STAMPIN' UP! FLOURISHING PHRASES FOR MOTHERS' DAY

I was short of inspiration for Mothers' Day cards this year, until I found these gorgeous cards by Kimberly Van Diepen.

Here's what I made for my mother (in purple) and mother-in-law (in yellow):

On the first card, I used some retired ribbon, from Sale-A-Bration, and on the second card I used Daffodil Delight double-stitched ribbon that will be available from 1st June.

All the current Stampin' Up! products used on these cards are listed below, at the bottom of my post.  If you'd like to purchase them from my online store, just click on one of the thumbnail images.

I have had a beautiful Mothers' Day, with both of my boys.  We went out for lunch together, then visited both of my sons' grandmothers.  A lovely family day.

Here's a photo of me, with my darling sons, taken a few nights ago at my youngest son's Presentation Ball:

Today I received these from son #1:

... and this, from my (ever-so-humble) son #2:

I hope your Mothers' Day has been special, and hope you, too, are feeling loved.

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $101.50	Teeny Tiny Sentiments [130042] $64.00	Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] $43.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00	Stamp-A-Ma-Jig [101049] $21.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $11.50	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $11.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $12.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Brights Designer Series Paper Stack [138434] $38.50	Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack [138437] $38.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75	Lace Doilies [142793] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $7.00

JAI #315 : A SKETCH CHALLENGE, AND A MASCULINE BIRTHDAY CARD

Tina has come up with a sketch, for our challenge at Just Add Ink this week:

I used the sketch for my brother's birthday card ... and, as I was rather organised in having this card made early for the challenge (even if late for my brother's special day!), I've used a few products that retired from Stampin' Up!'s range at the end of May.   The Farmers' Market Designer Series Paper, white Jute Ribbon, and Circles framelits are now all retired.

The colours on my card are:

Sahara Sand

Very Vanilla

Basic Black

Here is the card I made for the younger of my two brothers who celebrate May birthdays:

Don't you just love the new Duet Banner punch?  There's a danger you will be seeing this on most of my cards in the coming year!  I have listed below the current Stampin' Up! products used on this card.  If you'd like to buy them. just click on one of the thumbnail images below, to be taken to my online store.

Make sure you check out the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team's gorgeous creations this week.

Product List

Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $12.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25	Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517] $35.00	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $47.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00
Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Bundle [142330] $61.00	Clear Block G [118489] $8.00	Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] $43.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $11.50
Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00

JAI #288: STAMPIN' UP! GO WILD MASCULINE BIRTHDAY CARD

Narelle has come up with an awesome sketch for us at Just Add Ink this week. 

I have used the sketch as a basis for my son's birthday card.  Jack turns 20 tomorrow, and, in true "Mother of the Year" style, I will be away for two days, soaking up the fun at a Stampin' Up! event in Melbourne.  Thankfully, I have very understanding sons!

 

I've kept the card simple, since a "no fuss" approach is necessary for this young man.  I'm loving the Go Wild DSP stack for masculine cards.  The paper dictated my colour scheme, of Tip Top Taupe, Basic Black, and Whisper White.

 

 

 

Listed below are all the Stampin' Up! products used to make this card.  You can go to my online store, to purchase them yourself, if you click on any of the thumbnail images.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Please make sure you check out the rest of the Design Team's creations over at Just Add Ink - and, if you can find the time, how about joining in the fun?

 

 

Product List

Celebrate Today Photopolymer Bundle [138869] $62.75	Clear Block C [118486] $12.00	Clear Block D [118485] $14.00	Clear Block H [118490] $14.00	Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] $43.00
Big Shot [113439] $169.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $70.00	Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits [135707] $43.00	Little Numbers Thinlits Dies [138278] $33.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $30.00
Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack [138441] $14.00	Tip Top Taupe A4 Cardstock [138343] $12.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.00	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $12.25	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $11.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $9.00