Sunday, May 10, 2015

Happy Mothers Day

It was a wonderful day!  Breakfast by my oldest daughter, flowers and craft gift cards from my husband and a delicious dinner cooked by my two daughters.  We had the blessing of spending today with my Husband's Mom...unfortunately I will have to wail until next week to give my Mom the hug in person that I sent today over the phone lines.  I would like to share with you today the card I made for Mom.
Mom's favorite color is blue and I love Broken China Distress Ink so it was a no-brainer.  I started by using the Layered Stencil Embossing Technique that Tim Holtz described in Compendium of Curiosities Vol III...using  the oval cutout of the Embossing Diffuser to guide my inking.  The background was shaded with  Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean and Broken China Distress Inks.  My small chipboard swirl was painted with Picket Fence Distress Paint and then covered with a coat of Clear Rock Candy Crackle.
 I adore the Tiny Tattered Florals Die.  My daughter commented that everything from here on out will have a flower just so I can play with those dies. (Probably true :)  I made the flowers in both blue and sea green and brushed the petals with Glue-N-Seal and sprinkled with Rock Candy Distress Glitter.  Here is another pic...
I finished off the card with a stamped sentiment and mounted it on a sea-green piece of card stock.  The house is quiet...my husband and one of my daughters is sleeping and the other daughter has escaped to the privacy of her room.. I am enjoying the peace after a busy but wonderful day. I am truly blessed.  Thanks for stopping by :)

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

A Vintage Journey-Spring Colors

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog-Let's Get Sentimental

Our Creative Courner-April Showers Bring May Flowers...

Frilly and Funkie-Snap-Crackle-Crackle

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Kimberly! Such a stunningly beautiful Mother's Day card for your Mom!! Oh gosh--I need to get the Tiny Tattered Florals die, for sure! I just love these itty bitty blooms :) Such a lovely card to bring over to my April Showers Bring May Flowers challenge at Our Creative Corner this month!! XOXO-Shari

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    1. KimMay 13, 2015 at 3:15 AM

      Thanks so much Shari for visiting and your kind comments.

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  2. CarynMay 11, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Great card Kimberley, the stenciling is so delicate and perfect.
    Thanks for sharing your amazing creation with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Caryn x

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    1. KimMay 13, 2015 at 3:16 AM

      Thanks Caryn. I love stencils...they are so versatile,

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  3. MarciMay 17, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the shades of blue and the flowers are gorgeous!

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:03 AM

      Thanks for much for visiting and commenting Marci.

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  4. MarciMay 17, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful card! I love the shades of blue and the flowers are gorgeous!

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  5. PamelliaMay 17, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Wow, this is beautiful!! I am a huge fan of Broken China too, and you have really done it justice here! I love how you contained your stencil pattern to a sort of aura around your focal pieces, it really draws the eye to your gorgeous flowers and crackle flourish!!

    Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Snap, Crackle, Crackle' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Thanks Pamellia...I love to visit your blog and would love to make an entry in your new challenge blog. Thanks for your kind comments and stopping by. Kim

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  6. LysMay 17, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    An elegant card with beautiful shades of blue... Thanks for joining us at Our Creative Corner.

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:12 AM

      Lys, Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind comments. Kim

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  7. Jenny MarplesMay 23, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    Oh WOW! LOVE the subtle yet important use of crackle on this - such a delicate and beautiful card. Thanks so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks so much Jenny... I love to visit your blog. Thanks for the kind comments and inspiration.

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  8. AnnieMay 23, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Love you card for your mom :-) Full of wonderful Tim techniques and goodies. The colour combination works so well and your flowers...well they are stunning.

    Great to have you on board at AVJ this fortnight and we hope to see you again

    Best Wishes
    Annie x

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks Annie...sorry I am running late, but I appreciate you visiting and commenting on my card. Kim

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  9. Astrid MacleanMay 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Oh wow, such a gorgeous project, I bet your mum is going to adore it! Wonderful colours too. Thanks so much for adding it to our Spring Colours challenge at A Vintage Journey!

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    1. KimMay 31, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      Thank you Astrid for you kind comments. Mom loved the card...blues are her favorite. Love to visit your blog...I am always inspired!

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  10. SamraJune 5, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    This is gorgeous!!! I came over to thank you for sweet comment on my blog for Tim's May Tag, and now I am your new follower :)

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