October 17, 2012

How To: Baby C's Gender Reveal Announcements

So instead of doing one of those (adorable!) gender reveal parties...
you know, the hot trend where couples throw a party to find out their baby's gender
either by cutting open a blue or pink cake, opening a box of balloons, etc...


I convinced Mr. C to keep Baby C's gender on the down low
for a few extra days after the ultrasound. (which was near impossible)
In the meantime, before the actual appointment, I had started working on these announcements.
Since friends and family are all over, I thought this would be a special way to include most everyone.

They were so fun and a breeze to make. It was more fun when the news was officially out!
Envelopes, Chevron Liner, Flat Cards: Paper Presentation
Gold Stripe Washi Tape: Paper Presentation
Teddy Bear Confetti: GFetti
Lettering Stamps & Ink: Hobby Lobby

(Ok, DON'T go grab a pen and paper b/c this is literally the easiest thing ever)

What you'll need: Clear shipping tape, stamp, permanent/smudgeproof ink, liquid dish soap, acrylic paint, paint brush, paper

How To: Homemade Scratch Off
1. Stamp your paper, using a permanent ink
2. Cut a piece of clear shipping tape, just enough to cover the stamp
3. Mix 1 part liquid dish soap with 2 parts acrylic paint (color of your choice)
4. Paint over using paint/soap mix (I did 4-6 coats, let dry in between)

IT'S A BOY!!!
XOXO-LC

1 comment:

  1. Wow, Baby C's Gender Reveal Announcements look so nice and I am totally in love with the details because we too would be hosting this bash soon and it is surely going to be so much fun!! We are planning to reserve one of the rental home studios NYC. Hopefully will be able to make a right venue for our budget.

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