Friday, May 4, 2012

Happy Mothers Day Card - Scrap For Help 'Old Envelopes'

This months challenge theme for Scrap For Help is using 'Old Envelopes'. 

Scrap for Help is a community blog - promoting friendship and the use of recycled products around the globe.  Each month there is a challenge, with the theme's each being related to using something that is able to be recycled.  There are a number of wonderful sponsors who support in generous prizes, so please call on over and check the challenge out, grab some inspiration from the International design team members, and perhaps take the time to participate.

You can find all the current challenge details 'HERE'
I created my card using My Minds Eye 'Market Place' 6 X 6 collection - layering the various papers and sewing around the edges. Beautiful guipure lace, seam binding and a floral arrangement are highlighted around the envelope, which would be perfect for hiding a personal note to the receiver.

Wishing all the Mum's out there, a wonderful Mothers Day
Sandie

Supplies:
Papers/Cardstock:  My Minds Eye 'Market Street'  and American Craft Cardstock
Kaisercraft: Wooden Flourish
Ranger: Distress Ink 'Walnut Stain'
Misc Craft: Seam Binding, Sewing Machine, Thread, Guipure Lace, Decorative Pins, 
Pearl Beads, Old Envelope, and Computer Generated Sentiment.
Flowers:  I am Roses
Dies: Cheery Lynn Designs - French Flair Nesting Dies, Spellbinders - Foliage, Martha Stewart - Butterfly Punch

14 comments:

Christina C. said...

Totally spectacular Mother's Day card!!!!!

Scraps of Elegance said...

So very pretty and elegant. I like how you shaded the chippie too.

Adriana B said...

wow stunning card.... love all the gorgeous details :)

Astrid Maclean said...

Gorgeous design! Love that little tucked in envelope!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

What a fabulous shabby-chic creation Sandie - love the touch of pink with the soft neutral colours. Gorgeous embellishments too.

I found your beautiful blog whilst doing a bit of "hopping" last night - I love your work and am now a follower.
Sylvia x

DebB said...

Such a beautiful creation!

Cathy said...

A beautiful and elegant card Sandie.. love the soft colours and pretty elements and the recycled enevelope is a fab idea for a personal message!! :)

Anita said...

Wow, this is so gorgeous. Beautiful lace, papers, embellies - and a fabulous layout too.

Unknown said...

Sandie how beautiful is this what a super card well done hugs Elaine

Neltine said...

Mamamia, what a great card. I love it verry much, especially the Vintage Touch you give it.

The paper you used are awesome...I also bought it as well. It is so nice.

Greets,
Neltine

Jodi said...

This is sooo beautiful!!! love the layers and the vintage romantic feel!!!

Patricia St Martin said...

Sandie, Thanks for stopping by my blog and the lovely comment you made about my card. Sorry it took me so long to come back but my computer crashed so I needed to get it fixed. This is a stunning card I love the touch of vintage with the envelope,lace and flowers gives the card a elegant feel.

Eila Sandberg said...

Wowee! this is a real stunner! love your paper choice and the darling darling design! xoxo

Vicky Pedlow said...

Gee, I'd be very pleased if I received this card for Mother's Day! I love the layout, the dainty flowers and how you incorporated the envelope. Really pretty.