OK this is another quick post.
I am trying to keep this weekend for my family. I am sure you understand. I have just been so busy and think I need to give them all some extra attention.
Since all the stamp co. releases, I was quite busy, and then other family stuff, so we are trying to just have a KID/FAMILY focused weekend.
We had a blast at my mom’s. We always do. My mom and her Hubby cook a HUGE feast everytime we go.
It was perfect, till we heard she is considering moving to Portugal with her husband. OMG! I can’t believe it.
I haven’t talked to her about all that just yet, but I am sure we will. Just wasn’t the right time and place. That is a HUGE deal. They said we could move there too, but um NO!
I think I need to stick put. I need MODERN medicine, and live close to one of the worlds BEST Children’s Hospital-Boston Childrens. So I am all set.
I like my modern world, and am not about roughing it. I hear all the work they have to do there and cringe.
Plus with Alexa’s need’s I need to make sure she gets the BEST education possible.
AND I think living in NH is pretty FARM GIRL-I can’t imagine literally living in a farm country! SO not me. No Target-No Thanks!
Anyway-onto the card-
This was a SIMPLE card, using the spotlight technique.
Spotlighting is when you highlight a PORTION of an image. It usually POP’s with color.
I recently bought this birdcage stamp at my LSS. I dont know WHY I had to have it, I just did. It combined SO well with my SU! Stem Shilouette’s.
On a recent trip to Michaels I found these adhesive backed glittery “tiles”. So I stamped JUST the bird from the cage onto it, and layered it on my card. PERFECT!
The main layer is also pieced onto a stamped white layer for more 3D POP!!
I just love black, white, and this pink. I added pink stickles to my flowers as well, for a touch of color.
The ribbon is a wide satin by May Arts. I love it.
All in all very SIMPLE-but so all occassion.
OK I need to run. But thanks for stopping by. I do have alot to share, but today is not the day :C
Till tomorrow.
14 Responses for "Tiles in the spotlight."
Portugal???? Wow that is tough, I’m sorry. I can only guess that you would rather her stay near you and your family, so I hope that you can all talk and have things worked out. I know I would FREAK OUT if my mom even said she was moving out of state! Then again, she literally lives around the corner so I am really spoiled.
This card is really pretty! I would have to have that stamp too, it’s so different! And that glittery tile is just perfect, I love that color.
Enjoy your family weekend!
This card is gorgeous. I love that birdcage stamp. I’ve been falling for those lately, as I’ve seen them popping up here and there.
Portugal is a long way, but you may find your relationship with your mother grow more even despite the distance. It happened to me. Good luck!
Enjoy your time with family, your blog and bloggers will still be there tomorrow! 🙂
What an adorable card. I love how you combined the different sets and that they worked perfectly together…. and the colors… gorgeous!
Portugal is a gorgeous country but ouch, so far away. Wow, that’s a tough one. Although, imagine what a vacation destination that could be.
Enjoy your FAMILY weekend. I think it’s great! I’m doing the same – just hanging with them. 🙂
All my best to you, my friend! HUGS ♥
Renee
WONDERFUL, creative card!!
Great card. I hope you mom does not move to Portugal. Are you close? But it’s nice to hear you had a nice time at Mom’s.
Your no Target-no thanks comment made me laugh. My husband is up for orders soon & as wonderful Hawaii sounds there is not one Target there. How is a girl to live without the dollar spot lol. Not to enable you but target has their easter stuff out. New pastel tins in solid colors they are really pretty.
Got side-tracked…you card is beautiful, & the tile thing is an awesome idea.
well Lauren, if your mom does end up moving you’ll have a great place to go on a vacation! LOL! Your card is just beautiful. I’m trying to see if the cage lines are stamped over the tile or if you drew them in. I really love the way you popped up the image panel.
I also think it’s great that you think about giving your family the time they need from you. You should be proud of the job you’re doing as a wife and mom Lauren.
~WOW!~ Brilliant creative card!!
WOW…I Love this card too!!
That pink is Gorgeous…matching ribbon..
and stickles too.
Stamps are great..cute birdcage.
Funny..I just found a tutorial on SCS
for this spotlight technique. I haven’t
tried it yet….but I will!!
Oooo, so beautiful!!
Lauren, I love your ‘twist’ on the spotlight technique…this is a beautiful card! I can’t imagine being a whole ‘nother country away from my grandchildren…it is difficult enough being ‘states’ away….I hope your Mom’s move works out well for everyone. Hugs, Barb g
Absolutely Stunning!!
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