A Few More Mother's Day Cards

These are the last of the Mother's Day cards I made - this first one was for a Grandma, so it's sweet and dainty. :D

I used a sketch...but you know when you can't complete a sketch timely and you don't write it down....well, we all know what happens then! HA! I stitched around each of the long panels and also distressed all the edges with SU! Close to Cocoa.

I added cotton candy stickles to the main panel and a paper made flower. I painted stickles all over the flower too - it's so sparkly IRL!

This last card was to be more modern...not sure if I achieved that look or not but I really like the way the card turned out! You cannot see it in the photos, but each petal of the paper flower is stamped with different colored polka dots and then I sponged the edges with SU! Close to Cocoa. I love the different colored polka dots, they really bring all the paper pieces together.

The DP is from PTI's Green Boutique Paper Collection - it uses hues of Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf and Aqua Mist. I already had the large blue pearl in the center of the flower and was thrilled to see it matched perfectly! I rounded the top corners of each panel and let the DP and flower speak for itself. I love making these flowers; so fun and so easy....wish they were a bit easier to mail! :p

The bottom panel is stamped with "Celebrate" from PTI's Women of Life; I also added 3 white pearls.

TFL; hope you're having a great week! Hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
GRANDMA:
Stamps: Verve Visual Because of You
Papers: PTI Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist; DP Quite Contrary by MME
Ink: PTI Hibiscus Burst, SU! Close to Cocoa
Accessories: nesties, cotton candy stickles, sewing

WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Modern Mother:
Stamps: PTI's Women of Life
Papers: PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Green Boutique DP; GKD White
Ink: PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, SU! Close to Cocoa
Accessories: brad, corner chomper

Before I was a mom...

Before I was a Mom...

author: Unknown

BEFORE I WAS A MOM...

I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone.

Before I was a Mom... I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom... I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.

Before I was a Mom... I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about Immunizations.

Before I was a Mom... I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on or pinched by tiny fingers. I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom... I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom... I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much.

Before I was a Mom... I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom... I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Happy Mother's Day!

More Mother's Day Cards

THIS card was a huge hit and I had a few requests for Mother's Day cards using the same colors - Black, White & Hawaiian Shores - such a striking combination.

These are the two creations I came up with - basically the same, just regular A2 size; I did add some pearls & buttons to these cards - love me some of both! :D

It's very late and I have got to get to bed; I'm exhausted. Hope you enjoy the cards; as always, thanks for visiting!

Hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Verve Visual's Because of You
Papers: GKD 80 lb. cream, PTI Hawaiian Shores, Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: EK Success Punch, PTI Felt, PTI Floral Dies, Ribbon

I am in love! CPS 164 Part 1

Oh, I really, really, really love this card - do you? I love the colors, I love the layout, I love that ribbon, I REALLY love those crocheted flowers - just scrumptious. LOL!!

I used CPS Sketch 164 Part 1; I love the layout - originally my card had an extra layer but when I revisited the sketch I realized I didn't need that layer...turns out I love it so much more without that layer! BINGO - love when that happens. Am I writing about Valentine's Day, cuz I'm sure using the word "love" a whole lot! :D

Anyway, I purchased these crocheted flowers from Needle Creations on Etsy - she has amazing stuff. I love her even more because she is a principal - wow; tough job, no doubt!!

The smaller flowers were inked with a light pink and then I rock-n-rolled the edges in PTI's Hibiscus Burst - I wanted them to look variegated like the crocheted flowers. I then added a hot pink flat pearl to the middle of each of the small flowers. I edged all the layers with PTI's Vintage Cream; added some Hibiscus Burst Saddle Stitch ribbon to finish the card.

I like the inside too! :p

It says "I'm so blessed to call you...Mother"; two different stamps sets and I stamped "Mother" in Hibiscus Burst so it would stand out as unique against the black; it was really tough to photograph but looks pretty IRL.

I hope you've enjoyed this Mother's Day card - more to come soon. Thanks for stopping by; I love when you visit! Hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Verve Visual's Because of You; PTI's Mother
Papers: GKD 80 lb. cream, PTI Hibiscus Burst, MME Quite Contrary
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Vintage Cream & Hibiscus Burst
Accessories: EK Success Punch, crocheted flowers, hot pink pearls , PTI Hibiscus Burst Saddle Stitch ribbon

Mother's Day

UPDATE: 10:41 p.m. CST

One more to show you....I actually made two; but I like how this one turned out! The flowers are stamped on white shimmery paper and then colored with crayons and Odorless Mineral Spirits. Of course, you can't see the 'shimmer' in the picture, but it makes the flowers very pretty IRL.

Sleep tight!





Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I'm not quite ready!! Imagine that! :)

But, I do have a few of these cards made up; two of them have 3D flowers attached, vase and all - those are actually magnets that can be removed and used later - how cool is that? I'll be busy making more cards today and hope to sell a few this week.

The card without the flower shows all the pieces to the card; the envelope is bright green; then the inside card is a pocket with a scalloped piece that pulls out. Of the two with magnetic flowers, the scalloped pieces say "The flowers of kindness you’ve given bloom again with every memory."; the other says "Mother, hope this day outblooms them all!".

I hope each of you have a great Sunday; thanks for peeking in! ~M.