a special birthday...

I know, I know!  It' been so long!  My poor little blog is feeling unloved.  In fact, my blog-iversary came and went without so much as a hi from me.  It's hard to believe that it's been a year already!  I would have popped in, but it's been pretty busy around here with all the family activities (both fun and everyday ho-hum) that I haven't had time to post.  However, this week I will have two posts for you!  

Today's post is of the card that I made for a very special lady in my life who recently turned 60.  I put a lot of time and energy into this one, but I wanted to make sure she could tell just by looking at this card that she is SO loved, appreciated and valued.  She is the one who introduced me to card making; I have no doubt that she appreciates and understands all that went into this.  (Love ya', Momma!)

Here's my card; I hope you enjoy...

paper:

crumb cake cardstock

pool party cardstock

very vanilla cardstock

primrose petals cardstock

early espresso cardstock


ink:

versamark

primrose petals classic

pool party classic

midnight muse classic

pacific point classic

tempting turquoise classic

pool party stampin' marker

primrose petals stampin' marker


bling and things:

large pearl brads

early espresso embossing powder


tools and toys:

heat tool

big shot

lacy brocade embossing folder

designer frame embossing folder

little leaves die

timeless type dies

large oval punch

rotary paper cutter

hobby blade

ruler

simply scored

paper snips

stamping sponges

two way glue pen

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

stamp-a-ma-jig

embossing buddy


stamp sets:

well scripted

swallowtail

yummy

oh, hello

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