Friday 8 March 2013

Mother's Day rush is over

Oh boy what a busy time I have had making Mother's Day cards.  It is great that people like them but they all want similar but different and I have been racking my brains this past week for ideas.  Well finally completed my last one and glad it is all over.  Here are some of the last ones


 
 
 
The card is from Creative Expressions and my local  craft shop.
The dies are Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Grand Decorative Circles One, Rose Creation. Labels Twenty and foliage.
Other flowers are from Wild Orchid.
Gem, feathers, butterflies and pearls from stash.
I have started making stick pins and have added one to each card.
The birdcage was a free cut out from Cricut.
The shaped cards and boxes (not shown) from Stella Crafts
 
I loved making these cards but it really tested my creative skills trying to make each one different and matching coloured card but I think I succeeded.  I just adore making the stick pins, an idea from Christina at http://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk/,  a visit to her blog and Card Making Magic site was a great source of new ideas for me.
 
I have not been able to comment on many blogs lately.  The weather we had was really good and I spend a lot of afternoons walking the dogs while it was quite mild.  We all needed the exercise after being couped up over the last couple of months.  We even made it down the beach a couple of times which the dogs love.  They enjoy the sand but luckily they only get their toes wet as they are not too keen on the water, boy am I glad of that.
 
I am off to the SECC at Glasgow tomorrow to a Hobbycrafts show and have a few pennies saved and a list of items I really need. I am taking my friends daughter Alisha who is 10 with me.  She missed out in October as she had tonsillitis and could not go but I received a message saying it is all go for tomorrow.  We will have fun browsing and buying, a real good day out for us.
 
Enough of my ramblings now ladies just hoping that you are all well and fit and I can see you have all been busy.  I will be sure to comment more often now that the rush is over.
 
Take care and wrap up warm.
 
Wilma x x x

16 comments:

  1. All gorgeous cards Wilma, really adore that teal one. Have a safe journey to the SECC and keep the economy buoyant. Let us know what goodies you managed to find from your NEED list, lol. xx Flora

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  2. Gorgeous cards Wilma - it is impossible to pick a favourite - maybe like Flora the teal one. Enjoy the craft show.

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  3. Beautiful cards Wilma I really like the first one its so delicate but they are all lovely
    jacqui x

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  4. What lovely Mother's Day cards Wilma they are all fabulous

    Anne

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  5. Hi Wilma, Gorgeous cards, I would find it hard to pick a favourite one. I hope you enjoy the show to-morrow as much as we did yesterday. Lots of new things to see and buy. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. They are all stunning Wilma really lovely cards ..its nice to get out and about when its fine I love going down to our beach with Ollie but he just LOVES the water!! huggles hun Sue J xxxxx

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  7. A stunning selection of cards Wilma. I love the colour schemes and gorgeous detailing you have added to each one.
    I hope you have a fabulous time at the SECC.
    Sue xx

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  8. Wilma these are fab, you have done a great job on getting them all looking stunning. Enjoy your day. Hazel

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  9. Hi Wilma, these are gorgeous cards. love your colours and design, beautiful die cuts .. pam

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  10. Hi Wilma,
    A beautiful collection, they are all stunning, love the embellishments, the stick pins are Fab, you have done a great job matching the colours and designs. Have a great day at Hobbycraft, wish I was going, lol.
    Have fun, Michelle(happy2craft)

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  11. Fabulous selection of cards Wilma. All gorgeous! I think I might have to succumb to that grand circle die!! Enjoy your day - don't spend too much! LOL! Christine x

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  12. Hello Wilma, what beautiful cards these are and wonderful keepsakes for mums. I love your designs and the flowers, in fact all the embellishments.
    Glad youv'e been enjoying the milder weather and making the most of it with your wee friends,take care, Kate x

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  13. Gorgeous cards Wilma. Just the sort of cards you want to keep. I'm sure the mums who get them will love them.

    Hope you've had a good day at the SECC. We usually go on the Sunday with a busload of crafty ladies but this time a few of us are giving it a miss till October. After the couple of weeks I've had making and baking for our local WRI show I'm quite glad not to be going this Sunday. I'm shattered!!

    Kat xx

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  14. These cards are beautiful Wilma, I'm sure all the Mums were thrilled! I do need to get these Grand Circle dies, they are on my wish list! Have a great day at the SECC! Carole Z X

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  15. Good snowy morning Wilma,
    Great cards, I am sure all the mums who received them were delighted. I love using those dies, I had forgotten about mine till you posted one of your beautiful cards a while back.
    Hope you had a great day a SECC, first time in 15 years I missed going. Saving my pennies for Birmingham. Oh! I might spend some at The Yorkshire Paper Show on Saturday.
    Keep Warm and Keep on Crafting

    Patricia xx

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  16. Hi Wilma, great cards, the teal one has to be my favourite....got a bit of a thing for teal!
    Hope you enjoyed the show down in Glasgow, green with envy...it's always on my hubby's birthday weekend and it is the last thing he would want to do. :)
    Enjoy crafting with the new stash you've picked up!
    Hugs Erika.

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