Today is the 18th so time for a reminder for our January challenge over at We Love Stamping. The challenge where we love to see you using your stamps. I still can't get used to the fact that we are now in 2025.
Our theme this month is:
**Anything But Square**
OR
**Anything Goes**
My card this month was inspired by this one made by Liz. I actually made it a while ago for my grandson's last birthday, but haven't shared it yet. I do have a lot of cards that I haven't shared. Felix is football mad and his local team is Spurs, which is easy because their kit is black and white.
I went searching for a suitable digital image and found this one by Mary Ellen. Her digital stamps are delightful and even though she isn't drawing any new ones her collection is still available and free. How generous is that? They are called Dearie Dolls.
I decided that I would use my Spellbinders hemstitch circle die for the round stand up element, so I sized the stamp appropriately and then cut it out and coloured it with alcohol markers.
The base edges were covered with bits of embossed patterned paper by deco time (these were a gift). I don't often use patterned paper so I was pleased with myself for using it here. The embossing gives it a lovely shine, which you can't see on the photos.
I then decorated the base with die cuts. In the end this was easy to make and quite effective I think. It went down well with my grandson anyway.
Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and this month there are 3 prizes of stamp sets from ALL & CREATE. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.
I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure stamping (including digi) is seen somewhere on your card front, it no longer needs to be the main focus. Please also mention the products used. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anythings goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 29th January.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Your grandson must have been delighted! What a unique design you have! I love the pop up from the box having the actual focal image, which is, by the way, very cute! I do love it a lot! Very impressive creation, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super shaped card Hilary and sure Felix loved it with the focal fellow in his Spurs strip. One of our Son's is a Spurs supporter so you can imagine the tension in the house when they play Liverpool!
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Fantastic fun footy design - I bet he loved it.
ReplyDeleteGreat fun card Hilary, what a superb and imaginative shape, and great stamping xx
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised your grandson liked it Hilary! What a great make and perfect for any footie fan. Love the 'Our goal is stopping yours' quote! x
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary this is one fantastic creation in every way, the card fold and that great image it will be popular with so many football mad people FAB card
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lorraine x
How cute is that?! What a great card for your grandson, Hilary!
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Fabulous shaped card Hilary -love the cute image. Both grandsons (9 and 11)play for academy teams and doing brilliant -the eldest ones team was on the pitch at a Hull City match a couple of weeks ago.
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Oh, Hilary, this is so fun and perfect for your grandson! I love the image with all the sayings on the booth. Good use of the patterned paper. Sometimes it's just what you need.
ReplyDeleteGreat shaped card, love it. Anesha
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that's true, Mary Ellen, I had forgotten her name and I have veruy many images on my laptop from her. They are so nice. Your creation is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun fold and super soccer (football) image Hilary! I have friends that order sports cards for their grands so I'll check out that digi place. Julia xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun birthday card, Hilary! A treasure for your grandson!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card for your grandson, Hilary!! I love the design. The image is so fun and the sentiments are funny. I can see why Felix loved this card. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card Hilary - you made a fabulous job of it
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Maxine
Great job Grandma!!! And with this special card design you have perfectly staged the motif.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great design and wonderful stamps you found too. Makes for a perfect card for your footy grandson. BTW the fractured card is really easy - look on youtube for tutorials. Now I just had a go with a hexagon and that is another story!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome creation Hilary, I love the shape of this card, I can see why your Grandson loved it.
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Cathy
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Stunning shape and fabulous sporty card for your grandson;-))m
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Hilary and I bet your grandson loved it! I really like the unusual shaped card and the football image would be perfect for my son too. I have no real experience of digital images but this inspires me to start looking at them.
ReplyDeleteThis is just brilliant Hilary! I have a few Grandson's who would love this in their team colours. Such a great shape!!
ReplyDeleteHilary, what a fun card and I'll bet its a big hit!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, Hilary - happy belated bday to your grandson! Love your shaped pop-up!
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ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this style of card before - it looks great, and I bet your Grandson loved it.
Hope your week is going well.
Love and hugs
Jules xoxo
What a wonderful card, Hilary! How special to be able to make something your grandson could immediately relate to!
ReplyDeleteYour football card for your grandson is so creative and fun! I'm sure he loved the wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteLove this, it's a fabulously designed project, love your incentive and inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! Hilary, What a marvellous card for a football fan, especially in his Team's colours, of course he loved it. Great shape and Mary's stamps are always super. x
ReplyDeleteLove this fold Hilary, and how you decorated it for your Grandson, I will have to try it.
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