I've been working on a baby gift for the past couple of months... having fun knitting, and then creating a card to go with it. I haven't shared my knitting in quite a while, and knitting for a baby is definitely a favourite thing of mine. I found a wonderful book at my library using Cascade Superwash yarn, and knit up a pair of socks, a hat with ears, and a sweet toy.
The hat and socks aren't for a newborn! So they look a little large... and I'll admit that the hat ears look a little goofy, but they should be cute on a little guy's head. I really loved making the little lovey, which is just a square with a teddy head sewn on - something to snuggle with.
And for the card, I reprised a card that I'd made 11 years ago!! The Wildly Cute stamp set from Art Impressions was retired years ago, but I won't part with it, as it makes such sweet baby cards. The ancient papers are Babycakes from CTMH.
I coloured with Copic markers on Cryogen paper, fussy cut it, and created by background with a little paper piecing. The image and sentiment are adhered with foam adhesive for some dimension.
Nothing like making something for a new baby - especially when it's for one of my daughter's best friends.
