Feb 26 2008
Mother/Daughter Birthday Cards (and blog candy reminder)
A friend of mine has a daughter and granddaughter, both with birthdays in March, and she asked me to make cards for them. The daughter’s favorite color combo is purple and green. Now, not all purple and green color combos are created equally. Just think how different this card would look in plum and moss, or eggplant and artichoke, or lavender and olive. I’m told this is her kind of style, though, so I’m hoping she’ll like this card.
The stamp is one of Anna Wight’s designs for Whipper Snapper. I recently purchased this and another of Anna’s designs. Her drawings are so dang cute and lots of fun to color. I did this with regular water based markers. Do you think it’s bright enough? It made me feel happy to work with these vibrant colors on such a fun image. There are really only three colors on this whole card — purple, green and orange. They’re just in varying degrees of intensity. Generally, to avoid over complicating an image I’ll try not to mix too many colors. I outlined the image with Blush Blossom and underlined it with Apricot. The papers are Amethyst, Apricot and Lovely Lilac.
This next card was a bit of a stretch for me. It’s for a three year old girl and therein lies the problem. I don’t have stamps for little girls and I’m not practiced at making little girl cards. I put this off until the last minute because I was truly at a loss. Lucky for me, neither the grandma, mom nor the three year old are savvy about what’s new and hot in the world of stamping.
I will say, though, that I think this little mouse is darling. She looks so happy! She’s an older image from Great Impressions. The letters and number are cardstock punch outs that started out pale lilac, but I wanted something brighter so I pressed them into my Versamark pad and embossed with red embossing powder. The flowers were made with the retired Stampin’ Up! Spring Flowers punch. The yellow flower between the I and the M is doubling as an apostrophe.
Grandma says mom likes to scrapbook the cards I make for her so I made the main image removable in case she’d like to use just that part in a scrapbook. It’s held snugly in place by the turn mounts but it’s not glued down. I’m not sure exactly how she uses the cards in her scrapbooks but perhaps this will give her a little flexibility.
The paper is Chatterbox, Real Red and CTMH Sunkiss Yellow. When I Cuttlebugged the yellow it caused some of the white core of the paper to show through so I helped it along with a little sanding.
Finally, I’d like to remind you to take a chance at the blog candy in my previous post. I really appreciate all your comments. You make this all worthwhile for me and that’s why I want to thank you on my one year anniversary. Have a great day!
These are so cute! The card for the 3 yr old may have been a stretch for you, but I just LOVE how it turned out, it’s so much fun! And this is the first time I’ve seen ribbon on photo turns, love that look! I’m sure they are both going to love their cards!
super cute cards. Love the top one, such fun colours and really lovely set out.
These are both marvelous cards! Always a delight to view, and I’m sure, receive! Your coloring/watercoloring is just wonderful…
Beautiful cards! I love the colors!!
Oh my gosh…these cards are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Leslie,
As the mother of a five yr old daughter I can tell you that you hit the mark right on! Both cards are great - the mouse card is ABSOLUTELY adorable! Love it!
These cards brightened my day and made me think of spring!
Beautifully done! Thanks!
They are both absolutely stunning; love them. Trust me, the 3 yr. old is gonna think that card is the cutest thing since Barbie!!
Super cute cards!! I love the color combos. You are indeed an artiste!!!
As always, simply beautiful. I SOOOO look forward to your cards each day!! You always remind me of the techniques that I’ve forgotten about! And ribbon on the photo turn…. I’m all over that one!!!! Thanks again, Leslie!
Oooooh!! Be still my heart!! What a treat to find this on your blog today! =) Love what you’ve done with the gifts, and the mouse is adorable too!!
I agree, you hit the mark with the style and color choice!
WOW! Leslie, these are just wonderful! Love the row of eyelets on the first and the beautiful colour palette, and the 2nd is just so perfect for a 3yo! Love the image and your little details; the flowers the photo clips, the little ribbons! Awesome colours, bright without being over powering! Love them!
Both cards are beautiful. I think your friend will be pleased. Thanks for sharing. Mary
That little mouse card is adorable!! Nice job on both. Your friend will be happy with them I’m sure.
Leslie ~ Just wonderfully colored images here. I have a tendency to stay away from these colors, and now I see that I need to get bold and bright. This is too cute. I have an award for you at my site, come see
Outstanding cards! And who cares if it’s a new stamp or not? I think we sometimes get a little too focused on having the newest and best. That little mouse is darling.
When I grow up, I want to be you… great cards! I love eyelets. The 3 year old card is fantastic. I want to scrapbook, but like the size of cards better… you’ve found a fun in between with your card… so cute!
I love both cards, and the little one made me want to have a 3 yr. old again
That little mouse is just adorable…I can see that whole card front going into a scrapbook. Both recipients will be happy with their cards. And, I like the tip you used on the letters to change their color…thanks!
Great cards. I love both of them, but the little girl card is the best. I’ve been looking for a cute card to make for my granddaughter in March who will be 2 on the 17th. Thanks for sharing.
Two great examples of older and younger versions of fun birthday cards
Love every single detail of each card and the color combo’s. Both really “WOW” cards. TFS
Birthday card is AWESOME! Love, love, love it!!
Both cards are just awesome!!! I love them…great colors, layouts, and designs!!! Thanks for sharing, what wonderful creations!
Oooh, these cards are stinkin’ adorable Leslie and that little mouse is too cute! Great job on these - I am sure they will love them! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Ahhhhh those are both oh so cute!!!
Love them both - what fabulous work! I really like that presents image too. Excellent purple and green color choices!
Both cards are just crazy cute Leslie! LOVE the fun images and colors. Hope you are having a great week, Jennifer
I,too have a hard time with special childrens cards. Thanks for a really cute posting.
Both cards are just great! i love them both but the one for the little 3 year old is just darling! TFS
Just have to add another comment! First, I think it was a very happy
accident that the white core of the paper showed through. The sandpapering
effect is perfect!
For the first card, the paper that you mentioned wasn’t patterned was it?
What did you do for the papers in it?
Thanks Leslie!
I adore both of these cards - they are sure to be a hit, not only with your freind, but with the intended recipients. I must CASE them at once! (kidding) Your color and stamp choices are wonderful. You are amazing.
Bright, fun, creative….PERFECT!
Hi
I love the IM 3 card. Extremely adorable and color selections are great. Thanks for sharing
These are awesome! The stamps are so cute too!!! You rock!
Both cards are adorable, Leslie! and I’m sure they are each perfectly suited to their recipients. The will love them!
Oh my gosh! These are both just so adorable! They’re so fun and happy, as birthday cards should be!
You did a fantastic job with the cards you needed to create! They will be a hit! Deb
I don’t usually use bright colors either, but I have to say, I really like what you’ve done! Almost Amethyst is a color I almost never use and now I have a little more respect for it. LOL! As always, your coloring is fabulous and that little 3 year old is going to adore her birthday card.
Love the cards! I prefer the little mouse card, probably because my own munchkin turns 3 this year and she would FLIP for a card like that! I think that one is a winner!
and I totally hear ya on the color combo for the first card, that one can go SOOOO many different directions. You just have to hope you guessed right. It did turn out lovely though, I like that focal image you chose.
I love both of these cards. The one for the 3 year old is darling, darling, darling.
I would say you did an awesome job on both of these! Love the presents and the colors you have chosen! And the little girl card is just perfect!
Wonderful cards! Love the colors!
TFS!!!!
They’re both wonderful, Leslie! I love the purple/green and orange stack of presents and the little mouse is perfect for a 3 yr. old!
these cards are so darned cute! I love that little mouse stamp! Love the colors, embossing and everything about both cards. Nice job:)
Those cards are so fabulous - wonderful!!!
Totally adorable……..love all your details. So cute how you added ribbon to the turns!
Both of these are so totally adorable! I’m sure they will be loved by both!!!
Congrats on your Blogoversary!!!
Both cards are adorable! I’m sure everyone is going to love them! love your colors
Leslie,
These 2 bd cards are fan-tas-tic! I’m in love with the little girl card in particular…it makes me want to squeal with delight! Well done Ü
Amy
Love your blog, just found it recently.
Oh my gosh!! These cards are just sooooooo much FUN! These are definitely worthy of making several for a card stash!! Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these?! Soooooo, this seems like a great time to ask … “When is “your” birthday??”
heh heh heh
~Tex
I think both cards are just perfect for their respective recipients. I love the way you colored the presents. Cards for kids are always a challenge for me too, and I’m very impressed with what you came up with. Very thoughtful of you to make a card more “scrapbook friendly.” Linda
I love both of these cards! I wish I was 3 so I could get that card
Love the coloring on the stack of prezzies!
Oh my gosh! this card is toooooooo cute! perfect for a 3 yr old!
They are both fabulous, Leslie, but that stack of presents–WOW! Your coloring is sheer perfection!