Last week, I shared the Mother's Day card I made for my mom. (here) And, if you remember, this card show-cased a button card. Now, my mom isn't one of those mom's who sew everything. But, when I was a kid, she did sew some of my clothes. ANd, the whole idea of a button card, just seemed warm and cozy; like home.
This week, I'm going to share the Mother's Day card I made for my daughter. (Yep, she is a mom, too.) She is a good mom. She really gives her children her time and attention. I'm very happy with how she nurtures her children. My daughter isn't one of those girl-y girls. She is a tom boy. She drives a motorcycle, and can keep up with her husband, who is a professional race car driver. One of her favorite colors is blue. So, I set out to make her a beautiful, blue Mother's Day card. Because she is truly a beautiful person, and mom
I stumbled upon this creative sketch challenge site, and the sketch looked perfect for what I am creating. The talented Chupa, has given us another sketch challenge this weekend @ Sketchbook Saturday Challenge. Here is her sketch:
Once I saw this sketch, I knew that I had to play along. I love the layers and the open space. Awhile ago, I purchased this pretty pattern paper by Teresa Collins, called Everyday Moments. This pattern paper has blues, yellows, text, polka dots, stripes, flourishes, and flowers. It's pretty without being too girl-y. Just right for my wonderful daughter. Here is what I created:
The card base and satin ribbon are from Stampin' Up!, Marina Mist. The color is blue with a slight complexity and depth. My first layer is the yellow floral text background pattern paper. I added a trio of half faux pearls to the right upper corner. I used the venetian design as my horizontal layer. I had a scrap piece of white crochet trim, so I cut it in half length-wise and adhered the top to the top of the horizontal piece, and the scallop bottom to the bottom of the card stock piece.
I had a scrap piece of the blue flourish piece, so I matted what with a darker blue texture piece. I added a lone pale yellow paper blossom from Kaiser Krafts. I used a glue pen on the petal edges and dusted it with dazzling diamond glitter. I adhered a trio of half faux pearls to the bottom right corner.
I had to include a piece of the text paper. I matted the text onto a scrap piece of stripes and words. I stamped the sentiment onto my banner piece. I added a row of 5 half faux pearls to this piece, also. I had a white button, that I just had to add. So, I tied it onto the bow with some cream twine. I tied the cream twine into a bow that matches the ribbon bow {smile} and added a half faux pearl.
Thank you for stopping by. I'll be posting more this week, so swing by later.
