Had this card posted as a draft, as I was so far behind in comment visiting. I think I have caught up, but if I missed anybody, I do apologise!
Anyway, here's the card I made for our senior family member. I'm not sure he's that into flowers, but I had a pretty sunflower wreath stamp I wanted to use. So here it is:
Northwoods wood stamp -
Memory Box sentiments and numbers
Crafters Companion Countess Crown die for edging
Copics, WoS, pentel gold slicci pen and Sakura white gel pen for highlights
Brutus Monroe Gilded Gold for embossing
Fussy cut the wreath and considered adding an orange mat. Decided to leave it simple since the edge is a bit ornate. I'm happy to say this was another Tuesday Morning bargain die. I used a new heavy metal shim from my friend Nancy, and with a couple of passes, this cut extremely well for such an intricate die.
On the inside I used a piece of fall colored DP to glue to the inside, then used a Penny Black birthday die. This die was coated with versamark, then sprinkled with one coat of Brutus Monroe Gilded Gold and adhered to the pattern paper.
The happy sentiment is 3 layers, the 90 is 2 layers of the cream paper used for the top fold card. Used Versamark, heat embossed with Gilded Gold. There are 2 layers of the gold embossing on the 90, and 3 on the happy. These really do give the look of metallic embellishments!
Thanks for joining me today. Hope you had a fabulous weekend. Hope to catch up my visiting real soon! Hugs & Blessings.
This is GORGEOUS Mary, love the flower and the die cut, I think flowers do for anyone and I'm sure he loved it. A Wonderful milestone to reach and I expect a nice get together to celebrate. Good to hear you are exercising and of course Drs appointments are the norm at our age LOL.
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Hello Mary, what a beautiful card, I love the sunflowers and you've coloured them beautifully, lovely lacy border too, I'm sure your brother will love it. What a marvellous age to have reached, hope he has many more fab years, Kate x
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Beautiful card, Mary, lovely design. I'm sure your brother will love it, how can he not love sunflowers! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW Mary! Impressive Work. The detail is over the top. Love the coloring.
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Jim
These sunflowers are gorgeous Mary and such a pretty edge with the die too. This is such a beautiful card your brother can't fail to love it. The gold number and sentiment with their several layers of gold embossing add a richness too. Glad you all enjoyed a lovely meal out too. x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Mary, I love that border die, you are lucky to have a handy shop for bargains
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Mary, beautifully coloured sunflowers and a lovely ornate edge - I'm sure your brother with love his card.
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I think flowers work for men too, and with these autumnal colors I find the design rather gender neutral. And the non fussy yet impressive design works well for a masculine look as well.
ReplyDeleteEven if he is not into flowers, I don't think he can fail to love this gorgeous sunflower wreath, they are just so very beautiful. I hope your Brother enjoyed his birthday and your meal out. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow, Mary, this is so stunning!! The wreath looks so amazing!! I love the bottom border, too!! What a gorgeous card this is!! Happy, happy birthday to your brother!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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What a wonderful thing to live to be 90!! My great aunt would have been 116 had she lived a few more weeks to that birthday, so some folks are blessed with good longevity genes I suppose! The card is fabulous and I can't imagine that the flowers won't be appreciated by your brother! Just having a personally made birthday card makes anyone feel good I'm sure! It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour card is fabulous. Love the fussy cutting of that beautiful wreath and such pretty colours. The delicate edge die sure did cut well and is stunning. Yes good genes sure do run in your family. Your brother I am sure will have loved the card and hope you all enjoyed your family meal out x.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stamp and beautifully coloured ,some patience fussy cutting it out but well worth the effort,fabulous lacy border.Hope you all enjoyed your meal and good genes certainly run in your family-my Mam and Dad made 89yrs
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Congrats on the 90 years of your Dad and Happy Birthday to him!!! Your card is so warm and sweet, such happy feel and elegance! Love the wreath of sunflowers and the stunning intricate edge!!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's one wow of a wreath, all that work colouring it looks amazing. Great genes indeed. Happy Birthday to your brother
ReplyDeleteHe will love this card. I think that’s great that you have such good genes. Love this card with the pretty lace look at the bottom and how rich in the Autumn colours you created. The gilding looks great and that’s one thing I haven’t done yet
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Mary. That die is wonderful...so intricate! Looks great with your fab wreath.
ReplyDeleteGreat card...he will love it!
Gorgeous wreath Mary.
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Wow! Gorgeous creation, Mary! I love the way you used that beautiful die on the bottom, but it is your wreath which has my heart melting at its loveliness! How fabulous for your brother who is celebrating his 90th! And great that you have longevity in your family as well! He will treasure your card. Have a great celebration! hugs, de
ReplyDeletejWOW on all the coloring on this! I can't imagine how long this took. Double WOW on the fussy cutting! No way would I have attempted that. That intricate die finishes this off so beautifully, Mary! What a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so gorgeous and elegant looking with all the pretty sunflowers and that lovely die cut bottom edge. The wreath is colored so well too. I am sure he will love it and all the love you put into making it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous birthday card for such a special birthday! I love the beautiful die cut edge and the wonderful sunflowers!
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Wow, Mary! This is one gorgeous card! Congrats to your brother for making it to 90 years old. That's a wonderful age especially if he is still in good health. My FIL is 88 and he's doing well. I love that ornate border die. You really did a lot of work on this one and it shows it was made with love!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Card!
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What a beauty Mary! Love the flower wreath and that you colored it with beautiful autumnal hues. The gorgeous crown die is so elegant too. I'm sure your brother will treasure this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to catch up too since Darnell was here. This wreath is a beauty. Love the coloring and the 90 inside. Happy birthday to your brother. Sounds like you have wonderful genes in your family. I'm happy to hear you are still going to exercise and with those genes you will still be going strong at 110!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful wreath, Mary! I love those sunflowers and the wonderful cut work on the bottom of the card! The gold die cut sentiments go perfectly with the golden wreath! Happy Birthday to your brother!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful card! Did you cut the edge too? It's a perfect accent for the fall wreath. My mother-in-law is 91 and my mother is 87. I hope their good genes passed to Hubby and me.
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Mary, the die cut edge is such a super detail xx
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a stunningly gorgeous card! I am so loving that sunflower wreath and that lacy bottom of the card. Just beautiful! I'm into wreaths too but none of mine look like this! lol This is just stunning. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Mary, that 90 looks so good surrounded by the flowers.
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