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Thursday 19 February 2015

50th Birthday Card


Hello...I thought its about time I popped in to post my most recent make with you all. Crafting has been very eratic recently as I continue to unexpectedly work full-time hours. By the time I get home in the evening and sort dinner out, I'm far too tired to craft and then the weekends seem to be taken up with house keeping duties.

I did manage to pull this card together last weekend, for a colleague who is celebrating her 50th birthday this week. I'm far from happy with it though, it just doesn't look right to me but as I had no additional time to make another it's already been given to the recipient in its current state! Fingers crossed she likes it!

Note to oneself...must do better next time!

Tools: Embossalicious Embossing Folder (B'Day Text), Nestabilities (Lacey Circles), Die-Namics Die (By the Numbers), X-Cut Flower Punch, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Stamen Punch
Digital Design Papers: Shabby Princess (Miami Beach)
Stamen Punch, Pearls

17 comments:

Debs said...

Hi Donna
I'm sure she loved it :o)
Great design and I love how you have cut the numbers into the circle and then backed with the stripey paper - super stylish.
Hope things settle down for you soon.
Debs xx

Donna Mosley said...

Hi donna, I love your gorgeous card, the design and details are perfect hun. You sound really busy, hope the work load eases up soon.

Donna x

Jacee said...

Great design Donna, love the embossing and the contrast with the number, a really fabulous card, I love it!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Ali said...

Love this your layout and design is great xx Hope you get time to do more crafting or relaxing :-) x

Eve said...

Hi Donna

I think your card is perfect and am sure that it will be loved by your colleague.

Stuff the housework or fold clothes carefully instead of ironing and blow the dust away with a hair dryer!!!
It works for me!! LOL!!
xx

Sue said...

I don't know why you are not happy with your card Donna, I think it's gorgeous, I love the design and beautiful colours.
Take care, Sue xx

Joey said...

Donna this is fabulous, great design. Jo x

Catherine said...

Your card is beautiful Donna ! Love the kraft card and the embossing ! I am sure that your friend will love it ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Pop's Cards said...

This is STUNNING sweetie, hugs Pops x

*Vicki* said...

Really great design Donna!! Love the embossed background and colors for this personalized card!! :) Happy weekend!

Lorraine said...

I love this Donna. Gorgeous design, so pretty.
Lorraine x

coops said...

so gorgeous donna.i love your design and flowers and the bright paper against the kraft is stunning ;D

xx coops xx

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

So elegant card, Donna, love color.
hugs, Helena

Mrs A. said...

Stop beating yourself up as your card is super. I love the flowers created from the same paper as the numbers. Sure to be a winner. Hugs Mrs A.

Do What You Love said...

Donna, we're always hardest on ourselves; just the life of a person who cares about her work; a great attribute, actually. This card is perfect in every way. When I turned 50 some years ago, this card would have brightened my spirits. I love your punched flowers; adding colored ones to the kraft paper is a cool idea. Your colleague will love it! ;-)

Desire Fourie said...

Donna I am absolutely loving the kraft with the touches of girly colours. Perfect for a 50 young lady.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Juls said...

Wow love this, love your use of Kraft and those touches do bright colours, really make it pop!! Xx