Thursday, April 3, 2008

Card for my Mommy

I made this card and mailed it to my Mom so that she could get some "happy" mail for a change! She called me last night crying because she was so excited & she went on and on about how cute it was and how wonderful it made her feel!! I am glad it made her day cuz I know she was getting bummed about her hip and the aftermath! She got an infection in the incision, and is on round 2 of antibiotics. The antibiotics made her mouth burn, raw and itchy kinda, so she didn't/couldn't eat for a few days! Now she is starting to get depressed because she is bored! She has finished 3 books and is tired of watching TV. I told her to play crib with Dad, but she says he won't! I bet he will!! She can't do the crossword or Sudoku puzzles we bought her because she gets frustrated when she can't find the words (she had a stroke about 8 years ago, and struggles daily for simple everyday words). I feel so bad for her, so I wanted to cheer her up!! We are all going over to visit on Sunday so hopefully that will brighten her week! I was going to spend a few days of my Easter break with her last week, but I was so sick, I didn't dare give it to her! That's all she needed!! UGH!!!

Anyways, the card is made with one of my newest Tildas - Summertime Tilda. I used a white card base, and Taken with Teal CS to match the DP. The DP is ... hmmmm, I can't remember!!! LOL I know it is SU though! I will edit later to add the name of it. I paper pieced her dress with teal DP (maybe from the same line?? I dunno!!!) and coloured the rest of her with pencil crayons. I added stickles to her wings and the flowers. The corner punch is an old SU punch called Wrought Iron - I love it, and it holds a special place in my heart because I used it for my wedding invitations (3 years ago yesterday!!!) It was the first SU product I ever bought!!! I cut out the little ribbon ends out of Taken with Teal paper because I didn't have any teal coloured ribbon that matched! I kinda like how it turned out. I actually got the idea to use paper from Donelda...thanks friend!!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!! :)

9 comments:

Kelly L said...

Aww, Chris. Ths is adorable. I can see why she would love it. I bet this little girl image (even if it has angel wings *wink*) reminds her of you. Somehow, I can see you getting into trouble as a child -- maybe Tomboy stuff. Just pickin' on ya, but I really DO love your card. Love all the sparkle too when I click on it to see the pic up close.

Deb said...

It is beautiful Chris, no wonder your Mom was in tears! I love this new Tilda, she is a sweetie!
time for your Mom to get a new hobby, has she tried cardmking? You could always send her a few images to start colouring! That will soon pass a few hours for her!

Ying Pang, said...

you are a great daughter, Chris! This card is beautiful, sure your mom love it!

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

Happy Anniversary Chris!! Love your card, it is gorgoeus. Bet Mum lvoe it!

scrappernic said...

Well, I love the card for sure, but big hugs to your mom during this rough time. I'm glad you were able to do something that meant so much to her.

Marjorie said...

This is too adorable!! I love the blues and your tilda ^_~ Lovely card!

Unknown said...

LOVE ALL THE AQUA COLOUR TONES ON THIS GORGEOUS TILDA CARD!

AmethystCat said...

that's a great card and I'm so glad it brought joy to your mom. :)

Rochelle W said...

What a great card. Don't you love making someomes day with something as simple as a card.

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