This is my card for this weeks Stampin' Sister in Christ Challenge: http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
This week's challenge is one that we can all identify with ......
Randi has chosen this well known scripture from Exodus: 'Honor your father and your Mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.' Ex. 20:12
Our Challenge is to make a Mother's Day Card for your Mum or someone special you would like to honor this Mother's Day.
I have created something special for my Mum and I am giving you a sneak peek, Mum may even see this and I hope it leaves you wanting to see more....I have created a Paper Bag Album and what a lot of fun I have had doing it, I never considered myself an 'off the page person' but call it 'Altered Art' and I am off and running with it! LOL! This album is full of images from Layers of Color: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
(but you know that would be the case - didn't you!) they are just perfect for something like this album, as you can see from this gorgeous bird, ( my favourite image).
I have cut it out and coloured lightly with SU Chalks and a Blender Pen, I always sponge around the edges of anything I have cut out, so I don't get the white edges, it gives a much nicer look!
I love these clips at the side of the album but sisn't want to have them as the only thing holding it together as there are 10 pages, plus a number of tags - imagine it falling apart!!! So I punched some holes and threaded some lace through and then knotted some lace and ribbon to each clip. I added a charm with thin gingham ribbon. They finished off beautifully.
The frame on the fron is part of a fabulous RAK from Laura of Layers of Color, thanks Laura, that frame got the whole album happening. The sentiment inside is a Rubon from a Blog Candy and is on a gift tag, I was given a number of them and they are gorgrous for projects like this - I have also used them on some of the tabs!
As you can see there is much more on the inside and I will show this all between now and Mother's Day - imagine if I showed it all now!!!
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Sun, Apr 25, 2010 @ 8:26 AM
Oh Linda...what a beautiful thing to give to your mum! She will certainly feel the love coming from your pages to honor her. I love your bird image, and delightful touches! The clips, tabs and ribbons make *love* oooze form this lil beauty! Thanks once again, for sharing your heart. Love you...
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sun, Apr 25, 2010 @ 9:11 AM
Okay, SPEECHLESS on this one Linda. I saw the details on your blog and couldn't believe my eyes. Every detail was perfectly executed and look at that lace and charms. This leaves nothing else to be desired that's for sure. You MOM will flip over this one!! TFS!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44
Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 8:25 AM
Wow, Linda what a beautiful project for your Mum!! You always add such a very special touch to all your work, with gorgeous images, ribbons and charms!! I love the clips too!! She is sure to cherish this when she receives it from you!!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44959
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 10:17 AM
WOW, my sistah!!! This is outstanding!!! I love all of the embellies and all of your details! Fabulous senti too! beautifully created my dear!!!!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 11:50 PM
Oh that's just gorgeous Linda!! Amazing!!! Can I be your mom!!! Such a lovely lovely altered book! Gorgeous papers, and wonderful little touches like the butterfly and heart!! Can I be your mom? ;)