Today on Stamping Sisters in Christ the verse for this week is from Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you." My card this week was inspired by Silke on her blog, "My Life" (on my sidebar). I used her arrangement of flowers on the top note die, but changed the colors, and then made this into an easel card, adding the designer paper from Melissa Frances and the fence with the word, "Mother" on it. I did not have a specific Mother's Day sentiment, but this will work. I love the colors in this paper, and used Bashful Blue, Regal Rose, and Summer sun stamped off to mimic the paper.
In my life, I had two mothers. I can't say it didn't make my life complicated and uncomfortable many times, but over the years I learned to perceive the blessings that came from both and find a way to bring honor to them or to their memories. I know in my life, motherhood is the one thing I cherish...it is such a gift!! So for all those who are mothers, who have mothers, or who have had the tremendous blessing of nurturing children or mentoring youth...Happy Mother's Day!!
Traci..this such a paper garden of beauty....those flowers are really beautiful...and so well cutout/diecut.....and love the addition of the leaf branches and fence.....gorgeous
ReplyDeleteTracy this is GORGEOUS!!! I love the easel card idea and I know your mom will love it too!!! You just made my evening with your sweet comment and I'm so happy I inspired you!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful evening!!! Hugs ~S~
Wow, Traci, a beautiful card! I like the fence cut out. Very neat.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Traci!! I just love the fence punch you used, your colors and all the flowers!! Gorgeous easel card!! I am sure your mom will love it!! Thanks for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Traci! What a lovely soft blue. Thanks for hopping in right away for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteSo soft, beautiful, and lovely, Traci! I like the picket fence border punch at the base of your easel card.
ReplyDeleteThis is so soft and pretty Traci. I love the colors you chose. Great challenge this week at SSIC. Makes me miss my mom.. Great easel card.. I love these..
ReplyDeleteHope your mom's day is awesome..
Hi Traci - this is so pretty - I love the colours of your gorgeous flowers and that gorgeous fence! Your Mum is going to love this!! Your easel card is perfect for this pretty scene!! Thanks for joining us at the Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week - we appreciate your support and would love to see you again next week!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love that picket fence at the bottom of the card - it's perfect for your garden-themed card!
ReplyDeleteWowza Traci!!! This is over the top gorgeous!!! Your colors are so pretty and that MS punch is perfect on this easel card! LOVE the flowers!!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely! I love theThanks for playing along at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week! :) flowers!
ReplyDeleteOh my is this gorgeous!! I love those flowers and your color combo is beautiful. I have yet to make an easel card but, you make it look so easy. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us at SSCC.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Traci.I always tiffed with my mother as a teenager. Later, after marriage, did I began to understand her better. Now we have a wonderful relationship. But I regret the time wasted in arguing and fighting.
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