Sunday, May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi there - we're celebrating Mother's Day in the USA today. Still a sad day for me since my mom passed away just over a year ago - may she rest in peace!

I have a couple people left for whom I make a Mother's Day card. My mom's sister Carol (called Tia) and Queen Mum Mary (my friend & the mom to my former quartet's lead singer). I made the card below first, then made a very similar one for my second (won't share that one).


Supplies: Paper - Paper Studio pastel A2 card; various scraps, including
some ancient woodgrain papers from Target
Stencils - Taylored Expressions Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips
Dies - Spellbinders Build a Spring Birdhouse &
Stamps - Hero Arts Holiday Planner Icons &
It's Your Day (both retired)
Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog & Summer Sky
Other - Copics for shading bird and leaves; black gem

I love Vicki Papaioannou's (clips-n-cuts) style and was excited to get some of her Spellbinders dies when released. Am just using two of the sets for the first time - typical me...but I had fun with them! I used the TE cloud stencils for the first time too - no idea how long I've had them. I used a TE brush and blended some Memento inks for a dreamy sky on my pastel blue card base.

I will add my card to Darnell's May NBUS Challenge since the birdhouse and bird with branch/leaves dies and cloud stencil finally made it off my Mount NBUS.

Thanks for stopping and Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there!!


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12 comments:

  1. LinMay 14, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    What a cute card, Linda - darling birdhouse!

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  2. JeanMay 14, 2023 at 12:06 PM

    Fun color and texture choices for the birdhouse and bird!

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  3. HilaryJaneMay 14, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    A little bird house works so well for a mothers day card. your little bird is so cute and your sky background is very impressive. Love it xx

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  4. Cat CraigMay 14, 2023 at 2:07 PM

    Linda, such a sweet scene for your Mother's Day card. Lovely.

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  5. RosemaryMay 14, 2023 at 4:12 PM

    Sweet Mother's day card, Linda!

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  6. Lisa EltonMay 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM

    What a sweet birdhouse! This is adorable, Linda!

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  7. Dawn TMay 15, 2023 at 2:25 AM

    Gorgeous card Linda. A lovely Mother's Day card.

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  8. papierelleMay 15, 2023 at 6:27 AM

    A completely different Mother's Day card. I love it!!

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  9. DarnellMay 15, 2023 at 9:39 AM

    Wonderful sky, Linda! I can see why you wanted that wonderful textured bird, house, and branch! Nothing better than a momma bird near her babies for a meaningful Mother's Day card! Special hugs for you and thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Darnell

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  10. Dotty JoMay 16, 2023 at 6:45 AM

    Your card is beautiful, Linda. Sending you love, Jo x

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  11. Bonnie LynnMay 22, 2023 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful! I love how your card turned out. I saw it over at NBUS and had to come tell you how pretty it is.

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  12. GretaMay 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM

    Always sad missing our moms on Mother's Day. I know your sweet birdhouse cards were appreciated! Wonderful background!

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