Sunday, 13 January 2013

To a "Deer" Dad!

It's my father-in-law's 83rd birthday today and here's the card I've made for him.
He's a country boy, born and bred so I decided to use this lovely Penny Black stamp, which I've coloured with Promarkers.  I stamped it in Rich Cocoa Memento rather than black for a softer look.
The papers are actually Christmas ones, my favourite Lili of the Valley Frosty Christmas stack, but I thought that some of them were suitable for a winter birthday too.  I inked all the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink for a bit of definition.
I made the snowflake border with the waste from Martha Stewart punches and added a tiny clear gem to the centre of each one.  The larger snowflake was made with a Sizzix die.
The sentiment was made with three Personal Impressions stamps, and, after stamping was die cut and inked with Weathered Wood and Walnut Stain Distress Inks.  Grey pearls and frosty Card Candi complete my card.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Penny Black - January Blues
Allsorts - #189 -  punches and dies
Broken Box Stock - #17 - winter / snowflakes
Crafts 4 Eternity - #106 - moody blues
Simply Create Too - #28 - let it snow
Charisma Cardz - #1 - birthday
Try Stamping on Tuesday - #100 - sketch
Little Miss Muffet - #52 - winter birthdays
Pixie Dust Studio - winter
Gingerloft - #55 - let it snow
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30 comments:

  1. Rach8313 January 2013 at 14:22

    What a beautiful card, Wendy. Your colouring is phenomenal and the frame is so lovely. I hope your father-in-law has a great birthday. He is bound to love this card - it's fab.

    Rachel x

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  2. susiestacey13 January 2013 at 14:53

    Beautiful card Wendy, love the stamp it is beautiful and the whole layout is gorgeous x Susan x

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  3. Karen13 January 2013 at 15:37

    Hi Wendy, so fun to see you here at my other DT. Love the soft wintery colors and all those snowflakes and you have such mad color skills girlie! Thanks for playing with us at TSOT.

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  4. Pia S13 January 2013 at 16:05

    It's a wonderful reindeer image, and what a nice snowy frame you've made for it too! Great design and a lovely card!

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  5. rachel13 January 2013 at 16:08

    stunning card Wendy - that die is just beautiful and love the image xx

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  6. As.I.Do.Rodos.13 January 2013 at 16:29

    This is so beautiful Ginny xx

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  7. Vicky13 January 2013 at 16:30

    Just so beautiful Wendy....:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  8. cuilliesocks13 January 2013 at 17:36

    What a beautiful card Wendy, I love the image, and your design and embellishments are gorgeous, kate x

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  9. pam13 January 2013 at 20:01

    beautiful card Wendy, sure your FIL loved it, pam

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  10. Sandra H13 January 2013 at 20:37

    Oh that's a lovely age wish him a happy birthday from me and what a lovely card you have made hime Wendy its beautiful x

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  11. Carla S.13 January 2013 at 20:57

    Beautiful card, Wendy! I love the icy blues and the wonderful deer image! Thanks for joining us for the Little Miss Muffet Challenge!

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  12. Allison13 January 2013 at 21:10

    lovely Birthday card
    thanks for joining us at Charisma this week
    Allisonx

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  13. Whisper13 January 2013 at 21:29

    Simply stunning and a good idea to stamp the deer in brown too, Luv Sam x

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  14. Sue13 January 2013 at 22:04

    This is stunning Wendy, I love the iamge, your colouring is so beautiful. The papers and snowflakes around the image look gorgeous too.

    Sue xx

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  15. Denise@DigiHaven13 January 2013 at 22:07

    Awww Wendy this is simply gorgeous. ♥ Denise

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  16. Marlene Atkinson13 January 2013 at 22:36

    This is gorgeous Wendy,love the colours. Hope your Fatherin Law has a lovely birthday. Marlene

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  17. Sarah14 January 2013 at 01:30

    Stunning card Wendy! Your colouring is prefect and the snowflake frame is amazing! I'm sure your Father-in-law will love it. Thanks for joining us at Try Stampin' On Tuesday!

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  18. happyglitzygirl14 January 2013 at 04:39

    Just the cutest of images, thanks for playing along with Gingerloft, blessings Hilde

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  19. Pajalu14 January 2013 at 05:05

    Wow what a stunning card! I love how you used Christmas papers on this gorgeous card. I admire how you made this into a masculine card (they are so hard to make). I bet your dad will love getting this. Thank you for playing along with us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

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  20. Evie14 January 2013 at 08:00

    Beautiful card, wonderful coloring! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity.

    DT member.
    Evie

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  21. coops14 January 2013 at 10:52

    so stunning wendy.really beautiful image and colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  22. LauraVi14 January 2013 at 14:57

    I like your card and all your creations, now I am your follower!
    www.vive-lavi.blogspot.com

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  23. Sandy14 January 2013 at 20:53

    Stunning colouring on that beautiful image, love your layout and attention to detail. Thanks for entering the challenge at Gingerloft and we hope to see you again.
    Hugs,
    Sandy
    DT member for Gingerloft Challenges

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  24. ChrisAndCat14 January 2013 at 21:26

    What an amazing card. I love everything about it - the image is gorgeous and the papers are perfect. I might have to try the snowy border idea if thats ok?

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  25. Mian14 January 2013 at 21:55

    Absolutely stunning! Wonderful card with a beautiful image and a great layout!

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this fortnight at Gingerloft.
    Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

    Mian
    Gingerloft Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  26. Mynn xx15 January 2013 at 02:45

    Simply gorgeous, Wendy! LOVE the snowflake frame around the deer image and I just adore the punny sentiment! ;) Thanks for joining us at TSOT and I hope you join us again soon! I'd also love it if you came and played along at Inkspirational and Technique Tuesday! :)

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  27. Sarah16 January 2013 at 20:35

    Sweet card, love your image and colours, thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz, hugs, Sarah x

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  28. Renate16 January 2013 at 21:48

    Beautiful card!
    Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week. :)

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  29. Unknown19 January 2013 at 00:41

    This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing at Little Miss Muffet Challenges. Hope to see you again soon, and good luck. Hugs Frea

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  30. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 21:07

    Beautiful card. thanks for sharing your wonderful creation.
    ria
    mallardtrailmail.blogspot.com

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