HANDMADE CARDS WITH LOVE FOR CHARITY: Mum's birthday card

Saturday, 16 October 2010

Mum's birthday card

Hello bloggers,

Today was a real hot and sunny day... And it was my mum's 69th birthday. I made this card at 12 midnight as that was the only time I could manage...Am not too pleased with it and the sentiment hardly shows... pity!

The lace on this card has a 90 year old history, yes, 90 year old history!!! Can you believe that? My great grandpa bought it from Europe in the 1920s. I am lucky that it was passed on to me. It cannot be seen well as the sentiment has covered it all.

The paper is from Terry's blog candy and the roses are home made.

Love,

Monica

8 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...: Hello Monica. How pretty and I love the backing paper which co-ordinates really well with your beautiful flowers.
Your Mum will be thrilled with it. Happy crafting.
With love, Sandra xx; 16 October 2010 at 20:22
Helen said...: I like your version of the flower pot. Wow, a 90 years old lace! so that make your mom still young.; 16 October 2010 at 22:03
jimlynn said...: Monica, this is just gorgeous and your mother will love it I'm sure. Your flowers are outstanding. Wish I could do that - mine always look like someone has stepped on them! Oh well... That lace! WOW. Fantastic - and so wonderful of you to use it on the card. It will be something your mom will treasure.
Lynn; 16 October 2010 at 23:22
cardmaking bird said...: I think it's a great card and I'm sure your mum will love it. It's made all the more special the way that you've used lace that's even older than your mum! The flowers are so big and bold that your focus is drawn to them, so I wouldn't worry too much about anything else! Marie x; 17 October 2010 at 07:08
Do What You Love said...: Monica, your card is beautiful and so nice of you to make it for your mom, who will treasure it for always. It's special things like that which make the heart swell with pride. Your flowers are beautiful - it's the first thing I noticed! It reminded me that I need to get busy with mine following your tute. I love the lace at the bottom - really makes it elegant. Of course, the ribbon does too and the flower pot - very clever - very cute - it's adorable! You're such a creative crafter - thanks for sharing!; 17 October 2010 at 20:38
Unknown said...: AAArrrh this is lovely x Leigh x; 19 October 2010 at 03:25
C said...: Wow...I would have had a hard time putting that precious lace on a card but it's so beautiful!; 19 October 2010 at 20:26
Sandy Ang said...: So touched when I read about the lace on your card !; 20 October 2010 at 02:07

About Me

My name is Monica and I am a mother to two lovely girls aged 22 and 14. We moved back to Singapore in June 2014 after having lived in Jakarta, Indonesia and Mumbai. I have a background in Psychology and Sociology Honours along with a post grad diploma in Journalism. I used to work in direct marketing for a premium hotel in India before I decided to become a stay at home mother. I have been creating and selling greeting cards for charity since 17 years. I often use unusual packaging material on my cards to respect and care for the environment. Presently, I share my cards as well as the proceeds from their sales with a shelter that houses and supports abused women in Singapore. Besides this, I run an initiative (UNITED WORLD SANCTUARY - UWS) on meditation, wellness, art and culture. You can find my page on Facebook under the name of UNITED WORLD SANCTUARY-UWS. I also hold mindfulness/wellness workshops for parents in my younger one's school. Besides, I hold Mindful Art and Card workshops for mothers and children.