This birthday card is going to someone that is special to me. I can't say who it is in case she checks out my gallery, I want it to be a surprise.
So the lace would be adhered nicely and no threat of it coming off or tape showing, I hand sewed it to the card base. Then the green dp and pink panels were adhered. The pretty green pleated ribbon was put on top of all that to hide all the joined parts. Sentiment is stamped with hot pink ink and embossed with clear ep.
All of the flowers were punched with the MS hydrangea punch from the same pink as the bottom panel, then I used the same pink ink to shade the insides of the flowers after they were shaped. A half pearl is used for the flowers centers. Leaves are from the Cheery Lynn olive branch die and are cut from the same dp as the top panel.
I hope the special person know that they are special to me when she receives this card for her birthday.
Date: Friday, July 13, 2012 GMT Views: 1803
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Accessories: Pretty lace, Cb, Lacy Circle nestie, pleated ribbon, MS hydrangea punch, half pearls, a good amoount of glue for the flowers, embroidery floss, olive branch die,
Techniques: sewing and die cutting
Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 2, time consumming
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 @ 7:13 PM
WOWZERS!!! This is AMAZING!!! LOVE EVERYTHING!!! The flowers, the layout, the color palette and the lace...it is all gorgeous!!! Who ever it is that is having a birthday is already lucky to have a friend like you!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 @ 8:11 PM
Oh my word, this is drop dead gorgeous, sweet Friend!! your attention to the tiniest detail will be so appreciated - all that hand stitched lace and those tiny punched flowers, with pearls of love in each center - just a wonderfully warm and lovely birthday card with a lot of love tucked in!! hugs!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 9:57 AM
Jennifer, this is EXQUISITE!! Whoever she is, she is going to be "over the moon" when she opens the envelope. Your work is impeccable, down to the time-consuming detail of hand sewing on the lace....a gorgeous lace it is! Really a beautiful, beautiful card.
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 3:49 PM
Wow, how stunning, Jennifer, that lace dripping across the card is so very beautiful and the flower surrounded sentiment is sure to give very special birthday wishes to your special friend!
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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 6:44 PM
Jenifer, this is beyond gorgeous, and loaded with l-o-v-e! Love your beautiful blooms and lovely lace. Precious. Hugs...
------------------------------ 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
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Mon, Jul 16, 2012 @ 2:06 PM
Wow! Now this is very special card for someone special. She will certainly love and appreciate all the care and detail work you put into this card.
Gorgeous color, flowers, lace and layout...