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25 April 2021

Retired birthday?

 Hi Everyone, I hope you've been enjoying the glorious weather we have been having in the UK. I actually had a couple of hours freedom from things and read in quiet contemplation in the garden, with only the birds to disturb my peace, pure bliss! I can tell you I have needed it. 

Anyhow, another birthday card today I made for hubby from my son, he wanted funny as always, so here it is. You may think that the DAD is not level, it's not supposed to be, my son always says Dad raising the last letter for some reason, so it's done for that.

I saw a card that I cased, more with the words than the card though, but it didn't have any name on it, so I'm sorry I can't give credit to the owner.

I did a print and cut of the stamp, then coloured it, not with great success, but I know hubby won't notice Bless him. Papers were layered onto black paper and I also made a background like a room. I used a stencil for the Dad. The image has 3 layers, when all glued together I added them to the card front, with the sentiments  and the border paper. 

digital stamp - "Retired" Ericraftstamps  
inks - Distress Inks
papers - Digital Scrapbook used to be Pixelscrapper
stencil - Card Making Magic, magazine freebie
sentiments - generated on the 'puter,



23 comments:

  1. Such a fun card and I just love the image Faith its fabulous.
    Enjoy your day, the weather is a huge bonus.xx

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  2. A super card Faith, a great image and fun sentiment - the DAD looks great at an angle like that.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  3. This is precious, Faith! What a great image and I love the coloring. Great sentiment - ha ha!

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  4. Lovely "dad" card. Somebody has to check for the holes. My mom used to say she was just resting her eyes. [Bunny]

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  5. Great fun card and sentiment I love the effect with your colouring -gives it a vintage look
    Carol x

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  6. Another wonderful card, Faith! I really like how you created the dad sentiment to mimic how your son says dad!

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  7. What a brilliant card, I love the fun sentiment and the lovely image, super colouring too, Kate x

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  8. Thanks for the smile Faith and what a thoughtful and personal card x. Yes having great weather x.

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  9. LOL love love your card and image and fun sentiment tfs!!!

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  10. My husband has said the same thing about checking his eyelids for holes for all of our years together! LOL What a cute and fun card with a great image of dad in his comfy chair!I'm so glad you're able to find peace and serenity in your garden - it sounds delightful!

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  11. Awesome card design and sentiment.

    Hugs Diane

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  12. Fun card! You gave the image a wonderful treatment! I have always loved that saying!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  13. Oh what a fun card! I like your coloring and design. I am so happy that you got to enjoy the fruit of your gardening labor, too. Communing with nature heals our souls. <3 xoxo

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  14. Brilliant card Faith and another great sentiment which goes so well with the image xx

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  15. Loving your card, Faith. Fun sentiment and wonderful colors.

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  16. Fun image and sentiment!! I think your coloring is fine!! So happy you joined us at CTD!!

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  17. Haha, that's a very 'Faith' card! I love sentiment and the way you personalised it by sending the word DAD up at the end. Love those warm colours too. Looks like your quiet time in the garden has revivified you!! Vicky x

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  18. Oh! This is just so fun! It's great that you raised Dad too - just the way your son says it!

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  19. Aw so cute! Glad you got some outside rest time Faith~

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  20. lol, that is wonderful! sounds like you had a lovely time in the garden too x

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  21. This is such a fun card! I love the sentiment and the raised letters on the DAD.
    Hugs Monica

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  22. GREAT image and sentiment! I love it!

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