I had the most enjoyable past few days! Even though my birthday was over a month ago, the celebration continues. My sweet SIL took me to lunch on Friday and gave me a gift card to Michael's as well as some goodies from Webster's Pages. We ate in the cafe at Whole Foods. What an amazing choice of food to choose from! My son and I picked my parents up at the airport when they got in from their vacation and we all went out for a wonderful seafood dinner that evening. My parents gave me a beautiful framed print of a young child in a molded glass frame with a burgandy velvet border around the picture which they found in an antique store in Kentucky. On Saturday, I attended a 40th birthday party that was held outdoors. And today, my husband and I went to a local town's Super Sunday outdoor flea market/craft sale/food festival. I bought some beautiful old crocheted doilies, two post cards over 100 years old, and a vintage hanky. The weather has been incredibly beautiful all week, so I was glad to spend so much time outdoors.
The card I'm sharing today was made to express the kindness I have been blessed with from the people in my life including my blogging friends. I am so grateful for those of you who have encouraged me with your sweet comments on this blog. I am so grateful, as well, for my amazing family and friends.
I stamped a Recollections doily in white ink onto the blue cardstock. The lace strip was from the bargin bin at Joann Fabrics. The flower is from Prima and the pearl swirl is from Zva. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink. Now, let me tell you a little more about this card. It was thrown together hastily. My New Year's resolution was to craft something at least once a week and I have done so faithfully. However, I was on the go constantly this weekend with little time to spare. I made myself sit down and whip up something before the day was over and this is it. I'm not quite sure if I'm satisfied with it as is, but I've kept up with my resolution!
Wishing you a wonder week ahead. Thanks so much for stopping by!
This looks beautiful.. I love the lace and the flower looks amazing!! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have had a wonderful week with lots of exciting things happening:) Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the elegant and romantic feel to it and the flower makes a beautiful finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteWell, I would never guess that you whipped this card out, Patty! Sure doesn't show! This is beautiful. SO elegant! Love the "bargain bin lace" and that big blossom. The pearls are such a sweet touch, too.
ReplyDeleteSO glad you hear you've had such a lovely time the past few days! That's awesome!
Beautiful card stunning flower to.
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Sounds like a lot of fun family times..Happy belated birthday! It is fun to have the party go on for awhile. Have fun with the Michaels gift card..they have some fun new goodies Patty! I think u asked me about the vintage style images of halloween on something....those are from tim holtz...michaels had a big paper book of his papers for all holidays. LOve your card and it doesnt look hastily put together at all! hug, cherry
ReplyDeletegorgeous card Patty!! love it and that beautiful flower ♥ Wow .. you were very blessed for all your birthday treats, it's a blessing to be surrounded by loving family and friends , that includes blogging friends :) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower and gems! Truly a very gorgeous card! Love the lace and gems! So happy that you enjoyed your birthday! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteOoh happy birthday (eleven months in advance).. did you bake yourself a cake? I'll eat a piece of cake now in your honor :D
ReplyDeleteLovely blog, lovely post, I so miss reading all the wonderful blogs... it's wonderful to visit you again.
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Oh, this is such a beautiful card! So feminine~!
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Sucha beautiful card!!! I love the soft colors and the beautiful flower. Glad you had such a nice weekend. Our lunch WAS awesome. Let's do it again SOON!! xoxo
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