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Monday, 23 September 2013

17th Birthday Card

 Today sees my youngest son celebrating his 17th birthday - yikes I am now a mum to a 17 year old and a 21 year old and I am not even 44!!!
 The word on the front spells the word "basketball" and I have added suitable items for each letter - not that my son will think so!!  This took me hours and hours to do.
 Our youngest son has a passion for basketball and his favourite team is the Indiana Pacers.  I'm not sure where his love of basketball came from as it's not very common over here in the UK.
I have made a multi-fold card - not sure what you would call it apart from "a nightmare to photograph!!" - to show off the images of the Indiana Pacers Basketball Team.
  The basketball backing paper I have used is from the Debbi Moore Designs Sports Bears CD.
All the number 17's have been done in Word, cut out, inked around the edges before putting them on.  That certainly was a labour of love.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday - Get in shape
Ruby's Rainbow - Team spirit
The Paper Shelter - A card with many folds
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
Whimsy Stamps - Masculine
Inspire me Friday - Anything goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes
Totally Papercrafts - Happy birthday baby
The Squirrel and the Fox - Happy birthday
Glitter n Sparkle - Male cards

17 comments:

  1. Granmargaret23 September 2013 at 00:48

    Wonderful card Kym

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  2. Unknown23 September 2013 at 02:46

    Kym,
    This looks like love made it. My son player football for the Sooners and his number was 17. I really have enjoyed seeing all the creative love in this card.
    Thank you for taking time to post this beautiful artwork with us this week at WAW. Please join us on our Facebook page for lots of fun, prizes and inspiration.
    Blessings,
    Carole Robb Bisson
    Word Art Wednesday

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  3. Alyce Kit and Clowder23 September 2013 at 05:01

    love this! what a fabulous design.. happy birthday to your son! :)

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  4. As.I.Do.Rodos.23 September 2013 at 08:14

    Fabulous card for a footie fan Ginny x

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  5. Elaine Stark23 September 2013 at 14:31

    A brilliant card. Well thought out and put together. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine

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  6. Basslady23 September 2013 at 14:57

    what a gorgeous and cool card!

    thank you so much for playing along with us at ruby's rainbow challenges!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  7. Lozzy23 September 2013 at 23:01

    What a stunning card Kym and what a fab design with all the folds. You have put a lot of work into it and bet your son loved it to. Love the words you have added to the letters, bet it brought back lots of memories. Happy Birthday to your son and snap as it was my daughters birthday today to...Hugs Lozzy xx

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  8. Chana Malkah24 September 2013 at 02:57

    Isn't it amazing what we do for our children! This is a fabulous project and it must have taken you hours to compose. The composition is fabulous and pristine! Nowhere do you get a sense of clutter. Very, Very, nicely done! Thanks for leaving this on our front porch here at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  9. Sandy24 September 2013 at 14:25

    Wow, I hope he appreciates all the love and work you've put into this wonderful multi-fold card, just amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue, Create,
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  10. Angeline Choo24 September 2013 at 17:30

    What a cool birthday card for your son. I'm sure he will like it :)

    Thanks for joining us at Sister Act Card challenge this week

    -Angeline DT

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  11. Lydia Boode24 September 2013 at 22:36

    I sure your son will love your card. The card is so wonderful. Thank you for joining us at The Paper Shelter. good luck
    Hugs Lydia

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  12. Unknown25 September 2013 at 11:11

    Love this card, n love all the thought thats veen put into it.

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  13. Unknown25 September 2013 at 11:12

    Wonderful card, love all the thought behind it. Your son will love it .

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  14. Olivia26 September 2013 at 14:12

    Wonderful idea. Thanks for joining us at TPC

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  15. Angela27 September 2013 at 04:03

    Wow, what a piece of art; I'll bet your son loved this! Thank you for playing along with us at Ruby's Rainbow!

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  16. Annette29 September 2013 at 14:58

    What a fabulous personalised card. Love it. Hope your son did, and Happy 17th Birthday to him too.
    Thanks for joining in with us for our ‘Get In Shape’ challenge at Top Tip Tuesday
    Hugs
    Annette
    Netty's Cards
    Proud to design for :
    Top Tip Tuesday,
    ABC Christmas Challenge,
    As You Like It Challenge,
    Pink Gem Designs,
    The Stamp Basket, and
    Stamp Fairy.

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  17. Roberta; mother of 4, GiGi to 114 October 2013 at 13:31

    WOW, Kym! This is so unique and just gorgeous! I am a mom of 3 boys, and I can tell the joy he brings you! I'd love for you to apply for our Design Team at Scrapping Everyday Miracles! http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com/2013/10/we-are-having-design-team-call.html

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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