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
at

97 comments:

  1. JaneOctober 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lynne in NIOctober 30, 2010 at 10:32 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  3. DebraOctober 30, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Beautiful card! TFS

    ReplyDelete
  4. PattieOctober 30, 2010 at 10:46 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  5. TanyaOctober 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    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.

    ReplyDelete
  6. gobeagirlOctober 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  7. EmmaOctober 30, 2010 at 10:57 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  8. MayaOctober 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  9. LoriOctober 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  10. mrsk06October 30, 2010 at 11:12 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  11. aletheaOctober 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  12. Creepy GlowbuggOctober 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  13. PatriciaOctober 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    wow.. love this card!

    hopp.. hopp.. ;)

    with love from Holland,
    Patricia

    ReplyDelete
  14. WencheOctober 30, 2010 at 11:26 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  15. CheckerBeadsOctober 30, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    That is amazing. And inspiring. :)

    Anne

    ReplyDelete
  16. Debbie PammentOctober 30, 2010 at 11:29 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  17. KarenOctober 30, 2010 at 11:35 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  18. MarleyOctober 30, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  19. SammiOctober 30, 2010 at 11:45 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  20. NettyOctober 30, 2010 at 11:51 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  21. gina gOctober 30, 2010 at 11:54 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  22. AngelaOctober 31, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  23. LozOctober 31, 2010 at 12:01 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  24. DonnaOctober 31, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  25. Anne H.October 31, 2010 at 12:21 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  26. JLJ DesignsOctober 31, 2010 at 1:05 AM

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

    Jennifer

    ReplyDelete
  27. AmyOctober 31, 2010 at 1:06 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  28. Minta's CreationsOctober 31, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Great card!
    Minta

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

    ReplyDelete
  29. Haystack CreationsOctober 31, 2010 at 1:58 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  30. Lelia PierceOctober 31, 2010 at 1:06 AM

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

    XXX

    ReplyDelete
  31. DawnOctober 31, 2010 at 1:22 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  32. TracyOctober 31, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    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!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Sharron aka SharrahugOctober 31, 2010 at 2:18 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  34. ♥ Kristy Woods ♥October 31, 2010 at 2:26 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  35. Patricia MaeOctober 31, 2010 at 2:41 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  36. KellieOctober 31, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  37. DebOctober 31, 2010 at 3:03 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  38. TeriOctober 31, 2010 at 3:06 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  39. KylieOctober 31, 2010 at 3:14 AM

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

    Kylie F

    ReplyDelete
  40. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 3:19 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  41. *Michaela*October 31, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    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!

    ReplyDelete
  42. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 4:27 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  43. *Alison*October 31, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  44. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäOctober 31, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Wow! Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  45. stephanneOctober 31, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  46. TiitiOctober 31, 2010 at 6:48 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  47. Paper Sewn VisionsOctober 31, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Cute card. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  48. RenkataOctober 31, 2010 at 7:55 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  49. AnonymousOctober 31, 2010 at 8:53 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  50. Karyn SOctober 31, 2010 at 9:06 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  51. AnonymousOctober 31, 2010 at 9:08 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  52. angelique (anlou)October 31, 2010 at 9:35 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  53. Kathy CzyganOctober 31, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    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!

    ReplyDelete
  54. Silvie ZOctober 31, 2010 at 9:52 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  55. Archies MumOctober 31, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  56. ZarahOctober 31, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    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!!)

    ReplyDelete
  57. NannieflashOctober 31, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  58. Maria ThereseOctober 31, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful card!!

    ReplyDelete
  59. StellaOctober 31, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  60. ShirlOctober 31, 2010 at 11:35 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  61. Randi WSOctober 31, 2010 at 11:51 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  62. KarenBOctober 31, 2010 at 12:25 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  63. CyrilliaOctober 31, 2010 at 12:28 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  64. lizaOctober 31, 2010 at 12:38 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  65. DonnaMundingerOctober 31, 2010 at 12:46 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  66. valou250809October 31, 2010 at 1:07 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  67. Bendito ColibríOctober 31, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    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.

    ReplyDelete
  68. Lau WOctober 31, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    So fabulous card with superb colors !
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  69. JacilynnOctober 31, 2010 at 3:14 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  70. TineOctober 31, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    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 :)

    ReplyDelete
  71. AutumnOctober 31, 2010 at 8:16 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  72. DaviOctober 31, 2010 at 8:49 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  73. LorraineOctober 31, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    wow this is a gorgeous card i love him blonde xx

    ReplyDelete
  74. Lisa HjulbergNovember 1, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    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!

    ReplyDelete
  75. KarenNovember 1, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Wow, what an amazing card - brilliant work!

    ReplyDelete
  76. Crafting QueenNovember 1, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Stunning card!!!

    ReplyDelete
  77. KraftyKoolKatNovember 1, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  78. Bendito ColibríNovember 1, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    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.

    ReplyDelete
  79. ChelleNovember 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  80. CatherineNovember 1, 2010 at 2:34 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  81. Manhattan MandieNovember 1, 2010 at 2:55 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  82. ShazzaNovember 1, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    such a fantastic card, superb colouring x

    ReplyDelete
  83. Emma and SusanNovember 1, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    FABBY creation!!
    Big hugs
    Emma
    xxx

    ReplyDelete
  84. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  85. Sue DNovember 1, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Great coloring and I like the scrabble letters.

    ReplyDelete
  86. MarilynNovember 2, 2010 at 1:19 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  87. LisaNovember 2, 2010 at 8:30 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  88. sammiejNovember 2, 2010 at 11:49 AM

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

    x sammiej

    ReplyDelete
  89. TamekoNovember 2, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Fabulous card Annika! Great job on the embellishments.

    ReplyDelete
  90. TamekoNovember 2, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Fabulous card Annika! Great job on the embellishments.

    ReplyDelete
  91. CraftyCNovember 2, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  92. UnknownNovember 3, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    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

    ReplyDelete
  93. CherylNovember 3, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Another amazing card!

    ReplyDelete
  94. Sharon in ArizonaNovember 4, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    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)

    ReplyDelete
  95. MaureenNovember 4, 2010 at 9:24 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  96. UnknownNovember 5, 2010 at 2:59 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  97. AlisonNovember 7, 2010 at 2:43 PM

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

    ReplyDelete

Thanks a million for taking the time to leave a comment! You have just made my day brighter! :)