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Saturday, January 3, 2009

A Warm Birthday Wish...


I made this card awhile back for my BIL. He has a birthday close to Christmas. I put this together fairly quickly, right before I gave it to him, so I got off a few quick shots in my photo tent and gave it along with a fun gift. I haven't had the opportunity to upload it until now.

We camp each year with my husband's brother and his family, and we get together around our fire pit quite often throughout the year too. So, being that his birthday is in December, I thought this image, from Firecracker Designs, was perfect. (Especially since you will see my DH and him standing like this quite often around the fire....grin).

I colored him with copics and gave him a background with the Lovely as a Tree set from SU. They have a touch of white get pen, and the fire has a bit of glitter. The edges are all ink distressed with Frayed Burlap (Ranger Distress).


Supplies:
Stamps - Firecracker Designs, Lovely as a Tree (SU)
Paper - Prism
Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Frayed Burlap (Ranger)
Accessories - Martha Stewart Border Punch, Glitter, Labels I Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copics, Inkssentials White Gel Pen, Felt Snowflakes (Stampin' UP!), Dew Drop, Corner Rounder


Hope you are enjoying your weekend, and that your year is off to a fantastic start!!
Happy Stamping!
Tosh
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28 comments:

  1. Cindy HaffnerJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    So cute Tosh perfect for your BIL. Hee hee love the fire.

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  2. Rose AnnJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Oh...I bet your BIL loved this!! The colors and distressing give it a wonderful masculine feel, and I love that cute snowman!!

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  3. Suzanne J DeanJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    OMGosh! That is sooo stinkin' cute and gave me a good giggle! Love it! I'm off to look at these stamps cuz' I adore snowmen!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  4. Betty WrightJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Tosh, you do cute so stunningly beautiful!!!!! Love the warm glow Mr. Snowman has on his backside. Love the label turned at an angle, too. Great card!!!

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  5. Kimberly CrawfordJanuary 3, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    oh! that is SO beautiful! I LOVE the shape you stamped the trees on!! the snowflakes are gorgeous and I love how you colored!!! Beautiful!!!

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  6. BeckyJanuary 3, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    This is so adorable, I just love it. It is not until I see these beautiful cards that I feel I must have that stamp. :)

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  7. StampOwlJanuary 3, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    ohhhhhhhhhhh I think that snowman is a little bit too close to that fire LOL ... it is melting it's butt! Love it Tosh

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  8. Linda CarsonJanuary 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Adorable!

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  9. jjcreationsJanuary 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    What a fantastic card. You did a wonderful job of colouring. I also like the trim along the bottom. Joan

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  10. dpkennedyJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Oh, his toasted butt is too funny! Great card!!

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  11. retiredheatherJanuary 3, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Tosh I love your style. The softness of this card is wonderful. I love the way you angled the label and the coloring is wonderful.
    Hugs
    Heather

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  12. Silke LedlowJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    AWWW - Tosh - I bet he love it?!?
    It's a super cute card - as you know I love snowmen and this one is fun too !!!

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  13. Amy JohnsonJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    this is such a cute card! I love the colors and the snowflake embellie. Sweet image too!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    we raised our kids around a campfire also. I just have to get that stamp for my son who had a birthday 1/1/75
    Charlene

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Your stamp made me laugh! It's so cute. Makes me want to make some more winter cards. Love your coloring and the embellies.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    this card is just too cute! I love it. Love the way you colored it too.

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  17. Bonnie WeissJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    You have incorporated so many elements in this card and yet, it is not at all busy. I bet your BIL enjoyed it as much as you did creating it for him!

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  18. SueJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Too, too cute card! Sounds perfect for your BIL.

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  19. Charmaine (CharmWarm)January 4, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    THis is gorgeous, Tosh. . and so very warm!

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  20. Cindy LawrenceJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    This is just beautiful, Tosh!!! Love the scene you've created here! God bless you for being a camper...I've done it a couple of times, and let's just say I'm more of a "hotel girl"...haha!

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  21. Barbara TaylorJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Your card is adorable. Can relate to the snowmans toasted side. That's what I love about a camp fire

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  22. ConniecrafterJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Awww that is too cute, I bet he got a kick out of this card, love the little glow on his behind, neat coloring!

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  23. NorineJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    how cute love the burnt bun LOL
    Hugs
    Norine

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  24. KATJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Just wanted to comment on a few things that I loved about this card - like the way you used the nestie on the angle and that SM warming his bunns is just too cute!!!

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  25. ElenaJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    What a fun card! I love the scene! Very beautiful layout and coloring!

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  26. Maria MatterJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Is this not the most charming snowman ever...I love the warmed bum! Made me giggle! You create beautiful art!!!
    Blessings, Maria

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Too, too wonderful! Your BIL is a lucky man to have such a talented SIL!

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  28. JamiJanuary 6, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    What a great layout...love the stamped trees in the bg too...such attention to detail.
    hugs, Jami

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Thank you so much for stopping by! Your kind words of encouragement are so appreciated!! Happy Stamping!!