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Saturday, April 02, 2011

Mother's Day





I'm back after a lovely break in Tenerife - a week of sun, gorgeous food and relaxing by the pool has done me the world of good!

Here's a couple of the Mother's Day cards I made before I went...


This first card is something I often do when I'm struggling for inspiration - take a word or number and enlarge it in WordArt or a similar programme then print it on patterned paper. I've found that striped paper usually produces the best results. Then I mount the letters on plain paper and carefully cut around, leaving a rim of colour around each letter. I've finished this card off with a punched butterfly (X-Cut) and some bling.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:

Less Is More - A Touch of Red
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Butterflies


This next card is also of the clean and simple variety. The gorgeous 3D flower sticker is from Anita's Dimensions range -they are so pretty and have a lovely sheen to them. The spotted paper is a from a pad that came free with a card mag.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Bloomin' Blossoms
One Stop Craft Challenge - Spots and Dots
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29 comments:

  1. brendaSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 13:06:00 BST

    Two lovely cards, both very elegant.

    You've got me dreaming of sun, sand and sea !!

    Thank you so much for sharing you lovely creations and joining in my Bloomin’ Blossoms theme at Allsorts this week

    B x

    There's a Stampalot voucher up for grabs here

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  2. ChrissieSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 13:17:00 BST

    Really neat cutting out around those letters and a great card!
    Glad you enjoyed your break. Have a good week.
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. Jan Saturday, 2 April 2011 at 14:16:00 BST

    Great cards xx Jan

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  4. MandiSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 14:30:00 BST

    You've done a super job with those letters
    Great touch of red
    Glad you had a good trip to Tenerife
    Thank you
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  5. nickySaturday, 2 April 2011 at 14:44:00 BST

    thos letters really make your card pop.
    Nicky

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  6. RitaSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 14:49:00 BST

    Both your cards are stunning. Hugs Rita xx

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  7. massofhairSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 15:49:00 BST

    Thanks for the tip about using lined paper to create letters, really does work. Great bling and makes your card very sparkly:-)

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  8. Lauren HatwellSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 15:58:00 BST

    Beautiful cards. Both are smashing. Lx

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  9. Faith A at Daffodil CardsSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 16:26:00 BST

    Fab card, love the idea of words printed paper, shall have to "steal" that idea, your cutting is amazing, love you second card too.

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  10. MaureenSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 16:49:00 BST

    Lovely card, well done.
    Maureen.........x

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  11. Jane (Carroll's Creations)Saturday, 2 April 2011 at 16:59:00 BST

    Gorgeous!

    Thanks for joining our "Butterfly" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  12. LynnSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 18:10:00 BST

    Lovely cards - you have a lot of patience for cutting around those letters so neatly :-) x

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  13. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)Saturday, 2 April 2011 at 20:10:00 BST

    Lovely cards, although Blogger is not being very cooperative today, and will not let me see your treasures full size.

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  14. LynneSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 20:41:00 BST

    The letters on your card are fabulous.
    Lynne xxx

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  15. Seafield JoSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 21:01:00 BST

    Two beautiful cards, I love them both. JO x

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  16. Suze BainSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 22:35:00 BST

    Two lovely Mother's Day cards (the bolder first one is my favourite). x

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  17. downrightcraftySaturday, 2 April 2011 at 22:42:00 BST

    such a pretty and elegant card and I am sure she will adore it, thank you for sharing your lovely creation with us at the SCSC this week
    Hugs Kate xx

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  18. WendySaturday, 2 April 2011 at 22:54:00 BST

    My mojo's always going astray, I may have to pinch this idea of yours next time I'm struggling. Great idea and a great card. Thank you for taking part in the Secret Crafter challenge this week. Hugs, Wendy x

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  19. UnknownSaturday, 2 April 2011 at 23:56:00 BST

    Lovely cards. I really loike using a word or sentiment as the main focal point on a card too, as you'll see from my entry!
    Lizy x

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  20. AileenSunday, 3 April 2011 at 11:00:00 BST

    Great cards. Really like your first one. It's very striking. Jealous of your trip to Tennerife. Wish I was there right now. x

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  21. ~ Ali Robertson ~Sunday, 3 April 2011 at 12:14:00 BST

    Great cards however your less is more is fabby!

    ali x

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  22. ChristelSunday, 3 April 2011 at 14:35:00 BST

    Beautiful card! love the flower.
    Thanks for joining OSCC this week!

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  23. Stamps and PaperSunday, 3 April 2011 at 15:58:00 BST

    Two really lovely cards.

    Anne

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  24. SusanMonday, 4 April 2011 at 03:20:00 BST

    Beautiful cards! Love that flower on the second card!

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  25. Princess4WizMonday, 4 April 2011 at 11:23:00 BST

    Two lovely cards. xxx

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  26. pickleMonday, 4 April 2011 at 23:31:00 BST

    both very pretty x

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  27. G PeplowTuesday, 5 April 2011 at 22:32:00 BST

    Great cards, love your lettering, brilliant idea:0) xxx

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  28. JenWednesday, 6 April 2011 at 20:42:00 BST

    Beautiful cards, handcut letters OMG.
    jenjoy x

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  29. HelenFriday, 8 April 2011 at 22:21:00 BST

    Gorgeous cards!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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