Sunday, November 28, 2010

Maybe it doesn't look sentimental..

...but this card is for Sentimental Sundays where the challenge is a recipe:
3 Patterned papers
3 Buttons
Ribbon

My hubby had his 40th birthday this week and that was what I made this card for. The image is SO him - minus beer gut, wee doggie and iPOD, lol. He's runs about 10-12 miles every other day. Wish I had his will power (cue a little sad look at my sizeable behind).

The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil, coloured with Copics and little background shading with Prismacolor pencils.

The papers are by Pink Paislee, sentiment is computer-generated by meself. I don't know where I got those buttons from but they're real cool. AND I managed to sneak some baker's twine on the card too - yay me!!

I would like to enter following challenges:
Hodge Podge Shop (2 weeks) - anything goes
Paper Play (2 entries) - stars 
Inktegrity - anything goes 
Flourishes - sketch 
Crazy 4 Challenges - script paper 

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs


44 comments:

Trina said...

This is another great card! I know your hubby loved it! :)

Anita said...

Fantastic card and of course your coloring is beautiful! I'm sure your hubby appreciated it.

stephanne said...

These sorts of images make theme music go off in my head, think "You're the best" from The Karate Kid soundtrack, lol!! And I hope it gets stuck in your head too, lol!!! This is great, love the man embellies and your stunning colouring!!
hugs, stephanne

Lorraine said...

Awesome card! Love the colors, all the details and your coloring of the image!

Heidi said...

Stunning!
I just love you cards Annika:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Linda Carson said...

10-12 miles a day! I'm tired just reading about it..! He's quite a handsome devil though! Great job!

Renkata said...

Well now your card and sentiment make me wish to go running :), oooohhhhhhhhh but it's to cold today, maybe some other day ( hihihihihi)
Very cool card.

Unknown said...

Hahahaha, this picture is JUST like my husband, just less speed, but leave the belly, the dog and the beer LOL!! No honestly, he's a dear, but just check him out on my blog at the header 'Terug van weggeweest' on Oct. 30th. There are some pics when we returned from Egypt a few weeks back and you'll know what I mean. Anyway, I do love your card and wish your hubby a happy birthday from me!! Have a nice Sunday it's fffff..... cold here so I'm staying indoors. HUgs, Frea

Hanne said...

I like this card so much! Really, really wonderful!

debby4000 said...

Oh this is fabulous and so perfect for man.
luv
Debby

Auntie Em said...

Great card! Hope DH appeciated your colouring and great PP choices! :D
Thanks for sharing! :o)

America said...

awesome masculine card. FANTASTIC coloring!!!!!!!

Mummylade said...

wow, this is absolutely amazing!

Dorcas said...

Fab card, Annika!! My hubby doesn't run (except in the shower ~ yes, he turns the water on cold and runs in place...freeeeeaaaakk! lol) but he's 47 now so I make allowances for senility. lol
Awesome coloring here, girl and just great details!

Marilyn said...

Fabulous card Annika! Your colouring is absolutely perfect & I like how how add bold touches of colour... you aren't afraid to use those markers & pencils. The shading & highlighting couldn't be better.
All in all, this is wowsers!

Anne Tussing said...

What an awesome card!! So fun and masculine!!

Dana said...

This is simply perfect Annika!! Your coloring, dp choices, embellies.. everything!! Love that you got your bakers twine on there also ; )
Hugs~
Dana

Lynne said...

Sorry not been around for while - not been well!! Another Stunner Annika!!! don't know how you do it :o) bet hubby loved it!!! xx Lynne xx

Stella said...

My comments are becoming a bit boring and I think I am always writing the same; but this is another handmade beauty...as always !!!!
Hugs,
Stella

Deirdre said...

Great card - love it.

Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week. ♥

Archies Mum said...

Lovely card, and love the buttons you used. I'm sure your hubby really liked your card.

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Great Card Annika! It is hard making a card for a guy, but you did it beautifully! As for the sizable behind,... There are probably very few crafters without one. We need something soft to sit on all day! LOL You are soo funny! I laugh everytime I read your posts! I am glad you found Kraft paper. I was going to send you some. I called Dorcas for your address.

Dorte said...

Ha,ha, ha. Your card makes me laugh. Fab.
hugs Dorte

Marlene said...

This turned out great, Annika!

Anonymous said...

LOL!! Love the image girl!! Your coloring is exceptional!!HUGS

Viv said...

hehehe! Cool image, but I thought guys wouldn't be seen dead with little dogs? Well mine would always have an excuse not to take the poodles anyway!LOL!
Love your sentiment and those buttons are yummy! Another masterpiece!
Viv xx

Cheryl said...

What a wonderful card! I love how you broke up the sentiment. Happy Birthday to your hubby!

CarlaKH said...

What a great card! Love the colors too!

Davi said...

Fabulous man card!! Your usual great coloring of the image and the fun embellies are so cool. :)

Sylvia Blum said...

a perfect male card! and oooohhhh... your colouring is sooooo fabulous!!! great work as always, Annika :)
{hugs} Sylvia

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic card, I LOVE it!!

cnelson said...

perfectly darling! love, love, LOVE this!

Deirdre said...

Annika, I just edited my post to add how I made the card.

Lucy has a good step by step here on manipulating images in word.

http://hedgehogsandladybirds.blogspot.com/2010/02/pink-moths-mini-digi-tutorial.html

Thanks for the lovely comment and for visiting my blog. Hope my answer helps - it is easy I promise! Smiles, Deirdre

Wilma said...

Wow! Stunning! Congrats with you hubby's birthday!

Tracey said...

Fabulous card Annika & I hope your hubby had a fantastic birthday :)

Have a great week.
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Faye said...

Stars, chunky buttons and twine, three of my favourite things. Your cards are always so awesome, i just love visiting and losing some time here. xxx

papertrails leaver said...

You never cease to amaze me Annika! This is a fantastic card! Love the use of buttons and metal with the pattern papers. The sentiment is great! :-) Amy

Silke Ledlow said...

Fabulous card Annika!!! You totally rocked the FTTC Sketch...thank you for joining us!!! Hugs ~S~

HappyCrafter said...

This is gorgeous and fun too! I can totally picture passing this to my hubby, great man card.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What an awesome masculine creation Annika!! I just love the way you colored the fun image and your addition of the buttons and the sentiment in strips!! You are so talented girl in all you do!
hugs,
Chris

Anonymous said...

Hello Annika,
your card is stunning.
The image is beautifully colored and I like the colors.
Beautiful!
Hugs Karla

Kimberly S said...

Oh Annika, your coloring is simply amazing! Love the image and fun sentiment too. :)

Tameko said...

Fabulous card, Annika. Love your image, and all the little details!

Maria said...

Fabulous Annika and I'm sure hubby loved it! Happy belated to your hubby. Hugs, Maria

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