Friday, May 6, 2011

Words To My Mother

It is time for Flourishes Release Week Challenge.  This month the challenge is "Words To Your Mother".  Create a card with a sentiment as your main element.  Make it something you would love to say to your mother in honor of Mother's Day. Then upload to to the Flourishes blog for a chance to win the entire new release.
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This next week our family will be celebrating the graduation of my oldest daughter from the College of Business at University of IL. I am very proud out her and know that my mom is going to be "with" us in spirit that day.  If she were here she would say these very words to my daughter.  So on that special day in memory of my mom I will give this card to my daughter.  My mom was always such a big part of my life and helped me live my dreams. 
Love you mom and miss you.

For this card I chose Flourishes sentiment set called Life Lines. The designer paper is from the Pixie Paper Pad.  I added some pearls and pink plaid ribbon to my card.

I used the Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle dies for my card base. I just folded my paper and placed my die above the fold on one end. I love the way this worked.  Then I added some pink leave cut with the On The Vine Border Grand Dies from Spellbinders. I cut everything out using my Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine.  

BIG NEWS over at the Flourishes blog so be sure to check it out.. AND here is what the rest of the design team came up with for you:
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44 comments:

  1. BeckyMay 6, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    This is gorgeous Dawn. I love the design of this card, and who would of thought to make pink vines!! What a wonderful idea of giving this card to your daughter.
    Happy Mother's Day :)

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  2. LynetteMay 6, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Super gorgeous card, Dawn!!! Congrats to you daughter!!

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  3. DottyA Cards & ThingsMay 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    What a lovely idea giving this card and thoughts to your daughter for this occasion.
    The background paper just sets everything off so will.. Love it!

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  4. MichelleMay 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Wow!! Congrats to your daughter, what a big day for her & for you!! This is a beautiful card, your mom will definitely be there with you -- I know she is proud of BOTH of you :)

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  5. Carla S.May 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful card for your daughter, Dawn! Huge congrats to her - I'm sure you are extremely proud and your Mom would be proud of you both! Hugs to you and Happy Mother's Day!

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  6. BenziMay 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter for her BIG accomplishment and I know you're a very proud Mom. The card is just beautiful..love how you used that wonderful lattice die, the beautiful embossed leaves, and that ribbon is gorgeous.
    This is such a special card to convey your Mom's spirit. Brings tears to my eyes.

    Thanks so much for your congrats for my GDT position. It means so much to me and I'm having a great time.

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  7. Betty WrightMay 6, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful, Dawn! Stunning design and detailing! Wonderful card!

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  8. BarbaraMay 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Stunning card, Dawn! Love every single detail! Perfect card for your daughter!

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  9. DawnllMay 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is so beautiful Dawn- I know your daughter will love it. Congrats to your daughter also ,sure you are so proud of her.
    I love that lattice base for the card and such great elements to the design.
    blessings to you, Dawn ll

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  10. CassieMay 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Gorgeous card, Dawn, and I'm sure your daughter will love it. Congratulations to her! Sounds like you had quite a wonderful mother, and your kids can definitely same the same of you :)

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  11. RenkataMay 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Such an elagant and gorgeous card Dawn.
    Have a great weekend.

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  12. Allison CopeMay 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Oh la la Dawn! Love all the layered die cuts! Gorgeous design!

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  13. ChristineCreationsMay 6, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Wowzers girl! This is a showstopper, the lattice die is so beautiful for a card base, love the crispness to the colors too!

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  14. BrandiMay 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Gorgeous card Dawn ~ it is simply breathtaking! Smiles ~ Brandi

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  15. MarisaMay 6, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Dawn! Love the colours, the vine is amazing and love the punched border. A huge congrats to your daughter (and you) and her graduation :) Big hug to you as I know Mother's Day can be tough on you. Blessings to you my friend :)

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  16. Stacy MorganMay 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Beautful and bold! LOVE it... the white is awesome and such beautiful lattice framing Dawn. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  17. Joan ErvinMay 6, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    OMG, Dawn...this is sooo pretty and elegant...the colors are absolutely gorgeous and I sooo love the punched border!!! Your daughter is going to love this!!!!

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  18. Archies MumMay 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    A beautiful card and a perfect sentiment. Your daughter will love your card. Am loving the vine border you've used.

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  19. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Love that flower and sentiment hun!! Really gorgeous creation!! Thanks for sharing! *Vicki* from Stamped Smiles

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  20. Joanne (jojot)May 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    stunning....and such wonderful words for the graduate

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  21. dolcreationsMay 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    A huge congratulations to your daughter! Your post today has really touched me...and I know your daughter will be extremely touched by this card! You have done an outstanding job with such a beautiful card. I love that sentiment...so very true! Have a very special Mother's day with your family.

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  22. Heather RogersMay 6, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Beautiful, Dawn! I love the pretty leaves. Congrats to your daughter. I know your mother would be so proud of her. Hugs to you!
    Heather

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  23. Wanda CullenMay 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    What a stunning card and love that you did the vine in pink! Awesome sentiment and somehow I know your mom is looking down and is as proud of you as you are of your daughter! Have a blessed mother's day!

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  24. SherriMay 6, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Your cards are both beautiful & I know your daughter will cherish her card all the more because she knows the love behind it. I know your Mom is bursting with pride for both of you.
    Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  25. EllibelleMay 6, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful!! Love everything about it!
    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  26. AmandaMay 6, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    This card is beautiful and I know your daughter will treasure it! You have created a Beautiful card with many wonderful details!! I love the vine, and the Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle! And I love the cute plaid bow :)

    I'm not sure if I said this, but I am so sorry about your mom. I know your mother will be proud of you and your daughter! I'm sure she will be there in spirit.
    Congratulations to your daughter :)

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  27. Leslie MillerMay 6, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    What a beautiful card for your daughter's graduation and such a lovely thought behind it. I know your Mom must have been very proud of you and she knew beforehand that you would raise a wonderful daughter.

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  28. BeateMay 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oh Dawn! Your card is simply stunning! Your daughter will love it!

    Happy Mother's Day!
    Hugs and smiles

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  29. Julie KoerberMay 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What beautiful thoughts behind a beautiful card! I'm sure your daughter will treasure it since it was made with 100% love. Sending along graduation well wishes too! ;-)

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  30. TheresaMay 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Absolutely stunning! Your work is just absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Pretty Paper JunkieMay 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful card Dawn. We should cherish our Mothers every day. I still miss mine after 19 years.

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  32. crafterGMMay 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Dawn Hi Another amazing card love that flower I don't seem to make them to well I think it short on patient I over heat them and one will curl to much or I burn them.

    I hope you have a Happy Mothers Day!
    Gloria M

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  33. Silke LedlowMay 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Super gorgeous card and take on the challenge Dawn! Love this quote too :)!!! Happy Mother's Day to you...hugs ~S~

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  34. Emily (stampingout on SCS)May 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Your card is just stunning, Dawn. I hope you had a wonderfully blessed Mother's Day! :)

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  35. GraceMay 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful Dawn! LOVE how you used the lattice die! It's one of my new faves because of the size! Beautiful sentiment and I know it will be meaningful to your DD to hear these words from her grandma! I know you miss your mom... I miss mine too! So glad they both left us such great advice and values! Hope you had a happy mothers day!

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  36. JeanMay 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Wow this is beautiful Dawn, all the cut details really make this a special card. Hope you had a great Mother's Day yourself!

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  37. ShirleyMay 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    What a gorgeous card and what a beautiful tribute too!

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  38. Susan (rainy)May 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This is such a beautiful sentiment and card for your daughter, Dawn. Congrats to her!

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  39. RietMay 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a wonderful card Dawn.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  40. Shannon WhiteMay 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Oh My Gosh Miss Dawn, this is Absolutely Stunning! I love the wonderful lattice card base and beautiful sentiment too! Congratulations to your daughter, and I hope you had a Fantastic Mother's Day!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  41. Amy JohnsonMay 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the lattice punch around the edges. Brillant idea!

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  42. Denise MarzecMay 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wowwww, stunning work, Dawn! You're always such a big inspiration when it comes to showing me how to use that vine die! :)

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  43. CraftyCMay 10, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hello Dawn, this is just gorgeous. The border really makes this card and the colours are beautiful!
    Clairexx

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  44. Terri DaughertyMay 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Truly a work of art! I'm crazy about the shape of your card. You are such an inspiration!

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Thank you so much for sharing your comments with me. I really appreciate it.. Have a great stamping day..

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