baby's first penny card - how to attach penny?

[craftyteaspoon]

I'm making a card with the poem about baby's first penny but I'm not sure how to attach the penny. Obviously I want them to be able to remove the penny at some time so how to attach it? I thought of a bag made of ribbon but then you can't see how shiny the penny is.

Advice?????

[NancyL2648]

I never heard of sending a card with a penny for a baby before.
Maybe you could make a small envelope out of vellum and attach that to the card.

[meluvstampin]

Could you share the poem as I have never heard of it either. Thanks

[creativelight]

I wonder if a glue dot would work. They could rub off the glue from the penny after they detach it from the card. Or maybe rubber cement. Good luck.

[amymcgs]

Rubber cement was my first thought, too, as it will peel right off. I'd think a glue dot would work the same way, but I'm not sure.

The parents also might never remove the penny- they might frame the card or put it in a scrapbook or something.

[letmecrop]

I used my Notch tool from Basic Grey to attach the penny to the card I just made for a baby girl shower in September.
It cuts a little moon shaped notch and I just did it twice to fit around the penny

[andreajean]

Did a search and found these two poems regarding baby's first penny. Very cute.

Baby�s First Penny

Here�s baby�s first penny,
So shiny, bright and new,
Just staring out in life
Like newborn babies do.
It�s meant to bring good fortune
During the years that lie ahead.
To be treasured as a keepsake
Until your child is wed.
Then on that day most special,
With "something old and new,"
The bride is meant to carry
A lucky penny in her shoe.
Whether she should be your daughter
Or your son�s intended wife,
The promise of good fortune
Will charm their married life.


And also this one:

Precious one, so small, so sweet
Dancing in on angel feet
Straight from Heaven�s brightest star
What a miracle you are!
Now here�s a lucky penny
To celebrate the year of your sweet birth,
May it bring you happiness, good health,
Long life on earth.
And as life goes by and wedded bliss
tenderly comes your way
You can give this to your one true love
In remembrance of your special day.
--Anonymous

[vdoyle8]

how sweet is this poem? Does anyone have a card they can share that used the poem?

[cookscrapstamp]

I would use a glue dot to hold it in place. They hold really well or I like the vellum envelope idea also!

[letmecrop]

it's not the best picture, but I have mine posted on my blog.

[SDiegoGal]

How neat! I've never heard of this before.

[Joeknee]

I have the stamp and when I attach it I've always used a glue dot. But I never thought of making a notch to put it in. Great idea.

[lcmdws]

I would suggest silicone glue for something going in a frame or shadow box, but on a card, probably the others know best.

[craftyteaspoon]

Thank you! I thought of rubber cement but thought I'd check and see what others used.

I heard about this type of card here on SCS -- I have the Baby's First Penny poem. I like the other poem andreajean posted too. Now I have to decide which to use!

When I'm done I will be sure to post it in my gallery.

[SCEmily]

That is so cool! I think I'll make one for my nephew.

[jtax]

what a cute idea! I'd use the BG notch tool I think. Will have to save this idea for future babies.

[jazz4]

Tami could you post your poem too. I can't quite read it from your blog.

[Waldsb651]

I used a glue dots and pop dots on my baby poem cards. If I am sending the card in the mail, I use glue dots but if I am going to a shower, etc, I use a pop dot. The ones that I make to sell I use pop dots so if it is towards the end of the year and you arn't sure of 07 or 08, the pop dot works best (keeping the penny side sticky till needed) and I don't attach the penny. Make sense?????

[chaun]

I've done these cards before. I use a glue dot or that industrial strength type double-sided tape that has the red liner. I stamp the poem on vellum and tie it to the front of the card using a sheer pink or blue bow, depending on the gender of the baby.

[tupwareamy]

Thanks for the great idea! My brother and sister-in-law announced in October they are expecting twins due in May but will probably be here around my dad's birthday in April! I think I will have to make a card for each!

Amy

[chaun]

I've made several similar cards, and I used a glue dot for the penny. That strong, red-liner double-stick tape also works.

[RubberLady603]

What an awesome idea!!!! Thanks chaun for bringing this up again!

[suni19]

What a cute idea!!

This one is new to me too!

Thanks for sharing!!


Tammy

[craftykarla]

My nephew and his wife are expecting their first - thank you for posting and the great ideas. The cards are wonderful. Seen the stamp today at (Stamp Fanci in Pittsburgh) for the first time. Can't wait to try it. I like the idea of the vellum.

[connie leone]

What a beautiful idea! I have never seen or heard of this before! I have a baby shower in a couple weeks and this is perfect. Thank-you for the wonderful idea and poems!

[kphorse]

Glue dots! They come right off the penny!

[Holstein]

I made a card with this poem awhile back. I made a tiny envelope and tag. I put the penny on the tag with a glue dot. This is the card. IC303 Keepsake baby card by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers