My Aunt has been battling Crohn’s disease for as long as I can remember and in the past years has been in and out of the hospital with excruciating pain. Just a few weeks ago she was finally able to have surgery to help relieve her of this terrible disease, and I wanted to send her a card to let her know I’m thinking about her!
I made this “Bunting and Butterfly” card for my sweet Aunt, and I’m so excited to send it to her!
I also added strips of coordinating scrapbook papers to the edges of the card for more color and pattern.
I thought some white lace ribbon I had would be perfect behind the butterfly, but the stark white ribbon was too bright against the antiqued ivory card.
I glanced at the half-full cup of coffee still on my desk from that morning, and thought, “I know what coffee stains do my clothes, I bet it will do the same thing to my lace ribbon!” (Those are the strange thoughts that go on in a crafty mind!)
I dunked a small length of ribbon into the coffee and swirled it around for a minute or so. Then I pulled the ribbon out and laid it on a paper towel to catch the drips. Since I am too impatient to let it air dry, I used my hair dryer to make a quick job of it. Here’s what the lace ribbon looked like before and after a swim in my coffee:
Much more of the look I was going for! I used good old Elmer’s glue to attach the ribbon to the card.
For the inside of my card, I used small letter stamps that I absolutely adore to stamp a “get well soon” message.
I was so happy to have a chance to do some fun crafting and create this sweet card for my Aunt. I hope she likes it!
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I love your card!!! SO cute! What a special card to get in the mail too! Thank you so much for inspiring me to get back into card making!!
Jaime
Thanks so much for sharing. I’d love to have you come link this up to our Teach Me Tuesday Linky – it’s brand new and in need of creative contributions! http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/02/18/teach-me-tuesday-5/
This card is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful gift to receive something so detailed and thoughtful in the mail.
What a gorgeous card! Love that you dunked the lace in your coffee for the right color 🙂 We need to have a card making day for sure sometime!!!
The card is adorable! Love it!
XO
Kristin
so adorable, love the design!
Very pretty! Love the pennants. 🙂
It is beautiful Liz! I used to make a lot of cards and I miss it! Thanks for sharing at The Gunny Sack!
Gorgeous! Making cards is a real talent! Would you consider sharing this and any other projects that you might have over at my Pinterest Power party?
http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2013/02/20/pinterest-power-party-7-2.html
Thanks!
Chrissy
Sweet card! The bunting is so cute and I love how you antiqued the lace. I’m sure your card will brighten your Aunt’s day!
This is seriously gorgeous! I love the use of the bunting – it looks so cute! Thanks for sharing – I am sure your Aunt will love it!
Oh Liz! I finally received your card when I got home last night! It’s not only beautiful and creative, but thoughtful and full of love. Thank you ever so much! You’re the best!
Too cute!
Liz, that card is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I pinned it too!!
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I found your blog via pinterest and I am now your newest follower there 🙂 I love this card design and am going to make one as soon as I get home from work for my friend who is recovering from a small operation. Thank you for the inspiration!!
Thank you, Charlotte! I’m so glad to have you here : )
I bet your friend will love a handmade card from you! So sweet!
Liz
What a beautiful card! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://www.housewivesofriverton.com/2013/02/riverton-housewives-round-up-54.html