For the card I used a beautiful stamp from PinkFresh called Blooming Branch. I have used this stamp before, but never the die that matches it. I stamped in black, heat embossed in clear and then cut apart the large die-cut to make a few branches of blooms. I then watercoloured using Distress Inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint).
I pulled out a NBUS die - Wooden Crate (Honey Bee). Have to say it didn't die-cut very easily and I will have to use it with thinner card stock than the 110 lb. I used for this card. But other than that, I absolutely love the flowers spilling out of the crate! :) I used a few pop dots for some of the flower stems and for the front of the crate at the top. It gives it more dimension. I finished with a simple sentiment from AliExpress. Since the wooden crate and the blooming branch die are NBUS items, I'm sending this over to NBUS Challenge #59.
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I'm sending this card to a couple more challenges: Seize the Birthday #277 - Anything Birthday Goes.
... and ... Simply Clean & Simple February Challenge - optional: Pink. I do love pink, especially pink flowers! :)
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Yesterday we all got together to celebrate my Mom's 95th birthday. She struggles with her memory, but yesterday was a great day. She really enjoyed herself ... and so did everyone else. :) Jeremy was holding the cake for her and helped her blow out the candles.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Blooming Branch (PinkFresh Studio); Everyday Script sentiments (AliExpress)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Obsidian Black Pigment ink (Altenew); Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint
Accessories: Blooming Branch die (PinkFresh Studio), Wooden Crate die (Honey Bee), watercolour brushes
Never has a wooden crate been prettier, or filled as beautifully as this, Loll!
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday to your lovely Mom! 95 is surely a birthday to celebrate!
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Many happy returns of the day to your Mum Loll. Your pretty card looks fab and the crate was certainly worth the effort. Perhaps it will get better with use or as you say use thinner card!. :)
ReplyDeleteThe bouquet of flowers popping out of the wooden box looks so amazing. This is a beautiful idea for a card.
ReplyDeletePlease send my best wishes to your mother, Loll. 95 is a truly beautiful age. All the best!
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Great photo of your mom, Loll! So glad you had a good celebration and it was a good day for her.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love that crate die - it sets the flowers off so perfectly.
This card is just so charming, Loll. I do like that you hand painted those die cuts so beautifully. I hope your celebration was a happy one!
ReplyDeleteLove those sweet blooms spilling from the crate, Loll.
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful Loll, and I love the crate with the beautifully watercoloured and die cut flowers filling it, and love that colour combination of pink and orange flowers, and a lovely sentiment to finish. What a super photo of your Mom celebrating her 95th birthday and glad she had a really enjoyable day..that cake looks very yummy. x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully colored and die cut flowers to fill this fantastic crate, Lolly! A bright and happy card! What a blessing to be able to celebrate a 95th birthday with your Mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, your coloring looks like porcelain; amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd how wonderful you celebrated your Mom’s 95th birthday, congratulations!
Those pretty little flowers look right at home in the crate! Lovely card, Loll. Happiest of birthday wishes to your mom!
ReplyDeleteWow, this really looks pretty, Loll! So clean and fresh with the pop of flower color. I love how you used the branch. A versatile stamp! I need to be sure and use my Blooming Branch again soonish, but first I have soooo much more NBUS to get through, sheesh. Good luck with yours!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry I forgot to say how wonderful it is that you got to spend your mom's 95th birthday with her. That's quite a milestone. In my opinion she looks wonderful. Love her while you can!
ReplyDeleteI love your crate full of beautiful flowers! Them spilling out, only adds to the fun on this card.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your mom -- wow, 95!!! What a feat and definitely worth celebrating! While memory issues are hard, it is wonderful to share the moments of clarity
Beautiful Mom, beautiful cake, and beautiful card, Lolly! What an enjoyable and happy post! The branches of flowers cascading out of the crate are so pretty. I love the crate with the woodgrain texture, but I'm sorry it didn't cut easily. Thank you for playing Dies with me and linking again at NBUS! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had struggles cutting out the crate, but it so perfectly holds your lovely flowers that it was definitely worth the struggle Loll! BEAUTIFUL card!! And happiest of birthdays to your mom...what a milestone at 95!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat card. It makes me wish for spring! Best wishes to your mom as well. 95 is a milestone for sure! Thanks again for sharing your creative talents.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea with the flowers growing out of the crate. The coloring is gorgeous and brings Spring to my mind. Your mom looks pleased with her sweet smile and her cake. Happy Birthday to her.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Loll, love the colours and the die. What an elegant lady your Mum is. So lovely in the candlelight. x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Mum Lolly! Lovely pic too.
ReplyDeleteAnother really pretty card, (and another die I want!) x
Congratulations to your Mum. What a special birthday that was. Love the card and your die cut crate. I can see you that might be a challenge to use very much. Love what you have done with it though. It holds those flowers beautifully xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful that all had a good day celebrating your Mom. Your card is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove your crate full of pretty blooms Loll! Such a sweet card. Wonderful milestone birthday for your Mum too, sounds like it was a fun celebration, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteyour mum looks wonderful for 95, she must have had so much fun ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love the crate die and the flowers xx
First and foremost, Happy Belated Birthday to your mom. What a milestone! As for your card! I adore that crate and your flowers look wonderful. Off to see it it's still available. You are quite the enabler! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday! Take care!
ReplyDeleteLovely crate of flowers. Love how you cut them apart and used them in the crate. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteWow, Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to your mom, that is a milestone birthday. Glad she enjoyed it.
Loll, this is so pretty. Love your watercolored florals and the white crate. Fabulous card, my friend. And Happy 95th Birthday to your mom. She looks great. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at Simply Clean & Simple Challenge.
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