Friday, April 8, 2011

My Mom's birthday card

My Mother does not read my blog or go on Facebook so it's safe to post her card here.  Her birthday is tomorrow and I wanted to make something cute to hold a gift card.  I used the current sketch from the Clean and Simple blog as my inspiration.

I used a My Cute Stamps set named Konnichiwa and computer generated the sentiment using a free font I found online called Bonzai.  Pattern paper is Jillibean Soup.

 I also computer generated the inside and couldn't resist adding some lucky numbers since my Mom buys lottery tickets on occasion.The last lucky number (68) is my Mom's age tomorrow.  I traced the gift card with a pencil and cut a couple of slits with a craft knife to hold the card in place.  I put a 1/8" strip of score tape on each end of the sentiment to hold it in place.


A dot of re-positionable adhesive works well to keep the front closed and this card is 4.25 x 5.50 so it will fit perfectly in a regular A2 envelope.

I'll have a free template for that rounded front flap up on the blog soon.  I've got some free stuff on my sidebar which I'll be moving to a page in the near future.  Have a wonderful weekend!

16 comments:

  1. Love it! It's cute and seems very fitting! :)

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  2. Soooooo cute!! I literally lol'ed when I read the fortune, you know, not just writing lol but actually doing it! ;o) Your coloring looks fab too!

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  3. This one made me smile! Sooooo fun, love the idea!!! Lucky #s - too cute.

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  4. Very cute, Love the sentiment you made to go with it too. I bet your mom will love it.

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  5. How cute is this?!
    I would be really chuffed if my own Leigh-Anne did this for me...your Mum will be thrilled...great job!

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  6. Super cute idea, love the bright colors!

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  7. Get out, this is so FUN and FABULOUS!!! So many great details! Have a wonderful weekend, girl:)

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  8. Gosh how cute is this!

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  9. your work is gorgeous!!! i stalked you here from your cards in the paper smooches fan gallery :)

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  10. oh my goodness! love that sentiment. i totally dig the paper lanterns!

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  11. Very cute, Annie!! I'm sure your Mom will love it!!

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  12. Oh my gosh! This is so cute and clever!


    ~Cheryl~


    **Check out my Meljen’s Designs blog candy!**

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  13. Cute card, your Mom will love it!

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  14. Adorable card and love the way you've made it into a gift card holder too.
    Jenny X

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  15. You are just too clever, Leigh Ann! :o) I love, love this card -- Love! I used to collect the fortunes from fortune cookies -- my favourite one was 'You love Chinese food.' HA!

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  16. I can't stand how cute and original this is!!!!

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