Just a quick post today. Here is the birthday card I made for my daughter Amanda.
Right now both of my girls are married with families of their own; all living in MT : l
I miss them always, but was blessed to have a visit from them recently~ Whew! : ) does my heart so much good~
I have layered Maja Design papers (from Sweden); some of them are dry embossed. I've also added
bits of corrugated board, lace, a charm spoon, (Reneabouquet on Etsy) a smidgen of silver German glitter glass ( a bit in the spoon and a bit around the corner's edge) - and a white silk bow to tie it all together!
The heart is made from natural batting and I've done some blanket stitch around the edge.
I will be sharing this at: > AppleApricot's SIMPLY NEUTRALS TUESDAY! Please join Wen there to see all the lovelies she has to share in her weekly Linky!! Gorgeous neutral creations in store for you; so inspiring~Blessings for a wonderful week! Karen
Wow, I would be lucky to get such a card!
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I appreciate your visit and comment Mascha! Danke! Karen
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely job Karen. I love the layers of gorgeous papers and how you peel the paper back to reveal more underneath, the stitched batting heart and the sweet butterfly and lace layers too. So much thought has gone into this sweet card!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words on my blog.
x Suzy
Suzy you truly made my day with your visit and comment! Thank you so very much~ I always look forward to your posts. Blessings to you, Karen O
DeleteDear Kare, just saw this on my way to bed, and had to comment right away, as this card is so very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe papers and laces,- the way you treated them, and created amazing layers with them ,are so wonderful,and love how you added the extra layer with the elongated tag, so lovely patterned, -and with the beauty of the big bow, and your so lovely heart. The stitching around in blue, and the butterfly on top, makes it so very special, and I can see you created this card for your daughter, ( what a sweet name : Amanda ) with so much love.
I was happy to see this before going to sleep dear,-and thank you for your lovely pm, you will soon hear from me.
Dorthe, ox
Much thanks Dorthe for all your encouragement~ I appreciate your visit! Sweet dreams to you! : ) Karen
ReplyDeleteHi Karen.....Love your blog. :) Love your shabby BD card!! Love Renea's lace!! Have a wonderful week!! Hugs ~~ Mary (Abbygirlsb.com)
ReplyDeleteMary you are a peach!! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and see what I've been up too : ) Awaiting your blog~ Karen
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, what a fantastic card. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Valerie! for taking time to peek in and visit; and comment too! Hope your week is great~ Karen
DeleteSuch a gorgeous card Karen! Ethereal, serene and peaceful. The beautiful white bow is a perfect finishing touch. Beautiful! Happy birthday to your beloved daughter! xx
ReplyDeleteWen your visits mean so much to me! Thanks for everything : ) ~Karen
DeleteHi Karen. What a stunning card you have created. Amanda will likely cherish it forever. Personally, I would frame it and hang it as wall art, or perhaps display it on a table. All of the components are wonderful, and that little spoon charm is frosting on the cake! Hugs, Sue
ReplyDeleteHi Sue! Thanks ever so much for your encouragement and visits!! ~Karen
DeleteOh my that is just breathtaking, such lovely embellishments you have and your design is so pretty, perfect piece for the neutrals challenge. Your daughter will just love it, our daughters name is Amanda too ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking time to visit Connie! Bless you, Karen
Deleteyour cards a re amazing Karen ~ so talented :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Connie! You are a ray of inspiration~ Karen
DeleteWhat a gorgeous card! It really is stunning, I love the neutral shades and the composition is so well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your very sweet comments on my blog. I would love to be able to respond to them, but you are still a no-reply blogger! Please please attach an email to your blog so that we can respond to your kind words.
I really cannot at the moment Liz *sigh* - but hope someday to be able too. I will explain to you. Have a sweet evening! Karen
DeleteOh, I absolutely adore the gorgeous card you created for your daughter, dear Karen. Such a lovely composition.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week.
Hugs,
Marie
Thank you Marie, it was a fun card to create~ Hope all is going well and please know I appreciate you! Enjoy the coming week-end; I plan to get walk in! ~Karen
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ReplyDeleteWhat a blessings to make this for your daughter..I'm sure she will cherish it always! I love all the layering. The soft, torn edges and the rough cardboard together. And though I love color, I think my first love is with neutrals. It's very beautiful! I'm so happy that you came by again. It's so nice to find a kindred spirit! Thank you ever so much for your sweet and gracious comments! I was so blessed and encouraged and I'm very excited to get to know you more! I will respond to them later. I am off on an outing today and tomorrow. Do you have an email address? I hope your weekend is blessed and thank you again<3
Tamara :)
Oh I forgot to thank you for following along. I am also following you now. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations and talents.
ReplyDeleteBlessings :)
Tamara
Thanks so much for your visit and comments Tamara! You are so kind~ I will e-mail you today~ Take care, Karen
DeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, so delicate and full of luscious layers. Very drool-worthy!
hugs,
Jesse
: ) LOL Thanks Jesse! Drool-worthy is a good thing! Thanks so much~ Karen : )
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