Sunday 26 July 2015

Ice Cream

Today's card features a really summery image, with summery colours for a special reason.  I made a 'Winter Birthday' card last December for a lady whose birthday I believed to be late December (well with a name like "Mary" it seemed plausible!).  But she looked a bit befuddled when I handed her the card, because it turns out I got the date wrong, and her birthday is actually in August. Whether I pretended I was late for her last birthday, or early for the next one, either way my Wryn "Winter Birthday" card was somewhat inappropriate!

So today, I'm trying to redeem myself with a summery themed card.

I'm using a sweet new image that I bought from Sir Stampalot, and I must say that their customer service was amazing.  I ordered this image on Monday, and it was sitting on my doormat when I got home on Tuesday night!  So I excitedly inked her up that night, and made this card. And I must say, I kinda like her!

I made a custom sentiment to ensure the recipient realised that I'd got the date right this time, and finished her off with summery pink colours.



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Happy crafting
Annette
xx



11 comments:

Christine L said...

So gorgeous Annette.... and I'm sure Mary will LOVE this one made specially for her!

Hope you're having a good weekend..
Hugs
Christine x

Sue said...

Annette, This is really beautiful...totally expert colour work, so delicate and pretty...Mary will be thrilled...
Happy Sunday!
Sue...xxx

Desire Fourie said...

Annette this is so pretty and I love the pretty flowers and bow.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Aileen said...

Love how you did this card, the image is beautiful. She will love it the same as she would have loved your first one.

Carole Pollard said...

Love your new stamp I don't like all the Tilda images but this one is a delight I can see why you bought her The card is perfect and I'm certain you've got this just right for her summer birthday Love and hugs Carole x

Michelle said...

Netty, this card is adorable!For a Winter OR Summer Birthday! Usually when people forget when a Birthday is, they don't send a card. And this lady will probably get TWO! So although you forgot the date, the sentiment of the card was kindness and I'm sure that she appreciate that. Thank you for sharing your card with us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle

janeslovelycards said...

Oh she is super cute! I hadn't seen her until now. Love your design on this card and the fresh summery colours. Your colouring is amazing! Thanks for joining us at The Ribbon Girl, hugs, Jane x

Mojca said...

Oh your colouring is just amazing!!! love the shape too. Hugs! Mojca

Kat W said...

It's always nice to get a handmade card...even at the wrong time! I'm sure Mary will be delighted with this beautiful card as it is just so pretty and Summery :-)

Probably more delighted than poor Tilda who is losing her ice cream...she better eat quicker!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Anonymous said...

Shes gorgeous Annette so pretty and I love the way you have coloured her too!... got to feel for her with that Icecream melting :(
Lucky Mary 2 cards! :)

Larissa said...

Very lovely! And funny story!

-xxx-