Miss Belle's 2023 Birthday Card

 I made a simple, yet elegant, birthday card

for my dear friend and "2nd Mom", Miss Belle, 

who is turning 87 this month.

She's truly a beautiful person 

and I'm very blessed to have her in my life.

I made her 5 x 7 card and slightly larger envelope

with 49 and Market's gorgeous Vintage Artistry Tranquility collection.

Two stunningly gorgeous and so detailed butterflies from ReneaBouquets 

added that special touch to the front of the card.

I printed the inside sentiment in French Script font

using one of the pretty 6 x 8 papers in this collection.

I also punched two corners for added interest.

Tiny baby pink bling gives some pretty, dainty sparkle!

Here are the laser cuts I put together.

Would you believe that I've already finished making 

friend's birthday cards for August, September & October?

I've been in a crafty mood lately.

I'm seriously considering doing a layout, 

but if I don't, it may be a bit before you see me.

Thanks so much for viewing Miss Belle's birthday card.  

Have a blessed day everyone!

Lisa

Note: you can see how I made the pretty envelope by going to this link: 

https://iluvcatsandscraps.blogspot.com/2023/06/tutorial-5-14-x-7-12-envelope.html

Products used:

49 and Market - Vintage Artistry Tranquility collection

"The Undisturbed View" (for the card)

"Milieu" (for the envelope)

6x8 Paper Collection (for inside the card)

Laser Cut Wildflowers (for inside the card)

ReneaBouquets

Cherry Blossom Tiny Treasures

Watercolor Spun Candy Tiny Treasures

Martha Stewart Punch Set

Crochet Loop

Tools

Fiskars 12" SureCut Paper Trimmer

Martha Stewart Scoring Board

Adhesives

Scor-Tape

Scor-Tape Sheets

Recollections Foam Adhesive Circles

Recollections Foam Adhesive Squares

Nuvo Glue

Sophie - loved you most

 I struggled for days to get the design of this layout right

because it's of Sophie, my dearest Heart of Hearts.

She was killed by coyotes at age 14.

I've never been able to fully get over her death. 

She was and always will be a very special cat to me.

49 and Market's Vintage Artistry Wedgewood collection

had the perfect paper and embellishments.

Starting with the top left corner of the layout,

I punched each corner in a coordinating design 

that goes very well with the die cuts on the layout.

ReneaBouquets exceptional Beautiful Printed Board Hummingbird 

adorns the layers of greenery & flowers.

I framed my sweet Sophie by cutting out the center of the die cut,

mimicking the punched layout corners by using pearls.

A beautiful arrangement of layered embellishments from the collection.

A closer look at the layered butterfly.

49 and Market's layered embellishments, flowers, a laser cut with words, 

wishing bubbles and ReneaBouquets butterfly all coordinate well. 

Sophie's name is custom chipboard by Want2Scrap

and is inked in a dark navy blue.

It sits on top of washi strips from the collection.

The second half of the layout title "loved you most" is from 

49 and Market's laser cut elements in this collection.

I cut out a solid background and placed the laser cut 

using foam adhesive for dimension.

ReneaBouquets products are truly exceptional. 

You can read about the quality materials that are used on her website. 

https://www.reneabouquets.com/

I love her products and I especially love supporting a 

USA family/woman owned business.

She takes great care & has great pride with all of her products.

All of her products have incredible details!

Every product that has glass glitter is hand-painted on by Renea!

Thanks for visiting!

Have a great day,

Lisa

Products used:

49 and Market

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood paper collection

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - "Sublime"

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - "Revel"
(die cuts behind the photos)

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - Layered Embellishments

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - Washi Strips

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - Laser Cuts in Blue

Vintage Artistry Wedgewood - Laser Cuts in Orange

Florets - Cornflower

Nature's Bounty - Cornflower

Wishing Bubbles - Blueberry

Maja Design

Monochromes-Shades of Denim-Dark Blue
(behind main layout-to accent punched corners)

        

ReneaBouquets

itty bitty Hummingbirds

Tiny Treasures - Butterflies - Rustic Autumn

Makers Movement - Cheery Lynn dies

Horizon - Coved Rectangle

Martha Stewart punch set

Crochet Loop

Want2Scrap

Adhesive pearls - Light Blue

Tsukineko VersaMagic Chalk Ink

Night Sky

Sizzix

Big Shot Machine

Magnetic Platform

Adhesives

Nuvo Glue

Recollections - Foam Adhesive Circles