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Wednesday, 7 August 2013

A Special Card for a Special Person



Hello blogland, friends and followers old and new.  This year my mum is 90, she doesn't want a fuss just a nice meal with the family which means I will not be organising a surprise party for her, this is a shame because she has so many friends who would love to celebrate her birthday with her. 

I have been working on a card for her this week,  she is not a fussy person and likes plain and simple with no frills, so I thought  a card in the same style as the naming day card I did recently would fit the bill.   This is what I came up with using a lovely Lavinia flower stamp,  I thought this elegant flower stamp fitted the card perfectly.  The stamped image was dusted with a little Glamour Dust, I had to put a little sparkle on there I didn't want it to be too plain.


As The Lavinia challenge this month is anything goes, I am entering this card, it is very CAS but I think the Lavinia flower stamps lend themselves to this style of card, they are gorgeous for cards like this, but also look fabulous on the more colourful and complex cards like the design team samples on the Lavinia Challenge Blog site.

Playing about with my stamp and the cream and kraft, which I love at the moment, I came up with a second card which I also like, choices, choices, at least I have a little while to make my mind up!!
 

I didn't notice the tiny fly that landed on the flower stamp, must have thought it was real LOL.
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25 comments:

  1. Unknown7 August 2013 at 15:07

    So elegantly understated cards, truly lovely
    Happy birthday to you mom
    P x

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  2. Alyx7 August 2013 at 15:28

    This is gorgeous, Sylv! So pretty and elegant. Love it.
    xx

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  3. Unknown7 August 2013 at 16:57

    Simply beautiful. Just browsed your blog ad you are very creative. Karen xxx

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  4. Unknown7 August 2013 at 16:59

    Simply beautiful. Just browsed your blog and your so creative. Love Karen xxx

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  5. Unknown7 August 2013 at 17:09

    This is Stunning, so beautiful. Hugs Txx Crafty Bloggers Network DT :)

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  6. KarinsArtScrap7 August 2013 at 18:38

    gorgeous cards Sylv and very elegant.

    greetings karin

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  7. Jan 7 August 2013 at 18:50

    I love this Sylv it's so elegant.
    xx Jan

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  8. SD pooja7 August 2013 at 18:53

    Such a elegant card Sylv !

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  9. Chris7 August 2013 at 20:10

    Beautiful elegant card. Chris xx

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  10. Linda Simpson7 August 2013 at 21:20

    Such an elegant card and love the beautiful sentiment too!

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  11. Kate M7 August 2013 at 22:26

    Simply beautiful - your mum will love it!!
    xx

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  12. Craftyfield7 August 2013 at 22:29

    Both are clean, stylish and gorgeous, couldn't choose which one to give!

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  13. Trudi7 August 2013 at 23:14

    Beautiful, very classy x

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  14. Unknown8 August 2013 at 09:31

    This is a really beautiful card! Many thanks for entering the Lavinia Stamps Challenge and good luck! Melissa (DT) xxxx

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  15. kelly ledder8 August 2013 at 10:18

    This is beautiful.
    The colours IS so striking. Thank you for sharing with us on the Crafty Bloggers Network Facebook page.

    Kelly x

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  16. Liz8 August 2013 at 11:46

    Just beautiful!

    Liz x

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  17. Unknown8 August 2013 at 19:14

    Beautiful cards ! Happy birthday to your mumxx

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  18. Pauline Butcher8 August 2013 at 21:23

    Both are beautiful cards, and whichever one you choose to give to your Mum, I am sure she will love. Thanks for entering the Lavinia Stamps Challenge and good luck Sylv. Hugs Pauline, DT member xxxx

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  19. Julie8 August 2013 at 22:28

    Goodness gracious, I wouldn't think to stamp on this textured card, I sure am now though! I'm so glad you shared it, I've just bought some myself! Thanks for sharing with us at Lavinia Stamps, Julie.x

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  20. Unknown9 August 2013 at 11:08

    Beautiful card, Sylv, and I am sure you mum will love it, I am with your Mum on the fuss though, I disappointed my family at my 50th in december by saying I did not want a party, would have hated that, LOL...

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  21. lady jasmine crafts9 August 2013 at 12:00

    Beautiful simple and so elegant xxx

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  22. GinaA9 August 2013 at 17:01

    This card has a lovely airy feel, I so like the soft colours and the bow with just the right amount of sparkle on the flowers.

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  23. Holley (Tondre) Barnhart9 August 2013 at 21:56

    Simply beautiful. Great work. Cheers, Holley

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  24. Barbara11 August 2013 at 10:07

    Aww Sylv, both of these creations are beautiful......although I enjoy getting inky and messy, I always seem to revert back to CAS, I love it! Congratulations to your mum on her 90th birthday, I'm sure she'll treasure either one you choose.
    Thanks for sharing in our August challenge at Lavinia Stamps.....good luck.
    Barbara xx

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  25. ionabunny25 August 2013 at 12:18

    How lovely. Congrats to mum on reaching such a milestone. Have a great party. I am sure the friends will be dropping around to but it's a lot at that age to have so many people together at the same time. Anyway I think it's always nice to spread the celebrations over a few days, or weeks!! hee hee

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