Happy Mother's Day!

Oh what a wonderful day it is! It's a special time to thank some of the most important women in our lives - our dear mommas.

I am so grateful and lucky to have the most kind-hearted, caring, wonderful mom. 

Throughout the years, she has shown me so much love and support, and is a constant inspiration to me. I wouldn't be who I am without her. Momma, this one is for you :) 

I created this card to say thanks, because she does so much for us, putting everyone before herself, and I never want her to think that any of it is taken for granted or not appreciated. When I think of all the gestures, big and small, my heart fills up so much, that it's hard to put into words how lucky I feel.

So this card is sort of a way to express it - full of color and sweetness - it's how my heart feels when I think of my sweet momma! 

To start this card I used Sweet Blush ink to blend some ink onto the edges. I also used a dotted stamp to stamp a little background detail with the same color of ink. 

I used the beautiful Farmer's Market Florals from Papertrey Ink to stamp the floral clusters in colors of Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse, Green Parakeet, Olive Twist and Ripe Avocado.

I also used the coordinating die to cut out some of the flowers and pop them up as an accent. 

I added a kraft tag, cut with PTI's Tag Sale Tag 10, as well as a white scalloped border cut with the same die. On the kraft tag, I used the beautiful Tim Holtz Roses stencil, with white molding paste from Golden. I then used some watercolors to lightly color the molding paste.

For the sentiment, I used PTI's Polka Dot Parade #6 to stamp. I added a berry sprig stamped and cut using Gran's Garden stamps and dies, in Berry Sorbet.

At the bottom, I added a striped paper, and soft, romantic bow, along with a pearl, and my favorite pink iridescent rhinestones.

I used the same PTI dies to cut this tag and sweet scalloped accent. I also added another stenciled design, along with a bit of soft watercolor. At the top I used PTI's Rosie Posie stamps and dies for the leaves, stamped in Lilac Grace and Winter Wisteria ink.

For the finishing touches, I added some chipboard accents in matching hues.

I had a few supplies left over, so I decided to make one last tag for a future event - a bridal shower for a dear friend. I started this tag much the same way, adding lots of floral details along the way.

At the top. I added ribbon, organza, and little button.

Just below that, I used MFT's Cause for Celebration dies for the sentiment, loosely watercolored with a bright blue hue.

For the leaves, I used PTI's Gran's Garden stamps and dies, Peonies on Parade stamps and dies, and snowflake dies from PTI. 

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and whether you're honoring your momma, or a momma being spoiled and loved by your family, I wish you a beautiful day!

Ivana