Welcome to An Untraditional Mother's Day Blog Hop With Sparkle N Sprinkle. Did you arrive from Shona's amazing place? Then you're right on. If not, to view all the beautiful cards and become eligible for one of two great prizes, begin at the SNS Home Blog.
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The incredibly diverse and beautiful cards presented by my fellow Sparkle Team designers reveal a glimpse into their feelings about special woman in their lives. Our Mother's Day inspired hop is untraditional because we're displaying cards which honor extraordinary women, whether they are Moms or not. We hope you have enjoyed these feminine cards, and perhaps want to create something special for the dear women who meaningfully touch your life.
Today's card is intended for my Dad's wife. Linda is one of those rare and kind individuals who shines a certain happiness and light in our family. Hard working, and lots of fun, she always seems to be thinking of others, making each day more enjoyable. How fortunate she and my dad found each other! The card style is a little different for me, because I tried tearing paper so that everything would not be uniform - the layers of designer and mulberry papers are all torn, and intended to overlap. (No reflection on Linda, LOL).
Also employed is the newly re-released set "Flower Vases", which is on special this month.
The images have great potential no matter what your coloring forte. Water color pencils were applied with a brush. Vases were then "colored in" with a VersaMarker and covered with clear detail embossing powder.
The images have great potential no matter what your coloring forte. Water color pencils were applied with a brush. Vases were then "colored in" with a VersaMarker and covered with clear detail embossing powder.
The "Special Warmth" saying is perfect! The stamp can easily be cut in half to have a "before and after" placement on the front of the card, or to employ an "innie and outie" effect on the inside of the card. The combinations of bead and glitter colors were specially mixed to create a dimensional texture in the card colors. It's fun mixing custom elements! Check out the enhanced designer paper - an image was randomly stamped on the DP with VersaMark and then heat embossed with Princess Rose embossing powder which is also on special this month.
A complete recipe for this card, and its components is on the SNS Gallery here.
A complete recipe for this card, and its components is on the SNS Gallery here.
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Stamping hugs,
Stamping hugs,
52 comments:
Nice job popping out the images...gives the card a nice touch!
A lovely card and an even lovelier verse from a very special lady, our very own design team co-ordinator De.
Beautiful, beautiful card! Love the tearing, mulberry paper, glitter, and the sentiment is lovely. Love the way you did a row of vases! A great job done by a great lady!!
your card was so elegant & heartwarming
Wonderful card. I am loving these vases!
Just beautiful Donna! Such a cheery little card. I know Linda will just love it - who wouldn't?
Lovely card, Donna! Love the mulberry paper and sparkly edge. (Finally able to see it after switching to IE.) Very pretty colors!
I love the layers.
I really like the layers and the tearing idea. It is diffrent from all the other blogs I have seen. Thank you for this idea!
Carrie Ray Donnell
The "special warmth" sentiment really makes this card special. I have several women in the my life that hold a special place in my hear and who make every day worthwhile!
I love the soft colors in this card. The tearing of the papers is neat. And popping up images is one of my favorite styles. Very beautiful, soft, and feminine card. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. The mulberry paper adds great dimension. Love the vase stamp set, too!
I love the watercolor look on the vases and the way they "pop" from the card. Very beautiful work!
I love texture, this card is full of stuff you just want to touch!
Love the background paper and I really like the mulberry paper. The colors of the flowers are exciting.
What a pretty card! I love all the textures! Your water looks great!
Beautiful card. really liked the mulberry paper layers.
Like the mulberry paper and the glitter:) Very light and springy.
This card is just as beautiful as the woman who made it. I love your card Donna. Thanks for sharing and I love your blog too.
Gloria
How lovely to make such a sweet card for your dad's wife - - she sounds like a special lady (just like you).
I LOVE mulberry paper. Your layers are beautiful and I don't know if I like the background paper or the beads/glitter more. So much to choose from.
Its good to go outside our box sometimes.
Cheesy
Donna, what a creative card. I love the layers and the use of the mulberry paper. The flower soft looks so pretty, the watercolors... It's just so pretty. Thank you!
Fantastic card! Love the different effects you created with the mulberry paper. The colored images and bling are great.
What a great way to show your father's wife your love and appreciation. I love what you did with the background of the semi oval. I am going to give that technique a try. It is well, speechless ( good not bad)
What a beautiful card to end a wonderful journey this afternoon into the world of stamped art. It is so lovely done in the soft pastel tones and with the wispy affects of the mulberry paper. I must remember to use that more often myself. Thanks for a lovely time everyone and it would be great if I were to win, but even if I don't, I feel so much a winner already by seeing such inspiration today.
Beautiful card and sentiment!
I love the dimension with this card. Very nice!
Donna, This card is so incredible! Love the way you used the image and backed it with all the torn papers, especially the mulberry paper. WOW!! And it sounds like Linda is really special in your life, as well as your dad. So wonderful to have someone like that who just ties things together for us. :-)
Your card pulls all the punches
The sentiment on your card is so endearing. The torn Mulberry paper is really sharp & looks like feathers. I especially like the patterned paper in the background.
Love the vases and the glitter.
Hi! Donna....I love your card! I also, love the new stamp set! ..And did I also tell you I love your Blog...your photo and the words are beautiful!
Silly Widgets won't stop me from commenting -- I'd have phoned you to tell you how truly lovely this card is. Just love the mulberry paper. We forget to trot that out of our stash and when we do -- look what happens! Color, interest and tactility.
Donna, thanks for sharing with us. How very nice to appreciate your step mother. They often go without that attention from the husband's children.
Your card is a good inspiration for using the new/old stamp set. I'm glad to see the use of mulberry paper again. I forget to use it.
I have enjoyed seeing all the different and non-traditional Mother's Day cards.
Jan Hobbs
Great card. Love the saying.
Pink and green is one of my favorite color combinations. Beautiful!
I really like the way the mulberry paper softens the bright DP. And of course the glitter!!
Love how the mulberry paper adds a softness to the card. Very nice.
Beautiful! Love your layers and the pretty sentiment is perfect!
Like the dimensions! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Can't pick a favorite.
Great card De! Love how you made the vases look like glass - the "beady" border - and that neat designer paper addition. Very nice!
I loved the elegance of your card; just beautiful.
I'm sure will love the card and know she would love the tribute to her on the blog.
Cathy R.
The layers are great (and of course I really do like the new stamp set - more flowers, and some more vases to use!!yeh!)
Donna - love your card. That sentiment would be a great addition to my collection. I'll have to add it to my wish list.
Nice card beautifyl verse
Your coloring on those beautifully stamped vases, is exceptional Donna. I love this card.
A beautiful and interesting card. I love all the layers and their torn edges!
Frann
Truly artistic cards. Love the jars, don't you? Great water pencil coloring.
Nice card, and I really like the verse. Linda must be a lovely woman.
Wonderful card. Love all the extra sparkle. I love mulberry paper but have not used it for a long time - kind of forgot about it. It is so perfect for a soft and feminine (did I spell that right?)look. I really like the look of these vases.
Gorgeous card!
Hugs and smiles
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