Tuesday 1 March 2016

Mother's Day ...

It is Mother's Day in the UK at the weekend, so I thought I would share the card I have made for my lovely mum (she does not do internet so there is no danger of her seeing this before the day!).



This is the first outing for this stamp ... it has been resting hidden amongst lots of other unused stamps ... as my mum grows sweet peas I thought it was ideal for her card.  I've water coloured the flowers using Inktense pencils, die cut the panel with stitched rectangle dies then put it back together adhering it to the base with different thickness of foam tape to add some dimension.

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS Challenge  #6 - Darnell is a super lady, fabulous card designer and inspiring blog writer! NBUS stands for "Never Been Used Schtuff" - it is Darnell's idea to encourage us all to get out all the stuff that has been waiting to be used!!

Penny Black February Challenge "Anything Goes a stamp and a die"

Stamping Sensations February Challenge  Anything Goes

Enjoy!

16 comments:

  1. Your card is just gorgeous. I love how you can line up the flowers so well. I struggle with that technique. I know your Mum will love it.

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  2. Fabulous card..and one to be treasured i am sure. Love the sweet peas, one of my favourites and I like your technique too! Brilliant!

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  3. Stunningly gorgeous, Elaine! I love it! One of my favourite flowers and favourite stamps too. thanks for joining us at stamping sensations and good luck!

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  4. This is just beautiful, Elaine! Your watercolouring of the sweet peas is perfect. Such a pretty design for mother's day :)

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  5. A really delightful card and the way you have layered the Sweet Pea image is most effective, many thanks for joining in at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More challenge.

    Just been catching up on commenting at PB and didn't see your card so not sure if you forgot to link up but would hate for you to miss out - closes at noon today.

    B x

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  6. Such pretty flowers and great stamping and colouring . . . I MUST get my Mother's Day card done :O Have a great day! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  7. Stunning card!! Your Mum raised you right! : ) Perfect detail and your coloring is delightful!

    Patti

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  8. Just beautiful and I am sure you Mum will treasure it. I have toying with designing a card like this but it's not made it yet!
    Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black & More.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  9. Hi Elaine I have just found your blog via doing some commenting oh I love this one it's so pretty but then so are your others too another follower added to your total
    Jacki

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  10. Oh, I'm sure she will just adore this! I know I do. I still haven't worked my way up to trying this technique, but these beautiful blooms make me want to!

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  11. This is so pretty .... I love the layers. Enjoy the weekend xx

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  12. What a super card Elaine, love the soft pretty flowers too. Sure your mum will love her card ;) Viv xx

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  13. Happy Mother's Day, Elaine, and the same to your Mom! She will treasure this card forever! From a distance, the dimension makes it look like a real bouquet!! I'm pinning for the NBUS Board, but also putting this in my to-CASE folder!! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #6 and for your kind words and support!! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Beautiful card! Love the layers and coloring!

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  15. This is so stunning! You picked a beautiful image and coloured it perfectly. Fantastic lining up on the layers.
    Sharon xx

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  16. So pretty! Love the added interest of the different layers.

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