Thursday, 17 February 2011

Birthday card for my Mama


It's my mother's birthday next Saturday (Feb 26th) and I wanted to get her card done and sent off before this weekend was over. I'm always late and I didn't want to be this year. She will be 79! I am my Mama's baby - she was 39 when she had me (yes, you can all count - I'll be 40 next month!) - and I was quite a surprise for the family when I turned up eight years after the last and seventeen years after the first (we are five kids in total).
I've noticed that regardless how old you are, you will always be the baby of the family. I was pregnant with #3 before one of my brothers realised that I was an adult!! :) So this is why I chose this card for my mother, showing her that I am still her little girl........ pretending to be an adult! hehe!




I feel that this is my best card yet! I love the colours - pink and green are my favourite colour combinations and this stamp just screams girly pink. Don't you agree?

I used my last piece of this particualr design paper (BG Porcelain) and I don't know what I am going to do without it. I hope BG puts this collection on their digital kits soon so I can have it forever!

Here is my card recipe:
Cardstock: Bazzill (pink and green )
DP: BasicGrey Porcelain paper collection
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Hello Cupcake (image) / Melissa Frances - Simply Said (sentiment)
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black / Copic markers* / Ranger Distress Inks (walnut stain)
Die cuts: Nestabilities Labels #1 & Classic scalloped circles large
Punches: Gütermann (butterfly, leaves and flowers)
Ribbon: Knorr prandell
Gems: Basics by Kaiserkraft and Hero Arts
Doily from stash

*Copics:
Face and body: E000, E00, E21, R20
Dress and hat: RV10, R81, R83, R85
Hat, shoes, teacup and scallop circle: G21, G24

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Lili of the Valley: Challenge #84  - My favourite Colours
SimonSaysStamp Challenge: Make your own embellishment!
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Challenge #9 - Spring....Flowers everywhere!

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment to let me know you were here! I appreciate you!

Hugs, Becca

p.s Barb - don't show Mum this post otherwise it'll spoil the surprise - ta! xx


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35 comments :

  1. Barbara17 February 2011 at 18:34

    Hi, I really love this card, I think it's one of your best too. I won't show mum, promise. B

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  2. Rosie17 February 2011 at 18:38

    Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous!! I love the color combo and I soooo need to get some LOTV stamps cause this image is adorable!! The embellies are perfect!!

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  3. Mascha Zimmerman17 February 2011 at 18:44

    She's adorable, bye Mascha

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  4. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 18:59

    Beautiful Becca! love it! so charming and she will probably cry when she gets it for happiness! : ) I am 7th of 8 kids...my mom had me when she was 40 and then had one more! You are most fortunate to have her still with you! I can identify w/the older kids forever thinking you're still a kid! lol
    Pam Going Postal

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  5. lovingrammahood17 February 2011 at 19:01

    This is incredibly adorable. Love the stamp!!!!

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  6. Tasha17 February 2011 at 19:16

    Awww this is soooo pretty!! x

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  7. Judy K.17 February 2011 at 19:35

    Your too funny Becca but I know what you mean about being the baby of the family. Anyway, love this stamp and your coloring is awesome!! Wonderful layout,paper and embellishments. You get an A+++++!!!!
    Judy K.

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  8. Jean17 February 2011 at 19:45

    Oh my Becca, this is just too adorable. Your Mom is going to simply love this card.. bet she cries.. Your coloring is so supurb and your layout is devine.. love your flowers and your layout/pp is to die for... A simply gorgeous card. Happy Birthday Mom!!
    Hugs, Jean

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  9. Sandy17 February 2011 at 20:01

    Becca you should be tickled with this card - It is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love your flowers - I am realizing that I love the paper punched flowers best of all - Your coloring is fantastic and I do love your design - way to go kid - and yes to me your are a kid - my youngest is older than you - LOL. Happy birthday to your Mom!!!!
    Hugs, Sandy

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  10. Unknown17 February 2011 at 20:10

    Very sweet Becca! I'm sure your mom will cherish it =) Beautiful work!
    hugs,
    Shell

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  11. Kelly 17 February 2011 at 21:11

    Your mom will really love this card it is beautiful.

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  12. Card Crazy17 February 2011 at 21:32

    Wonderful card. Colors, image, darling flowers and lace accents. Love it.
    Sue S.

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  13. RenateKreativ17 February 2011 at 22:24

    Wonderful creation. Beautiful colours.
    Hugs Renate

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  14. Lisette Morris17 February 2011 at 22:44

    Very Cute! and sweet card! Your Mom is sure to love it!

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  15. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 22:48

    AWW!! This is really sweet!! LOVE the soft colors!! :)

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  16. Rene17 February 2011 at 23:42

    Becca! This is GORGEOUS! The coloring, the layout, those flowers...just beautiful! Your mama will cherish it!
    Rene :D

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  17. LINDA W.18 February 2011 at 02:32

    Gorgeous card beautiful coloring and great flowers...your Mom will love it...love
    the LOTV images.
    HUGS Linda

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  18. Christine18 February 2011 at 07:34

    Beautiful card, Becca! Love that colour combo!

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  19. cabio's craft corner18 February 2011 at 07:47

    Those are gorgeous flowers and this card is so pretty!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  20. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 08:57

    A really lovely card Becca, I'm sure your mum will love it.
    hugs

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  21. lvtaz200018 February 2011 at 10:34

    What a gorgeous and inspiring card. Your mum is going to love this.

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  22. debby400018 February 2011 at 11:20

    Adorable sweet card.
    luv
    Debby

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  23. Chris18 February 2011 at 15:36

    Your card is just beautiful. I am sure your mum will love it.

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  24. Pen to Paper18 February 2011 at 16:21

    Becca, I love Lili of the Valley stamps. They are so cute. The green and pink def. looks great together!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  25. Cathy Lee18 February 2011 at 16:38

    Lovely card, Becca. Your use of distress ink for the flowers and butterfly really make the card look so dimensional. Your coloring is wonderful and I just love these LOTV stamps.

    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  26. cathylynn18 February 2011 at 16:38

    So very very adorable! Your mom will treasure this beauty! Love the colors!
    Hugs, Cathy-lynn

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  27. Leslie Anne Avila18 February 2011 at 19:53

    Becca,
    I love this sweet little card. Those BG papers are beautiful. Nicely done.
    happy friday,
    Leslie

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  28. Renkata19 February 2011 at 19:47

    Hi dear Becca,
    the card is simpley adorable.
    I am sure your Mama will love it.

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  29. Kathy20 February 2011 at 06:55

    Oh my goodness this is to adorable!!!!! Love your hand made flowers too..they really stand out. Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Challenge. :)

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  30. CraftyC21 February 2011 at 13:19

    The colours on this are gorgeous and so much pretty detail. Thanks for taking part in this weeks LOTV Challenge!
    Clairexx

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