9.23.2012

Enjoying Life

My mom's birthday is coming up.  She is going to her favorite place for a week so I think it is safe to post one of the cards I made for her.  I think I will send her a few cards to make her birthday week last longer.  <3


I have to admit this card took me forever.  Lots of trial and tons of error.  It turned out pretty, but still not "right".   I tried to use an Edgelit to cut out the stamped image.  It worked well, but I couldn't get the side ends to look right. 


My Grandma (mom's mom) loves hummingbirds.  Whenever mom or I see a hummingbird we think of Grandma.  I think perhaps I will make another card similar to this and send it to Grandma.  :)


I tried to capture the shimmer in the sunlight, but it is difficult to do.  To get shimmer I made some shimmer mist spray.  Below is a video I made awhile ago on how to make your own.  :)  One tip, it doesn't take as much shimmer paint as I added.




Creative Blessings,
Heather North


From My Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set
From My Heart

Very Vintage Stampin' Around Wheel - by Stampin' Up!
Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Fan Fair Designer Series Paper
Fan Fair DSP

5 comments:

Unknown said...

You are using that sentiment set beautifully, I never even noticed it before but it is on my list now! I just LOVE the hummingbird. Gorgeous!

paige said...

Beautiful card and you can tell it was made with love!

Unknown said...

Heather, your card is gorgeous! I love the Soft colors and patterns, really lovely!

Lynn McAuley said...

I love the delicate colors and lace on this lovely card!! Wonderful work, Heather!

Dorothy S said...

These are just gorgeous. Happy birthday to your mother! I know how much I enjoy cards from my daughter and son - not hand made, but carefully selected.