Tuesday, July 26, 2011

A Sweet Summer Card

This week my mom is having a birthday.  She will be celebrating her 85th birthday.  She is very good health with the exception of macular degeneration.  As of now she is still driving and very independent.  She goes non stop every day. She probably does more work in one day than I do in one week.  She also likes fashion and does not dress like an old lady.  One of  her favorite places to shop is Anthropologie.  I love it that she is still so young at heart.

Now, on to the card.
All of the papers I used to make the card are from my stash.  The watermelon was cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge.  The flowers and leaves were cut from the Mother's Day  Bouquet cartridge. 

 The stamp is from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  The lace is from my sewing stash, and the ribbon is from Hobby Lobby. 

 The presents are bought and a beautiful cake has been ordered, (from my friend who made the baby shower cupcakes). I cannot wait to see it, or taste it!  

Challenges
Whimsical Wednesday   use scraps
The Shabby Tea Room   yellow, pink, green and neutral 
Paper Cutz   anything goes
Fantabulous Cricut Card Challenge   melon time
My Craft Spot   emboss it
Penny's Challenge   watermelon world
Posted by at 12:28 AM

36 comments:

  1. KarenJuly 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Oh my, Charlotte. This is exquisite! The watermelon patch is beautiful (those flowers are gorgeous!) and you selected such delicate, pretty papers and embellishments. I wish your mom a very happy birthday and hope your celebration is all things lovely. :o) (And delicious!) Thank you so much for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays! :o)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  2. LizJuly 26, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    THIS IS A VERY ELLIGANT CARD! YOUR MOM SOUNDS WONDERFUL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HER. GREAT CARD!

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  3. Dr Sonia S VJuly 26, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wish your Mom a Happy birthday tell her an ENT Surgeon is wishing her all the way from India!

    Gorgeous card Charlotte -- as always!

    Cheers
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  4. GiGiJuly 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love all the flowers and pieces of watermelon! Great job using your scraps and thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  5. Cindy BelandJuly 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Charlotte,BEAUTIFUL job with this Birthday card!It is just AMAZING,I LOVE the sweet watermelons and the pretty flowers,FANTASTIC!Have a super day my friend!:)

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  6. Melissa Bove July 26, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh wow! This is gorgeous!! I love the watermelon sticking out from the flowers! Absolutely perfect for a summer birthday!! Happy Birthday to your Mom!! ;)

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at The Shabby Tea Room!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  7. EstherJuly 26, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a beautiful card for your Mom!
    I would have never thought to mix flowers and watermelon, but I just love it!!!

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  8. RockinReneeJuly 26, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    LOVE your card!

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  9. mamawcindyJuly 26, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love your Card! It is so pretty! Wishing your Mom a Happy Birthday! It's great that she still get's out. My Grandmother is the same way. She is 98 and still gets out and works in her flowers and has a Garden. Thank you for Sharing your Gorgeous Card. :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot dot com

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  10. Dana's Crafty CornerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    This is a beautiful card I love all the detail and the colors are so elegant. Amy @ loves to crop sent me,I'm a new follower.

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  11. Audrey FrelxJuly 26, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    It really is sweet -- beautiful too!

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  12. Sheila aka SassyLadyJuly 26, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful Card. Thank you for playing along at http://ShesASassyLady.blogspot.com your entry has been received and you are eligible to win. Note you can enter a new design daily for more chances to win. Good Luck

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  13. Bernadet RodakowskiJuly 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the melon in a muted, more romantic color scheme. So nice!
    Bernadet
    bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com

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  14. BamabelJuly 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the watermelons you added!

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  15. shellyJuly 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    your card is really pretty and elegant. im sure yur mom will love this :) sending her birthday wishes :) thanks for sharing your scraps with us at whimsical wednesdays and alsofor playing along at papercutz :)

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  16. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    The flowers and leaves are a great touch. Your mom will love this card.

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  17. EmilyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Very beautiful card! I love all of the detail!

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  18. GabyCreates.comJuly 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    WOW Charlotte, this is just Gorgeous!!!!!!

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  19. LolisJuly 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful card! Happy Birthday to your Mom!

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  20. FaithbyHeavenlyDesignsJuly 27, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Very beautiful and elegant card!! Your mom sounds like such a sweet lady!! Happy birthday to your mom!!!
    Amanda

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  21. Sentimental ScrapperJuly 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the melons and flowers together - so pretty!! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

    Kimberly

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  22. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasJuly 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Charlotte, such a gorgeous card. You can make some amazing things with scraps! Love the detail. Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday. x

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  23. Melanie - The Paper RetreatJuly 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I love your card! It has a sweet home-y feel that your mom will love! The watermelons and flowers are just beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays! I am a new follower. Melanie
    http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

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  24. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Very pretty card Charlotte. Love how you combined the watermelon and the flowers. Pretty colors too. Great use of your scraps. Thank you for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays.

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  25. JoyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Happy Birthday to your Mother..I know she will cherish this beautiful card !! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot !
    Joy

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  26. SabrinaJuly 29, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I love the sweet watermelon patch scene you created! The colors are beautiful! Happy Birthday to your sweet Mom! Thank you for playing along with us this week at FCCB!
    Sabrina
    http://scrappinwithsabrina.blogspot.com

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  27. JessicaJuly 29, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I love how you went pastel with the watermelon -- unexpected and totally elegant! Thanks for playing along with FCCB this week!

    Jessica
    FCCB DT
    http://cricutafterdark.blogspot.com

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  28. jennyplace2July 30, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Oh My...Just so beautiful! Thanks for joining the challenge at Mt Craft Spot!

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  29. Kerri-Jo SharpJuly 31, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    This is a very elegant and beautiful card!! Great Job!!!

    Kerri @ www.razorsharpcrafts.blogspot.com

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  30. My 3 E ScrapbookingJuly 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This is gorgeous Charlotte! I love the flowers! I hope your mom had a wonderful birthday! I'm sure she loved this beautiful card! Thanks for sharing your scraps with us at Whimsical Wednesday!
    Amber

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  31. KateJuly 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, this is so pretty! The flower and melon combination is gorgeous! Lovely, lovely job!
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot and Fantabulous Cricut!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  32. EvannaJuly 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    So pretty! Thanks for sharing it with us at FCCB this week!

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  33. Amy CJuly 31, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful!! Thanks for joining us this week at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  34. Faith Abigail DesignsAugust 2, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    How cute! I love the soft and pretty colors and those little watermelons are just precious. What a great use of your scraps. Thanks for joining us at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  35. CourtneyAugust 7, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    This is a beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us this time at Penny's. Good Luck!

    Courtney~

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  36. papertrails leaverAugust 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    oh my this is so lovely! I love the flowers and the 3-d factor! Thanks for joining us at Penny's for our watermelon challenge. :-) Amy

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