Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A Special Birthday Card & TOPS


It's my father in law's 80th birthday tomorrow & can you believe I didn't have a card handy! BWahahaa!
So I made this card yesterday. The image is from Prairie Fairy Designs & is called Harbour Gulls. I used a sketch being offered at Karitas blog. She is offering some candy, but to be in the 'running', she is asking for you to create something using her sketch then enter Mr. Linky. This is not a challenge, it is simply a sketch to follow in order to be in the drawing for her candy ! And since I adore her work, I simply had to get in on this chance!  
What a wonderful idea! 
I have a blogaversary coming up & am currently gathering some candy to offer up at the end of the month and perhaps I'll 'borrow' Karita's idea to be creative to be in the chance to win (rubs hands together with evil grin)!! lol
I digress.
I don't think I've eva layered so much in  ALL MY LIFE!
I distressed almost every piece of paper with my Tim Holtz distressing tool then sponged with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo ink pad. OH what fun!



Maybe you think this card is a bit to 'froo-froo' for a male card, what with the bow & pearls & all, but I just think of them as final touches! My hubby says he'll love it! I'll tell you how it goes!

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TOPS
  For a page from a scrapbook I am putting together for my brother & his family!! I'm so pleased!! MWAH!!
Thank You Frosted Designs!  


Frosted Designs

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Challenges for my card:
Oh La La Challenge- for someone special
Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge- birthday wishes
Sir Stampalot- all creatures bit & small
Stamp Something- digi day
CRAFT- in a roll of the die (die cut tag)






28 comments:

Laney said...

WOW!! Cor its fabulous I'm sure he will love it!!
hugs
laney

Lynne said...

Awh he will love it Cor! it's absolutely gorgeous!!! love this image to bits :) Lynne xoxo

Linda . J said...

What gorgeous card Corrie and in such beautiful colours, love the design.
Hugs Linda

Unknown said...

What a georgeous card and fabulous image thanks for sharing it with us at CRAFT Challenge this week.

Kerry x

Chrissy said...

FABULOUS card. Not too foofoo at all, its wonderful.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Debbie said...

Gorgeous Cor, your FIL is going to love it!

Hugs debbie

Margreet said...

this is so beautiful....he will love it!!!!
xxx Margreet

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Corry, this is fab, he will love it. Congrats on the top 3 Hun.

Donna x

Sally H said...

Fabulous card, Corry! I love that image! Thanks for joining in the animal antics at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

Andrea said...

I think your card is fab - I don't think its too froo froo at all LOL! I'm sure your father in law will love it.
Love, Andrea xx

Mary J said...

I adore it Corry! I know that my father in law would love it and definitely manly enough for him (he used to be in the army too!)

Merry said...

Such a wonderful card Corry.....so love all the embellishments you have as they work so well with the image and papers. A very Happy Birthday to your Dad.

Jackie Thomas said...

Your card is fantastic Cor. I know your FIL will love it. Hugs xo

Wendi said...

Wow what a fabulous male card I absolutely adore the distressed look
Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week Wendi

Rach said...

this is gorgeous, love it.xx

Francesca said...

A great card

Thanks for joining us at Sir stampalot this month and good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

DesignerDiva said...

This is fab Corry you are going to have one happy father in law! I love these colours - blue & brown is right up there with pink & brown for me! and its not froo froo at all its perfect! Laurie x

DesignerDiva said...

PS I forgot to say I just love that pic of your little man with a set of drums!!!!

Karita said...

WOW!! Your card is gorgeous Corry! :) I love it! Image is awesome and I love the colours. And so many great details - lace and all ;) Great work!

Thank you for joining my blog candy and good luck! :)

Hugs,
Karita

pinky said...

Its a stunning creation, I love everything about it.Thanks for playing along at Sir Stampalot this month.
Pinky

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Great work! Love the birdies and fibers you used!

PinksyDoodles said...

This is stunning Corry, a fabulous design.
Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
Clare x

stephanne said...

This is incredible!!! Hard to believe that there wasn't a card on hand, hehehe, do you have a shoe box full of cards like I do, lol!! Great job with the image and I LOVE your choices of lace and ribbons, I feel like I am right there on the dock looking at this!! Thanks so much for playing with us at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges this month!!!
stephanne

Sue said...

I can smell the salt air of the ocean! Love this image and your card is spectacular!! You have done such a great job putting all those detail to work on the card! Thanks for playing along at the Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge this month. He's going to love it!!!!!!

Hugs
Sue

Beate said...

Gorgeous card.
Hugs and smiles

Tracy said...

A really great design. Thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge with this great entry, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

sammi said...

Wow!! This is so gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at Ooh La La.

Kylie said...

Oh wow Corry! This is amazing!

Thanks so much for playing at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges this month!
Hugs
Kylie

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