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Lemon & Lime Mini Album Card

Hello everyone and hoping your day is going well. Today I stopped by to share a mini album card I recently finished for my dear mother-in-law's birthday. It took me a while to put it together but I liked how it turned out.

I learned a neat lesson in art and life too. My printer was acting up and wouldn't print the pictures black and white. I tried all sorts of things to get it to work but for some reason, these pictures wouldn't work.

After lots of frustration, I decided to work with the pictures just as they were. In fact, I like them because they looked sort of artsy. So the lesson: when my plans don't work go with the flow. It might turn out better anyways. :)

Take a look!

I used yellow chalk to color the white title sign.




Don't these orange-y pictures look good??? :)


I love using these glass buttons. They looked like pieces of ice.


Thanks for taking a look. Take care!

Comments

  1. CindyAugust 7, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the colors and patterns and then you topped off the sundae with those beautiful buttons and roses! You Rock!

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  2. nyleneAugust 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Kelly, I had to chuckle at your philosophy about when things don't work like you plan. You ALWAYS look on the bright side. I think that's one reason I love you! Love this card. Your MIL is so blessed to have you for a DIL. Love the photos and the dainty flowers and doily. Such a wonderful gift/card for her.

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  3. KellyAugust 8, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Kelly, this is such a special gift and I am sure she will love it. The yellow is just so HAPPY!!!!

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  4. TracyAugust 9, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Such a pretty mini album :)
    You are so right, go with the flow :)

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  5. Angi BarrsAugust 9, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the happy colors and the bling!

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  6. Valerie!August 11, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    They look like you meant them to be that way! Almost like Instagrams. What a gorgeous mini album...just love it!

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  7. UnknownAugust 11, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    So bright and happy! I think all printers love to fuss!

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  8. UnknownAugust 13, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I just found your blog from Refupeas. I love this! So pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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