My mother is turning 80 next month, so I wanted to make her an extra special birthday card. I pulled out an old, wood-mounted stamp from CTMH called Paris Floral because it's one of my all-time favorites. Old and a favorite. Sounded like a good combo for Mom.
I recently took a water coloring class and learned this nifty trick...use lots of water. I know, right? I also learned not to stress when colors bleed into one another. For this perfectionistic soul, that's tough.
I'm entering it in the following challenges:
My favorite part of this card is the sewing. Mom used to teach Home-Ec, so it felt like I was personalizing it just for her. Now...shhh, don't tell her that I plan to hand-deliver it. I'll be flying in for the surprise celebration then head out to help my son for about a month so that, when I turn 80, he has as many fond memories of me as I have of my mom.
Until next time,
Becca
Gorgeous! I am sure your Mum (Mom looks strange to me as an Aussie) will love it. I will have to give some of the techniques on this card a go.
ReplyDeleteBecca beautiful card for your Mom, have birthday to her. Lovely watercolouring. Thank you for sharing with us at Muse this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Your mom is sure to love it ! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept!
ReplyDeleteThe watercolouring on this card is fabulous! I saw on FB that you said you embossed in clear, ironed the card and the powder mostly came off - will have to try that! This is simply spectacular. I know your mom will love it. (You should print a copy of this post to take for her as well so she can read your beautiful words.) Congratulations on another fabulous project!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous water colouring. It does feel good to let the 'control' go for a change! So lovely you added the stitiching for your Mum, perfect touch. Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept x
ReplyDeleteStunning watercolouring and a fabulous result. Great blooms and thanks for sharing at ATCAS this week. Sarah
ReplyDeleteLove this water colored card. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water coloring. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous and the blue background really highlights their beauty. Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
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Beautifully watercoloured - love how the blue background really makes the flowers pop! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty watercolour card! I'm sure your mum will love it. Love the gorgeous colours against the blue background.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers, beautiful watercoloring. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor on the card and the background to make those flowers pop!
ReplyDeleteExtra special indeed! This is stunning!! Your coloring is really lovely. Glad you joined us this week at FMS!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is just lovely! Your colouring is just gorgeous and so striking. Thanks for joining us at FMS this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, your watercolouring is wonderful. love the colours you used.
ReplyDeleteShe is going to love this gorgeous creation!!! Thanks for sharing it with us here at the Card Concept!!!
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