Tuesday 18 September 2012

a birthday card for a friend's mum

Hi all
I was asked to make a birthday card for my friend's mum who is 80 ...i dod not want a cutesy image this time sio here is what i came up with ...The papers i have used are just stunning and are from trimcraft first edition ...Noir et chic...pearlised,glittered embossed and just stunning
I  printed the sentiment on computer and then cut it out with an ovel nestie..
The swirls are a die from sizzix,The flower is from wild orchid crafts,The birdy punch  and edge punche are  from stampin up,the butterfly stamp is by sheena douglas,the ribbon and gems are of course from meiflower crafts.
challenges entered
Paper Shelter Challenge  punch
Challenges 4 Everybody  anything goes
No Matter Which Challenges  dies/punches
Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge  birds

Di's Digis Designs  use more than 1 die/punch
Sweet Stampin  simply sentimental
QKR Stampede  birthday celebration
Little Miss Muffet Challenges  add text to your project
Paper Crafting Journey  use a sentiment on your card
Simply Create  anything goes
Flutterby Wednesdays butterfly /fairy and fave colour combo




18 comments:

  1. Tracey I just love this. So beautifully designed and she is going to treasure it. Hugs Desíre {Doing Life - my personal blog}

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  2. Wow!! This is so beautiful hun...love the black and white..I think your friends Mum is going to treasure this...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  3. This is gorgeous Tracey. I love the colours and the bird and butterfly!
    A very stylish card that I'm sure your Mum will love!
    Lorraine x

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  4. Very elegant Tracey, and love the colours and lush bow.Gorgeous papers too.Your Mums friend will love it..
    Thanks for joining in with us at Flutter by Wednesdays.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. 80th birthday, now that's just terrific! Your card is beautifully classy with all elements so copasetic together and that satin bow just speaks to me. It's beautiful. :)

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  6. A gorgeous card thank you for entering our challenge this week at Sweet Stampin'. Debbiex

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  7. This is a lovely card! Thanks for sharing it with us at Little Miss Muffet Challenges!

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  8. Beautiful elegant card Tracey! Thanks for sharing at Challenges 4 Everybody!
    Hugs xx Cara xx DT

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  9. I just love all the naturals and the different patterns. I just gives such an elegant feeling.

    Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.

    Love Mickaela

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  10. So stylisch and gorgeous, thanks for joining us at NMWC and good luck. Hugs, Marion

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  11. very pretty, love the polka dot paper!!! thanks for joining Simply Create!!!

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  12. Hi Tracey, love your card, very elegant. However, I'm not sure whether it qualifies for the Little Miss Muffet Challenge, since I see nothing printed like from a book or in writing. I just see a sentiment which is not the idea of this challenge. Hugs, Frea, DT member LMM CHallenges

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  13. Really elegant. Such a gorgeous card.Thanks for joining us at Squiggle Stamps. Hugs Eva xx

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  14. Beautiful, elegant and very stylish! :) Stunning Card!

    Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  15. Every bit of this card is simply beautiful! Love the colors and all of the dies/punches you used. The DP is gorgeous too. Thanks so much for joining us for the Squiggle Stamps Challenge! hugs, Kimberly

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  16. What a stunning card. I am sure your friend's mom will be delighted. Thank you for joining us at The Paper Shelter Challenge.

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  17. Very elegant creation. Thanks for taking part in our challenge this month at NMW Challenges, hope to see you back next month. Hugz Suzanne

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  18. Quite simply sumptuous. Thanks for joining us at Di's digi challenge. xx

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thank you so much for taking the time to comment,i really do appreciate them ,i will pop over and have a visit with you as often as possible.
tracey x x