A Modern Wish
This is a Mother's Day card for my MIL, a really great woman! And, she raised a nice young man for me to snatch away oh so many years ago. Thanks, Dorann!
Supplies used: Beckett's Expression Cardstock #80; SU Pretty in Pink and Black cardstock; SU Pretty in Pink classic ink; Memories Black ink; Memory Box clear set "Modern Elements" (for the background images); Wishing You set by SU; Pink Ribbon and black vintage brads from SU; White Daisy with Black and White polka dot brad from Making Memories. I colored the daisy with the Pretty in Pink ink pad (looks better in person!).
To answer a question, a Japanese Screw Punch also known as a Japanese Book Drill is an awesome tool -- you can punch anywhere through a stack of paper. It has a variety of sizes of bits that screw in and are easily changed. You just push down on the paper and the punch twists. It requires no skill and no twisting of your wrist! You can get one at Bonnie's Best Art Tools. I used it to punch holes through the ribbon and 2 layers of cardstock. Very easy. Here is a picture of it.
Love, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteOh I like the card- I love the 2 different patterns you used as the background. I like those MM flowers. I used them this week too: http://stampdetails.blogspot.com/2007/05/were-moving.html
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Happy Mother's Day to you and your MIL and mother.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I just love this card. Such pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
So pretty! Your background stamping is great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I always enjoy seeing your work.
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo beautiful! Can I be your MIL??? Please???
ReplyDeleteLove your card! I was so happy you gave the whereabouts to get the Japanese drill punch. I've been wanting one for ages, so hopped right over to Bonnie's Best and ordered it! Thanks for sharing the info!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, fab card Joan, love the soft colors and the overall balance of the design. Great card!
ReplyDeleteOur Mother's day was in March so no last minute rush for me! :)
This is beautiful! I love the pink and black together. You did a great job coloring the flower, and I love the brad in the center!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful card! Love the colored flower and the cool lookiing bkgrd! Thanks for sharing the punch tip. I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDelete~Angie
Thank you for showing the pic of the Japanese Screw Punch....I have often read of this tool, but had no idea what it looked like! Now I know.......I think it would be a handy little gadget to have!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery simple and sweet, I like the pink card
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! I LOVE IT!!!! You are such an artist!!
ReplyDeleteRobyn
I absolutely love the card that you made for your MIL. The colors are so soft and pretty. You got your Mojo back. :)
ReplyDeleteMary
I love this card, Joan! Love the way you stamped the paper to make it look like really cute DP. Also, I had to scroll down to read about the flower because I thought it was so pretty and wondered if you bought it that way... Thanks for the tool tip, too! I was so happy when I finally got a "real" paper piercer as opposed to the big needle I'd been using. The right tool makes all the difference and this one looks real handy.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card!!! You did an awesome job on that background. The Japanese Drill Press seems like a must have item, TFS the link.
ReplyDeleteThis is Gorgeous Joan!!! Totally Caseable!!!!
ReplyDeleteVicki
very pretty card, and that tool looks pretty interesting! The fact that you don't have to twist the wrist is good enough to look into. Oh back to the card - soft, sweet, delicate colors - love it!
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