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Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Commissioned 40th Birthday Word Book


I was asked by my hairdresser to do a special 40th birthday card or "whatever" for her brother from her Mum and Dad and he's mad about Chelsea.  Yikes!!!  I decided as it was special to do a 40th birthday word book rather than a card and used my Funny Hands CD for this one.  It took a long time to prepare the pages by cutting out after printing on both sides, inking all the edges etc.  I then set about looking for pictures in relation to foot and used some See D's football stamps inside the book/decoupage of footballs but haven't included the inside on my blog as it was more personalised inside from the mum and dad.  The book was finished off with two ribbons and of course a personalised envelope as per the norm for me.  My hairdresser picked it up and said her mum and dad will love it but her brother will love it even more.

I am entering this word book into the following challenges:

Delightful Sketches - Shows us some green
Pixie Dust - Green
Delicious Doodles - 3 dimensional project - hope this is OK as it stands up like a book
Tellen's Place - Sports
Funky Hands - Zing into spring - I've gone for spring-like colours
Saturday Challenge - Anything but a card
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Numbers on project
Pear Tree designs - happy birthday
Crafty Cardmakers - Special birthdays
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything but a card
Everybody Art - Happy birthday.

29 comments:

  1. Always with a Sentiment22 March 2011 at 15:13

    Hello Kym. Well this is a great idea, and to focus on what he really likes too. I love the idea of a shaped book, I am sure he will love it. Thank you for joining us at Tellens Place and good luck.
    Sandra xxx

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  2. Croms' Cubby Hole22 March 2011 at 18:12

    This is a fab way to celebrate a special birthday for a special person. So personalised, it will be treasured, I'm sure. Thankyou for sharing this with us at Tellen's Place this week and hope to see you back next time.

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  3. Kim22 March 2011 at 19:45

    He's going to love the book. What a special gift. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.

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  4. The Mama Monkey22 March 2011 at 20:13

    WOW! What a great book! It will truly be appreciated and admired by the recipient! Wonderful job!

    So glad you joined us at SSDS this week!

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  5. Jane (Carroll's Creations)22 March 2011 at 20:58

    Lovely!

    Thanks for joining us on our "Anything but a card" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  6. Beryl K22 March 2011 at 22:13

    This is just brilliant Kym, a lovely keepsake for a special day
    Beryl x

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  7. Cazro22 March 2011 at 22:38

    This certainly fits the challenge of a special birthday. A lovely book, which he'll treasure. thanks for joining in at Crafty Cardmakers. Hope to see you again. Caz

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  8. Mel22 March 2011 at 22:54

    Wow!
    this is just stunning! What a great keepsake and perfect for our wee challenge!
    Thanks for joining in Crafty Cardmakers
    Hugs Melly xxx

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  9. Joynana23 March 2011 at 00:34

    Kym, he is going to love this. It is better than a card. Thanks for joining us at Tellen's Place.

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  10. Unknown23 March 2011 at 10:56

    A fantastic book card I'nm sure he will love it thanks for playing at Tellens Place this week
    Luv Jane xxx

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  11. Anice23 March 2011 at 11:08

    This word book has turned out fab. I'm so glad that you enjoyed using your Funky Hand wordbooks for this commission, I'm sure the birthday boy will love it!
    Thanks for joining in with the Get Funky 'Zing into Spring' challenge this month.
    Anice xx

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  12. Do What You Love23 March 2011 at 13:44

    Hi Kym, what a wonderful word book for your hairdresser's brother's birthday! Thanks for joining us this week for our "Sports" challenge at Tellen's Place! :~)

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  13. Loopylou.23 March 2011 at 14:12

    hiyah kym, wow your wordbook looks fabulous and i love all the personal touches on it too. thsnk you so much for sharing it with us over on get funky hugs Lou xxx

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  14. auntbeespickles23 March 2011 at 22:10

    Hi Kym, what a fun idea for a dreaded birthday! Thanks so much for joining us over at the Tellen's Place sports challenge. Good luck and I hope you will play with us again!
    Hugs, Sarah

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  15. LeslieRahye24 March 2011 at 00:19

    Great book! I love those and have been meaning to try one for myself! Thanks for you inspiration! Thank you for joining us at Delightful Challenges and showing us your green!

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  16. Donna24 March 2011 at 01:16

    What a fun layout! Great looking guy! Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges!

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  17. Jules24 March 2011 at 06:50

    Hi Kym

    What a super special make for a super special birthday.

    It will be a lovely keepsake for the "Birthday Boy".

    Thank you for playing along with Get Funky! this month.

    Love Jules xx

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  18. Alex24 March 2011 at 10:30

    very nice work! and a wonderful idea!
    Thanks for joining EAC!
    Hugs, Alex

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  19. mckinkle24 March 2011 at 10:41

    I love a nice word book and yours is super!

    Thanks for playing along with our 3D challenge this week at Delicious Doodles.


    Keryn :)

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  20. Lou Mac24 March 2011 at 13:15

    what a fab project, I'm sure he will love it!

    Ohhh man!! I LOVE this. The image and sentiment are just perfect, as is your colouring! Those patterned papers are perfect for male cards - you can't go wrong with stripes and stars for males!!

    Thanks for joining us over at Pear Tree Designs in our 'Birthday' challenge - good luck.

    Lou Mac. xo

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  21. Susie24 March 2011 at 20:49

    Great idea for a male card, love the papers and images! Thanks for joining us at Pear Tree Designs this week and good luck xx

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  22. Kathy24 March 2011 at 20:54

    Your word book looks a treat

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  23. Susan Says (Stupid Stuff)24 March 2011 at 22:13

    This is wonderful! Thanks very much for playing along with our Sports challenge at Tellen's Place this week :D

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  24. Sande25 March 2011 at 18:49

    Wonderful creation! Awesome idea!

    Thanks for joining us at SSDS this week!

    Hugs, Sande

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  25. Allison26 March 2011 at 22:41

    what a fab wordbook
    Thanks for joining us at Get Funky this month
    AllisonX

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  26. Tip Top27 March 2011 at 20:33

    Great wordbook! Thanks for entering the Get Funky! Challenge – hope you can join us again next month on the Funky Fifteenth! Get Funky!

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  27. Faye30 March 2011 at 22:56

    Wow, this is gorgeous, word books scare me, so I take my hat off. Thanks for playing at Get Funky. x

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  28. Jackie31 March 2011 at 21:00

    I love the word books and yours is great. Thanks for playing along at Get Funky! :)

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  29. Jenny17 April 2011 at 19:41

    fab! Thank you for joining us with our Get Funky! challenge!

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Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog and for leaving a comment. It is really appreciated. With all my best wishes. Kym