I made a very special Canadian friend of mine, Fran, a birthday card.
I'm so blessed that we became close over a short period of time.
Crafting was how it all started, but has developed into a great friendship.
I chose to use the newest 49 and Market
awesomely beautiful "Birdsong" collection!
WOW!
It's truly beautiful!
All of the 49 and Market collections offer beautiful decorating embellishments.
I utilized the rub-ons and laser cuts.
Let's move around the front of the card....
Starting with the 'infamous' shaker, that was part of all my 2024 birthday cards,
I filled this one with a beautiful blue & yellow sequin mix.
It's framed by a pretty heat embossed chipboard piece.
Just to the right of shaker is a stunning ReneaBouquets dragonfly.
From the laser cut elements in this collection,
I chose the words "you're amazing"...because Fran really IS an amazing friend!
In the bottom right corner are some rub-ons
that I spelled out You Are Special...a little lopsided (HA).
Adding a few leafy laser cuts topped with blue mulberry lilies
coordinated nicely with the printing on the paper!
Another close up of the outstanding beauty of ReneaBouquets
exquisitely detailed dragonfly!
Now a look at the red/pink floral arrangements I made
to blend in with the beautiful print of the paper.
Now for the backside of the card.
a beautiful meadow full of all kinds of flowers might look like.
I added a deep blue-purple laser cut butterfly,
as well as a teal colored rub-on butterfly.
I used the 12x12 page, that's identical to the 6x8 card I made,
I used the 12x12 page, that's identical to the 6x8 card I made,
for the larger of the two box envelopes.
This collection is so beautiful!
The fronts are strictly the beautiful print in the collection.
The backs have a few rub-ons.
Wishing Fran a very Happy upcoming Birthday!
(P.S. she really loved this gorgeous paper collection
and is very happy with her card & bookmarks. YAY!)
Blessings to all,
Lisa
Products used:
49 and Market - Birdsong collection
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| 6" x 8" papers (used for the card & the bookmarks) |
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| "Blendables" Rub-Ons (used on the card & on the back of the blue bookmark) |
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| "You're Amazing" from the Laser Cut Elements |
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| "Wildflower" Laser Cuts |
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| "Songs of Hope" (for the larger box Envelope) |
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| "Solids Paper 3" (for smaller box Envelope) |
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| "Essentials" Rub-Ons (used on the back of the peach bookmark) |
Everything for the Shaker
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| Tim Holtz Dimensional Dome |
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| Catherine Pooler Designs "Portland" Sequin Mix |
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| Creative Embellishments Small Intricate Frames 2 |
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| Krylon Gesso Spray |
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| Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad |
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| Lindy's Gang Embossing Powder "Stardust Candy Rose" |
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| Lindy's Gang Embossing Powder "Kaiser Russet Red" |
ReneaBouquets - Dragonflies
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| Tiny Treasures - "Fenton Art" |
Flowers
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| 49 and Market "Punch" Wildflowers |
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| 49 and Market "Punch" Florets |
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| Mulberry Paper flowers Blue Lilies |
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| Mulberry Paper flowers Red Cosmos Daisies |
Tools
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| Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Paper Trimmer |
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| Martha Stewart "Cherish" corner punch |
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| Martha Stewart Scoring Board |
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| Basic Grey Rub-on Roller Tool |
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| Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) Embossing Heat Tool |
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| Fellowes Rhea125 Laminator |
Adhesives
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| Nuvo Craft Glue |
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| Recollections Foam Adhesive Circles |
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| ScorTape |
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| Martha Stewart Hot Glue Gun |
Well, Lisa, here I am again. I am thrilled to be the recipient of this stunning card. I love every detail from the papers, dragonflies, shaker and frame to the flowers, birds, colors, box card design and, of course, the sweet sentiments. The thoughtful bookmark gifts were an added touch that is much appreciated and will be well used. Thank you for your friendship and kind heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you love everything, Fran, and you are so very welcome & deserving!
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