May 27, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM - I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Today is my mom's birthday - she is 29, LOL! That is what she always tells me anyway! My mom is a faithful reader of my blog although she never does comment - she just tells me on the phone what she thinks! I am so very glad I get to spend today with her because now I can spoil her rotten! I am very lucky - my mom is truly my best friend, and I love her with all my heart! She has always been there for me, been my biggest cheerleader, loves my kids, adores my husband, and is an absolutely wonderful woman. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! I love ya!


Here are some of the goodies my mom is receiving from me! So, to give you a little background so you understand my gift, my mother LOVES to play the slots and although she does not get to go often, when she does, she has a great time pulling that handle! With that in mind, here is what I made her. I altered a Starbucks Frappuchino bottle and filled it with quarters - it holds a LOT, let me tell you!! I made the bottle to match the card that I made her. I used my A Little Birdie


Stamp set because I love it and I decided that Jen's Saturday sketch was perfect for what I wanted to do! I just flipped it from one side to the other so the birds could be facing each other. Don't those birds look like they are talking - LOL! Here is a closeup of the card. I really had fun






with this one, and love the way it turned out. I hope she likes it too! And, I also decided that I would do the inside of this card because, hey, she IS my mom and it IS her birthday - LOL! So, here it is! I used the little bird from my Pun Fun set because he fit so well with this theme! And,
he is stinkin' cute!! So, there you have it - hopefully she will enjoy the slots and think of me when she wins the jackpot!!!! I will leave you with the recipe! Have a great day!
Card and bottle recipe:
Paper - Purely Pomegranate card stock, Regal Rose card stock, Whisper White card stock, Flowers for You Designer Series Paper, Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper
Stamp Sets - Pun Fun, A Little Birdie
Inks - Purely Pomegranate Classic Ink, Stampin' Write markers, Black Stazon
Accessories - Slit Punch, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 Circle Punches, Circle Scallop Punch, Jumbo Pewter Eyelets, Rose Red eyelets, Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon, Mat Stack and Paper Piercer, Sticky Tape, Dimensionals

28 comments:

Lou Sims said...

Fantastic card Alex and I'm sure your mum will love it. I hope you have a great time with your family.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

What a great gift & card.

Manna said...

Fantabulous card and gift! Your mum will definitely love it! Have a great time!

Dawn Easton said...

What a fantastic set for your Mom...I bet she will LOVE it!

Bunny B said...

Happy Birthday, Alex's Mom!! Your mom is so cool :) Have fun!

Lauren said...

Happy Birthday to your Mom! Great gift set. The colors are stunning chica!

Dawn♥ said...

HOLY freakin wowzers what a stunning gift package! Lovely card and beautiful altered jar! YOU rock girlfriend! :)

Tracy.H said...

So cute, Alex! Hope you and your Mom had a wonderful day together. :0)

Diane said...

Lovely gift set Alex! I'm sure mom will enjoy all those quarters!!

Happy B'day to your Special Mom!!
Enjoy your visit!!

Erin... said...

wonderful gift!!! it'd be cute for someone going to college to for laundry $$!! Happy b-day to your mom!(funny at 29 she's the same age as my mom!)

Marlou McAlees said...

awww, what a beautiful card and gift you made for your mum!! happy birthday to your mum from me, huge hugzz xx

Anonymous said...

What a great gift! I love it! And the card...how cute is that? I'm sure your Mom is going to love it!

Courtney said...

Oh Alex, this is just adorable. I know she loved it!

Dottie K. said...

So cute and great idea for the quarters. Hope you're having a great time with your family. Happy Birthday to your Mom! :)

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Happy Birthday Alex's MOM! What a great idea with the quarters! I bet that holds a lot! Great idea and CUTE card!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

What an adorable set, Alex. I know your mom will just love this set.

Vicki said...

Happy Birthday Mom! She truly is a wonderful woman, so glad I got to meet her. Hope you had a wonderful day!
Vicki

jjcreations said...

You've done a fantastic job on all of these projects for your Mom, Alex. I sure hope you had a great day with her. Joan

Natalie said...

What a great card and original gift. x

Debbie Yates said...

Happy Birthday Mom!!! Great gifts Alex...love 'em!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Wow! Great gift set! I love the pretty pinks, the layout is fab too. Hope your mom had a very happy birthday! :)

kathleenh said...

what a great personalized gift for your mom! Have a great time with your family. We'll see you back here in blogland soon.

Rose Ann said...

What a fantastic ensemble for your mom!! Happy birthday to her (even tho I'm late). Your birdie card is so cute, and I love your Frap bottle with all of those quarters! Great idea!!

Kim Marie said...

What a great gift for your momma!!

Love the colors and the images!
Kim Marie

Louise F NZ said...

This is stunning as always Alex... pure fabulousness!

Cheryl KVD said...

I just love all the little details!! You do such a good job!

Deborah said...

Oh such cuteness! I bet Mom loved this set! Happy belated birthday Mom! Hugs, Deb

Risa said...

Your mom is going to love this beautiful card!!
malieta:)