Ice Cream and Pickles anyone? If so, I hate to be the one telling you this . . . one of these cards just may be in your future, too! 
I love Karen Lockhart's sense of humor with her style of stamps -- so unique! My 2nd grader's teacher is due in March with her first child, a boy, so I thought I would get ahead of the game (for once!) and have this baby card all ready for her. I used CPS#53 for the layout and BasicGrey's new Two Scoops 6" paper pad -- I thought these colors would be good for a baby boy.
The focal image is on my favorite Curious Iridescent Cryogen White shimmer cardstock and was colored with Copic markers. An additional CPS challenge was to use some glitz or glimmer, so I accented the cherry and pickle jar lid with Copic Spica Glitter pens. Here's a closeup for you:
I colored around the embossed edge of the Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Oval with Copic marker #YR31, which gave the image the appearance of being double matted. Then the image was matted with the Classic Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, using more of the BasicGrey paper. The image is popped up on foam tape.
White machine zig-zag stitching accents the top of the dotted strip of paper and also the bottom, extending the width of the card.
Stay tuned for the second part of this baby gift, coming next month!
This is the cutest card....EVER!!! That stamp is priceless! I really like how you distressed the edge of the PP too! TFS!
Posted by: Jackie Gallagher | February 25, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Great card! I love those colors and how you roughed up the edges. Very cool.
Posted by: Becca Nelson | February 25, 2008 at 07:29 PM
That is sooo cute! I'm so glad it's not me needing ice cream and pickles!!! :)
Posted by: Misti | February 25, 2008 at 07:30 PM
That is adorable!! Glad it's not me I'm happy with 3! :)
Posted by: Julie Brooks | February 25, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Beautiful card! I love the colors you chose and the papers. The cryogen paper looks fabulous also. Thanks for the awesome treat.
Posted by: Juanita | February 25, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Amazing card - stamp is so cute : )
Posted by: Krista | February 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
too cute!!! I have GOT to get one of those glitter pens the next time I order. I love how it adds to the sparkle of the cardstock :)
Posted by: Tami Mayberry | February 25, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Very cute! Love the colors!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 26, 2008 at 06:14 AM
How bizarre - my daughters 2nd grade teacher is due in March as well :) I've been looking for some cute stamps and this card is adorable. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Marci K | February 26, 2008 at 09:16 AM
I know it's been said, but...too cute :)
Posted by: Pat S. | February 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM
This is so adorable!! I love that image, and your beautiful coloring with the sparkle!! I love the pretty fun papers as well!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 26, 2008 at 01:19 PM
What a cute, cute card. Love the different take on a pregnancy card. I've been making lots of prego cards lately...this would be a great addition!
Posted by: Cristina | February 26, 2008 at 01:45 PM
That is SO SO adorable! CUTE!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | February 26, 2008 at 04:16 PM
So cute! Love that image!
Posted by: Shel9999 | February 27, 2008 at 09:08 PM
soo adorable. LOVE that shimmery cardstock--fabulous card and stamps.
Hope I don't need one of these again--but it would almost be worth it! lol!
Posted by: Carolyn King | February 28, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Oh so sweet....We are waiting for our Leap Baby to be delivered in our family today! My brother's wife is at the hospital now.. :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 29, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Love what you did with this stamp, as well as the papers that you paired it with!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | February 29, 2008 at 08:43 PM
What a Great card! I love everything about it, the stamps, the coloring and the paper!
Posted by: Julie | March 01, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Oh I love these bright fun colors, Sharon!
Posted by: trudee | March 02, 2008 at 11:16 AM
The shimmer of this is awesome!! And could those stamps be any cuter! Wonderful job, and great use of CPS sketch #53! Have a fabulous Sunday!
~Lea L.
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lea Lawson | March 02, 2008 at 12:40 PM