23 May 2022

Quick say cheese!

 Hi everyone, my card today was for my lovely youngest brother who was 74 yesterday, a retired professional photographer, I always try to include something to do with photography or his beloved cat. This birthday, I again, decided on photography and was lucky to see this fabulous image, which I though was perfect for him. I made a comment on Lee's blog and she kindly sent me a few different stamped images I could colour. This was the one I commented on.

I coloured the image with DI's and then measured the size of the image. I sized a film frame  in my Silhouette, and decided to do a fold card with the fold shape based on a card I had done before. I added some photos of my brother and a film strip and backing for the photos. Then cut, folded, glued, attached and finished off with a computer generated quote I made up, I thought it suited the mouse image on the front layer. I'm glad to say he appreciated it and enjoyed the laugh.

inks - Distress Inks
adapted fold - Lori Whitlock.
film strip and frame - Carin Grobe
 
this was taken under different light!
 
part of the whole card 

a better view?

House Mouse Challenge #366 Is the stamp recycled? If not an ATG

Allsorts Challenge #677 Anything for a birthday - Yep!

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #633 fun fold - hope so!

Inkspirational #264 something free or a gift? Yep! the HM image


by the way, anyone interested in a DT place?  I would love to, but haven't the time, fabulous files to make from here, I've used a lot in my makes.


 

29 comments:

Carol L said...

You make the most meaningful, wonderful and thoughtful cards for everyone! This is simply hilarious with all those fun photos in the film reel, and the fold is just perfect for this card! Any photographer would love this masterpiece, especially with the personal photos inside! I LOVE the pot on the head - that's too funny! This is simply genius!! (with a funny sentiment too!) LOL

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous personalised card,great fold and love the pics on the film strip a very clever idea
Carol x

Pauline C said...

This is absolutely brilliant - so well conceived and perfectly executed - I love it!! Thanks for joining us this week for our special 13th birthday challenge at Allsorts
Pauline xx

cuilliesocks said...

What a fabulous card Faith, your design is brilliant and the camera with the wee mouse is lovely. Love all the elements you've used too. I'm sur your Brother will love it, Kate x

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hi Faith! Hope you are well. Oh this is a laugh riot of fabulously creative workmanship! I especially love how you used the long film strip as your fold mechanism, so to speak. The pics of your brother are too cute. No wonder he loved it. Well done! Good week, xoxo

Dr Sonja said...

This card is so special. I am sure your brother will cherish it. Love the fun fold and all your photos inside.

Leslie said...

Awesome card and such a fun fold! It all came together beautifully and everything coordinates so well. The photos are wonderful memories of your brother! Love this!

Misti said...

Such a special card! Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for joining us for the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.

Lorraine A said...

Oh Faith! How fabulous is this! I have amateur and professional photographers in my family too and have used this image a lot, though not as well as you!! I love the fun sentiments and the photos!! BRILLIANT!! 📸

Thanks for joining us on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x

Christine said...

Great card, love the film strip.
I hope to be back at my desk creating soon. I have an awful lot of blogging to get done as well.

Shirley Young said...

Such a great card Faith and just perfect for your brother, I bet he really appreciated it. I think Z fold cards are so versatile and I love how you have personalised this one plus the mouse is so sweet xx

brenda said...

It's a super card for your Brother Faith and so nice to be so personalised. That's a stamp I might need to look for as one of our son's is a professional photographer.

It's lovely to see you at Allsorts 13th Birthday challenge, as you said in your comment we're a teenager now (so must behave), thank you so much.

B x

Sarn said...

I agree with Carol L that this is a masterpiece. A true keepsake and all round wonderful card.

Thanks for joining in with the 13th birthday celebrations at Allsorts. Xxx

Lee said...

WOW,What a Fantastic card Faith so clever and made me smile.You are so talented.Thank you also for your lovely caring comment about my lil Duffy,oh how we miss him.xxx

wannabcre8tive said...

This is fabulous. Love the fun fold, the image and how you personalized it with pictures. Brother should feel really special getting this fun card.

Rosemary said...

What a fun card for your brother, Faith!

cotnob said...

A super card Faith, a fabulous design - perfect for your brother.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Brenda said...

Oh my word, this is a fantastic and clever card Faith!!! I love this card fold and that adorable image, but what I love most is how you customized this card to your brother and added in the photo's into the film strip! How fun is that?! And the sentiment, well it just fits perfectly with the image. I'm assuming this is a House Mouse image, and you have colored it up perfectly. This whole card is just perfect!!! I can imagine your brother got a kick out of it and loved it, I know I do! Hugs, Brenda

Sandra said...

Wow wow wow Faith, what a gorgeous card!!!! Love it!

Vicky Hayes said...

Really thoughtful Faith - I bet he adored it!! Vicky x

Linby said...

wow this is amazing and I'm sure your brother was thrilled with such a personal card.

Sue said...

What a fabulous card! Your brother is going to love this. So much to look at and enjoy. I have had this stamp for years and never used it, now you have inspired me to get it out!! Just delightful. Thanks for sharing your card with us at the House Mouse and Friends MOnday Challenge.

Hugs
Sue

Di said...

What a perfect card this is Faith - and SO personal as well. I adore it! Top marks for sure.

Hugs

Di xx

Janis Lewis said...

Oh my goodness. This is so cute! I love the picture with the pot on her head.
Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. AND for saying you liked the worksheet. I very much appreciate your feedback. Big hugs to you! Hope you find a UK SU Demo. I'm working on a couple more cards and worksheets that I hope to get scheduled one later today and one tomorrow (Monday). If you have any suggestions, please share. I've got some improvements I think will help a lot with the worksheets. Once I get it all figured out, it will go faster with these postings. Big Hugs!!!!

Liz said...

Brilliant card Faith, fabulous design and I just love the cute image. xx

Marlena M. said...

I love everything about your card Faith! Your brother loved it; I'm positive!!! Perfect execution of the film strip too~

Bunny said...

Fabulous card. I know your brother loved it. Funny how the lighting makes a difference. Thanks for joining us at HMFMC. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

Mia said...

Your card is perfect, Faith! I LOVE it! And what a funny stamp! Thank you so much for joining HMFMC challenge. Hugs, my friend, Mia

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous card Faith great design

Thank you for playing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
Goodluck and hope we see you again.

Gr Karin DT Member