Saturday, August 21, 2010

Happy Birthday, Mom



My MIL's birthday is coming up and I decided I'd CASE one of Yvonne's cards that she designed as Spellbinders' First International Guest Blogger. I chose to use shades of pink for my card and JustRite's wild rose stamp from their Plant a Little Love set as my centerpiece. Stamped on PTI's Vintage Cream CS, I colored the flowers with Copics: RV02, RV14, RV19, G07, G24 and BG000. I needed the larger Octagon die for this flower to fit, so then just hand cut the same die, leaving a narrow pink border mat. The Doodle Parts swirls are a bit hard to wrap around the frame while also laying over/under each other and gluing down. Think if I make another like this, I'll attach those with a small glue dot on the back of the frame -- learning by doing is always the best way to learn! Also, after re-reading Yvonne's directions, I see that she actually used foam tape to pop the swirls up, which would have alleviated the difficulty I had trying to attach them with flat glue dots, but still think it's a gorgeous card that my MIL will like.

8 comments:

Tanya said...

Your card really says "Wow!!", love it, I know your MIL will too, she's a lucky lady to receive this! Fantastic job with the nesties.

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Marge! You did an awesome job coloring those pretty flowers! I am sure your MIL will treasure this :)

My Sheri CRAFTS said...

I told you it would be fabulous! It's really beautiful and you did awesome!

Colleen said...

Marge,
Wowzers! This is fabulous! Your MIL will be so excited to get this card.

Jeni Glee said...

Absolutely STUNNING, Marge! Your coloring is exceptional -- WOW, this is "jaw-dropping" BEAUTIFUL!

1CardCreator said...

Love this Marge, the shape is wonderful and I love your Spellbinders flourishes! ~Diane

Sue Lelli said...

This is just BEAUTIFUL! And doesn't it look FAB with your new light tent???

Jill said...

Marge, this is lovely! It's so lacy and feminine! Those "doodle parts" are so neat--I've never seen them before. I love how you added the pearls to them for that extra special touch!

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