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Wednesday 26 March 2014

This year's Mother's Day cards

I've left making our Mothers Day cards a little late this year - better get them in the post tomorrow to make sure they get there before this weekend!  And this year I decided to go down the grown up elegant route instead of my usual cute stamped makes.  Here they are - one my mum...



And one for my MIL...




The flower is made with My Favorite Things Large Hybrid Heirloom Rose die and the greenery is from My Favorite Things Large Leaf Filled Flourish die, with a large ivory pearl popped in the middle.  The background is a Papertrey Ink Quatrefoil cover plate and the sentiment is from the CC Designs All Women set stamped on a Simon Says banner die cut.  The papers are from My Minds Eye but I couldn't tell you which ones because they were scraps - sorry!

I'm quite liking my grown up makes - even Steve liked them!  I will have to experiment more with these especially now that I've recently stepped down from some teams so I can experiment more freely.  It's so nice not having loads of DT commitments!  And I'm lovin' the teams I'm on so it doesn't feel like hard work being on these.

Okay, I'm off now - gotta make my niece's birthday card and I want it to be as special as her!


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26 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper26 March 2014 at 08:09

    Beautiful Mother's Day cards Mary

    Anne

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä26 March 2014 at 08:12

    Wow! These are really elegant!

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  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)26 March 2014 at 08:36

    Two beautiful CAS cards Mary. Susan x

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  4. Lisa Minckler26 March 2014 at 08:42

    That's great news. It's nice to have a little more time to craft on your own schedule and with your own agenda I'm sure. :) Congrats to you and WOW are these Mother's Day cards gems. The fancy shmancy lattice is gorgeous and showcases the beautiful flowers perfectly. Lucky moms!!

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  5. Squirrel x26 March 2014 at 08:43

    These are super elegant hun, I love them both! Beautiful design and so stylish. Clever you! Hugs xx

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  6. Chrissy26 March 2014 at 08:56

    Both so elegant Mary J...gorgeous.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Jane Savage26 March 2014 at 09:15

    Simply stunning, Mary! Elegant and sophisticated! Your mum and MiL will love them! xx

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  8. Sue26 March 2014 at 10:08

    These are stunning. I love your elegant design and gorgeous flowers made with one of my favourite dies.
    Sue xx

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  9. JanR26 March 2014 at 12:13

    Oooooh....so pretty and elegant!

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  10. Anja26 March 2014 at 12:30

    Your cards are really beautiful, Mary!
    Me too, I'm trying to create more "grown up" cards right now (although I still like the cute ones).
    Hugs, Anja

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  11. JenniferD26 March 2014 at 12:49

    Wow Wow Wow these are so eye popping couldn't choose a favorite. Have a Great rest of the Week.

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  12. Unknown26 March 2014 at 15:32

    O wow, these are stunning Mary. Love the clean style of your cards... I got some flowers which I don't know what to do with them but now you gave me some ideas :) Thanks for sharing xxx

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  13. Wendy26 March 2014 at 17:35

    Stunning cards Mary, gorgeous flowers...I have that die and have not used yet oops..must chance that.
    Wendy xx

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  14. heidy26 March 2014 at 20:37

    These are both gorgeous MaryJ!!
    XXX Heidy

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  15. Kat W26 March 2014 at 20:46

    Well I have to say I love your cute stamped designs but I also love these elegant designs - whatever the style your cards have a very pretty feel and draw the eye to the focal point :-)
    Hugs, Kat x

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  16. Kathleen26 March 2014 at 21:37

    Absolutely beautiful Mary, love them both, just gorgeous.

    Kath x

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  17. debby400027 March 2014 at 08:09

    They are both cards are so elegant and beautiful.
    luv
    Debby

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  18. Rebecca Bradshaw27 March 2014 at 16:25

    These are gorgeous, I absolutely love them!
    Rebecca.

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  19. Christine L27 March 2014 at 16:36

    These grown-up makes are absolutely gorgeous Mary... and I'm sure the mum's in question will treasure them!

    Big hugs
    Christine x

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  20. coops27 March 2014 at 17:47

    wow i love these mary.super stylish designs and your flowers are fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  21. Pop's Cards27 March 2014 at 20:29

    HI sweetie, these are just gorgeous, huggles Pops x x x

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  22. chrilvian28 March 2014 at 11:47

    pretty

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  23. Fabiola28 March 2014 at 13:35

    superbe et si élégant, biz

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  24. Sue B 28 March 2014 at 18:28

    Oh these are really beautiful Mary… what fab flowers and I love the leaves and pretty embossing… perfect for Mother's Day! :-)
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Big Hugs
    Sue B xx

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  25. Unknown29 March 2014 at 22:59

    Smack! These are beautiful grown up cards!

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  26. Wishcraft29 March 2014 at 23:26

    They're gorgeous Mary, super stylish cards :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x