Monday, 12 December 2011

Bah Humbug

Evening all,
Well it's a cold, wet, windy evening here.  Hope you are all well and keeping warm.
Do you know the feeling when you see an image and instantly know that it is meant for one particular person?  This happened to me when I saw some images on the Dude Time Doodles blog.  I saw two images by Bonibleaux Designs that instantly made me think of my husband.  Now I am not saying that he is a misery but Christmas does not always bring out the best in him.  His favourite saying at this time of year is Bah Humbug!!
This card is for my daughters to give to him.
Now I couldn't decide which image to use so used them both to create a double twisted easel card.
The images are both coloured with promarkers.  Decided to keep the overall design quite simple as it is a male card.  So no fancy frills or bows.
As the finishing touch to this image I added some twine and gems around the outside.  I am hoping it looks a little like some twisted fairy lights but I will let you be the judge of that.  Also added some glamour dust around the edge.
This is the second image which has just had some gems and glamour dust added.
On both images I added some fancy corners cut out of glitter card.
The sentiments were typed out on the computer and matted onto green cardstock that I cut out using dies on my big shot.  Finally added a strip of green card to the front which had a merry christmas peelable sentiment ribbon put on it.

I think it will put a smile on his face when he receives it.  Well, I hope so anyway lol.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Cards for Men - theme is number 2 (2 images, double easel card)
Hotshot Craft - challenge 1, use promarkers
Secret Crafter - #164 All creatures great and small (dogs on the christmas tree image)
Little Claires - #16 Family Christmas
Dude Time Doodles - Holiday Spirit
Bunny Zoe's - Challenge 19  Fancy Folds/Shaped Cards

Thanks for looking and I look forward to reading your comments.
Mags
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17 comments:

  1. craftymum12 December 2011 at 22:17

    a great double easel card Mags. Thank you for joining Hotshot Craft on our first challenge. I hope you will continue to join us in future challenges.

    hugs sarah x

    p.s. Have you joined our list of followers?

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  2. Tammy12 December 2011 at 22:23

    Wow! Absolutely fantastic! I love the DP you used and your coloring of the images is super. Thanks for joining this week's challenge at Dude Time Doodles!

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  3. Wendy12 December 2011 at 22:41

    Fantastic card Mags, fab images.
    Wendy xx

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  4. McCrafty's Cards12 December 2011 at 22:50

    An absolutey brilliant card, I love it,Thanks for playing along with us at Dudetime Doodles this week.
    Kevin xx

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  5. Anne Temple13 December 2011 at 15:29

    WOW! Fantastic card! I love how you did the "fairy lights" around Kris - it looks just as you hoped. So glad you joined us for the Holiday Spirit challenge at Dude Time Doodles this week.

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  6. Cleota13 December 2011 at 16:12

    Absolutely fabulous! Love what you've done with these images. Great seeing what others come up with. Thanks for joining the challenge at Dude Time Doodles this week. Hope to see you again soon.

    Cleota
    DTD Dudette & Sponsor Coordinator

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  7. Donna Mosley13 December 2011 at 20:19

    Hi Mags, it will be a huge smile when he sees it. It fab. Love the fun images and amazing design.

    Donna x

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  8. Dawn13 December 2011 at 21:23

    Fantastic images (of course) & a great double easel card! Thanks so much for playing at Dude Time Doodles this week in our Holiday Spirit Challenge!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  9. Janette13 December 2011 at 21:27

    Hi Mags, Oh I think this is perfect, what a fab idea, love, love it.xx

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  10. inkydoodlecrafts14 December 2011 at 00:04

    Popped over from Dudetime Doodles just to say what a fantastic job you've done with the images, super card. Mel :o)
    p.s my hubby is exactly the same.

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  11. Michelle B.14 December 2011 at 00:49

    Oh my gosh, you have so rocked this challenge! Awesome use of the images, well done! Thanks for playing at Dude Time Doodles!

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  12. sandra's crafty corner14 December 2011 at 10:12

    oh wow i love this, and a great take on our theme,thanks for joining us at Cards for men in our 2/pairs theme and good luck with the draw and blog hop
    hugs sandra dt

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  13. Patricia St Martin16 December 2011 at 00:25

    Your card is just two cute, great job with the challenge. Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men challenge. I love seeing your creation. Good luck on all the prizes.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  14. Helen16 December 2011 at 22:46

    Fabulous card!
    Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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  15. MagsB17 December 2011 at 00:18

    What an amazing card, the twisted easel is just so effective! Gorgeous images (i'm not surprised you couldn't choose just one!) Great work!!

    love Mags B x

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  16. Crafteezee19 December 2011 at 14:17

    Love the double easel card. Thanks for joining us at BunnyZoe.
    Hugs Tracy
    P.S. There is some special Candy on my blog HERE.

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  17. HelenR3 January 2012 at 13:50

    Great card! Thanks for joining us at Little Claire's! HelenR :) x

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Thanks for popping by. Your comments are much appreciated.
Mags
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