I am nearing the end of 18 months' treatment at a hospital in London. It has been physically and mentally hard but we are on the "home run" now with just 3 more appointments to go.
For the person that has worked on me for the last 18 months I wanted to make him a thank you card. His passion is ballroom dancing so I went to Crafts U Print and found this image by Janet Briggs that comes in a set called "Silver Strictly Come Dancing". In this set you will get toppers, sentiments, decoupage and insert.
To make the card more male-like I teamed the silver decoupage topper up with some copper card which I put through a Crafter's Companion embossing folder. I just hope it looks OK for a male recipient.
I inked around the edge of all the decoupage with a black Versa Magic ink pad.
I have finished the card off with a large bow, button, tag and stamped sentiment.
As it is a special card I have used a Craftezee 8x8 box and then copied the embossing of copper card and also used the topper again. It has been simply finished with a tag and stamped sentiment.
Here is a picture of the card and box together. I've got a few months' wait to see if the male recipient likes it or not - fingers crossed x
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Masculine or Halloween/Autumn
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with the option of to use the spotlight technique
Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of the colours of Fall
Get Creative - Anything goes with the option of shaped cards
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes
Ally's Angels - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the option of spooky
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
CD Sunday Plus - Anything goes with a CD or digital (digital download from CraftsUPrint)
That's beautiful Kym, love the colours. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully thought out and put together creation. I am certain he will love it and cherish it always! I hope you are most definitely on the mend! Thanks for joining us at Crafting by Designs!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card and matching box which I am sure will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing with us and I wish you well x
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A fabulous and beautiful card, I am sure he will be delighted with the card.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are nearly at the end of your treatment, having been through years of treatment myself the end is a relief, joy and an experience that you won’t want to repeat. Hope everything goes well and you finish the treatment
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Margaret
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Gorgeous card and image love the copper.Good luck with your last 3 appointments.Thank you for joining us at Get Creative
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Your card is stunning and I'm sure it will be very much appreciated with the beauty of the card and box and how thoughtful you have been in using a hobby on his card. I hope you continue to improve with your illness. Thank you so much for joining us in our Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge atMorgan's Artworld Open Challenge this week. We would love to see you again in our next challenge.
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Kym, this card is stunning! I love the image and the copper layers and tag are such wonderful elevating elements. I am also glad that you are at the end of your treatments. After four tough years, I am in remission and I know the feeling of freedom from medical treatments.
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Kym, thank you so much for sharing your project with us! Those copper embossed layers you added are both elegant and masculine. I'm sure after 18 mos with this guy, it must feel like you have been doing the Argentine Tango - lots of energy, lots of flicks and kicks! Glad you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
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Great card.
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That is just a stunningly designed project. Nice work. I love it.
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Your card is absolutely gorgeous, Kym. Your recipient will be thrilled. Hope you are feeling better and can continue making beautiful cThank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge. We hope to see you again.
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What a great image Kym. I need a Strictly image for my male friend now I know where to go. Thank you for sharing this with us at CD Sunday Plus Wynn DT
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, I'm sure it will be very well received. Thank you for sharing at CD Sunday Plus.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Kym and a wonderful way to Thank You. I am pleased to read that you are near the end of your treatment and I wish you all the very best. Thank you for sharing this fabulous creation with us.
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Kym, this is glorious! So glad you have shared this with us at 613 Avenue Create. Please come back again! The best of luck with your entry. Jackie, DT member at 613 xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Kym, such a lovely thought! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge. We hope to see you again.
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Fabulous card Kym....very stylish . Thank yiu for joining us at CD Sunday Plus Wynn DT
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