Category Archives: Mother’s Day
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Die cut made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Resplendent Rectangles”
- Patterned papers – from Echo Park “Victoria Gardens” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Pearls – Queen and Company
This was the Mother’s Day card I made for my mom. I had to post it late today so she wouldn’t see it online before she received it! I used the sketch at Clean and Simple Stamping #140 for inspiration. This was the first time I’d used this die, which is ornate and very pretty. The colors are very Spring-y and the pearls made it seem more elegant. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thanks for visiting today.
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- Patterned paper – Creative Imaginations “Purple Pansies” (both sides)
- Alphabet stickers – Wordsworth “Pointallism”
- Border punch – EK Success “Fleur de Lis”
- Cardstock – Bazzill and WorldWin
- Ribbon
I crafted this card using the Operation Write Home Sketch #165 on the Stars and Stamps blog. I eeked out one last Mom card before the deadline for Mother’s Day and Mom cards! I never make as many as I’d like. Life (and mostly work!) gets in the way! I thought this pretty floral patterned paper would be perfect for a Mom card. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Dies – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Blossom Three”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Dolled Up” collection
- Cardstock – BoBunny “Coral Dot”
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Embellishments – Prima “Say it in Pearls”
- Gems – Darice
I wanted to get one more Mother’s Day card finished for the Operation Write Home deadline coming up at the the end of the month! This was a quick one I did, inspired by the Online Card Classes “Pattern Play” course – Day 1. I was able to showcase several different patterned papers from a 6 X 6″ paper pad I recently acquired by My Mind’s Eye. It fulfilled the 20 Minutes or Less Time’s Up challenge at 365 Cards as well! Hurray! Enjoy and have a great day!
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Patterned paper – BoBunny “Serenity”
This is a super simple card that features some pretty floral patterned paper. I was inspired by the Online Card Classes “Pattern Play” class, Day 3 lesson. I broke up this large pattern by cutting it up into strips to be used as the background for a sentiment. I am continuing to try to make Mother’s Day cards for Operation Write Home, so this paper seemed perfect. I outlined the edge of the floral background and sentiment with white pen dashed lines for a little more (hopefully) interest. Thanks for visiting.
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- Digital image – Sweet ‘N Sassy “Blue Morpho Butterfly”
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Poppy” by Anna Griffin
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Die cuts – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Standard Circles Large” and “Eyelet Circles”
- Cardstock – BoBunny
- Ribbon – Creative Impressions swirl organdy
This was a fun challenge for the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Midweek Throwdown this past week. We had a Tic Tac Toe game and had to choose a “row” of elements to make a card. I chose Embossing, Blue and Ribbon. I colored the image with Copic markers and mounted it on an embossed background. Then I tied it up in a bow. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Border stamp – from Inkadinkado “Maison Frames” set
- Sentiment stamp – from Little Yellow Bicycle “Elegant” set
- Patterned papers – Graphic 45 – “Old Curiosity Shoppe Collection: Exquisite Motif” (both sides)
- Die cuts – made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Lacey Ovals” and “Classic Ovals”
- Pearls – KaiserCraft
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This is a simple “flap” card that is a little bit unusual for me. The left-hand flap is short and fits under the stamped oval to hold the card closed. It is a nice way to show off the pretty Graphic 45 paper–and I made another “Mom” card for Operation Write Home (OWH). I made this card for the OWH Midweek Throwdown Challenge: Fun Folds. Thanks for checking-in today.
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- Image stamp – Stampington & Co. “Ledger Butterfly”
- Sentiment stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Patterned paper – SEI “Couture: Tabaret”
- Border punch – EK Success “Dotted Scallop”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Seeing Spots”
- Ranger Distress markers
- Watercolor paper
This is my first Mother’s Day card of the year for Operation Write Home (OWH). I like to make lots of Mother’s Day cards for the troops to send home. I think it is especially important that they have a good supply to choose from. This week on OWH Stars and Stamps blog, we had another installment of OWH Design Bootcamp: Get to the Point: Creating a Strong Focal Point. The lesson was about creating a strong focal point on your cards. So using the information supplied in Paula’s lesson, I created this card with a strong focal point: the butterfly. Yes, another butterfly! The butterfly image is the largest element on the card; it is layered with a darker, contrasting color beneath it; and the watercolor technique used draws the eye in because of the textures and blended colors used. I applied ink directly to the rubber stamp with Ranger Distress Markers and then spritzed the inked stamp with water before stamping on the watercolor paper. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Patterned papers – Graphic45 “Old Curiosity Shoppe Collection: Exquisite Motif” (both sides used)
- Die cut – Spellbinder’s Shapeabilities “Fancy Tags”
- Brads – Lush – My Mind’s Eye – Decorative Turquoise Brads
- Gemstones – Hero Arts crystal stickers
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was the last Mom card I put in the box I shipped off to Operation Write Home today! Our deadline is next week so that the troops will receive Mother’s Day cards in plenty of time. This is another beautiful sheet of paper produced by Graphic45. Both patterns are from the same piece, since it is double-sided. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Patterned papers – BoBunny “Country Garden Collection” and “Ambrosia”
- Flowers – Prima
- Punch – EK Success “Open Scallop Edger Punch”
- Die cut – Spellbinder’s Nestabilities “Mega Ovals LG”
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
I used the current card sketch at OWH Sketch #112 for inspiration for this card. I just bought this BoBunny paper yesterday and had to try it out! This is one of the last of my Mother’s Day cards for OWH, as I really need to get them in the mail now. Thanks for the visit and I hope to see you soon.
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- Stamps – Hero Arts “Heart Flower Blossoms” and “Mother’s Day Message”
- Patterned Papers – Basic Grey “Bittersweet” 6″ X 6″ paper pad
- Gemstones – Hero Arts
- Kraft paper
I used the Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps Sketch #111 for this card. The image and patterned paper strips are edged with chalk ink and the flowers have small little gems for the centers. A simple design all-in-all. Thanks for visiting today!
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