Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Try It Out Tuesday #17 -- For Mom





Hi Everyone and Happy Tuesday! :) It's Tuesday so that means it's another Try It Out Tuesday Challenge over at Susana's Store Blog, Follow Your Heart. I'm a little late with my challenge today, I've been dealing with some health issues, but better late than never, right? :) Our challenge this week was to create a gift set for mom for mother's day. I lost my mom to ovarian cancer almost four years ago so this is for my mother-in-law. I decided to make a gift card holder (you can find directions HERE). It's super easy to do and makes a really fun gift.

I decided to ink up this adorable Julia With Flowers image from the oh so cute Anki's Sweethearts Line available exclusively at Susana's Store. I inked the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, stamped it onto PTI cardstock, and colored it with copics. I added some Shimmerz to the flowers and to the heart on her dress for some added sparkle. All my cardstock is SU (Barely Banana and Pretty in Pink) and my design paper is Debbie Mumm. I added a pink ribbon and some Pearls in the corner for a finishing touch.

It's a pretty simple little project, but a cute way to package a gift card, me thinks. Well, that's it from me today. I'll be taking tomorrow off. I'm determined to feel better, as tomorrow is my birthday :) I'll be back Thursday with another project for you. Don't forget to stop by Susana's Store Blog to see the other amazing creations the rest of the DT came up with. See you back here Thursday :)

Hugs, Christine :)

20 comments:

Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said...

So pretty Christine! What a cool gift card holder! Love the pink and yellow combo. Feel better and happy early birthday!

Danni said...

So pretty!! Wonderful job!!
Ditto what Jennifer said, feel better and Happy Birthday!

B said...

What a neat card holder!

Anki said...

Love it Christine! You've coloured her so well. Hope you will be feeling better soon. Rest and take care! Kram - Anki

Jules said...

Hi Christine - I found your blog whilst "hopping about". What a treat. You have some lovely creations here.

I love this gift card holder. It is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

I hope you will be feeling better soon.

I am posting this message on Wednesday morning - so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Have a great day.

Love Jules xx

Aud said...

WOW! It's gorgeous!♥♥♥
Thanks for the link to the tutorial!

Hope you'll get well, and Happy Birthday to you!

Hugs,
Aud

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous gift card holder Christine, love the cute image and the pretty colour scheme. Hugs Nikki x

cats whiskers said...

Morning Hun Just adore this Gift card wallet what a great image and fabulous colouring
Hugs Jacqui x

Maria Matter said...

This is gorgeous Christine!
I love the way you colored her! Great gift card holder idea!
Hope you feel better, take care.
Blessings, Maria

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work Christine!! I love the gift card!! Feel better soon!! Happy Birthday!! Blessings and hugs!!

Lyn S said...

Adorable card Christine, I love the gift holder incorporated in it!

Hope you are feeling much better now, and happy birthday for tomorrow!

MarieL said...

What a sweet image and a beautiful soft colord card.

Annie said...

what a great idea and a fabby card you made! thanks for stopping by my blog too. hugs, annie x

Tab said...

Stunning creation, love the fab image and the colour combo! Hope that you feel better soon and Happy Birthday!
Hugs Tab xxx

Ann said...

Very sweet, Christine, and such a great way to present a gift card!

Rach said...

an amazing card sweetie, love the design of this one, beautifully made.x

Julia said...

I LOVE this gift card holder! The DP is perfect and I love how you colored the image - very pretty!

Brittany said...

Hiya, Thanks for the comment dear!
This is so pretty... Great job!! Pink and yellow is soooo very pretty!

hugs
Brittany xx

Debby said...

You say simple I say fabulous! Wowza! I love it. I sure hope you are feeling better today. Have a terrific day!

Virginia Killmore said...

How very sweet!

...and they lived happily ever after.
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