Step ONE is to choose some shapes - for this Newborn layout I have chosen 

Crikey Croc

Gerri Girrafe

Ellie Elephant

from the

It's a Beautiful Life

collection

along with a pastel Pink and Blue cardstock 

Step TWO is to place the dies in an arrangement which is pleasing - remember we are using the negative images - 

continue re-cutting along your 12" strip of cardstock until it is covered.

to add a bit of interest, I made some of the animals into Shaker style elements - 

so easy!!

Just adhere a piece of Acetate behind the shape of your choice - then surround that shape with foam tape, see below

It is very important not to leave any gaps or your Shaker mix will 'leak' out!!

You will then add foam to the entire piece

You will need to add a little pile of your chosen Shaker mix to the area on your base layer and adhere the cardstock on top.

I finished by adding a row of flowers under the chipboard title (Imaginarium Designs)

- and a few old brads and beads to fill in the gaps!

Close up of the Shaker mix - 

Shaker mix can be made up of one 'thing' like glitter or you can make a mix and include sequins, seed beads... the options are almost endless!

The Pink shape has Pink Glitter, silver micro beads, and Iridescent mica flakes.

The Blue shape has Blue 'Flower Soft', silver glitter and White coarse glitter.

Before I added the pink wire heart shape - I added some left over Shaker mix to the edges of the wire.

Not sure if I like the layout with or with out the heart?

I also made a PINK and BLUE card to welcome a newborn into the world - again just using the Negatives from die cutting... yes, so many pink and blue Elephants, Giraffes and Crocodiles left for another project, any ideas?

By simply adding a couple of items from your stash you can easily create a card in just a few minutes

Products Used

CO724537 Couture Creations It's a Beautiful Life Decorative Die, Crikey Croc

CO724536 Couture Creations It's a Beautiful Life Decorative Die, Ellie Elephant

CO724535 Couture Creations It's a Beautiful Life Decorative Die, Gerri Giraffe

CO724824 Couture Creations GoCut and Emboss Machine

C0723818 Quick Release Die Cut Paper

 CO721957 Couture Creations Self-healing Mat

CO724603 Couture Creations 12x12 Acetate

CO724295 Couture Creations Cottage Pollen Flower

CO724296 Couture Creations Camden Cottage Rose

CO724294 Couture Creations Jewelled Flower

Be sure to check back tomorrow for some more creativity,

Thank you for making it to the end of my post,

Alison