Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!


Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day! And what a joy to be a mother, isn't it? Sadly, my mother has passed on and I miss her dearly, especially during Mother's Day...but I do have a sweet mother-in-law, and I wanted to show her my love and appreciation by making her a handmade card. AND! This lovely Cornflower digi image, illustrated by Laurie Wilson of Doodle Pantry was just the perfect image to use. If you're not familiar with Doodle Pantry, you must visit and see all of Laurie's illustrated digis...all at reasonable prices! I hope that you all have a blessed Mother's Day today and everyday!


Okay, here's the deets:
Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Cornflower" Digi Image, Hero Arts Sentiment
Cardstock & Papers: Recollections Basics "Light Blue Stripes" Designer Paper, Graphic 45 "Renaissance Fare Collection - Tudor Rose" Designer Paper, SEI "Bridgeport Clover" Cardstock, K&Co. Remake "Ocean Blues" Mat Pad, Paper Trey White Cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic Sketch Markers: B00 Frost Blue, B24 Sky, B32 Pale Blue, G20 Wax White, G82 Spring Dim Green, YG67 Moss, 0 Colorless Blender.
Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Regular Square Dies, Marvy Corner Notch Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Thread, Paper Trey Ink "New Leaf" Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon, Basic Grey "Opaline" Self-Adhesive Pearls
Techniques: Basic Stamping, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring

8 comments:

Kevin Renz said...

Linda,
I hope you have a wonderful day. That image is wonderful and you're right... it makes for a perfect card.

Maria Matter said...

Linda this is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Hope you're enjoying the day!
Blessings!

K. Joy said...

Your card is just beautiful, Linda! I love the colors and the layout. I'm sure your mother-in-law will love it!!

peggysue said...

Beautiful Linda, what gorgeous blue color!

Lisa Lara said...

Linda, your card is gorgeous inside and out. Wow.
I have a blog award for you on my blog.
Hugs
Lisa

Laurie Wilson said...

This is beautiful! The pearls and bow and stripe paper and of course the fabulous coloring! what a wonderful card to give your mom-in-law!

Stacy Morgan said...

Very pretty and so vibrant! I like that blue and great layout.

Pat (mspfd) said...

I thought I had commented on this.... must be lost in cyperspace...

This is gorgeous. Your use of color is spectacular! Perfect in every way!!