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Thursday 24 June 2010

FOR MY MUM'S 85TH BIRTHDAY







Hi,
My mum is 85 yrs old very shortly. She used to love frilly fluffy cards but her tastes have changed.......she said to me the other day......' Less is More Nettie'.........as she knows I cram everything I can onto everything, so for her especially I have done Less is More........ well less for me anyway....

For the card I have used Basic Grey papers, a Lost Coast Design Stamp which has been partly glossed and crackled (although am not to sure if you can see this in the photo) the raised greeting is covered in white glitter net. She is also into Green at the moment.

The Slide Mailer has been texture painted then Sparkle Modge Podged. The pictures are from Crafty Individuals, one mounted on stampboard and glazed, not sure where the shells came from. Inside has been stamped (Inkadinkado) then covered with white glitter net. The picture inside has been covered in acetate then 3d glossed so it gives an opaque look.

I hope she likes them, have made her a pendant as well from one of my moulds, but it is not finished yet as changed my mind midstream...........as you do.........

Thank you for popping in and thank you so much for all the comments you leave me. Annette x

23 comments:

Mandy said...

Hun these are gorgeous, your mum will love them
hugs Mandy xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Netty, i love the card you made your mum its really beautiful. Also love that slide mailer. the little picture is so sweet and love the shells
hugs June xxx

Doreen said...

These are stunning Annette, your mum will love them, and rightly so.xxx

kayc said...

Your mum will love these. They are gorgeous! Kathleen x

Viv said...

Beautiful Annette -

Unknown said...

Good morning,
What a wonderful card, I think you Mom is going to Love them.... I just love anything to do with the sea..

Zoechaos said...

Gorgeous slider, beautiful card your Mum is very lucky. xx Zoe

Carole said...

Lovey, you mum will love ! :)

Hells said...

Nettie these are so gorgeous. Your Mum will love them, they are stunning. love Helen xx

Kay Griffin said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Annette, your mum will love them.
Kay x

coops said...

wow these are both fabulous.i love the images you have used and love the seashells.luv coops.xx

Meggymay said...

Your Mum will love these, they are gorgeous.

ForgedinPaper said...

Don't mums always tell it like it is lol. I love the card and the slide mailer is a lovely idea, will have to remember that.

Chris Arlington said...

Fabulous Card Netty! (LOL) at she didn't say "why would anyone want to make an art journal?"

Terry said...

Your card is just so beautiful and your Mom is just going to love it! Happy 85th to your Mom! Thank you for visiting my blog!

McCrafty's Cards said...

They are beautiful Annette, your Mum will love them xx

Sweetieshop said...

Happy Birthday to your Mum. The cards are lovely. Sometimes i think less is more too....then I get carried away!!!......

Ria said...

Your dear mum will be over the moon with these,Annette what a lucky mum she is... I hope she has a wonderful birthday. x

The Sparkly Fairy said...

More gorgeous work as usual Netty!

Dawn B. said...

Your mum will love this.. What a creation.. Happy birthday to her.. Great job.. I am in awe of your blog.

Annika said...

How do you stick the glitter net to the surface??? See, I don't know even essential stuff like that. Useless, me.
Gorgeous work, of course. Some day I'll land on your doorstep with a big plaque "will clean for lessons"!
Hugs
Annika

Lynne K said...

These are beautiful, Annette! I like the slide mailer especially. Those CI images are just right for it. Your mum can't fail to love them. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog yesterday. I've been a bit better today. xx

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Lucky Mum, these are all beautiful! I luv what you do!