Hello everyone! I told you the other day I would have one more very special Pansy project for you today, on Mother's Day! This is the card I made for my mom this year! My mother loves to display her cards. She leaves them sitting out for weeks and then once she puts them away, she brings them back out the next year on that holiday. If I were to go home right now, she would have favorite mother's day cards displayed on every flat surface in the house, some dating back to when we were kids.
So, this year, I thought I would give her one that was easy to display. I created this large (it measures 5.5 x 7" when closed) easel card which stands on it's own. It's loaded down with the butterfly punch pansies (ok, I know, I really piled them on). I was going for the look of one of those antique victorian cards.
I used sentiments from Well Scripted and All Holidays. The ribbon is 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin. I used the Scallop Trim Corner and Border Punches along with the Big Shot and the Scallop Oval Die and Tiny Leaves Sizzlet. Cardstock colors are Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plumb Whisper White and Pink Pirouette. I even created a Scallop Trim Border around the oval, using the Crimper Tool. The pansies are attached with Stampin' Dimensionals. What fun! I wish I could have been there to see my mom's face when she opened her special card! But one thing is for sure. When I go to visit my folks in a few weeks, I know this card will still be on display!
Thanks for stopping by today everyone and wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there!
Gretchen,
Wow - this is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen. I love how our mom displays her cards year after year! What an Inspiration you are! Thank you for blessing my life with your creative guidance!
Posted by: Samantha | May 09, 2010 at 07:28 PM
this card is absolutely gorgeous. I don't think I've seen a more beautiful handmade card---EVER!!!! Simply beautiful. I know your mother had to love it, and I would keep it displayed also. Just gorgeous. Your work is absolutely beautiful. TFS.
Posted by: Carol Haffner | May 09, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Love these pansie cards Gretchen - seen one of Sandi's blog too. Are you all using a dauber to put the colors on the butterflies in order to make the pansys? Wanda
Posted by: Wanda M. | May 10, 2010 at 07:12 AM
Such a beautiful card. Your mother must be very proud. Cherish your time together.
Posted by: Wendie Waldman | May 10, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Who thinks up these ideas, like making beautiful flowers with a butterfly punch??? Your card is gorgeous!
Posted by: doris | May 10, 2010 at 08:39 AM
Stunning card!
Posted by: lisa808 | May 10, 2010 at 08:51 AM
A beautiful, beautiful, thoughtful card for your mom. And I hope you had a good Mother's Day.
Posted by: Chris in CO | May 10, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Wow! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Chantal B. | May 10, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Gretchen,
Once again you've taken a technique (the pansies) and bumped them up to a gorgeous creation! I just love to see your creations and I have an increasingly large file of pictures of your projects to copy someday.
Happy belated Mother's Day - I'm sure your mom enjoyed this gorgeous card and will be displaying it in the "best" place in her house!
Posted by: Jayne S. | May 10, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Gretchen What a beautiful card. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations.
God Bless You
Posted by: Lynda Emerson | May 10, 2010 at 01:09 PM
This is a beauty, well worth displaying all year.
Posted by: Beverly Gotthardt | May 10, 2010 at 01:33 PM
OMG, I wish I was your Mother, just so I could receive this card. It is special, I can see that is why you gave it to your Mother...
You do such beautiful work, but you know what, I am a great COPY CAT...lol.
Posted by: Billie Rice | May 10, 2010 at 01:55 PM
This card is simply gorgeous! Anyone, especially a mother, would LOVE to receive this card. Just gorgeous!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Fleming | May 10, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Wow Gretchen this card is absolutely stunning..... just love your work!!
Posted by: Kerrids.wordpress.com | May 10, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Gretchen, This is a beautiful card. I would be proud to have received this one. I love your Mom's idea of bringing the cards back for the next years holiday. I also love the pansies. Have a great day & TFS.
Posted by: Barb Nesplic | May 11, 2010 at 06:31 AM
Beautiful!! So very lovely!!!
Posted by: Holly/catrules | May 11, 2010 at 07:38 AM
OM Gosh!! This is beyond gorgeous! I'm sure she loved it! Can't believe what you've done with these all week! You're amazing! - Dawn Olchefske
Posted by: DOstamping | May 11, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Hey Gretchen, The set Well Scripted is from which cattie? Not able to find it. Thanks, Barb Nesplic
Posted by: Barb Nesplic | May 11, 2010 at 05:22 PM
I'd say you achieved the look of a perfect antique Victorian card! I live in a historic Victorian town, and our historic preservation society would LOVE to make these! It's beautiful, and you are truly an inspiration.
Becs Middleton
Posted by: Rebecca M. | May 12, 2010 at 01:47 PM
This is absolutely beautiful!What a great idea with the scallop edge and ovals. Thanks again for the great inspiration.
Posted by: diane oliver | May 14, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I just love these pansies i am sure you mother would have loved it. would love to know how you made these
Posted by: Chary Belfield | May 24, 2010 at 02:27 AM
Yeah! I agree this is one of the very beautiful cards and its gonna be a perfect gift cards so adorable. :)
vitton
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