A Bouquet For Mom

Thursday, May 5, 2011

A Bouquet For Mom

7:34 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Thursday all! I hope you are all enjoying your week!! Today is my dear hubby's birthday!! Woo hoo! Only problem is we are all sick an feeling miserable...We may have to wait to celebrate...

Anywho...today I wanted to share a card I made for my dear mom who spends every spare moment she has in her flower gardens.

or my card I used a digi from one Whimsy Stamps new designers: Natalie Michalski (Moon Cookie). Natalie just recently drew some fun, simplistic and pretty

flower vases that I just had to use for my mom . This is image is called "Wavy Vase" I also had to use some Quite Contrary dp that I have been hoarding for what seems like years. The sentiment was typed on my PC. The layout uses the SC331 sketch designed by Roxi at Splitcoast.

The bow is using red and white gingham and is tied with the bow easy. The image is colored with copics, The dry embossed background uses Stampin UP's Basket weave.

Card recipe:
stamp-"Wavy Vase"- Moon Cookie Gallery at Whimsy

Paper- Quite Contrary, black, white

Accessories: SU basket weave embossing folder, red gingham ribbon, bow easy, copics, rhinestones, Spellbinders Circle dies, spellbinders rectangular dies

challenges I am entering my creation in:
AiFactory - Mother's Day

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Happy Mother's Day
Craft Us Crazy - Mother's Day and/or flowers
Delightful Challenges - Mother's Day or someone special
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge #8: Die cuts and punches
Amber's Crafts and Stuff - #8 Special Lady
Creative Card Crew - for Mom
For Fun Challenges - Mother's Day or lots of flowers
Sisterhood of Crafters - Mother's Day
Clear It Out! - Ribbon/Trim
Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - Ribbon AND Lace
My Time To Craft - Red & White
Tuesday Throwdown - Mothers Day Card/Project
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Creative Stamp Friends - Mother's Day

Get Hippity with Ippity - Flowers

Happileigh Scrappin - Moms or special women in your life
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Squigglefly - Spring Showers/May flowers
Stamp-N-Doodle - Mother's Day Project
One Stitch At A Time - Embossing
One Stop Craft - In Stitches
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Mothers Day Project
Sugar Creek Hollow - Embossing

Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments!! Have a great day!!

blessings,

56 comments:

Unknown said...: Love that gingham bow! And hope you all feel better and happy birthday to your hubby!; May 5, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Annette Bowes said...: Oh Chris just catching up on blogging so sorry to hear you are all sick, hope you are all recovered soon to celebrate your DH's birthday, (Happy Birthday). Your mum is going to looooove this, such beautiful layers and neat stitching as always, take careX:); May 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Mandy said...: Hi Chris,
Firstly sorry to hear your all not well sending get well wishes to you all,secondly Happy birthday to your Hubby and Thirdly such a gorgeous card,love the flower image and the colours are lovely as is the layout..
Mandy x; May 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Leigh Ann Baird said...: I hope you guys feel better sooner than later! Beautiful card with beautiful colors!; May 5, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Grace said...: Oh Chris.... this is gorgeous! I love the red and white!!! That gingham ribbon is so homey! LOVE the dp!!! Happy Birthday to Scott!!! Feel better soon!
hugs,
Grace; May 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Becky said...: this is gorgeous Chris! I love those gorgeous flowers and that beautiful ribbon. Happy Birthday to Scott..; May 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Thea said...: Beautiful card Chris!
My mom is in heaven so i can't send her a card for mothersday. For two years she went sick and died after 10 weeks. But i have a loving mother in law!!
Happy birthday to your husband and i hope you are all feeling well in a few days.

Hugs
Thea; May 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Lori said...: Beautiful card Chris, it's so nice to see this image coloured, and I love love love your gingham bow!; May 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Cindy Haffner said...: Chris this is so so PRETTY I love all your FABULOUS details!!!; May 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Janine - Ellabella said...: Unbelievable! Absolutely incredible! How did you do that? I am speechless, wonderful.
Hugs Janine; May 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Wendy Ramlakhan said...: Happy Birthday to your hubby!! Your card is beautiful...love that ribbon!!; May 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Wendy Ramlakhan said...: Oh, I forgot to say that I hope you all feel better soon!!; May 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM
dolcreations said...: I am so sorry to hear you and the family are not feeling well. We need some nice warm summer weather to make us all feel much better. Your card today is simply gorgeous. I think it has a little country charm to it!; May 5, 2011 at 2:19 PM
1CardCreator said...: Beautiful card and sketch, I'm sure your Mother will love it. Happy Mothers Day to both of you.; May 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Danni said...: Hope you all feel better soon!!
Very pretty card, love the reds in it!; May 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Lori said...: What a fresh card. I love the summer feel and the red/white gingham ribbon.; May 5, 2011 at 6:05 PM
coldwaters2 said...: This is totally gorgeous Chris what wonderful papers, design, ribbon and image your mom is going to love it I know I do.
Hugs
Lorraine x; May 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Unknown said...: what an adorable card, thank you so much playing with Clear it Out.; May 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Helen Dooley said...: Great card! thanks for playing along on FOr fun.; May 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Audrey said...: What a gorgeous card. I love all the layering.
Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.; May 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Cec said...: Fabulous card. Love the dimension you created with all the layers and your wonderful gingham ribbon. Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.
Hugs!
Cec; May 5, 2011 at 9:42 PM
MaryB said...: Stunning card. Love the color combination you used. Thank you for joining us at Craft Us Crazy.; May 5, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Shirley-Anne said...: Hello Chris .Amazing punched edge to top of card .pretty layering of papers . and love that wavey vase .Hope you are well now .Thanks for sharing and linking to Make it Monday .; May 6, 2011 at 2:10 AM
velta said...: I may be commentor # 24, but I am glad that I showed up...this is a perfect card for your mom Chris! Love the image and the colors...love the gingham ribbon too!!! TFS :); May 6, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Nikki Byrne said...: Just Bueautiful. I love the whole concept and the colouring is just perfect. Thanks for sharing with us this week at OSAAT. Goos luck. Nikki DT; May 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM
Holly Young said...: Chris, this is such a happy card! The colors are so bright and I love the red gingham ribbon you used! Thanks for playing with us in Squigglefly's challenge this week!; May 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Arts by Sara said...: Beautiful Creation, I love the layout and copic's huh? Me too, I am an addict also! LOL! Thank You for joining Get Hippity With Ippity! Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Creating! Sara; May 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM
BethieJ said...: Chris I HOPE everyone is feeling better SOON.. Happy Birthday to your Hubby.. and your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Have a GREAT weekend!; May 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Donna said...: Stunning card Chris, love the colours. Thanks for entering the Little Miss Muffet Challenge, hope to see you again. hugs Donna x; May 6, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Wuzimädi said...: Wonderful design, like the stitching and how you used the ribbon.
Thanks for joining us at Creative stamp Friends,
Michi; May 6, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Stef H said...: gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! you KNOW it's what i always tell you!

do hope you are well and that spring has finally sprung in NY. think of you often and apologize for not being around lately.

thank you so much for joining us at Happi Leigh's challenge this week.

hugs, stef (Glitterbabe); May 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh my Chris!! This is totally gorgeous hun!! LOVE your layout and colors here!! (Hope you're doing well and I've missed looking at your blog...I'll be back hun!!) Thanks so much for joining us at the Squigglefly Challenge this week! Smiles, *Vicki* ~ Squigglefly Team Leader; May 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Crystal said...: AWWW Chris this is sooooo beautiful, I LOVE that ribbon you used on this GF!!!!! Hope you are having a GREAT Friday!!!! heheh best job ever LOL!!!; May 6, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Kerri said...: This is beautiful!!! I love the texture and the border you added to the top, and I'm always drawn to gingham ribbon! I hope your family feels better soon and that you have a wonderful weekend and Mother's Day!; May 6, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Rachel B said...: Your great big gingham bow is so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Clear It Out!; May 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Lisa Jane said...: whata pretty card - love the papers and the bow
Thanks for linking up to make it monday
Lisa
Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize; May 6, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Joan Ervin said...: This is beautiful, Chris...the flower image is colored sooo pretty and I love how you left all the white...sooo classy!!!!; May 6, 2011 at 6:04 PM
CraftyC said...: This is beautiful Chris and I love the crisp white background
Clairex; May 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Julia Aston said...: What a pretty Mother's Day card! love the embossing and the lacey edge!; May 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Patricia Garcia said...: Chris, I hope you and your hubby are feeling better!! Great card I am loving these new images!! Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Patricia; May 6, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Pat (mspfd) said...: Chris, this is such a gorgeous creation -- amazing mix of colors, beautiful coloring and such a fabulous design with the perfect mix of patterns and embellishments. Have a wonderful Mother's Day and weekend!; May 6, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Happileigh Scrappin' said...: Oh what a bright and beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Happileigh Scrappin' this week.; May 6, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Kreatives von Andrea said...: wow, what a fantastic creation, great papers and so lovely image.

Thank you for your participation at Creative stamp Friends.

A nice greeting Andrea from germany; May 7, 2011 at 3:38 AM
Beate said...: GORGEOUS card, Chris. Of course your coloring rocks, LOVE your layout, LOVE this card.
Happy Mother's Day weekend!
Hugs and smiles; May 7, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Niki Estes said...: Such a pretty card, Chris! I love the colors and embossing!; May 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Melissa Czapor said...: I just love the colors!! Your card is beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at Get Hippity with Ippity!! Blessings!; May 7, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Anonymous said...: This is gorgeous. I love that big bow. Thanks for joining our Mother's Day challenge at AIF this week.
Tammy DT Lead; May 7, 2011 at 9:00 PM
karen said...: Oh my this is stunning, beautiful and gingham ribbon my absolute fav! Thanks so much for sharing with us at DTC this week, Karenx; May 8, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Kelly said...: Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along at Ai Factory this week; May 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Star said...: Gorgeous! The red really makes it pop! Love that ribbon...

Thank you so much for playing with us at Happileigh Scrappin'!; May 9, 2011 at 1:31 AM
Diane Davies said...: Absolutely beautiful! I love the texture, color and your bow is perfect! Thanks for joining us at The Sisterhood of Crafters. : ); May 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Natasha said...: Lovely card. Thanks for playing along at Amber's Crafts and Stuff.

Natasha; May 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Embley Veronica said...: Love all the texture! Thanks for joining us at For Fun Challenges. :); May 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Sharron aka Sharrahug said...: Such a beautiful card! I'm sure your mom loved it & all of the stitching & added texture. Nicely done!
Hope hubby is better & can enjoy a birthday celebration now.
Thanks so much for joining in our “Mother’s Day and/or Flowers” challenge at Craft Us Crazy and hope you will join us again!
Huggies ~
Sharron♥; May 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Diane Davies said...: Hi Chris! Wanted you to know that we choose you as one of our Top 3 Sisters for our Mother's Day Challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters. Stop by and get your Top 3 Sisters badge to display on your blog. CONGRATS!!; May 10, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Chris_P said...: Really really beautiful! Thanks for joining us at craft us crazy!; May 16, 2011 at 5:16 AM