Saturday, October 30, 2010

Tickled Pink Blog Hop and Sentimental Sundays - Birthdays

I am lucky enough to have a chance to take part of Tickled Pink Birthday Hop! I am also being a bit cheeky again and rolling two things into this card - Sentimental Sundays challenge for this Sunday is Birthday. It just felt right to join these two in one card!

What a month of previews, releases and giveaways Tickled Pink Stamps has had and now to top it all off a blog hop to go out with a BANG. To join the Pink Party of the year you can start HERE

And WHY is this hop not to be missed? There is a major prize at the wind down of the party, by hopping along you have a chance to win EVERY stamp released during the month of October, that is over 15 stamps, including all the images and sentiments from the first release. If they come in rubber and you want rubber over digi, then you can have rubber. If they only came out in digi then digi it is, it's all up to you and your liking. AND want to know something else? There are hidden candies hiding in within the hop.

If you have come from Yani then your on the right party line.

My card is using one of Lil' Lads - he is called Luca and I LOVE his smug smile and self-assured demeanor!

I made this card for Claire's son Daniel who is on the Autistic Spectrum suffering from Aspbergers Syndrome and can not have a birthday party. So every year before his birthday Claire puts up a card request for him so he could still celebrate. He has been very down this year and I really hope all the cards he will be getting are cheering him up a bit. I'm afraid my card might reach him after it's published on my blog - sorry, Claire!

I coloured Luca with Distress Inks, I really should practice with those more. A lot to learn, too few hours a day!
Daniel's name was stamped with a scrabble pieces rubber alphabet I FOUND in my stash! Yeah. I can SO come upon surprises rooting through different drawers. I cut the pieces out, stuck baker's twine to the back with Sookwang tape and mounted on red card. I think they look pretty cute hanging from the top of the card!

I sponged pretty much every available edge with Fired Brick distress ink. I'm obsessive like that. lol

Now your next party stop is Asa!

Thank you for joining the Tickled Pink Stamps hop and have FUN.

Hugs

The challenged I'm entering:
Crafty Calendar  - birthdays 
Stamp Man (2 weeks) - cards for men 
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - anything goes 
Paper Pretties - square cards
Inktegrity - Anything Goes 
Crafty Sentiments - Male Card
Cards For Men (2 weeks) - MASCULINE and anything goes
Die Cut Dreams - stars and stripes for boys 
T he Crazy Challenge - Shapes
Caardvarks - Inside and Out


98 comments:

Jane said...

WOW! what an amazing boys card! Love all your details, especially how you've done Daniel's name!! hugs, Jane xxx

Lynne in NI said...

Wow its fabulous, and your colouring looks great to me! Love those scrabble tiles too!

Debra said...

Beautiful card! TFS

Pattie said...

I am in awe of your coloring - it's superb!

Tanya said...

This is really sweet! Love the Scrabble tiles and twine. And I love your use of the red ink on all the edges, I have to remember to try that.

gobeagirl said...

This is an awesome card indeed. I love your story behind it and I am sure that Daniel is going to love it too. I can not begin to imagine how to color like this. This is just so awesome. You are very talented! I was wondering where you got those awesome ruby red buttons? I just love them. I hope that you have a great weekend. Hugs, Lisa G

Emma said...

Love all the red! And I think you have done a great job of coloring with your distress inks!

Maya said...

Ohhh my!
This is awesome, Annika!
Love you`re coloring and all the details!
Hugs from Maya

Lori said...

Wonderful card and it's going to make some guy really happy...beautiful.

mrsk06 said...

hey annika! hope your well chick! your card is awesome and you can never overboard with inks lol hugz x

alethea said...

I think you're colouring is fantastic!! I think we are worst critic sometimes!! You are very talented!!

Creepy Glowbugg said...

Gorgeous coloring! I am still too intimidated to try that with Distress inks. Perfect!

Patricia said...

wow.. love this card!

hopp.. hopp.. ;)

with love from Holland,
Patricia

Wenche said...

I love this, Annika!! An awesome card. I just love the keybord letters!!! A great idea..thanks!!
Hugs, Wenche :0)

CheckerBeads said...

That is amazing. And inspiring. :)

Anne

Debbie Pamment said...

This is just GORGEOUS!!! Love the "scrabble" tile name and your amazing layout! Daniel is going to LOVE this!
xXx

Karen said...

Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
xx

Marley said...

Fabulous boy card! think their always difficult to make but this one is awesome.. love the stars!..gonna hop to the next stop.. hugs Marley

Sammi said...

LOVELY card! I'm sure Daniel will love it!
Sammi
xx

Netty said...

Great use of the Scrabble tiles Annika. The boy looks a real Prince Charming, beautiful card. Annette x

gina g said...

Gorgeous card i love the fab image he's so cute. luv gina xx

Angela said...

Just Gorgeous Annika!! Luca is so handsome a nd perfect for a boy or a girl card!! Great work on this and so glad to have you celebrate with us!!
Hugs:)
Angela

Loz said...

he does look pretty sure of himself doesn't he! Love the letter tiles and the star embellies! ♥

Donna said...

Wow Annika, am blown away by this fabulous card you've made for Daniel, what a lucky boy to be able to receive this card. Love the scrabble alphabet, I think I got something similar to that laying about somewhere lol.
Hope you're feeling better.
hugs
Donna xx

Anne H. said...

Wow - your card for Daniel is gorgeous, Annika!
A great image and so lovely details.
Anne : )

JLJ Designs said...

Great card! I'm sure Daniel will love it. I hope it cheers him up.

Jennifer

Amy said...

This is such a cool looking guy card and I love the colors and embellies that you paired with Luca! :)

Minta's Creations said...

Great card!
Minta

mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Haystack Creations said...

I love it your colouring is fantastic great ideas and attention to detail

Lelia Pierce said...

Gorgeous! I love that text paper on the stars...the buttons on top looks fabby!

XXX

Dawn said...

This is an amazing card, and I would have been chuffed if I'd stumbled across that stamp set too!!!

Tracy said...

I love this image! There's just something about him. The Scrabble tile name and those cute stars with the baker's twine are just awesome. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

I love this card & your coloring is beautiful! Love the "Scrabble" type letters too!
Huggies ~
Sharron♥

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

WOW this looks great! So glad you joined us for our 1st birthday celebration hop!
Kristy xo

Patricia Mae said...

I love your card and all those emblisments are awesome.
~Patricia

Kellie said...

This is amazing hun and such a special thing for you to do, a heart of gold you have! I love the way you coloured him, he looks so handsome and the Daniel looks amazing! Love it!
Hugs Kellie xx

Deb said...

what a wonderful card, love your colors and layout, thanks so much for joining us at Die Cut Dreams this week
Debs
xxx

Teri said...

Awesome card!! I'm sure the young man will be thrilled with it!!
Teri

Kylie said...

Your card is fabulous and I love the scrabble style lettering!

Kylie F

Unknown said...

WOW Your card is awesome, and I'm sure it will be a hit for Daniel:-)
So Fantastic:-)
Hugs
Karen
xxx

*Michaela* said...

Oh, Annika!!!! WoWzies!!! This is gorgeous! Your coloring is stunning and the use of the "red" color is absolutely astonishing!
Fabulous card!
Hugs,
Michaela
P.S. You've got a new follower (in me) Great Blog, Honey!

Unknown said...

What a cool card! I'm sure Daniel will be thrilled!
hugs,
Gini

*Alison* said...

WOW!! I just love your creation.. and your coloring ROCKS!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent and this wonderful creation with us.. :) Crossing fingers and toes to win! On to the next stop.. HUGS

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Wow! Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

stephanne said...

Awww Annika, I sure hope Daniel does feel special this year, with a card as lovely as this, he will certainly be pleased!! Fabulous distress work and cute details!!
hugs, stephanne

Tiiti said...

So pretty card, and I love those screbble letters, they are cute!

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Cute card. Thank you for sharing.

Renkata said...

OMG Annika, this is such a fantastic design. Gorgeous details and the name on this little squars is fantastic idea.

Anonymous said...

Ohhh what a wonderful card, I love this image and the colors you used for him !!!
Hugs
Mag :)

Karyn S said...

what a fantastic card for a boy - I love the Luca image!

Anonymous said...

Hei, väga lahe on avastada eestlasi scrapbookingu ja kaardi maailmas :)))

angelique (anlou) said...

just amazing hun
i've send a card to daniel to
the detail are gorgeous sweetie
hopping now, see you later
hugs angelique

Kathy Czygan said...

G'Morning Annika! You've created another unique fabulous card! Love the red edges! Your coloring with the distress ink is wonderful! Love the layout....The cool scrabble tiles and the way they are attached! The stars are awesome! One of a kind as always!

Silvie Z said...

Amazing card, Annika! Gorgeous details and coloring! I'm sure Daniel will be pleased, it's awesome!
Hugs,
Silvie
xx

Archies Mum said...

Love your card. Especially love those scrabble squares you have used for Daniels name they really stand out. I'm sure he'll enjoy receiving this card

Zarah said...

WHOA! That is faaaaantastic! I especially adore the background... Your colouring is OFF the charts!

(And I had to read your bio out loud to DH - too funny!!)

Nannieflash said...

Wow thats some card, love that funky looking image and Im sure Daniel will be thrilled to receive it. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the challenge. with hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

Maria Therese said...

Beautiful card!!

Stella said...

Such a lovely card and the story behind it speaks to my heart. I recognised a lot in this story. I have a nephew with Asperger.

Hugs,
Stella

Shirl said...

All I can say is .... love it and love it more. Your distress inks colouring is fab also.
Hugs Shirley x x

Randi WS said...

Hi Annika! Your card is fantastic, really "boyish". And your coloring is AMAZING!!!
Lots of love, Randi WS ;)

KarenB said...

Fabulous! I love your inking, and all the red too.

Cyrillia said...

What an amazing card! It gave me tons of inspriration! Beautuiful!

liza said...

Another stunning DT creation,your colouring is stunning
love n hugs
liza
xox

DonnaMundinger said...

Fabulous card! Daniel will love this! Very cool scrabble stamps. xxD

valou250809 said...

Bravo!!! superbe! j'adore les lettres! Bizsss

Bendito Colibrí said...

que dulce jovencito tan romántico, me encanta darle el toque 3d a mis card.... aunque estoy recién en esto y solo me atrevo un poquito, cariños.

Lau W said...

So fabulous card with superb colors !
xxx

Jacilynn said...

fabulous! What great details. Love the stars. Love the sentiment

Tine said...

Fantastic card Annika! Your colouring with ink doesn't look like it needs further practice to me. LOL. I particularly like how the name drops down using Scrabble letters. Wonderful!
Tine :)

Autumn said...

Fabulous! Love the red! The buttons and starts and everything going on, it's wonderful!
xxAutumn

Davi said...

Wooohoo Very fun card Anikka!! Love the star and button elements with that cute image!!

Lorraine said...

wow this is a gorgeous card i love him blonde xx

Dana said...

I love this!! Your coloring is spot on and all those other elements are simply scrumptious!! (I am a sucker for script..lol) Thanks for sharing your talents with us this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
Hugs~
Dana

Lisa Hjulberg said...

I think you did a fabulous job with the distress re-inkers! Makes me want to pull mine out and give them a go... it's been too long since I've watercolored. I hope Daniel is cheered by this card. I'm thinking he will be!

Karen said...

Wow, what an amazing card - brilliant work!

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning card!!!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Fantastic colouring hun. Thank you so much for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best this time and hope to see you again.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Bendito Colibrí said...

Hola, gracias por tu visita, me encantó ver que me había dejado unas palabritas y que te haya gustado mi trabajo... estoy haciendo por ahora más card navideñas pero esta semana le prometí un Lo a mi hijo con fotos de su Helloween, asi que a cumplir, pero he hecho varias tarjetas mas.... cariños.

Chelle said...

I love your card and I hope it cheered the birthday boy up.

Catherine said...

An all-star card with a lot of heart behind it! I love the ink distressed stars with buttons!

Manhattan Mandie said...

Love this card! It is so cool, I'm sure Daniel will love it! Your coloring looks really awesome!

Shazza said...

such a fantastic card, superb colouring x

Emma and Susan said...

FABBY creation!!
Big hugs
Emma
xxx

Unknown said...

WOW! This is just a FAB card!!! Love the cool gay... The paper and the things you have on is just perfect!!!
Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle`s Shop Best!!
Tine

Sue D said...

Great coloring and I like the scrabble letters.

Marilyn said...

Another gorgeous card Annika... you never seem to run out of creativity!

Lisa said...

I love this card, it's a stunner. Thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man challenge this fortnight.

sammiej said...

he is gorgious!!
i rally love your card all falls together!
and nice blog 2!

x sammiej

Tameko said...

Fabulous card Annika! Great job on the embellishments.

Tameko said...

Fabulous card Annika! Great job on the embellishments.

CraftyC said...

Hello Annika. All I can say is Wow. What a gorgeous card and just perfect for a teenager. Daniel will love this and I must say a big thanks as your card arrived this afternoon. Thanks for taking the time out to make my boy a card. He is going to be full of smiles on sunday!!
Clairexx

Unknown said...

Stunning card as always hun, lovely colour combo! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments this week and hope you join us again! Jo xxx

Cheryl said...

Another amazing card!

Sharon in Arizona said...

Hi Annika - looooove this card, and I know Daniel will too - the coloring is beautiful and I really like the way you have done Daniel's name - thanks for sharing - hugs, Sharon :o)

Maureen said...

Fabulous card! Love all the details and your gorgeous coloring!

Unknown said...

wonderful card, thanks for playing along with us at the crazy!!!
Trish

Alison said...

What a cool card! Hope he loves it. Good luck in the Cards for Men challenge.
Hugs, Alison x

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