Good morning- March has arrived- yay!!! I know we can still get wintery weather in the UK (and often do) but for me the arrival of March means that spring is almost here- warmer, brighter, longer days, such a relief after the dreary dark days of the beginning of the year. It will be so nice when the ground dries up a bit and we're not sloshing around in mud taking Marvin for his walks- he doesn't care one jot about how muddy it is, how cold or wet but hosing him down twice a day does get a bit tedious! Fortunately he doesn't object in the slightest to being vigorously 'outdoor showered', just lifts his legs obligingly so we can reach the muddiest bits! Then comes the battle over the towels, they're his so he thinks it's fine to drag them around in the puddles if he so wishes! Then peace for a while as he snuggles up to the radiator to dry off and re charge his batteries ready for the next walk...it doesn't take him long.
Anyway, I've waffled on for long enough so onto today's card. It's my DT make for this month's challenge at Crafty Calendar which begins today. We're sponsored by Lawn Fawn with a lovely prize for our lucky winner, the theme is MORE THAN ONE FOLD.
I made this Tuxedo fold card a while ago for a friend's birthday, she's a very bubbly lady who loves bright happy colours and CAKE. She was very happy with this card. I used a mixture of balloon, number and alphabet dies from various companies, the cake is a Bugaboo digi.
Please check out the challenge blog for some great inspiration from the rest of the team.
Thanks for visiting and have a super weekend.
Chris
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Challenge entries:
creative-creases #77
kraftychicks #705
mmmchallenge #220
2sistersontheblog #84
cutitup #298
I spy #12 (balloons, banner, birthday cake)
thesisterhoodofcrafters dots/stripes
die-cut-divas March Challenge
Gorgeous creation, I love these, they always look so cheery and happy I think. This is wonderful Chris. xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful design and it looks so inviting Ginny
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This is amazing! Wow lots of pieces for one amazing card. Great job putting this together.
ReplyDeleteI've used this fold card with flowers but never thot of making it a birthday card. I LOVE it! and just happen to have a friend's birthday coming up SO will be CAS'g your idea. THANK YOU!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fun card the shape is fab Chris someone will be lucky and happy with this iam sure. Yes roll on spring just looking forward to getting the garden furniture out and been able to sit out a while , so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteBabs x
This card is over-the-top filled with fun card. I love it. So impressive. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous beautifully decorated shaped card Chris,love your bright cheerful colours
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous fold and such a bright happy card Chris, I love the balloons and candle and isn't it great when the persons name is five letters and fits on the banner perfectly..fantastic card..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Fabulous card Chris, great fold and the bright design sounds perfect for Helen.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Fabulous colourful card and fold,love the cupcake paper and all the balloons.Thankfully our dog hates going out in the rain and debates on the dooestep whether it is urgent enough to go in the garden for oooh at least 1min lol.
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Oh, Chris, this tuxedo card would make ANYONE happy to be turning 60! In fact, anyone of any age!! Love the papers and wonderful details. Thank you for playing with the Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!
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What a fabulous creation this is. I love everything about it. So many balloons packed into such a lovely package. Bright and cheerful and a lot of work to create it. Thanks for joining us at MMM, Johanna DT
ReplyDeleteI have to try this...I adore it! Thank you for entering the Creative Creases Challenge.
ReplyDeleteKaren, DT
What a special card you created, it's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along with us this month at I spy with my little eye! So perfect for our theme!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
This is fantastic Chris these type of creations always looks so intricate and detailed the balloons and cake as well as the dies and personalisation make this really a top notch make, I do love reading about the funny things dogs do you could waffle on all day about Marvin and his exploits the more the better, lol,
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lolo x
What a spectacular project! All the details you put will make the recipient feel very special! Thanks so much for joining the Anything Goes challenge with Krafty Chicks this week.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT KCC
A very nice card.
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Nicolette DT 2Sistersontheblog
Beasutiful card Chris, love the fold and azll your great balloons etc. Not waffle I really love reading your tales of Marvin's antics always makes me chuckle.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Very nice this card in a box
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Caroline DT 2Sistersontheblog
Hehe, I can just picture Marvin getting showered. Our little dog hated it, didn't even like getting in a warm bath! Your card is so bright and beautiful and I bet your friend loved it, especially if you brought cake too lol.
ReplyDeleteBalloons are perfect for a birthday! Wonderful card - love all the balloons.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined our "Anything Goes" challenge at Die Cut Divas.
Such a bright and happy card!! Just love your fancy fold - thanks for sharing it at Die Cut Divas!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute tuxedo fold card, bright colors and and design.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Cut it Up for our Dots/Stripes challenge.
Treva
https://scrappint.blogspot.com/
So much fun! Thanks for joining our Cut it Up Dots and Stripes challenge.
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Larelyn (CIU owner)
Beautiful fold and gorgeous design. Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.
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