Celebrate a Sweet Arrival with Ink Blending & Balloon Letters | Welcome Baby Card feat. Scrapbook.com Products

There’s just something so special about making a card to celebrate a new baby. It’s a moment filled with joy, excitement, and a little sweetness all rolled into one. I remember the first baby card I ever made—I wanted it to feel soft and delicate, but I also wanted it to stand out from all the store-bought cards. That memory came to mind when I sat down to create today’s project, because this Welcome Baby card is all about playful colors, dimensional balloon letters, and a handmade background that feels anything but ordinary.

Celebrate a Sweet Arrival with Ink Blending & Balloon Letters | Welcome Baby Card feat. Scrapbook.com Products

A Fresh Take on Baby Card Backgrounds

Instead of reaching for patterned paper, I decided to create my own background using the Welcome Baby Die Set from Scrapbook.com. The tiny outfits in this set are just too cute, and they make the perfect backdrop for a card like this. I cut them out from Bristol Smooth Cardstock, which is my go-to when I know I’ll be doing some ink blending. Then, I added soft pops of color with Distress Inks—a little pink here, some yellow and purple there, and even a few touches of blue.

Here’s a little pro tip: when ink blending small die-cuts like these, start your blending tool just off the edge of the paper and move inward. This helps keep the colors smooth and avoids those harsh circular marks. The result is a playful, colorful arrangement of baby outfits that instantly sets the tone for a joyful card.

Balloon Letters That Steal the Show

For the sentiment, I wanted something bold and fun to balance the softer background. That’s where the Balloon Alphabet Outlines Stamp Set from Scrapbook.com really shines. I stamped out “WELCOME BABY” and colored the letters with the bright yellow marker from the OLO & Scrapbook.com Exclusive Essentials 8 Brush Set. These markers blend beautifully, and with just a little shading and a touch of white pen highlights, the balloons looked like they could float right off the card.

When working with balloon-style letters, I always recommend adding a little extra dimension—either by popping them up with foam adhesive or by layering multiple die-cuts. It not only gives your sentiment presence but also makes it the star of the design.

Bringing It All Together

Once the background and sentiment were ready, it was all about layering. I scattered the ink-blended outfits across the card front in a playful, overlapping arrangement, then placed the balloon letters right in the center. The mix of soft die-cut shapes and bold lettering struck just the balance I was going for—lively, celebratory, but still warm and welcoming.

You could easily adapt this design by changing the colors of the outfits or swapping out the sentiment for something else. For example, imagine using pastel tones for a more traditional baby card or even bright primaries for a gender-neutral twist. That’s the beauty of mixing die-cuts with stamped sentiments—it opens up so many creative possibilities.

Final Thoughts

This project reminded me why I love handmade baby cards so much—they feel personal, heartfelt, and unique, all while letting you play with fun techniques like ink blending and coloring. By combining the Welcome Baby Die Set, Balloon Alphabet Outlines Stamp Set, and the versatile OLO & Scrapbook.com Essentials 8 Brush Set, I was able to create a design that’s cheerful, colorful, and perfect for welcoming a sweet new arrival.

If you’re looking to make a baby card that goes beyond the typical pastels and teddy bears, try mixing bold balloon sentiments with a playful die-cut background. It’s a simple way to make your card feel one-of-a-kind while still being approachable and fun to create.

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

Materials Used:

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Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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