For Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Silke Ledlow challenged us to make a predominantly pink card. The Bring Back Beautiful challenge was flowers. Great, as I hadn't made my mom's card yet. My mom's name is Rosa Marie. She was born in Germany 85 years ago next week. Because of the financial and political turmoil there in the late 1920's my grandfather decided to emigrate to the US when she was 2. She didn't always lead an easy life. I think that the most important thing that she taught me was to make the best of a bad situation and just do the best that you can. It will get better if you do...
Had to go with the rose theme (they are her favorite flower!) Colored with Copics, cut with a nestie and sponged with the stencil. Embossed the pink pirouette with 2 different folders (I knew that I would be covering the middle so I didn't worry about perfect lines). Cut two triangles of BG Bittersweet in a layout that was designed to further focus upon the focal point. Added the rolled roses that Pat posted an inspired tutorial for: ~Helen's Nursery~ by Blooms in a Box at Splitcoaststampers and added Prima gem centers, some pearls, the lace from flourishes and done. PT -17
Visit the Flourishes Blog for all of the details of these challenges and some wonderful inspiration.Thank you so much for looking. I hope that all moms, stepmoms, grandmoms, mothers of furry children and anyone who has mentored a child have a wonderful mother's day...and that everyone has a peaceful day.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 GMT Views: 843
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Registered: July 26, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11788
Sat, May 12, 2012 @ 6:26 PM
GORGEOUS card and what a wonderful story as well!! Your colours and detailing are stunning!! I'm sure your Mum loves this beautiful card!! Thanks so much for playing the Bring Back Beautiful Challenge!!!
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92403
Sat, May 12, 2012 @ 8:28 PM
What a gorgeous card for your Mother, Marie. She must be a wonderful woman.....and what foresight her father had! I love the rose theme not only to go with her favorite flower, but with her name. Happy Mother's Day to both you and her.
Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Sun, May 13, 2012 @ 1:17 PM
Absolutely exquisite! Happy Mother's Day to you!
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Registered: August 6, 2007 Location: Warm, sunny and beautiful GA!!! Posts: 21370
Sun, May 13, 2012 @ 5:46 PM
Beautiful Mother's Day card Marie! Love all the pink and how you used this beautiful Flourishes image! Happy Mother's Day to you...and thank you for playing the FTTC this week...hugs ~S~
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82271
Sun, May 13, 2012 @ 6:43 PM
I love that you shared the story of your Mom - and what a great story. The bling and flowers on this are wonderful Marie. WHat a special card. Happy Mothers Day to you! Hugz!!!!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Mon, May 14, 2012 @ 8:56 AM
Ok, now I thought this was Andrea Ewening's card. It is deliciously Shabby Chic!!!!! It is magnificent. I adore the embossing and pearls and those gorgeous Roses. What a beautiful card for a beautiful Lady who means so much to you. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day too. My greatest accomplishment in life was to become a Mother. It has been the most exciting and rewarding thing of my life!!!!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74727
Mon, May 14, 2012 @ 5:48 PM
What a beautiful card for you Mother, MM. She is sure to love the flowers. That was an interesting story about your Mom. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.
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