Sunday, August 4, 2013

Another Birthday

Yes, today is another birthday for me.  I don't mind getting older (who is getting younger?).  I one time saw a quote on Pinterest to the effect of not regretting that you are getting older because it is a privilege denied to many.  How true.  Last evening, I was treated to dinner by my son.  Today, I was treated to lunch by my husband.  I am sufficiently stuffed.  We will be having cake and ice cream later on.  Will be eating lightly the rest of the week!  I do like birthdays that last more than one day!

Today, I have a little gift card holder to share.  The design was centered around the pretty yellow and gray Webster's Pages cameo.  The envelope was cut on my beloved Big Kick using a Tim Holtz pocket envelope die.  The paper used for the envelope is Tim Holtz and the pattern paper is MME.  I stamped some text from 7 Gypsies onto the striped paper.  A bit of ruffled lace was glued around the bottom.  The flowers are Recollections toned down a bit with Sand Glimmer Mist.  I added some Liquid Pearls around the scallop circle.


The green pine branches were made with a Martha Stewart punch.


Foam dots were placed under the scallop circle for dimension.


On the back of the envelope, I attached two brads and a bit of twine to form a closure.  There is a little bit of space here where you could add a sentiment tag.

We are having absolutely gorgeous weather today.  Perfect day for celebrating!  Have a wonderful week!

13 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you are enjoying your extended birthday, I for one love it when the celebrating goes on for a few days as those around you catch up.. except my waist line may suffer a bit though.. but hey I agree with your quote.. not all get to grow old so we had better just enjoy it!! Your card looks so lovely, I love the cameo in the middle of the doiley!! Enjoy the rest of the day!!!!

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  2. So glad to hear you had a lovely birthday, my friend! Sounds like you were well taken care of! :) LOVE your beautiful card holder! Fabulous color combo and I adore all the detail. The flower cluster is so pretty. LOVE that cameo! I am so tickled that you are loving your new die cutting machine!

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  3. Sheer elegance, Patty!! What a stunning card!!!
    HAPPY Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Happy Birthday, again! ♥you and can't wait to celebrate in person. Love this gorgeous project. The yellow and grey are stunning together.

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  5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Patty!!!!!
    Such a gorgeous card!!
    Love it! :)

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  6. Hi Patty, thanks for your comments on my blog.. the banner is a memory box die and the doilys are from a cafe i go to sometimes.... you know when you get a cuppa and they bring out the milk on a little plate with a doily under it.. well I take the doilys and use them on my scrap pages!!hehe! Thanks for visiting my blog!!

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  7. Love the layers of little doilies! The cameo adds an elegant touch! Simply beautiful! Hope your birthday was wonderful!

    Have a great day!
    Mandy

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  8. Hi! I was looking for an email but I cant seem to find one. I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for each and every comment you leave on my blog. I read each one and it puts a smile on my face :) Thank you for always taking the time to write something . It touches me more than you know. I had a look through your blog.. LOVELY Work!!! Many many thanks xoxo

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  9. What a gorgeous gift card holder! Love all the layers, cameo,lace, and sweet cluster of flowers! So happy to hear that you had a wonderful birthday with family!:-)

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  10. Happy belated birthday Patty, and yes I love that quote too, I don't mind getting older either :) :)
    I love what you have created and love the pocket envelope,:)
    Thank you for always leaving me kind comments, you never forget me :) :)
    hugzz Marlou xx

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  11. That is one pretty gift card holder, Pat! I always have a hard time using yellow seem like you are great with any colors.

    Happy belated birthday.

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  12. HAPPY BLESSED BELATED BIRTHDAY !!! :) :) Stay healthy, youthful and beautiful !

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