Saturday 27 April 2013

Happy Birthday Mom! The Big 9-0!!!

 Hi bloggers!  No, this isn't the birthday card that I made for my Mom's 90th birthday today, but the sentiment works for the day so I thought I would post this card.  I have struggled with this decision but have decided not to post the card that I made for my Mom for a couple of reasons.  Mostly though, I made it for my Mom and it was tailored to suit her likes and it would hurt my feelings if there were any comments left that they didn't like the card.  I realise that everyone has different tastes and not every card appeals to everyone (rarely in fact!), but the daily cards that I post are not personal (well not at least in the same way) to me so that is fine.  I do hope you understand.  I love today's card, but I did mean to take some better pics of it before I left as you can see some bits in the pics that I did not see the day I photographed it!  Boy is my eyesight getting really bad.  It wasn't until I looked at the close ups that I even noticed them (so just ignore them, okay! LOL)  I started by cutting the Grateful Lattice out of white card and layering it up on a piece of very pale yellow called "custard."  Next I used the Scalloped Borders and put two of the decorative inserts together to form a pretty white border.  I cut one more out of custard card, using the dotted cutting edge from the set.  I layered them up and used mounting foam to attach them to the left side of my card.  I stamped my sentiment and cut it out with the oval from the Radiant Rectangle set.  I very lightly inked it with Mustard Seed distress ink for a soft highlight.  I matted this on to the rectangle with the delicate corners from the same set.  I mounted this in the centre of the lattice background.  Using the Delicate Aster die set, I cut several of them out out both white and custard card and used two of the smaller sized dies in the set.  I mounted two together to form each flower, slightly offsetting them to give a fuller appearance.  For the centres of the flowers, I used our new large sized micro beads (what an oxymoron, huh!) and dyed them using sunshine yellow alcohol ink, then adding a bit of pearl mixative to give them a more pastel look.  I glued the large beads in the centres of each flower using Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue.  I cut a few leaves from the set and inked through the die with Forest Moss distress ink.  I arranged the flowers and leaves around a messy bow tied from white seam binding and some white tulle.  I paper pierced the edges to complete the card.  I just love this custard card, so soft and spring-like!  Finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x 7 1/2" in size.  We are having a sort of surprise party this morning for my Mom at the local cafĂ© we go to every morning for breakfast.  She knows that there is a party, but what she doesn't know is that my younger brother is flying in from California for the weekend to be with her!  I do hope she is sitting down when he walks through the door today!  I will post some pics this week of my Mom at her party so you can see how lovely she is!  All for now. Sue x









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foxyg said...

A very beautiful card Sue.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, happy birthday to your Mom, she shares the day with my sister. It sounds like you're all going to have an amazing day together, you're obviously a very close knit family, like mine. Families are what life is about and it's lovely to share these wonderful occasions together. You're all certainly going to be having lots of memories in the making!
Today's card is very beautiful, I must get some of those flower dies. I saw them when you demonstrated the set on C &C and fell in love with them then. That's another spellbinder to put on my ever-growing list! I don't think I have enough pennies in the jar for them all!
Hope you have a fantastic day, love Karen brass xx

Unknown said...

A really stunning card Sue, I really really love everything about it. Hope your mum has a very happy birthday and have a great family weekend.

hotpotato said...

Wish your mom a fab Happy Birthday for me.
I love this card it's sooo gorgeous, saw it in the flesh at Ally P.

Christine B. said...

A stunning card. Love the custard colour card. Have a wonderful time with your Mum and a Happy 90th Birthday to her. Love and hugs x ChrisB

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, Oh my goodness today is going to be full of tears and happiness for your Mom, I hope she really enjoys her day. A big happy birthday wish is sent. I'm glade you did not post your Mom's card and I totally agree with you as why you haven't. Things like that are so personal and only your family should see. We have the pleasure of seeing your beautiful cards every day on here. Today's card is no exception, it is beautiful. You can almost smell those flowers. Spring is definitely in the air, even if it is freezing outside. Have a wonderful day. Crafty hugs Debbie R xx

Christine B. said...

A stunning card, just love the colour. Have a wonderful time with your Mom. Happy 90th Birthday to her, Love and Hugs x ChrisB

Unknown said...

Love this card so much, Sue ..and you're right not wanting to share you made especially for your Mom, some things are too precious to share. I welled up when I read your brother was flying in to surprise your Mom, have a wonderful weekend with your family. Wishing your Mom a very Happy Birthday and I hope she knows how we appreciate and are inspired by her wonderful daughter back here in the Uk xxx Annie

Janice said...

A beautiful card Sue. Hope your mum has a fantastic birthday. Janice x

Glass Daisy said...

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY SUE'S MOM

A beautiful, delicate card Sue. Hope you all have a lovely Birthday celebration.
Sonia x

Glenharon said...

Good afternoon Sue,
A very Happy Birthday to your very special best friend, your mum.
The card you have put up today is so exquistely beautiful that i don't know anyone that would not be taken away with it. The use of pale lemon with the white is so soft and beautiful that it makes the flowers look so like real daisies. Have a lovely day with your mum and family and wishing her good health.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah

Katie-Louise Sweetlove said...

Dear Sue
What a beautiful card this is, yellow is not a colour I use much but this just shows how pretty it can be. I love the aster flowers and these dies are going to be ordered by me first thing Tuesday morning when I get paid!
I love the oval used for the sentiment and such a lovely sentiment it is too. The grateful lattice is beautiful as a background i have this die but not used it yet ( how bad am I!) this shows how lovely it looks when it is used.

A very happy 90th birthday to your mom and Im sure she'll love the surprise party with your brother flying in I'm sure it will be special. I look forward to your photos.

Enjoy the day as well, best wishes and thank you for a beautiful card today.

Btw I think it's sensible to not show very personal cards as some people leave insensitive comments.

Best wishes from Katie-Louise Sweetlove x

Marlene said...

Happy birthday to your Mum sure she will have a lovely day.T he card you made is gorgeous love every thing about it, how do you find time to make these stunning cards when you have so much going on in your life?

jeffrey bubbles said...

What a really beautiful card Sue love everything about it. Kathy xxx

mell said...

A very happt birthday to ur mom xx card is as always stunning x

Maria I said...

What a wonderful card. The yellow is a lovely colour, even though we have had hailstones here today!!!
Happy birthday to your Mum and have a fansatic day with your family xx

Donna Lee said...

WOW love the colours

Meg Owen said...

Love today's card Sue, so very spring like.
Hope your Mum enjoyed the surprise visit by your brother...it,s all about family on these great occasions.

Margaret O
xxx

Paper Junkie said...

If I still had my Mum this is just the card I would send her -it's really beautiful (just like her). I must get my mitts on those aster dies - so lovely. X

Sandybee said...

Have the happiest of birthdays Sues MUM, hope your'e having a great day

Beautiful card Sue

xx Sandra

Sonia Jones said...

I hope your Mum had a great birthday. Lovely colurs usedinb todays card, giving it a fresh summery feel. Lovely! Hugs Sonia x

jennywren said...

Hi Sue
Happy Birthday to your Mum on her 90th birthday, I am sure that you will all have a wonderful day you know they say that daughters take after their mothers and that really must be true in your case.
Loving your card today so fresh and spring like.
Hugs, Jenny x

Hanneke said...

Wow, what an amazing card for such a great occasion! 90 years is amazing! I love all the flowers on this card. Hugs, Hanneke

Unknown said...

Beautiful card - a real stunner.
Have a lovely day with your family
Dot x

Paper Junkie said...

Addition- just got my mitts on those dies - found them at Oyster stamps - free pp too! X

Lynda's craft's said...

WOW WOW Sue this is such a beautiful card I love the custard coloured card it's so pretty on the white, the delicate aster die's are also pretty with the large micro beads so effective.
Hope your mum enjoys her surprise party.
Hugs Lynda xx

JJ said...

Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing card, your Mom, no doubt, will be over the moon with this one Sue. HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MOM XXX
I love the freshness of the colour scheme too. Just brightens your day.

Hope you have a very enjoyable time back home and your mom enjoys her birthday.

Love Jacquie J xxxx

Suzanne said...

STUNNING card as are all your cards - but more importantly Happy 90th Birthday to your Mom - I`m sure she is full of delight you are there with her - I hope you have a great trip with lots of happy memories
Thanks for sharing this with us
Suzanne x

JJ said...

Whoops, I commented on the card before reading...so this is not your card for your moms birthday, sorry! Such a beautiful card anyway.
Would love to see the card you did make for your Mom...?

Love Jacquie J xxxx

greendragon said...

Happy 90th Birthday Sue's Mum! Another beautiful card Sue - the custard yellow is gorgeous and I really must buy those aster dies.

samantha wade said...

Hi, happy birthday to your mom what an achievement,
loving todays card as usual, the yellow is so sunny it is really beautiful i really must use more colour in my cards you are so good using different colours and styles, the large micro beads look so good in those flowers look forward to seeing you demo that on c&c, could look at that card all day.
take care, x sam

Happy Nana said...

Beautiful card as always Sue, very spring like.I can't believe people would be rude enough to leave negative comments, Guess not everyone have good manners.
Hope the whole day is full of lovely memories. Look forward to seeing the photo's. x
Happy Birthday Sue's Mom xx
Gloria

Tina said...

This is my 1st message to you and what a day to join. The card is stunning,and if your mom's card is anything like this one she will be thrilled. I will raise a glass to your mum on Sunday happy 90th birthday Sue's mom :)

Tina said...

This is my 1st message to you and what a day to join. The card is stunning,and if your mom's card is anything like this one she will be thrilled. I will raise a glass to your mum on Sunday happy 90th birthday Sue's mom :)

Unknown said...

Hi Sue, this is a beautiful card and I completely agree with you not posting your mums' birthday card. Hope you all have a lovely day.

Alison Scott said...

Beautiful card Sue. Very fresh colours.
Happy birthday to your mum, hope you all have a wonderful time together.

Laura O said...

An amazing card Sue,love the aster flowers.A very happy birthday to your mom.Laura O

Unknown said...

What a beautiful card, and sentiment. Hope your mum had a lovely day.
Carol.x

Anonymous said...

Many happy returns to your mum Sue, what a great milestone. I love this card, I have these dies they are so delicate as their name suggests, also what a lovely shade of yellow (one of my favourite colours). Enjoy the rest of the day. Edwina

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Your lovely sunny card has brought the sunshine with it, hope you had a wonderful day with your mum.
Best wishes, Pat

Fuchsia said...

Happy Birthday Sue's Mom Hope you are having a really special day xxx
Love the card Sue its awesome x

Carol H said...

An absolutely beautiful card, the colours are so clean and fresh and I just love those 'micro' beads.

Debbie said...

Happy 90th Birthday to your mum Sue.

This card is just stunning... Absolutely love the colour combination.

Hugs
Debbie xx

Yorkie girl said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your mum on her 90th
Your card today is beautifull I quie understand your reservations about posting your mums card and I agree with you it is a personal and private creation just for her as it should be
Enjoy your time with your mum and the rest your family hope your brother doesent shock mum to much

ENJOY
Theresa xx

nannapat said...

This card is just stunning Sue. I love that lovely soft custard colour with the white and the design is just amazing. Enjoy your mom's party & wish her a happy birthday from me! Pat x

Jenney said...

What a beautiful card and suitable for so many different celebrations. Love the pretty colours and the layout too. Brilliant Luv Jenney x

Jan. said...

Hi Sue
Love the colours used for this card, hope your mum has a nice birthday. Understand your reasons for not posting the card but I can't believe anyone can find fault with any of your cards they are always outstanding.

Janice

Trish said...

Hi Sue,
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, I truly love everything about this card. The custard colour is so soft and subtle that it gives your card something special.
Please wish your mum a very happy and blessed 90th birthday. I hope you and your family enjoy this special day together.
Hugs,
Trish x

Anonymous said...

How could anyone not like this card? It is sooo refreshing - a happy card! :-) Susan x

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Sue

not to sure what you see wrong with this photograph Sue, this card is stunning. So clean and fresh looking. Wish your Mom a happy 90th birthday party. hope she knows how much we love and adore her lovely talented daughter, who always brings us in the UK such inspiration. looking forward to seeing the pics of the party. I shall look on C & E as I assume they stock this lovely custard card. Lovely to see another card using the scallops. No wonder you have had so many posts today.

Dawn said...

Birthday wishes to your Mum!
This card is simply beautiful, I love the delicate colour combo, the flowers, the bead centres and the border, actually I love the card.
Yeah, I can understand you not wanting to show your Mum's card. Enjoy your visit x

Uta said...

Happy Birthday to your Mom! What a great age!
Your card is so beautiful. I love the white with the bit yellow and your flowers are amazing.
Hugs, Uta

Carol said...

Sue I have just joined your blog as you have been the main reason why I have purchased so many Spellbinders dies in the last year or so. You have great ideas and such an eye for colour. There is always something to take from each example whether it's the colours you use or the way you layer your dies and I think you are nothing short of amazing to come up with so many different designs. It's a great feeling when someone loves a hand made, made with love, card and I bet your mum was chuffed to bits with her one. Today's card is lovely, spring-like and fresh your little finishing touches really make a difference.

Carol said...

Sue I have just joined your blog as you have been the main reason why I have purchased so many Spellbinders dies in the last year or so. You have great ideas and such an eye for colour. There is always something to take from each example whether it's the colours you use or the way you layer your dies and I think you are nothing short of amazing to come up with so many different designs. It's a great feeling when someone loves a hand made, made with love, card and I bet your mum was chuffed to bits with her one. Today's card is lovely, spring-like and fresh your little finishing touches really make a difference.

Wacki Macky said...

This is a lovely card Sue and although you decline to show the 'real' card you made for your Mom I'm sure it was a stunner and fully appreciate your reasons for not displaying it. Hope you had a great Birthday celebration with you Mom.

Happicraftiness to you, love from Pearl

Tracy said...

what an absolutley stunning card. Hope your mom has a wonderful day x

Dee said...

This is a stunning card Sue, love, love, love it. I personally think it's one of the best you've ever made. I fully understand your decision regarding your mum's card, it is very special and personal, hope she had a great day. Dee x

Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe said...

Very beautiful card. love the all white and some yellows. the dies and design, very elegant.

Luanne

Amelia McKinlay said...

Good Evening Sue and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sues MUM hope she had a lovely day,I've got 12 years to catch up with her.
What a beautiful card, yellow and lemon always reminds me of Easter and Spring it's so clean looking, you see one card and say that's beautiful and the following day you come up with another beautiful one.
Amelia x

Julie Bee said...

Hi Sue

What a show stopper, love the bright yellow, so blingy.

I wish your mom a happy birthday, i bet she will be surrounded by love with all her family.

Best Wishes#

Julie Bee

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

SUCH a pretty card today - just love the flowers and soft colours. Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating your mum's birthday with all your family. Congratulation and happy birthday to her!

Susan

brenda said...

Hi Sue, and a Happy Birthday to your mum, bet she loved her card, hope you all had a lovely day. Your card today is gorgeous love the sunny colours. I have the delicate asters dies and stamps and wasn't too keen on them as I thought they were a bit "thin" but now I have seen how you have layered them they look much better so will give them another try x

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

SUCH a pretty card today - just love the flowers and soft colours. Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating your mum's birthday with all your family. Congratulation and happy birthday to her!

Susan

hazel said...

Evening Sue
A truly beautiful spring coloured card. I need those large Micro Beads what you have done with them is stunning.. Happy Birthday to you Mum Sue..Take care XX

kerry said...

Hi Sue
This is a lovely spring/summer feel card
I love the yellow/white combi.
Hope you had a lovely day with your family.
Kerry x

Janice K said...

This is a beautiful card, soft, feminine and delicate.
I hope your mum has a fantastic day and that you all enjoy the celebrations. I'm sure the card you gave to your mum was amazing, she must be the very proud owner of an enormous gallery of your masterpieces. x

Barbara said...

A beautiful spring like card! Love your colour combos. Would love to see pictures of you and your mum, you are so lucky to be able to spend time with your mum and she is lucky to have such a wonderful daughter. Hope you and your mum have a wonderful day!

Nurse Nelly said...

Good evening gorgeous Sue.
I'm pleased you kept your real mums card to youselves, some things are sacred and too personal. Also you've given us a beautiful alternative to share. It's so pretty, my mother in law is 84 soon and this sort of design is perfect. Happy 90th Mummy Sue, enjoy your wonderful presents of your children being there with you to celebrate this momentous occassion. Your daughter is very highly regarded, she is so kind, thoughtful and generous and if my daughters have these qualities as women I will be as proud as you must be with Sue. Have a good birthday my lovely. Thanks for sunshine Sue. Love Danella xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Christine said...

What a beautiful Springlike card. I like everything about it, especially the (oxymoronic) large micro beads!
Your mum's card is between you and her, and I'm sure she loves it. Some things are not to share on the blog, and I think it's admirable of you not to use it here.(Of course, if you wanted to send a card to me, I wouldn't object to others sharing on the blog!)
Thank you, Sue
Christine
x

carol edwards said...

Hi Sue please wish your mom a very Happy 90th Birthday from me. The card is beautiful like you and your mom. I am sure your mom with love it, Look forward to seeing some pics of party x

janet said...

What a pretty springtime card. And I have most of the 'ingredients' for a change, so will be ahving a go! Thanks Sue, for another beauty.
Janet

magpie said...

This is definitely the "wow! wow! wow!" factor Sue, it's beautiful! Wonderful, bright and vibrant yellow and white. Lovely spring and summery colours, a real pick me up. "Happy birthday" to you, Sues mom. Hope you've all had a fantastic day and loved your wonderful surprise of seeing your son today! Surprises like these are priceless and they mean so much more than material things ever would. Don't you worry about the card that you have made for your mom Sue. That's personal between the two of you and there's no doubt that it was gorgeous anyway! It's a late posting from me so I imagine you will all be in bed now resting from all the excitement! Take care and enjoy that wonderful precious weekend together xx Love Karen xx

Nurse Nelly said...

Good Evening Sue, I think you certainly made the right choice regarding your mother's card, for one thing its private and you made it with a daughters love, you made it for her and that keeps it even more special. The alternative is cracking anyway,it looks like it smells of a warm countryside breeze. Enjoy you birthday Sue's mother, fantastic presents of your children being there with you to mark this great occasion. I hope you don't mind me saying this- your daughter is so highly regarded here, as you know she is a very kind, thoughtful and generous person. If my daughters have similar traits when they are grown up I will feel the pride that you must feel for Sue, she is a credit to you. Happy 90th Birthday. Thanks for sunshine Sue love Danella xx I've written this message late evening so hopefully not too many people read it as this message is also private. But totally sincere.x

nzillingworth said...

Hi Sue
smashing dimension on this card and feeling of summer. Smashing card
Born again spellbinder
Nadine hug xxx
nzillingworth@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Hi Sue,
Wishing your mom a very Happy 90th Birthday hope she has enjoyed her birthday party breakfast and her surprise visit from your brother , and having her special daughter there with her too must have made her day even more special .

Well Sue today's card is one of my all time favourites its absolutely stunning I just love it ! Everything about it is lovely the lattice die is a must have , and I love the lemon colour it's so spring like .Fabulous!!!

I'm sure your mum loved her special card from a very special daughter and too right it's private and special between the two of you. Love to you both
Hugs
jean D

iggy said...

happy birthday to sue's mum for saturday......ive been unwell dso sadly can not reply as often as id like too......lovely cars sue mum;s or not.very pretty card lol xx

Anonymous said...

Belinda Raven said...

Hi Sue, Happy birthday to your Mom - 90 years young!
Good decision re to post or not to post the card you made for her. Today's card is lovely and fresh - thaw asters are stunning.

Hugs, Belinda. X

SandytheRed said...

Hi Sue, A VERY HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MUM, treasure every moment you have together. The card is SUPERB, I love every thing about it; made my day. the custard card is so spring/summer love,love,love it. Hugs to Mom and Sue.

SandytheRed

Leanne said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Mac Mable said...

What a pretty card, love the colours and the use of the borders down one side. Very pretty aster flowers too...just love it. Happy 90th to Sue's Mum and enjoy the day x

Joanne2403 said...

Sue what a pretty card, fresh and perfect for many occasions, tfs JoJo

jo said...

what a beautiful card, makes you think spring is here,even though the weather is awful,hope your Mum has a fantastic 90th birthday, and she enjoys her party and surprise.xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, Just love this card, I cannot believe anyone would say anything negative about your beautiful cards. Happy 90th Birthday Sue's Mum.

Valerie said...

Just sooooo beautiful Sue. Very delicate. Happy Birthday to your Mum. Envy the closeness of the family. xxx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

A Beautiful Card Sue!!!

Those flowers are lovely and I love how you've used the Large Micro Beads to do the centre of them. Oh and I really like the background made using the Grateful Lattice.

Wishing Your Mum a Very Happy 90th Birthday! Hope you all had a special day.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Unknown said...

this card is great for me from colours to look. As a senior myself I would love one like that for my Birthday which was a few days before your Moms so happy belated wishes to her and many more (such a great young age)Hope your Mom enjoys her surprise and you all have a nice time xx

KathR said...

What a Beautiful card to send to your Mom, I'm sure she totally loved it!...xx...

Crafty Nanna said...

wasn't able to get on to comment yesterday Sue but this card is gorgeous

iggy said...

fully understand the reasononing behind NOT sharing the card for your mum.After all as you say its very personal to her & in the end the birthday girl too might be upset if someone was insensitive to post unkind things.LOVE this card & wish your mum a belated happy birthday from me too x

iggy said...

fully understand the reasononing behind NOT sharing the card for your mum.After all as you say its very personal to her & in the end the birthday girl too might be upset if someone was insensitive to post unkind things.LOVE this card & wish your mum a belated happy birthday from me too x

Vie Carter said...

Really Lovely card

Vie

Unknown said...

I love this card, so spring like, gorgeous colours!
Diane from glasgow

torridgewomble said...

Hope your mum had a lovely birthday and enjoyed her card, I can't see anything in any of your cards to bring up a bad comment they are all beautiful and this one!! well you have excelled over anything before, it is just fab-u-lous

Barbara

Unknown said...

what a beautiful card Sue - I love the colours, the lemon is so delicate with the white.

I also love those daisy type flowers which are such a refreshing change!

I love everything about this card!

I wish your Mum a very happy 90th birthday and many happy returns. What a wonderful thing your brother making the trip to surprise her - I bet she was in her element!

Best wishes to you all.

Paula x x x

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TDQ Karen said...

Belated happy birthday wishes for Sue's mum. I have been away so missed all the excitement. Love the colour of this card, so cheerful and pretty xx

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