I was asked by a work collegue to make an 80th birthday card for an aunt.. After all the CAS cards I have been making lately I couldn`t wait to get the ribbon and lace out.
I have used the same papers from The Shabby Princess as I did on a previous post mainly because they are gorgeous and were perfect for the ribbon and flowers.
The ribbon is fabulous and sparkly but is a pig to make a decent bow with, I think it took longer to tie that than it took to make the rest of the card. Anyway I`m pleased with the end result. I just hope Auntie Marg is too.
The ribbon is from Boyes.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and my stash.
Well we had a brief glimpse of spring the other day and my forsythia is bursting into bloom so that must be a good sign. The down side is that it shows the dust in the house. Sooo with that in mind I`ve actually started spring cleaning. Not that I`ve got far... I`ve managed to clean the windows and all the paintwork but then the craftroom called and I had to answer, as you do. I`m sure the muck will still be there tomorrow.
Thanks for popping in...Lynne xxx
A beautiful feminine card Lynne and I'm sure Marg will love it! The ribbon and lace look so luxurious and I love the papers and the sentiment being the focal point. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pretty card - am sure the recipient will adore it. I know what you mean about that sparkly ribbon - but it was worth the messing to make the bow- beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI bet it was fun making this! Auntie Marg will be delighted!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Lynne and that huge pink bow is just so lush!!
ReplyDeleteAuntie Marg is going to be overwhelmed I am sure.
Love Jules xx
A stunning card, I am sure it will be recieved with delight
ReplyDeleteLove Jenni
Absolutely gorgeous Sweetie biggest of hugs love Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely FAB card, it is so pretty. Love the bow, and those flowers look gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteooh what a glorious and beautiful card so sumptuous-she'll love it.
ReplyDeleteMy forsythia is out too and yes that sun shows dust beautifully doesn't it!!
Lynn x
I love this card, it is soooooooo beautuful and romantic!
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And thank you very much for your comments!
Beate
Oh! this is absolutely gorgeous, I'm sure Auntie Marg will be over the moon, love the femininty of it too.
ReplyDeleteHello Lynne,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your lovely blog. I am a crafter too and have decided to do a bit of crafty blog hopping to meet other people just like me. I love this card it is really beautiful, I don't think I am up to this standard though!
If you have a few minutes spare I would be delighted if you could pop by and say hello.
Helen x
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What a beautiful card! So pretty and delicate. I'm sure it will be treasured. Lynne x
ReplyDeletevery pretty card, and a nice "relief" from the weekly challenge we all love at LIM.
ReplyDeleteWhen I have had enough of less is more I reach for the grunge and make what hubby calls "dirty cards" (Lol if only he knew about little Timmy Holtz ;-0), you go for the lace, pink ribbons and bling - and you do it so well x
What pretty ribbons, and lace and papers! Lovely card Lynne!
ReplyDeleteOoh that's lovely! I love what you've done with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra
Gorgeous, the flowers and your ribbon are wonderful. I especially think its cool that you were able to personalize it with her name. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love all those flowers around the panel. So beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow such a pretty card just love the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteAnne