If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).
Just for clarity, this is not a newly made card and it has a bit of a story behind it. I do apologize in advance, it's not a super happy story, but I thought I would share it with you all anyways. I made this card for my Mom - YEARS AGO (like I'm talking approx. 8 years ago or so) - and never sent it or hand delivered it to her. I kept thinking "it's too bulky, I will just hand deliver it one day." And it was tucked away in a special card box I have in my craft room closet on the top shelf, forgotten.
I was going through and gutting out my closet about a week ago, and guess what I found? Yep - this card. And, unfortunately, I can't give it to her now as she passed away last August :( When I found it, I broke down and had a good cry and was angry at first, but you know - I thought, "I will give it to another amazing Momma and share the love of my Mom with it as I pass it on."
Her heavenly birthday was last week on April 30th and Mother's Day is coming up so it's a little bit of a hard time right now - we all miss her. I just wanted to say - if you are hesitant about sending something to someone cuz it's bulky, or will cost too much etc., don't be. Send the cards. Send a note. Say hi, thinking of you, you're doing a great job, or just I LOVE YOU. xoxoxo
Here's a close up of my card:
Here's a close up of my card:
That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!
Such a WOW card, love the details and the color is so pretty friend, I really like this one. She would have loved this one too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you share this wth us all. Hugs, Leanne
This is so lovely Lori! Pretty shade of blue and very feminine with all of the intricate, delicate die cuts. The flower clusters are gorgeous! Thanks for this beautiful contribution to A Cut Above's May Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLove the heartfelt emotion behind your Mother’s Day post, and the delicate die cut layers with the soft blue palette create a feminine, elegant card that carries a sense of love and remembrance in a very touching and meaningful way.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!! I love all the blue, and that background embossing is totally gorgeous. Your flowers are amazing, as is your design. I just ADORE this card!!
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