Hi crafters! It's a long one today, a video to watch (showing the letterpress technique with a die), a second card to see and pics of my Mom's surprise party. I hope you have a few minutes to enjoy it all!
Today's extra card is a really fast card to do which, I know, we all need from time to time. I started with
kraft card (which I love) and used the
Justrite butterfly stamp from the Butterfly Kisses stamp set. Using
Adirondack Snow Cap pigment ink, I stamped the butterfly several times across the card, going off the edges on both sides. I used a
Black Archival ink pad to stamp the sentiment. I also stamped the butterfly in black in the lower area of the card (between the white butterflies) and one more time on a separate piece of kraft card. I cut out the extra butterfly, but nipped away the antennae on it. I used a white gel pen to highlight the butterfly then added it directly a top the stamped image so the antennae showed from the stamped image. I used
Black Soot distress ink around the edges and then used my scissors to distress them. I matted it with a thin black mat, then added a white pierced layer and finished with another thin black mat and a white mat. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size.
Here are a few pictures from Mom's surprise party. I had a bit of problems with the sun coming through the windows so most of the shots are pretty washed out. I still liked this one even if it is a bit over exposed!
Here is her cake, not a calorie in it! LOL
My Mom has never owned a pair of jeans in all of her life and she made the mistake of telling that to everyone a few weeks ago. One of the presents everyone got together to give her was her very first pair of blue jeans!
Here she is opening up the other present they got her....
It was a hat! She loves hats!
Group photo!
Roger and Earl in their party tiaras, Mom in her new hat! It was a fun breakfast party
though, everyone takes such good care of my Mom when I'm not there. They are the best!
All for now, Sue x
221 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221Hi, really love both cards, but the butterfly is my favourite , l think its the gold, its so lush.
Thank you for sharing your moms birthday, she doesn't look any different from last year, how wonderful. The photos left me with a nice warm feeling, all those lovely people and a pair of jeans, such fun.
x sam
Two super cards. Lovely party pics, what an amazing cake!x
Good evening Sue & Wilsonettes late today just got home after visiting my daughter had a lovely day.
Sue fabulous pictures of your mom's birthday breakfast she looks so happy & you are so alike she doesn't look her age love her hat.Thank you for sharing them .
I loved the video & the faux letterpress technique & your background die is gorgeous a beautiful card. I love the butterfly one as I'm a butterfly freak lol it's stunning.
Hugs to Pam,Tina & all who need them
Love & hugs to Sue & mom Lynda Brock xxx
two fantastic cards and some fab pictures of your Mom ,a very young looking 91.Looks like she had a great time .Laura O
what beautiful cards, the two of them are stunning and the video makes for good viewing, this one is my favourite, you look like you had a great time at mums surprise party she looks fantastic for 91, keep up the brilliant cards sue the irish relatives adore them, thats were hubby and i are off to on saturday with a suitcase full of cards there isn't much room for our clothes and i will get onto your blog and show them where the inspiration comes from for the cards your name will be on every ones lips in Castlebar, Co Mayo over on the west coast
Hi Sue, lovely photos of your mum and her celebrations. The photo of you and your mum is really nice.
Loving the 2nd card. I have this butterfly stamp and brought it away with me to have a play with. I have the Snowcap ink pad too, so will have to give this card a go.
Will go and watch the video now for the first card.
Best Wishes to all,
Angela in Dubai x
Hi Sue
Two Absolutely Stunning cards. I shall watch the Video tomorrow when i get more time. The sentiment on the butterfly card is beautiful and the butterfly its self is Stunning. Your mum look really good for her age but then so do you.Both of you look much younger than you are. What's your secret ? i wont tell anyone..LOL Beautiful photos Sue your mum looks like she is having a ball at her Birthday Party.
My mum also has never worn jeans
Take care Sue
Hazel G xx
Hi Sue. Sorry its late but had long day in work. The card is do nice will watch the video before bed. Your mum looks like she had such fun, and your very like her. Enjoy the rest of your stay with her. Take care. Hugs Heather.x
Hi Sue,
Lovely cards, thank you.
Thank you also for the brilliant photos. Lovely memories to look back on.
Much love,
Shirley T. xxxxxxxxxx
Beautiful cards Sue. The letterpress card looks a bit like wrought iron so I think I might try it in a blend of brown tones or gilding flakes and make a male card with your ideas. Your mum looks amazing for her age, obviously she has passed on her good genetics!
Hugs
Alice xx
Two beautiful cards today Sue and what lovely photos of your Mom's party. Thanks for sharing with us.
Gx
Two beautiful cards, Sue! The letterpress style card is so attractive and the butterfly card is stunning. Lovely photos of your mother's birthday party as well!
Nadine
Hi Sue, thanks for showing us the lovely photos of your Mom's party. She does look amazing.
Two super cards today and a video. How I wish your blog and the videos had been around when I first had a die cutting machine - I was sure the die cutting police were waiting to pounce on me when the dies made that cracking noise. I felt I must be doing something wrong and either the die or the machine was going to break!!
Nick so pleased you have your vouchers and that we were able to help. Keep up your good work.
Cameeli have a wonderful day on Saturday. You'll treasure the memories you make. Mrs. B hope you had a great birthday. Hugs to all.
Your mom looks on top form Sue, what lovely pictures, The cards are so pretty, the first with the large aperture lends itself so well to a wedding photograph frame, although it's just stunning as it is. Anne x
Two stunning cards, Sue and love the video, TFS....
Thank you so much for sharing your mums wonderful birthday with us. It is nice to see all of you having such a lovely time.....xxx
HI SUE
CRACKING PAIR OF CARDS. DONT KNOW WHICH I LIKE BEST, DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE? SUCH A HARD JOB. MIGHT HAVE TO TRY THE BUTTERFLY ONE.
MON LOOKED VERY HAPPY. LIKE HER HAT TOO. HAT ARE GOOD IDEA AS YOU GET OLDER HELP HIDE ALL THOSE IMPERFECTIONS THAT APPEAR LOL THIN HAIR, GREY HAIR, OR NEED A HAIR CUT LOL . HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER AND MANY MORE.
BORN AGAIN SPELLBINDER
NADINE HUG XXX
great cards .. love the butterfly xx
Gorgeous cards again today. What fantastic photo's of the birthday girl, something to treasure for the future. xXx
What lovely cards today. The butterfly stamp is really detaied. From AliJ
Great photos Sue,looks like your having a great time & your mum looks amazing.Both are great cards,love the butterfly one.butterflies are always a winner in this house.
Helen Bx
Hi sue, catching up with you blog this evening. Loveing the card and as always getting my imagination juices going. Looks like a great time was had by all especially your mum. Jx
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