Saturday 21 March 2009

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day everybody! My hubby bought me a nice cup of tea in bed this morning and I was given a lovely bunch of tulips and a little magnetic bookmark that my little boy, Adam made at pre-school. I've then spent the morning at my Mum's this morning out in the garden as the weather is lovely again, but a little cooler than yesterday! My parents are coming round so we can have tea together tonight, so I'd better get the oven on soon! I've been dying to share these with you, they are what I've made for my mum for Mothers Day and now she's got them its safe to post. Knowing that she comes on and reads my blog now, I have to be a bit more careful! I decided to try out the criss-cross card and this was the first one I made. The papers are Basic Grey, Sugared Collection and Doodlebug Tickled Pink cardstock.
I decided that I would have a go at making her a gift this year instead of buying the usual flowers & chocolates. I spent a bit of time over at Splitcoast Stampers looking for Ideas when I came accross the Stationery Box in the Gallery and thought it would be perfect! I've used the same card and paper as I did on her card and also the same Tilda image.
Inside I've made 6 notecards, at the back, 6 matching gift tags and 3 small love notes. There is a little holder for stamps and a small notebook. Here are some instructions if you want to have a go at making one. The lady has also done a video tutorial which is about 20 mins long, but really useful. The box itself was suprisingly easy to make, it was the contents that seemed to take the most time.
I'm really pleased with how it turned out, and Mum likes it too which is the main thing! Hopefully I'll be making a few more of these as gifts now I've done the first one.
Also, just a quick Thank You to everybody who has entered my blog candy and for all the lovely comments I've been receiving. They are all very much appreciated!
Hope you all enjoy the day, and the rest of the weekend!

34 comments:

Heather said...

WOW - this is absolutely beautiful Zoe. The stationery box is amazing - I shall certainly look up the tutorial - thanks for that.
I'm not surprised you're pleased with how it turned out - I be your Mum is too.
hugs Heather xx

cardsandacuppa said...

Lovely card and box, off to scs for a lottle loksie now, Thanks!
hugs Sarah-Jane xx
P.S. Happy mother's day to you x

Sarah said...

Wow!! This is just amazing Zoe!! Your mum is going love this, what a thoughtful gift! A gorgeous card to go with it too.
Have a wonderful day!
xx :0)

debra said...

Whata beautiful gift to receive for mother's ady looks fantastic off for a little peeps myself
hugs Debra xx

Janice said...

Gorgeous! I will definitely be checking out the tutorial. This is an awesome gift.

Andrea, said...

Oh this is fab Zoe, I love the papers and your stationary box is wonderful. Your mum will love it

debby4000 said...

Fabulous card, but what a stunning gift its gorgeous.
luv
Debby

jenny said...

Gorgeous card and I LOVE the gift set made for your mum, beautiful x

Tara said...

Fantastic creations Zoe, your mum must be over the moon! The stationary is amazing and I love the little slider you made for your folded card too! xx

Stacey said...

Love your card and the stationery box Zoe, so elegant. I bet your mum loved it ~♥~

Vicki said...

what a fabulous set Zoe, I too saw this on SCS but wouldn't know where to start. You've done an amazing job, the papers and colour scheme are gorgeous. I'm sure your mum loved it. xx vicki xx

Victoria said...

Wow - I wish I was your mum! She's one lucky lady to have got such a thoughtful gift.

I'm so going to have a look on SCS now and have a go at making a set myself.

Thanks for the inspiration

Victoria
x

Enfys said...

Your card and pressie for your mum is amazing Zoe, no wonder she loved it. Love the colours you used, and Tilda looks so cute on the belly band.
hugs
En xx

CraftyC said...

Wow Zoe, this is gorgeous, bet your mum loved it!
Clairexx

vikkithescrapjunkie said...

Hi Zoe, this is absolutely gorgeous what a wonderful gift.
Love n hugs
Vikki xx

Sew This N That said...

I'm not surprised your mum loved it, Zoe, it's awesome :0)
Love the colour choice and the papers that you have used.
*hugs* Heather x

nicky said...

OMG this is soooooooooooo wonderful realy great work! hugs nicky

Jo said...

Oh Zoe, this is absolutely beautiful! Do you have the link for the stationery box?

kerry said...

Hi Zoe, I hope you are well?!
What a treat to look through your blog. You've been creating some fab things since I last visited & what can I say about this lil masterpiece!
I think 'WOW' sums it up, its brill!!!
Kerry xxx

Donalda said...

wow dear this is just beautiful and such detail and work you have put into it. Just gorgeous dear

pickle said...

Wow Zoe this is absolutely stunning. Thanks for the link to the tut. I might have a go at one of these this weekend.
Kerry x

Sonia said...

This project is absolutely beautiful
Love the colors too.
Thanks for sharing.

**Sony**

Vivi Morais said...

Hi... I loved the idea!!! Congrats!!!
xx

Anonymous said...

Wonderful card and box... I looked at the entire page in your blog and like everything... Your coloring is beautiful...HUGS...SK :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, it is fantastic. Beautifull colors, I really like it!

hello gorgeous said...

Hey Zoe, thanks for stopping by and becoming a follower, I get butterflies whenever I see a "new" follower! :D

Take care lovely xxxx

Marcea said...

brilliant creation - so much love has gone into this :o)
-x-

Cardmaking Galore said...

These are really lovely -great to give as a gift as well

Julie said...

This is just so elegant Zoe a really lovely job. I've been meaning to have a go at one of these but keep getting sidetracked. Did you make US sized cards or adapt to UK?

Michelle Short said...

WOW! What a beautiful set Zoe xx

Pop's Cards said...

This is stunning hun love it all, very creative hugs Pops x xx

Victoria said...

Wow this is just stunning Zoe! I'm sure your mum loves it! Thanks fro the comments you've recently left me, I really appreciate it!
Hugs, Vicky x

Victoria said...

Wow this is just stunning Zoe! I'm sure your mum loves it! Thanks fro the comments you've recently left me, I really appreciate it!
Hugs, Vicky x

Lynsey said...

Beautiful card Zoe!
Hugs Lynsey:)