Morning all! Since I have posted pics of Mom's party today I thought I would post another card using a birthday sentiment today, seemed appropriate! I started with a piece of Graphic 45 decorative backing paper for this one. I used the corner from the Gold Elements One set to cut a decorative corner out of the opposite corners on my backing paper. Next I used the Radiant Rectangle set to cut a large lacy frame for the centre of my card. I cut this out of milk card using the largest three dies in the set together. I cut another piece of the same backing paper and covered it with a piece of sticky self adhesive sheet and then cut the next smaller rectangle size in the set. I peeled the backing paper off and micro beaded this piece. I cut a pretty milk coloured piece to set on top of it using the same outer die and just adding the next smaller die in the set. I glued it on top of my micro beaded piece and mounted it with foam upward from my frame. I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the oval from the set. I inked it lightly with Milled Lavender Distress ink and mounted it in the middle of the focal element. I tied a messy bow with the lavender seam binding. I added some white tulle and a bit of natural jute to my bow. I found a pretty flower in my craft stash and used it in the centre of my bow. I added a double mat of milk card and pierced the inner layer to finish my card. The finished dimensions are 7" x 10" in size (yes, it's a big 'un!) LOL
Scroll down to see pics from my Mom's birthday party.
Here is my Mom walking into the party! It was at the local café where she meets up with a bunch of people every morning for breakfast.
My Mom didn't know at this point about the surprise we had for her. We sat her down and she put on her obligatory tiara (they make everyone wear it on their birthday!) We wanted to make sure she was seated before we brought my brother out, who was waiting in the kitchen.
Unfortunately, the picture is blurry, but this was her face when she realised that her youngest son (from Calif) was walking into the room carrying her birthday cake!
After she composed herself a bit, I took a pic of them both!
Check out her cake! Death by Chocolate if you ask me! The Fire Marshall wouldn't let us put 90 candles on her cake so we had to settle for just the 9 and 0 candles. Turned out nobody remembered to bring matches!
Mom got some beautiful cards that were given to me to bring to her from some of my blog followers. She is showing off this one from Rose in Chester (blog friend) that is truly lovely!
The gang got her a fruit bouquet. That is a 90 carved out of pineapple on the top!
Here we are together. That is my younger brother Rob, the greatest guy in the world!
This is Fred and Ann, they are snow birds that live in Minnesota for half the year. Fred is a real character, he always tries to steal my food when I'm not paying attention. He has the fork marks to prove he is too slow! LOL
My Mom holding a picture of Leah we gave her for the house. She met Leah (Sam Poole's daughter) at Thanksgiving last year and was quite taken with her and wanted a picture to keep! That is Earl in the background. Earl used to sit at a table by himself at this café every morning for as long as I can remember. People started to join Earl every morning and he invited my Mom to join their table. So now everyone meets every morning and it is kind of like a revolving table, people eat, chat and leave and others come. There are about a dozen or so people that show up every day during the winter, a few less when some of the snow birds leave in the summer. It is a big round table and they always make room for whoever shows up! My Mom loves it and it is the highlight of her day. I truly love this bunch as they look after my Mom so well when I am not there!
Someone brought my Mom some beautiful roses, aren't they pretty!
Debby (blog friend) made her a card and sent it to her. She was showing it to me here. She was over the moon with all her handmade cards!
Rosemarie (blog friend) gave her a beautiful handmade padded sewing box. It is six sided and when you take the top off, the sides open outward. It really caught her off guard as they feel open! She loved it!
This is my favourite pic! She loved her poster! I love the pair of hands holding the balloons! LOL
It was truly a great day, she loved her breakfast party, then we too her out to dinner to a chain called Chili's. She wanted to have baby back ribs for dinner and that is where she wanted to go! They surprised her with all the wait staff singing to her and bringing her dessert. It wasn't the usual happy birthday song, but it started with the line "I don't know, but I've been told, someone here is getting old!" She was howling with laughter. I couldn't get the camera out fast enough, the dessert was demolished in record time between us all!
Happy Birthday Mom!
All for now, Sue x
Scroll down to see pics from my Mom's birthday party.
Here is my Mom walking into the party! It was at the local café where she meets up with a bunch of people every morning for breakfast.
My Mom didn't know at this point about the surprise we had for her. We sat her down and she put on her obligatory tiara (they make everyone wear it on their birthday!) We wanted to make sure she was seated before we brought my brother out, who was waiting in the kitchen.
Unfortunately, the picture is blurry, but this was her face when she realised that her youngest son (from Calif) was walking into the room carrying her birthday cake!
After she composed herself a bit, I took a pic of them both!
Check out her cake! Death by Chocolate if you ask me! The Fire Marshall wouldn't let us put 90 candles on her cake so we had to settle for just the 9 and 0 candles. Turned out nobody remembered to bring matches!
Mom got some beautiful cards that were given to me to bring to her from some of my blog followers. She is showing off this one from Rose in Chester (blog friend) that is truly lovely!
The gang got her a fruit bouquet. That is a 90 carved out of pineapple on the top!
Here we are together. That is my younger brother Rob, the greatest guy in the world!
This is Fred and Ann, they are snow birds that live in Minnesota for half the year. Fred is a real character, he always tries to steal my food when I'm not paying attention. He has the fork marks to prove he is too slow! LOL
My Mom holding a picture of Leah we gave her for the house. She met Leah (Sam Poole's daughter) at Thanksgiving last year and was quite taken with her and wanted a picture to keep! That is Earl in the background. Earl used to sit at a table by himself at this café every morning for as long as I can remember. People started to join Earl every morning and he invited my Mom to join their table. So now everyone meets every morning and it is kind of like a revolving table, people eat, chat and leave and others come. There are about a dozen or so people that show up every day during the winter, a few less when some of the snow birds leave in the summer. It is a big round table and they always make room for whoever shows up! My Mom loves it and it is the highlight of her day. I truly love this bunch as they look after my Mom so well when I am not there!
Someone brought my Mom some beautiful roses, aren't they pretty!
Debby (blog friend) made her a card and sent it to her. She was showing it to me here. She was over the moon with all her handmade cards!
Rosemarie (blog friend) gave her a beautiful handmade padded sewing box. It is six sided and when you take the top off, the sides open outward. It really caught her off guard as they feel open! She loved it!
This is my favourite pic! She loved her poster! I love the pair of hands holding the balloons! LOL
It was truly a great day, she loved her breakfast party, then we too her out to dinner to a chain called Chili's. She wanted to have baby back ribs for dinner and that is where she wanted to go! They surprised her with all the wait staff singing to her and bringing her dessert. It wasn't the usual happy birthday song, but it started with the line "I don't know, but I've been told, someone here is getting old!" She was howling with laughter. I couldn't get the camera out fast enough, the dessert was demolished in record time between us all!
Happy Birthday Mom!
All for now, Sue x
227 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 227 of 227you would never say your mum was 90 amazing, looks like she had a lovely time. Today's card is beautiful.
Jane xx
Congratulations to your mum Sue, it looks like she had a wonderful day. My dad celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday too!
What a wonderful time and thanks so much Sue for sharing so many lovely pictures of your family and friends at your Mums 90th Birthday, what a lovely surprise for her that your younger brother was there... oh yes and todays card is gorgeous as always xxx
What a beautiful lady your mum is xxxx
Thanks for letting us share in your mom's special day. You all seem to have had a great day and your mum looks amazing for her age. By the way your card is lovely too.
Thanks for sharing your your beautiful pictures of your Mom and family. Lovely memories to treasure. She looks wonderful for her age.
Your card is beautiful as usual. Hugs x ChrisB
Hi Sue, Beautiful - that's the card, your mum and all the photo's. What a super group of friends your mum has, so pleased she had such a good time.
Frances
Lovely card,have never tried using crier dies in this way but will give it a go.Wonderful pics your Mom looks amazing.
Helen Bx
Gorgeous card today Sue, so pretty - and I love the colours.
Loved all the photo's too. Your Mum definitely doesn't look 90 - aren't you lucky you've inherited her youthful genes! It was lovely to see what a lovely day you had, thank you for sharing it with us.
Sue xx
Hi Sue
Well your mum looks fantastic I don't believe she is 90 years
Young
She looks like she had a great time with all her friends and family around her to celebrate give her my best wishes .
Now the card for today it is lovely the colour and design are just perfect together
Enjoy the Rest of your break
Take Care
Theresa x
Great card Sue, what lovely memories for you all. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Sue...what a fabulous card...I love the pretty backing paper...and the flower too...where did you find that little gem??
Now that cake is what I call a to die for cake...I can taste the strawberries from here Mmmmmm!!
I'm glad your Mom had some lovely surprises on her special day...and is your baby brother single?? LOL!!
So take it easy Sue...I got my blog candy stamp set, it is one that I didn't have yet, so thank you again.
Kind regards. Deborah.H :)
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Lovely card.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos of your Mum's special day.
Wonderful photos Sue, your mum looks fantastic not at all looking 90. So glad she enjoyed her party, Kate x
What a lovely post Sue you Mum sure had a wonderful day and she looks amazing. That morning meeting in the cafe sounds like the best idea ever...what a lovely bunch of people. Please send my best wishes to your dear Mum x
How lovely to see the photographs of your mother at her birthday party. She seems to have a great circle of friends which is so important and helps to maintain independence. The cake looks stunning. a gorgeous birthday card too Sue. Hugs Anne x
Oh Sue, how wonderful to see al these pictures of your fabulous Mum! I lived reading about your story of Earl and the big table. What a lovely community they have and how great for you to know your Mum has people to look out for her when you're not there. That is such a generous thing for your blog friends to have thought of sending cards! Talking of cards, love today's offering. The frame is gorgeous. Maddy x
Hi Sue, love the card, almost but not quite as much as I love the photo's of your Mom's Birthday.
Wow Sue hope I look as good if I ever get to my 90th your Mom looks amazing, what a wonderful family and friends she has, I think the breakfast club! is such a great idea. Looking at the photo's brings a lump to the throat. So pleased your Mom had a great day and by the looks of it so did everyone who was there.
Regards Liz .
Fab card but, ooh, I so enjoyed the pictures of your Mum's birthday! What a lovely day she had and everyone looked so happy! Wonderful! xx
Hi Sue, your mum is so cute I want to give her a big hug. X x Tracy from Warrington 😜
Hi Sue, I'm doing a catch up as I've been on a 5 day break.....couldn't wait to see what you have been up to so now i'm doing a catch up.
Your card is stunning as always and you photos brought tears to my eyes....your Mum looks so very happy to have her family and friends around her for her Special birthday. Absolutely wonderful!
Love Sheila xx
Love Sheila xx
Beautiful card Sue! I love the colours you've used for this one.
What lovely photos of your Mom's Birthday, she looks amazing and it looks like you all had a fantastic time celebrating. Thank you for sharing the photos.
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
What great photos you can really get the feeling it was a fab day!!
You all look like you had a fantastic day Great photos xx
you look like your mam sue crafty hugs Julie laz xx
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