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Monday, June 5, 2017

I Didn't Forget...

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This card was made for a family member who's birthday I really did not forget, but it occurred right at the time we were busy with the funeral and such things...  I think she may excuse it's late arrival.


I started with a card from a Prima Journaling pad, trimming off the top corners to make a tag. I mounted it offset onto a small piece of dark card, and sponged the other edges with ink. 


Before it was layered onto the base  I stapled two pieces of organza ribbon onto it.


I computer generated and printed the start of the sentiment onto a pale green vellum and gold embossed it, and attached to to the base with vellum tape.


The balance of the sentiment I printed inside the card.
The finishing touches were the green rhinestones.

The last few days I have found very hard, so please excuse me if I have not visited you recently.

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(Butterflies travel)

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34 comments:

Suchi said...

Fun sentiment when we forget or wishes get delayed for the birthday! :) Really sweet card Maxine! :)
Hugs
Suchi xx

Wynn said...

Love that you added a large tag to your card making it the star of the show. Great idea for the sentiment too. Better late than never as they say! Thank you for joining us at Crafting with Dragonflies Wynn DT

Megan J said...

Hi Maxine, hope you are getting over the bumps of life. I'm sure your card will be appreciated and understandably delayed. Love the sentiment you added in the centre. Have a wonderful week... Megan

Lovely Linda said...

Oh Maxine - I am sorry you have been finding it so hard, but know it is part of grieving - sending you a {{{hugs}}} and praying my friend! Such a lovely card and love the sentiment - well done - with all you have going on! {{{hugs}}}

froebelsternchen said...

A wonderful card - I love the quote! SUPERRRRRR!!
Happy new week dear Maxime!

SewPaperPaint said...

This is just lovely Maxine! I really love the sentiment set and gorgeous use of the tag. A favorite trick of all times. Big hugs to you, Autumn

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely Maxine and an appropriate sentiment....xx [aNNie]

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, your creativity shines through on this! Love it!!! And of course, I need that birthday sentiment set... since I'm almost always late. ;)

Mac Mable said...

Clever idea with the sentiment and the gold embossing. Gorgeous card and I suspect your friend did not mind at all x Hope today is a better day? xxx Thinking of you x

brenda said...

I am sure your relative loved her card Maxine, who wold not with those beautiful Butterflies. And Tinker looks like a lovely new companion.

B x

mamapez5 said...

I can't quite read the script on your tag but I like the look of it, and of course, I always like butterflies.I love the sentiment you generated by computer. I am sure your friend will love it to, and understand entirely why it has arrived a little late. A great card. Kate x

Dawn T said...

Awesome Maxine. A very pretty card. Love the sentiment. What a great idea to print onto the vellum and emboss. Perfect

Gerrina said...

Think it will be oke...by seeing this elegant and beautiful vintage card!! Hugs, Gerrina

Princess Judy Palmer said...

I love the greeting you came up with--I didn't forget, I'm just prolonging the celebration. You are totally forgiven and hey it snuck in on time anyway. You take care of you, Maxine. We'll be here doing our thing.

creationsnz said...

HI Maxine, this is so pretty and I like how you combined the two colours. Thanks for sharing at the Crafters Cafe, CarolG

Crafting Suzie's Creations said...

Hi and welcome to are Challenge this month.Thank you for sharing your project with us good luck with your entry hope to see you again soon hugs Sue DT xx
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/

Cobnut Crafter said...

A very pretty card and I love the inspired message you have included. I continue to hope for sunny days in your life, thinking of you, Anne x

Suzi Mac said...

A very pretty card. Thank you for joining us over at Scrap & Craft Inspiration. Good luck!
Regards
Suzi

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

Stunning work. Love this.
Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/


Darnell said...

You will be forgiven for the lateness of this beautiful card! I love that sediment! Sending lots of hugs to help you through the tough days, Maxine. Darnell

Olga Fink said...

Your card is gorgeous Maxine! I am sure your friend will love it! especially with this sentiment that is super! Sending you lots of hugs, xoxo Olga

Bonnie said...

What a wonderful belated birthday card, Maxine! Although I doubt she minded at all.

Marilyn said...

Gorgeous card and I love the sentiment. I may have to borrow the idea... that's so much better than saying 'I forgot'or 'I'm late'!

Mel said...

Stunning card, love the embossing! Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

Melanie DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

Barb said...

A really beautiful tag card Maxine and what a lovely sentiment. Sending you Big Hugs. Barbxx

Neet said...

I love this card and am amazed at the gold embossing on the front. Do you have a laser printer? m I have never tried printing and then embossing but I only have an inkjet so am put off somewhat.
You really are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so pleased to see you posting. The last few weeks must have been very hard for you - I just hope your card making and blogging helps pass the time and allows you to drift off into a quiet little world of your own.
Sending Gentle Hugs & Blessings
Neet xx

debo said...

lovely
Thanks for playing along with Scrapper's Delights Blog Challenge. Hope to see you again soon.
hugs debo dt ( https://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.be/2017/06/june-challenge-blog-67-winners.html )

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Maxine, this is gorgeous! Love the soft palette and the sentiment inside and out is fabulous!! I'm sure given the circumstances, they will feel very blessed indeed to receive your gorgeous card at all!! Hope things are going okay. It can't be easy and I send loads of love and happy thoughts to you these early days. Hugs, Wends xoxo

cass said...

Thank you for entering your wonderful creation at The Crafter's Cafe this fortnight for our "Anything Goes optional twist Transport" challenge.

Fran said...

Absolutely stunning! Hugs, Fran

Monika Reeck said...

Wooww
I love the tag card you made
and especially Computer generated sentiment
how could you embossed in Gold
wooww you must be having a trick?
love the great embossed there so tidy Miss Maxine
adorable card always
hugs
Monika

Anila Dikay said...

Lovely card...

Thank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.

Anila DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/...

HeatherB said...

Gorgeous. Lovely card. Thanks for playing along with us at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog!

Melanie said...

A lovely card!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything goes with optional use your favourite colour” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Crafty Friends)

(DT The Sketchy Challenges)


PS: Sorry for the late comment, life had been very busy the past couple of weeks…