It's our birthday week at Sweet Stampin'- 16 years old!
Our challenge theme for the next 2 weeks is BIRTHDAYS so just create a card/project with a Birthday theme, include some stamping and join the fun.
This is the card I made to celebrate a very special friend's 88th Birthday which falls just after Christmas.
I met her when I first started in the library- many moons ago - and she's been a big part of my life ever since. She's a wonderful lady, has always been there for me, through good times and bad. We've shared so much laughter, some tears and a lot of good times. Her health is not good now so time spent with her is precious.
She shares my love of books and reading- hence the card subject! I used a lovely set of digital stamps from Beccy's Place, coloured with markers. I've merged some of them together and added a stamped sentiment. On the inside there's a little pocket with a removable bookmark that I know will come in useful
There are some beautiful creations from the rest of the Sweeties over at Sweet Stampin' so hop over and take a look, hope you'll be inspired to join our birthday celebrations.
Thanks for visiting
Have a great weekend.
Chris
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Challenge entries
creative-creases #109
addictedtostamps #506
aperfecttimetocraft November Challenge
do-allkreatives #107
girlzrebelchallenge #46, Birthday, books, bookmark
LTCCB #89
dragonflydreams - feminine
Such a heartfelt card for such a special milestone. The way you combined the digital stamps with the reading theme feels so personal and thoughtful, and the addition of the bookmark pocket inside is a brilliant touch that makes the design both beautiful and useful. A wonderful tribute to your friend and a perfect way to celebrate Sweet Stampin’s birthday challenge.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to let your friend know how much you value her friendship Chris, a beautiful card and bookmark
ReplyDeleteA fabulous personalised card for a treasured friend, love the book image and beautiful bookmark.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
As a booklover I can really appreciate this card and bookmark. It looks wonderful and I am sure will be loved by the recipient.
ReplyDeleteI love your merged images Chris and a fabulous card for your friend, love the bookmark too and everything is coloured beautifully..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
a great card for a bookworm and a lovely gift of the marker xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect card and bookmark for the lady Chris, many thanks for sharing with us at Love to Craft challenge. The bookmark would fit in nicely at Tag-Along, we've just started including them as entries.
ReplyDeleteB x
Gorgeous matching card and bookmark Chris, perfect for a book lover and I’m sure she will be thrilled with them xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to have something made just for you, your friend will surely love this card and special bookmark. Really gorgeous Chris. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card and bookmark Chris, great book image and I am sure your friend will really appreciate it.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Chris, this is gorgeous!! I have a book worm bestie and this would be so her cup of tea! LOVE it xoxo
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect card for your wonderful friend Chris. I am sure she will love the bookmark too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful card and I love the sentiment on the bookmark. Beautifully colored. Thank you for joining the Do-Al(l) Kreatives challenge.
ReplyDeleteCaroline - DT