14 March 2013

Birthday Boy!

Hi to all my fab friends out there, I just want to say thank you so much for sticking with me & commenting on my creations. I am having such a rough time with my M.E at the moment. I am managing to keep up with my commenting & making DT cards but after that I'm pooped....I will catch up with you all real soon! I just hope I'm fit for Harrogate on Saturday to spend my pennies lol!

Today's challenge over at Delightful Challenges is one we all dread, but if your like me & always need a card for the male of the species it was perfect & to be honest I loved making it....mmmm not sure why but I think it might be the bright colours I have used & of course the fab image!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Feeling Sketchy- fab sketch
Can You Digi It?- male birthday
Try It On Tuesday- Easter Bonnet or Hats
Card Mania- lots of layers
Digi Darla- buttons (cake & candle)

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Birthday Cake Josh' by Digital Delights
5" square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Hair- gold, canary & lemon
T-shirt- true blue, azure, sky blue, arctic blue & chilli red
Shorts- herb green & earth yellow
Hat- chilli red, molten rock, azure & sky blue
Shoes- cinnamon, caramel & tan
Cake- honeycomb, oatmeal, soft lime, sky blue, arctic blue, soft aqua, cool aqua, yellow & red
Bunting- bright orange, amber, chilli red, molten rock, azure & sky blue
Ground- khaki, soft khaki & antique white

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Hopscotch' by K&Company
'Bunting' from the Bunting set by Digital Delights
'Birthday Boy' sentiment from the Birthday Set by Digital Delights
Blue card by Kodak
'Parenthesis Rectangle' die cut by X-cut 503045
Cake & candle buttons my stash

This week we are sponsored by 'The Cutting Cafe' the winner will receive 3 set of their choice!

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you stopping by xx
Please pop over & see what fab creations the Delightful Challenges DT have made!
Hugs xx

24 comments:

  1. Great card Shell, love the stripy bunting. Joey x

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  2. Great card! I hope you didn't 'dread' it because it is a boy's card, maybe you didn't mean it that way (?)
    I think boys things rock but I guess I'm a little biaised, lol. Thanks for joining Feeling Sketchy this week :)

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  3. Hi Shell:)
    This is super-duper cute! I love it!♥
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  4. Love love love this card! I struggle to do boy cards, you have done a fantastic job. Thanks for playing along at Feeling Sketchy this week

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  5. Hiya Shell gorgeous card - you and I thought alike! Love the cake button! Hugs Susan x

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  6. Hi Shell, This is beautiful what a gorgeous image and the layout is totally stunning with lots of detail too!

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  7. This is gorgeous Shell, I love the cute image with the bunting and beautiful colours.
    Take care, I hope you are well enough to go to Harrogate on Saturday
    Hugs Sue

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  8. Aww this is really sweet Shell !! what a cute image …. and your colouring is fab! the paper is perfect and I love the cupcake and bunting! :-)
    Sorry you are having such a horrid time with your ME hun!
    Sending lots of healing hugs!
    Take Care
    Sue xx

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  9. Fabby Card Wifey, Love it, So cute, I want a child like that!!! Sending Big Hugs but you knew that anyways, Love Me xox

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  10. gorgeous card shell.fab image and i love your colours and bunting :D

    xx coops xx

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  11. very fresh and spring like, thank you for sharing it with us at TIOT.EE

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  12. Oh,how adorable! Your coloring is wonderful and the card is really darling! Thanks for joining us at Can You Digi It!

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  13. Totally fantastic Shell!
    Hope you feel better soon :)

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  14. Brilliant boys card Shell. The image looks fab and I love the colours and layout.
    Lorraine x

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  15. oh he is a cutie and i love the bunting
    Lisa x

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  16. What a fabulous card for a boy! The colours are so bright and cheerful, and the image is just so cute!

    I hope you're feeling better, lovely lass, and that you have a fab time at Harrogate!

    love Mags B x

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  17. SO cute! LOVE the bold an bright colors you used and your paper is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Can You Digi It?! :)

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  18. Hello! Wow such a cute boys birthday card! Love your coloring of Wendy's adorable digital stamp! Beautifully done!
    Denise

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  19. Great card Shell. I am sorry you are having a tough time. Thank you for joining us at feeling sketchy

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  20. Terrific card! I love it! Your coloring is great and I love the bright colors too! This was a hard challenge for me as well. I never seem to be satisfied with my creation. :) Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog! It warmed my heart.
    Be Blessed
    Jackie

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  21. Sweetie card with an adorable little angel on it, love the bright colours, the bunting and even the button looks lovely.
    Kim xXx

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  22. Great colouring on that sweet image. Fun male card!

    Thank you for playing with us at CYDI?

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  23. What a great male birthday card! Thanks for playing along with us at CYDI?!

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  24. Super cute card and a great hat! Sorry t hear you are having a rough time, thanks for joining us at TioT.
    Cindy

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Hugs Shell xx