Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mum's Birthday Card


Goodmorning to everyone reading today. I finally have a new project to show you! A birthday card for my Mum. For the colours on this card I used different shades of pinks and brown. I coloured it with my SU ink pads (Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise)and my aqua painter. I outlined with my Stampin' write markers. The laces and papers and embellishments are all scraps from my stash.
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations - Distressing
SSDS - Girly
Creative Card Crew - Distressing
I made this card especially for my Mum for her birthday. I wanted it to be very special as it was a joint card from all of us. I used Tilda with a rose because Mum loves roses. We gave my Mum this gorgeous white cane outdoor setting which she loved. She has been wanting one for ages and could not find one in Tamworth so we bought it at the Gold Coast and it came down on our truck when we moved house. We made her stay inside while we set it up and surprised her...here is a little pic to show you what it looks like. (Not the best photo, but you get the idea.)
We have finally moved house and are in the middle of unpacking all of our boxes. It has been a very busy time. Here is a picture of our front paddock. It is lovely and green here at the moment. How big is this old gum tree! It is nice to be out of the city and surrounded by nature. I might post some more pics over the next few weeks and show you around a bit!

I hope you have a lovely day today. Thanks very much for visiting and take care.

12 comments:

Tracy said...

Hi Alicia stunning pictures happy housewarming wishes sent your way and wow!!!!Look forward to seeing more.
Beautiful card and image bet your mum loved it and the furniture.
Thanks for joining us over at Creative Inspirations and good luck.
Hugs
Tracy
xxx

Alleena Burger said...

Great to see you are settling in and have your art and craft supplies out!! This card is gorgeous, love the colours and the colouring in of Tilda.
It looks beautiful up there, certainly a lot greener than down here. Have fun unpacking the rest of your things ;)

Loz said...

Ooh, I like that cane setting... and your card is gorgeous. Hope you're settling in okay... nice to be close to family again? Good luck x

Crafty In Carolina Stamper said...

Hi Alicia! I love the girly card you created! Thanks for joining us at SSDS =)

Leigh said...

Glad to hear that you are settling in Alicia. Love the card and also that gorgeous garden setting.

Carol Dee said...

I LOVE everything. Mum's card is delightful. Looks perfect for her. As is the beautiful cane set. I bet she is really excited about it :) Your new yard looks amazing. Wish I could pop in for a visit! Ahhh, if only we did not live SO FAR apart. Someday I would LOVE to visit you country. Yeah, like when my ship comes in....hugs...

Cheryl said...

Such a beautiful card,love your colouring and gorgeous flower!!! Love your photos and your beautiful yard,I'm ready to move in.....lol....it sounds like heaven!! Enjoy your time there and I'm looking forward to seeing more photos!!
xx

cheryl said...

great card love the colurs too thanks for jioning us at creative inspirations this week love cheryl xxxx

Steph said...

How pretty! I love the colours and papers!

Kerrie said...

Beautiful card, I'm sure your mum will treasure it... your property looks beautiful, nature is wonderful..... must be busy up there this week.... with the country music festival.... my mum is up there, boot scooting.... (LOL)

kanishk said...

It looks beautiful up there, certainly a lot greene

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Lucinda said...

Well i love your card, the Distressing is wonderful.i really miss you. I first day back i keeped looking for you.