Friday 25 September 2020

Stay Awesome My Friend

 My dear blog friend Nancy has a 'Special' Birthday today and Loll,
also a dear blog friend is hosting a fun Linky Birthday Party for her....

This is the card I made .......

I used Alcohol inks, die cutting, foil, stamping and heat embossing.

I know Nancy enjoys mixing the medias and using techniques x.
A fun little thing happened when I was triple embossing the heart....
A blob of the melted powders fell off the end and I used it at the base of the flower, 
as it looks like a copper pearl......

A card Made With Love.....

Hope you have a lovely day and you are being spoilt?
Thank you for your friendship Nancy, which I truly appreciate and cherish x.

Sending hugs and Love.....



Challenges I would Love to enter......
Watercooler Wednesday - Michelle's All about Occasions 
Thank you Michelle for choosing my card as your Rock Star this week.....

60 comments:

Viv said...

Gorgeous card Mac. That sentiment is perfect! x

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Mac! The triple embossing on the flower is amazing. Love the sweet heart! Thanks for joining Nancy's Birthday Party! xx

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my! The gloss, the copper, the perfect little accidental pearl -- gorgeous! Nancy will love this!

HilaryJane said...

Oh Mac this is superb. I just love that flower with the alcohol ink and shiny embossing on top, wonderful little splashes of gold too. That pearl turned out to be an amazing little bit of detail on the flower. it is all set off beautifully by that fine gold frame xx

Julia Aston said...

wow Mac - your floral looks so glossy and beautiful in the mix of colors! And what an affirmative sentiment!

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

You sure know how to make some stunning cards my crafty friend and this is another one. I know that I’ve said this before but your cards would be perfectly placed in an art gallery. I love, love, love this! x

Verna Angerhofer said...

This is so gorgeous. I love the colors.

Trina P. said...

Stunning with an amazing mix of techniques and products as always. The triple embossed heart looks awesome... would have never known about the little oops. Nancy is going to love this.

Sanna said...

such a fabulous technique and card!

BożenA said...

Nancy makes beautiful cards and I'm sure she will appreciate your card. Because I was speechless. Cornflower colors and patterns, amazing heart ... adding this heart creates such an amazing card, exactly in point and in place. I love this card, Mac.
hugs,
BożenA

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Incredibly beautiful and I know Nancy will love it. Fab sentiment also.
Faith x

Linda said...

Oh wow, your mixed media card is so beautiful. Love all the texture.

Mrs A. said...

Oh my, another awesome card. This is perfect and I love, love the accidental blob heart. You would be even more amazed at my friend when I tell you she will be 76 yrs old in May and very inch a Joan Collins Diva. Hugs Mrs A.

I Card Everyone said...

Absolutely fabulous birthday card, for an absolutely fabulous friend!!
Look at you, not wasting a bit of this deliciousness!
=]

Sue N said...

Wow, this is amazing! I love the colors in the flower and that copper heart is such a wonderful addition! Nancy will cherish this beauty!

Cat Craig said...

Fantastic card, and you make the most amazing cards with your lovely techniques.

Jeanne H said...

Again, a stunningly beautiful card, Mac. What a treat to read your blog each time. Thanks a million. Nancy is a lucky girl!

Mia said...

What a gorgeous card, Mac! It is obvious it is made with love for your friend. Happy Birthday to Nancy! She is so lucky to have a great friend like you. Hugs, sweetie.

Bonnie said...

You have taken this die cut to a whole new level, Mac! Wow! Love the colors and the triple embossing! I especially love the added copper heart and even the little "pearl" that made itself! An awesome card for an awesome lady, from another awesome lady!

Pat said...

Well Mac every time I think you can't possibly make a perfect card every time you come up with another spectacular creation. I love the triple embossing of the beautiful flower and the AIs are gorgeous, and some lovely touches of gold within and a pretty complementary gold frame and sweet heart too. I also love the way the sentiment follows the shape of the leaf, and the blob of melted powders forming a perfect little pearl to adorn the bottom of the flower head. x

Diane said...

Just stunning the combination of all the techniques really made a gorgeous flower. It looks like a piece of fine jewelry.


Hugs Diane

Susan said...

A gorgeous card - love the rich colours and the triple heat embossing!!

Maria said...

Oh, how gorgeous!! Fabulous flower and how fun with the result of the pearl! Love all the texture and the amazing heart! Well done as always!!

Ina G said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! Mac. Yet again you have blown us all away with how spectacular and beautiful this special birthday card is. Love the colours and how gorgeous that embossing is and of course the little blob that looks so much like a pearl is just perfect. Love the sentiment too.

aussie aNNie said...

Most stunning birthday card, loads of gloss and special goodies added...just love this. x

Anita in France said...

Rich and stunning, Mac ... the metallic hints through the flower glint and glimmer beautifully ... and what a serendipitious little drop that fell from the copper heart ... perfectly placed! Hugs, Anita :)

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous card Mac - love all your mixed media elements..your style is awesome. hugs Robyn and stay safe

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW Mac this is stunning - love all the embossing over the AIs on the die cut flower.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

My Paper Epiphany said...

Yes I agree with all the above comments! Amazing art on a die-cut! I had to zoom in close to take in all the beautiful details!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh WOW!! This reminds me of blown glass! It's stunning and that little blob - a happy accident that worked perfectly!

Brenda in IN said...

What a gorgeous card this is. A fun accident that turned into a beautiful accent for the flower and the heart is just stunning. The gold frames it so elegantly.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What a stunning flower, Mac - just love all the metallics to it, especially the little heart at the bottom! So great it the thin frame with the sentiment curving along the leaf. Nancy will love it!!

TK said...

Beautiful! Loving those mixed AIs and metals - such a terrific blend and all that dimension

pam said...

OMW Mac! that is a stunner of a card, fabulous technique, gorgeous colours.
Pam x

cuilliesocks said...

OMGOSH, it's a stunning creation Mac, beautifully designed, lovely colours too. Your designs are always so inspirational and artistic, Kate x x

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, what a gorgeous cornflower, Mac! LOve the gloss, the colors, the metallic accent here and there! I have this die set but now I see it totally differently! Nancy will love and treasure the card!
Hideko xx

Darnell said...

This looks like hand-blown glass flower art, Max, complete with a pearl!! It is magnificent in every way and just perfect for Nancy! The blue hues and metallic schparkle just take my breath away. I also love the design feature of the curved sediment! You never cease to amaze me!! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

wannabcre8tive said...

Mac, your card is beautiful. I like the triple embossing, but I have never done that technique. I agree with Darnell, it does look like blown glass. Thanks, for sharing this beauty.

Donna Ellis said...

It is incredible, Mac! You always manage to take the Ordinary and create a masterpiece of artwork! Loving the AI which has been foiled and heat embossed. I especially like the way you curved your sentiment to bend with the leafy detail! It's beautiful! hugs, de

Marcia Hill said...

Another masterpiece Mac...absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Nancy is definitely going to LOVE this!! I sure do!! Hugs. :0)

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

This is so beautiful and I love your choice of colours. Happy creative week, Angela xXx

Christine Alexander said...

wow, gorgeous Mac, love all the dimension and colour from the embossing and foil. Nancy will certainly treasure this card :)

Michelle W said...

Wow Mac, this is stunning! Thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Jo said...

Oh Mac you make the best mix media cards. This card is filled with "AWESOME" yumminess perfect for Nancy. Such a gorgeous CAS beauty! xx

Brenda said...

What a stunning birthday card for Nancy Mac! I love the look you got with your alcohol inks on the flower. The heart embossed triple is amazing looking and love that the powders fell off the end, such a cool look! Gorgeous, gorgeous! Hugs, Brenda

Zoechaos said...

Absolutely gorgeous card, have you used foil for your die cut? This blog wide birthday share is such a wonderful thing to day. I don't know the lady whose birthday is being celebrated but she must be overwhelmed with the out pouring of love. x

*Vicki* said...

What an incredible piece of art from the heart my friend! I love your idea with the EP and how you've used the little mishap to your advantage as it completely turned out amazing! Loving that frame too!! Nicely done!

Words and Pictures said...

What a stunning card - the finish on that flower is awesome indeed! The little copper pearl is such a happy accident. I've no doubt it will go down a treat with a mixed-media technique junkie!!
Alison x

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Just as scrumptious as the last, now that's a happy accident, got to save every drip and drop of those melted powders. Love those colours and the sweet sentiment stamped so perfectly. Your friend will surely adore it.
Wishing you well & stay super safe Hugs Tracey xx

Marina said...

aah gorgeous

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Stunning die cut, heat embossed alcohol ink flower, my dear sweet very talented friend:-) I did not notice the pearl blob until you pointed it out..what a wonderful accident. I love your added foil and layered embossing. Just the expected mixed media accents that make your "Works of Art" so clever and creative:-) I am so honored that you made this for me to help me celebrate my 75th birthday blog hop. What a wonderful gift from Lolly and all my blog friends that keeps on giving:-) I am still receiving gorgeous cards filled with love. Thank you again, Mac for your wonderful card, which I have not received yet, but I am treasuring your photo for now:-) With much Love and Hugs...Nancy

Craftychris said...

Wow! This is amazing! The gorgeous shiny flower, the accidental pearl and the wonderful heart. Fab techniques to achieve this awesome result. Did you guess I love it! Take care and stay safe xxx

Barb Ghig said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card, Mac! I love all the shimmer and shine and how you added so much dimension to your design...just beautiful in every way!!! Barb xx

Viv said...

This is so lovely Mac! such a gorgeous flower and triple embossing...and what a lucky thing with the heart too. Sorry for the late commenting yet again too! Viv xx

sallysbitz2 said...

This is just GORGEOUS x
Love how you have created this, very different x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

Liz said...

Your card is just amazing, Mac. Fabulous design. xx

Greta said...

I don't know what to say except WOW!! What a special card, Mac! Unique & gorgeous!

Karen Dunbrook said...

wow....how gorgeous and wonderful! You are so talented mf.
Looks like Nancy had a great day.
xx Karen

wannabcre8tive said...

Mac, your card is gorgeous. I love the triple embossing and the little heart. You do amazing work.

nancy littrell said...

Denny and I are still enjoying your work of art everyday as it graces our dining room table:-) It looks like a gorgeous jewelry pen and/or stained glass art. It has been touched many times, carefully and seems to like the attention:-) When the sun is out, the shine is absolutely amazing:-) The gift that keeps on giving. Thank you again so much my dear sweet talented friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy