iluvcats and scraps: Paulette's Birthday Card

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Paulette's Birthday Card

I created a birthday card for a very dear sweet friend, Paulette.

She's married to my 1st cousin/Godfather, Butch.

I had such a tough time trying to create a card for her

because I wanted it to be really special.

After 3 tries - YES 3 tries,

I finally got it!

I changed to a different paper collection -

Maja Design "Denim & Girls" collection!

This was the antidote needed for my 'ailment'.

I've never made an angled pocket card before.

I'm very happy with how it turned out!

Amazing how different pages from a collection really complement one another! So many beautiful patterns coordinating together.
I used 3 different pages from the collection, including the backsides.

This includes using some of the backsides for a couple of cute tags
I made to go into the pocket.

Using the words & quotes from the bottom of pages,
I was able to put together meaningful embellishments on the tags!

Each is popped up with foam adhesive tape.

ReneaBouquets butterflies are beyond luscious!

I just can't ever say enough about them.
They truly ramp up any creation to a higher level!
The detailing, quality of the paper & beautiful printing are impeccable!
These "Cherry Blossom" butterflies are among my most favorites.

A small flower arrangement of Wild Orchid Crafts wild roses & aster daisies match so perfectly with the flowers printed on the paper!

The flower print details on the bottom of the pink piece of the card is the strip that you normally cut off and throw away that's on every scrapbook paper page.
I thought it really added to the overall look of the card!
I slightly trimmed it with deco scissors to give it a ruffle look.

Also, notice the piece with the hearts printed on it just below the flower arrangement? This is a piece of bottom strip that I used as an embellishment!
Navy blue rhinestones placed below it help draw your eye to it.