Tuesday 11 August 2009

Mum's birthday combo

Last night I made my mum's birthday card .. her birthday isn't until Thursday, but as she doesn't own a computer I think I'm fairly safe posting it on here lol!

This card is actually very similar to one I made about three weeks ago ... I love this particular stamp (whch I've never yet used to make my mum a card!) and these papers, also I thought my mum would like this kind of design;so I just went with it with a few small differences from my previous effort.

I'd like to enter this card for a few challenges:

Stamp With Fun #19 - Birthdays
Secret Crafter #44 - cute as a bug - well my paper is covered with dragonflies, and I have used a couple of cute dragonfly brads and a li'l silver butterfly charm :-)
Stamp Something - Charmed somethings - I'm really crossing my fingers with this one, as the prize is sponsored by Quixotic Paperie which has THE most fabulous lace and charms ... I was lucky enough to win some another time, but they're so lovely I'm quickly working my way through them lol!
Papertake Weekly - Four Seasons - this card makes me think of summer with the wisteria, dragonflies and butterfly ...

Here's a picture that tries to capture the shine and sparkle of the embossing and glamour dust, but sadly there wasn't a lot of light this morning.


And the inside ...

Recipe:
Main image: Penny Black "Fanfare"(3946K) embossed in detail silver, coloured with Marvey brushstroke pens and decorated with glamour dust;
Sentiments: Craftwork Cards "Oh my Words!"; letters cut from pearlescent white card using Cuttlebug "Hippie Chick" alphabet;
Papers: BasicGrey "Wisteria";
Supplies: mulberry paper flowers & pearl brads by Papermania; charm from Dolls Made Up; punched borders using Martha Stewart "doily lace" edge punch; dragonfly brads & ribbon from my stash.

Hope everyone is having a good evening, and thanks for looking :-)

18 comments:

Pauline said...

Such a beautiful card Pauline - love the soft gentle colours and the stamp is gorgeous. Lovely embossing and a very pretty inner as well.
x

Nicki said...

This is so pretty, very summery and delicate, it's really gorgeous and I'm sure your Mum will love it. Nicki, xx

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Pauline - this is a gorgeous card and I am sure your Mum is going to love it!! I sm glad you showed us the photo with the shimmer - it is stunning! Your work is always a delight for the eyes, especially with all of the embellishing you do! Love this - all the best with the challenges!! Thanks for sharing!! {{{hugs}}}

Vixykins said...

And it fits crafty cardmaking challenge too ;)

Its gorgeous hun, your mum will LOVE it!

Nilla said...

It's stunning! The soft colors, the details well all is to perfection! Hugs Nilla

My Creative Outlet by Janna said...

So elegant! Great use of the charms...and I love the card colors!

Thanks for playing at Stamp Something!

Janna :)

Jill said...

beautiful card Pauline so elegant, your mum will love it thanks so much for joining us at scsc hugs Jill xx

Helen said...

Beautiful card Pauline - your Mum will love it! :0)
Gorgeous colours and papers!
Helen x

Pink Dandelion said...

Beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, love it. Debs xx

Harriet H said...

Your cards are the Best .... I enjoy checking your blog everyday....

I love the Penny Black Stamps and sell them thru pbstamps.com.... One day I am going to join one of your challenges and that might just happen very soon....

Harriet Hensley

debby4000 said...

Oh this is so beautiful, gorgeous colours and wonderful flowers.
luv
Debby

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Pauline,i love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Donna said...

Beautiful card Pauline, absolutely love the embossed flowers and the little dragon fly is just perfect for this weeks 'bug' theme! Fab layout to! So pleased you could join us at SCSC this week :) Donna x

Artyjen said...

Pretty card and colours....I find it difficult to capture any shine/glitter on my cards! LOL
xoxo

Anonymous said...

beautiful card !!! love the image and the wonderful details !!!thanks for joining in our challenge.
big hugs tina46
swf-team

theneon said...

Hi Pauline -- your Mum will adore this card. It is so very elegant with the softness of colors that make it perfection.

Wendy said...

Sooooooo pretty Pauline. Love the delicate colours. Thank you for joining us at SCSC. Hugs, Wendy x

Anonymous said...

very very pretty! your cards are always soooo frilly and pretty :0)