Pinspired Birthday Card

I've mentioned before that I'm not a card maker.  But I decided to give it another go recently for my mom's birthday.

I was inspired by this pretty card from Cards by Eli.

Mine doesn't really look anything like hers but it's still what got me going.

I was trying for long time to not start collecting paper, because I can see that becoming something that will spin completely out of control.  But, I can't help it.  There are just so many pretty designs out there.  And now I need to start using it up!

I found the cute poem by  Joanna Fuchs here and let my Silhouette write it out for me using my sketch pens (same for the cover lettering and the badge on the next side). 

I had these cute little Martha Stewart Flags so decided to throw a badge together.  It's on pop dots.  If she's really into it, she can pop it off and wear it.  Unlikely, but could be fun~

I also tried out my circular edge punch for the first time.  It took a couple of tries but eventually I figured out what I was doing.

Paper is from the Stella and Rose pack from My Mind's Eye.  So many pretty papers!

Me and my Mom~

I have another card that I'm making for Mother's Day.  I can't wait to show it to you next month!  I've even surprised myself at how nice it's turning out~