Thursday, November 4, 2010

No Peeking, Mom!...

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My fabulous MIL, Susan, is celebrating her birthday next week and I wanted to make a nice card for her. It was a bit tricky, as she is here in New York visiting for the rugrat's birthday! At least I know she won't be checking her email today while she is here, but just in case I won't mention the gift that we got her. Let's just say that it's a fun one for a fan of Taylored Expressions (which she is!) and it's perfect for a crafty lady like herself.
For this card, I was inspired by this week's Mojo Monday sketch and this pretty paper and accents from the TE Key Ingredients subscription from a couple months back. I also used the Take Note set and coordinating frame die (cut in half) for the flourished element on the sketch. Happy, happy birthday to my lovely and talented mom-in-law...can't wait to see what you create!

SPILLING THE BEANS
  1. Make card from cardstock.
  2. Trim patterned paper. Mat and tie on ribbon; attach button. Adhere.
  3. Trim cardstock strip; mat. Adhere butterflies and adhere.
  4. Stamp frame border and sentiment. Die-cut and adhere with foam tape.
BEAN NOTES
  • Stamps: Take Note and For the Love of Cupcakes (Taylored Expressions)
  • Ink: Pear Pizazz Classic Dye (Stampin' Up!)
  • Cardstock: Bazzil textured paper from the August Key Ingredients Kit (TE)
  • Patterned Paper: Walk in the Park (Echo Park)
  • Accents: Butterflies and button from the August Key Ingredients Kit (TE)
  • Fibers: Brown grosgrain ribbon (generic)
HAPPY BEANS

8 comments:

Tenia Nelson said...

This card is soooooo gorgeous!!!

Ann Schach said...

Love the colors, Regina! I am sure your mom will love it!

Rose said...

Hi Regina! I love your card - so pretty! Your mom-in-law will love it :)

Cathy said...

Great card. You did a great job. I love the paper you used. I love butterflies. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Lovely card! You mother-in-law will love this! :)

Carla said...

I love those colors and butterflies!!! Awesome card Regina... I will be your adopted MIL... deal? Hugs,

vivacela said...

Regina! I'm Back! I definitely have misseddddd toonnneessss of good stuff here! Haaa...took me quite sometime to view all your projects! :D
If i'm your MIL, i would be soooo happy till i couldn't sleep! THis is a wonderful card! Lurve everything on it. Just to let you know, I LURVE butterflies!!!

Tasha said...

Wow Regina this card is beautiful, great colour combo
love tasha xx