Happy Mother's Day

I've made a gift for my MIL for Mother's Day using the image I'm showcasing today, and I wanted to make a card to match.  She's called PomPom (the image, not my MIL!), but I think she must be retired now as I can't find her in the store.  She was one of my earliest Lilis and she's been one of my favourites, but I've been busy with new images lately and haven't used her in a while.  So today I'm rectifying that. :0)

The sentiment was printed on vellum using Word (I created an arc in WordArt to match the curvature of the image panel).  I stamped and painted the image in DI reinkers, and used some of my favourite Maja Design papers (I may be a teensy bit addicted to these).  The ribbon actually matches the image more than it appears in the photo, and I added a die cut butterfly (another neglected item in my stash).

I hope it motivates you to dig out your old favourites for some reminiscing!

Card Recipe:

• Image - PomPom by Lili of the Valley (retired)
• Typed Sentiment (Papyrus font)
• Colouring - Distress Ink Reinkers
• Cardworks Card base
• Maya Design Vintage Summer Basics Paper pad
• The Langton watercolour paper
• Stazon Ink Pad
• Wild Orchid Craft Flowers
• Memory Box Vivienne & Isabella Butterfly Dies
• MFT Die-namics Stitched Circle Stax
• Gingham Ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons
• Flat Backed Pearls
• Glossy Accents
• Vellum
• Papermania Gem Brad
• Viva Pearl Pen

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - B (Bow, Butterfly, Blooms)
• Crafty Calendar - Metal (brad)
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Things that Fly

Happy crafting
Annette
xx