Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Happy Camper: Precious Baby Cards

Just because certain collections are named "camping" or "fall" doesn't mean they aren't uber versatile! 

Court from Court's Crafts here with two baby boy cards! Two boys were born in my neighborhood within a week of each other. One is here, one passed away. 


John (the boy who passed away) has extraordinary parents. They found out that he had a severe chromosomal defect at 13 weeks of gestation. They decided not to tell anyone and to carry John and trust God. They wanted John's time on this earth to be surrounded by people who were rejoicing and excited and happy for his arrival. This kind of strength - I don't know if I possess it and I pray I am never challenged by it. I had no idea of what they were going to face until after he had passed away. He lived for 3 beautiful hours. Given the parents' wishes I wanted to make a card that wasn't "sympathy" based, but rejoicing in the time this world got to spend with him. 

Did you see the new "chippers"!?! Ugh! awesome! I wanted to show them off!

Doodle twine, how I love thee. Blue and bon bon?! So fun.

Side note: please excuse my squirmy sewing lines... I was bouncing a baby while finishing these cards.. no joke. 


Noah is a beautiful healthy baby boy and their older daughter Faith is about Emmaline's age so our children are close in ages. I am looking forward to becoming very good friends with them! 


I loved inserting the doodle-pops in to substitute for the letters. I though tit brought a fun and quirky side to the cards.

A few of these darling mushroom stickers finished off the card title (does anyone else want mushroom doodle-pops!?! psst. psst. doodlebug, are you listening!?! ;))

Okay, so in case you didn't catch that these cards were made with a mix of both Friendly Forest and Happy Camper! Check them out because they mesh so well together they should be one huge collection! Grab them. Fast. And look at the fish. darling fish. love the fish. 

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26 comments:

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  2. I shared the link to this blog post on Facebook and told my friends about the new Happy Camper collection, Courtney's cute cards and the giveaway too :)
    https://www.facebook.com/tracy.moloney.71/posts/930011400360571

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  3. I liked seeing how this set could be used in a non-traditional way. Thank you for sharing the story of baby John. Prayers to that special family.

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  4. I pinned these cards.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/26106872816252613/

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  5. SUPER CUTE cards Courtney!!!
    It is always great to see collections used in ways completely different from what you 1st think of for the theme!!! Noah's family will be thrilled with the card welcoming their Happy Little Camper. So sad to hear about John's short time with his family, you're right, his parents really are extraordinary and I am sure that they will appreciate your thoughtful card.
    I LOVE both cards and think this is a great design to use over & over again, especially with the stitching & twine stitches too!!! ... I have to confess that your "baby bouncing" sewing is straighter than mine with done absolute concentration!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

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  6. I pinned the pic showing both of Courtney's cards :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766045653/

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  7. Pinned at this address:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995602887791/
    Carla from Utah

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  8. What fun and charming
    cards! Very cute.
    Carla from Utah

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    on FB also.
    Carla from Utah

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  10. Such cute and meaningful cards. Doodlebug makes it easy with their great products. What a thoughtful card to make. I'm sure thearents will appreciate it.

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  11. These are both precious cards, Court!

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  12. Aww this are the cutest cards! Love them and the combination of colors is perfect!

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  13. Both of these are so sweet--Love the overall design with the colorblocking and the use of the chippers & doodlepops. These are going to mean so much to both families.

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  14. Both cards are so adorable! I shared on Facebook!

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  15. Super cute cards! I love the strips of paper and stitching.

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  16. I pinned.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/486811040945465136/

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  17. I pinned a product pic that shows the Bon Bon Chippers that Courtney used for the names on her precious cards :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766050820/

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  18. Oh how super adorable Court! Way to showcase the versatility of this marvelous collection!!! I absolutely LOVE both of the baby cards and how you designed them!!! Ultra cute and so fun!!! Thanks for another awesome idea for Happy Camper!!!

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  19. I pinned the pic of both Court's precious baby cards here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/32228953558899530/ :D

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  20. These are so cool - I shared this on facebook!!!

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  21. I am a follower on Instagram as TaunyaButler!!

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  22. Pinned these - so cute!!!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/99923685458081620/

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  23. Wow, shows how versatile! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/431641945510139725/

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  24. Blessings to John's parents...they have a faith that is unimaginable

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