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
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43 comments:

  1. TrinaNovember 28, 2010 at 4:56 AM

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

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  2. AnitaNovember 28, 2010 at 5:20 AM

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

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  3. stephanneNovember 28, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    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

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  4. LorraineNovember 28, 2010 at 6:43 AM

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

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  5. HeidiNovember 28, 2010 at 7:31 AM

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

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  6. Linda CarsonNovember 28, 2010 at 7:55 AM

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

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  7. RenkataNovember 28, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    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.

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  8. UnknownNovember 28, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    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

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  9. HanneNovember 28, 2010 at 10:09 AM

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

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  10. debby4000November 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM

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

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  11. Auntie EmNovember 28, 2010 at 10:48 AM

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

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  12. AmericaNovember 28, 2010 at 10:57 AM

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

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  13. MummyladeNovember 28, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    wow, this is absolutely amazing!

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  14. DorcasNovember 28, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    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!

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  15. MarilynNovember 28, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    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!

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  16. Anne TussingNovember 28, 2010 at 3:54 PM

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

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  17. LynneNovember 28, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    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

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  18. StellaNovember 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    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

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  19. DeirdreNovember 28, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Great card - love it.

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

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  20. Archies MumNovember 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM

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

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  21. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uNovember 28, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    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.

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  22. DorteNovember 28, 2010 at 7:59 PM

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

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  23. MarleneNovember 28, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    This turned out great, Annika!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 11:48 PM

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

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  25. VivNovember 29, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    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

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  26. CherylNovember 29, 2010 at 1:41 AM

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

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  27. CarlaKHNovember 29, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    What a great card! Love the colors too!

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  28. DaviNovember 29, 2010 at 3:31 AM

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

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  29. Sylvia BlumNovember 29, 2010 at 7:25 AM

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

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  30. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    This is a fantastic card, I LOVE it!!

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  31. cnelsonNovember 29, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    perfectly darling! love, love, LOVE this!

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  32. DeirdreNovember 29, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    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

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  33. WilmaNovember 29, 2010 at 6:29 PM

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

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  34. TraceyNovember 29, 2010 at 8:11 PM

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

    Have a great week.
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  35. FayeNovember 29, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    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

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  36. papertrails leaverNovember 30, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    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

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  37. Silke LedlowNovember 30, 2010 at 3:31 AM

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

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  38. HappyCrafterNovember 30, 2010 at 4:49 AM

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

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  39. Chris Olsen, GlowbugNovember 30, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    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

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  40. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 9:03 PM

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

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  41. Kimberly SDecember 1, 2010 at 1:02 AM

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

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  42. TamekoDecember 3, 2010 at 4:56 AM

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

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  43. MariaDecember 6, 2010 at 8:12 PM

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

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