking and if you dont already, be sure to follow A Jillian Vance Design on Facebook. Only 10 more followers needed until they give away 2 Valentine's Day stamp sets. You can also follow the design team blog by clicking here.