As many of your know, my brother is dealing with kidney failure and just a few months ago, we worried that he would not make it to his 52nd birthday. As we pass his birthday this week, we feel so blessed that he has made it this far and we have hope that he is going to get more good news soon (please keep us in your prayers).
I am late making this card for him, but I wanted to use the adorable “Flying High” stamp set from Tiddly Inks and the Pretty Pink Posh Peek-a-boo die to make this quick birthday card for him. Amazingly the stamp set includes sweet puppies (my brother is a real dog lover), the sentiment “Happy Birthday,” as well as the sentiment “Hang in there….” It’s like the stamp set was made for him.
The Copic coloring of the image was super simple, the biggest “tricky” part being the translucent look I wanted for the balloons. The puppy is colored with W1 and 3. Ā The balloons are colored with B000 and 00; G000 and 00; and RV000 and 00. Ā Then because I didn’t want to try to Xacto cut between the balloon strings I used the B000 to color the “air” and hoped they would blend with the background card base color.
The papers I used are all from the My Mind’s Eye Moments collection, except the card base, which was from a Michaels special hot buy set called “Dip Dyed.” Ā I also used some navy and white baker’s twine wrapped around the top layer of the card (which was popped up on double sided foam adhesive for a little extra dimension. It is a simple card, but I really love the dimension and fun of the puppy floating through the bursting peek-a-boo opening. I hope my brother will enjoy it too. š
This card is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday STAMPtember Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Wrap It Up Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door Anything Goes Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Make A Card Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes Challenge
Seize the Birthday Anything Goes Challenge
I love the cute image you have used here and the wonderful bursting out of the card feature – really cool. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create this week.
Lorraine DT
Thank you so much Lorraine! It was fun to play with that peek-a-boo die and make this card that I hope will be “uplifting” for my brother. š tf stopping by, big hugs, Kristina
This is so adorable, Kristina … such a cute little dog floating off on his balloons … love that he’s just passing by that peek a boo opening! I’m sure your brother will love it … sending prayers for him. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday! Anita – Surprise Party Guest š
Thank you so much Anita! It was fun to make this hopefully “uplifting” card for my brother. Thank you especially for your prayers. I sincerely appreciate them. Big hugs, Kristina
Best wishes and prayers for your brother! I know he loved this card – it’s perfect! Thanks for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
Thank you so much Lin! I especially appreciate the well wishes and prayers for my brother. I love this amazing, supportive crafting community. š tf stopping by, Hugs, Kristina
Gorgeous card, and I’ll certainly be keeping your brother in my thoughts, Jo x
Thanks so much Jo. I really appreciate the thoughts for my brother too. TF stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Super adorable! I love him bursting through the page. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the next challenge.
Sara
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Thanks so much Sara! I love that little peek-a-boo die and of course I love all dog stamps! LOL tf stopping by! hUgs, Kristina
Praying for you and your brother! Your card is really adorable and I am sure he loved it being a dog lover and all! Great job and thanks for playing along with us over at Seize the Birthday!
Thank you so much Nancy! I truly appreciate your kind and encouraging words, and especially for your prayers! Big hugs, Kristina
I think this is just the perfect card for your brother !and hope that you hear good news soon x
Thank you so much Jenni! I hope it will bring a smile to his face. He could use one right about now. š TF stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Very cute card and I bet he will just LOVE it! Keeping the Spirit up is part of the healing process and I pray that he will be touched by the healing hand of God.
So sorry to hear about your brother, sending prayers for him and your family.
Love your adorable card with that cute image and the die cut opening. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Seize the Birthday.
Thank you so much JoAnn, especially for the prayers for my brother and family. That really means a lot to me. It was nice to be able to send him a light-hearted card for his birthday. TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina