Saturday, 26 March 2022

Floral Birthday Card!

 Hello Everyone, I hope you are enjoying your week end and that you have lovely weather. 

What a great week of weather we've had, it fairly lifts the spirits and makes you want to get on with chores you've been putting off for a while.........well some of them lol.

Alistair has taken to cycling this last week and is away this afternoon, a bit of peace and quiet for a couple of hours.

I have a Birthday card for a friend today;


I've been inspired by Marianne Fisher to get out my Card-io stamps, they've not been used all that much recently. Marianne is creating such beautiful cards with her Card-io stamps.

I've used Versacolour in and stamps from Dandelions at Dusk, Blown Away and Freesia and Violet sets. The sentiment is by Woodword, I've added some tiny gems and a few sequins. I even carried on the flowers on the envelope.

This is for a friend I used to work with whom unfortunately don't get see all that often, I hope she'll like it.

Just a wee update on my friend Fiona. She went through her surgery on Tuesday and he Hubby got in touch to say that everything seemed to go well and she was getting out the following day. Not wanting to tire her I thought I would wait a few days before I got in touch, I'm sure she will need plenty of rest.

So, just before I go, wanted to thank you for the lovely comments  that you leave, I really do appreciate them.

Enjoy your weekend and cheerio for now,



23 comments:

meg said...

A beautiful selection of stamps and colours Kate love your layout and sentiment.Hope Fiona makes a speedy recovery from her surgery.

Sue said...

Such a wonderful card Kate love the colours you have used hope your friend Fiona makes a speedy recovery and you get to see her soon hugs Sue x

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
I love this wonderful Birthday card for your friend.
I love the way you have stamped those wonderful flowers and the colours look very beautiful.
Perfect to have made the envelope to match the card.
I bet she will be so pleased to receive it.
My Alitair is such a fitness person what with his walking and the other persuits he does.
Your very own Milk Tray Man I think.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Jackie T said...

Hi Kate this is a gorgeous card. I love it. A bit of piece and quiet is good. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I am so glad I inspired you to make this gorgeous card. I love the soft colours Nd the layout.

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulous project and beautiful design, love the envelope ♥

Wendy L said...

Your card is gorgeous Kate, lovely envelope too.
I think you are having our weather, we have had a week of wind and rain. Xx

Margarets designer cards said...

Beautiful card for your friend I am sure she will love it,

Yes the weather has been beautiful down here too, I just hope it stays a bit longer and the cold weather they say is coming disappears, I think this last few days has cheered everyone up

brenda said...

A very pretty colour palette Kate and effective design as well.

B x

Sue said...

WOW, I love the flowers and colors and the design of your card. It is "simply" beautiful.

Hugs
Sue

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So glad your friend Fiona is going well after the op.
The birthday card is so sweet and delicate, love it!

dutchess said...

Beautiful card Kate…love the colours you have chosen…take care xxx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Your ink colour combinations are the essence of Spring and this card is sure to brighten the day of the recipient - beautiful!
Lorraine

Flo Langley said...

Absolutely gorgeous card and envelope Kate. Beautifully created. Your friend will love it. Pleased to here that Fiona's surgery went well. Prayers for her speedy recovery. Take care both, Flo xx

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful card with great stamping and I am sure your friend will love it x. Thanks for the update on Fiona x.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! This is gorgeous Kate, beautiful colour mix and I love how you did the envelope corner also, your friend is bound to love it. Good to hear the operation went well for Fiona.
Faith x

Lorraine said...

This is such a pretty card Kate. I love the design and gorgeous colours. I hope your friend makes a speedy recovery.
Lorraine x

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Love your card! Those tiny stamps are often my favorites. We dont’ have Cardio ones in the USA we have Rubber Stamp Tapestry, which are about the same thing, I think. Have a wonderful day!

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card! I like the colors you chose and the design.
For some reason this card may me think of peg stamps (Hope you know what I mean) they have been sittng in the drawer for quuite a while...I need to get them out too.
I glad to hear that your friend Fiona's, surgery went well. I hope she is without pain.

wannabcre8tive said...

This card is beautiful. Love the pretty flowers in the Spring colors. Your friend will love it.

Lisa said...

Wonderful card for your friend. I hope she is getting better every day.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Such a lovely card Kate and I love your layout x

Pat said...

This is so so pretty with the blue, purple and greens with the Card-io flowers and leaves Kate and love the masked off centre for the sentiment. I do have one small set of Card-io stamps and mini flowers and leaves from Inkylicious so I may try this sort of technique as it does look very effective. x