Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Nana!



It's my nana's 96th birthday this weekend!  It's that absolutely amazing. Her mind is so very sharp and she truly has a zest for life. Getting out doesn't out of the house doesn't happen that often for her these days, but she certainly continues to live life to it's fullest. She's happiest when she is creating. Over the years, she has knit, painted, made incredible sequin fruit and hand painted silk scarves just to name a few of the things she does!  This card is in the mail with a wish for a wonderful birthday and lots of love.  I wish she didn't live so far away so that I could wish her happy birthday in person. The layout of the card was inspired by the current CAS(e) this Sketch. The background paper does have a subtle pattern, but you can't see it in this picture.

25 comments:

Hannelie said...

Lynn this is so beautiful! I just love how you were able to make this sketch your own!
How lucky are you to still have a 'nanna' ! Happy birthday to her!

Kristie Goulet said...

So beautiful, Lynn!!!
Happy Birthday to your nana!

Ardyth said...

Wonderful fresh and springy card! Happy Birthday to Nana!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

So inspiring to think of living life to its fullest into one's 90s... fabulous card.

Tracey McNeely said...

Happy Birthday to your nana! How wonderful to hear she is doing so well. Beautiful card, I love the colours!

Barb said...

Your nana sounds like an amazing lady, Lynn! She is going to adore this beautiful card! ♥

Maureen said...

wow! What an inspiration! Happy birthday Nana! I know she will love this handmade creation :) ox

sandie said...

Adore the orange, Happy Birthday to Wynn xx

Marisa said...

LOVE hearing stories of people living life to the full well into their years :) Sounds like an amazing woman. Happy Birthday to her!! Way to flash the Verve too.

Kara Lynne said...

Such a lovely card for your Nana! She must've had a crafting impact on you.

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Your card shouted from my blog read list Lynn so had to pop across to let you know how adorable it is. Love that coral colour card base and the little matching flower just so neat and elegant. x

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

Happppppppppy birthday to your Nana! 96--- WOW! That's awesome! I hope she enjoyed her very special day:) Psalm 118:24

Beautiful card-- fits Nana perfectly:)

Anonymous said...

Wowza, Nana, we're all wishing you a very HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY!! I bet I would enjoy sitting with her and listening to her stories just like I did with my grandparents! The tales they tell...loved them all! Great card and she's going to LOVE it, Lynn!

Anita in France said...

Simply lovely, Lynn ... that single bloom against all that yummy white is just delicious! Happy Birthday to your Nana ... she'll love it! Anita :)

Leigh Penner said...

This is beautiful, Lynn! Fabulous take on the sketch!

Jinny Newlin said...

Oooo! Such a gorgeous color, and I just adore that font! Happy birthday, Nana!

Joyce said...

Happy birthday to your nana--It appears that good genes run in your family, you lucky gal. I just love those flowers--need to pull my set out, and the color and design are just perfect.

Darnell said...

You do make the sweetest cards, Lynn! This is precious and priceless, just like having a with-it granny who is 96!! How blessed you all are!! Happy Birthday, Nana!! Hugs, Darnell

Happy Dance said...

Grandmas are just the most special people, aren't they??!! It's wonderful that you're so blessed to have your Nana and birthday blessings to her! Your card is wonderful, and she is sure to love it. Love those colors, and that little poppy is just delightful. Really sweet. Bev

~amy~ said...

How awesome Lynn...she's going to love it. The colors are perfect!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

So perfectly sweet!

Virginia L. said...

DELIGHTFUL card! It's perfect for your Nana! Wow, happy happy birthday to this special lady!! I am sure she will love this card that you put a lot of love into it!

Jen W. said...

Big birthday love to your fabulous Nana! Love the colours and that fun scribble flower!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh Nana! Happy birthday... and she will love this gorgeous orange-ness!! I do, too...
=] Michele

Bobby said...

I think your Nana and my Mom would get along famously. Mom is also 96 and has done some fabulously creative things in her life. Your card is a bright and cheery celebration of a wonderful woman. Not to mention an HM over at CTS.