His only request was that his card featured nothing cute and no bears.
Well, it's the thought that counts, right?
...and my very own Happy Mail also arrived last week in the form of November's delivery of Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine where I found my name under the 2nd place prizewinner in their National Cardmaker of the Year 2015. (yup, I'm still grinning!) :0)
Card Recipe:
- Image - Harry Happy Mail from Stamping Bella
- Colouring - Distress Ink Reinkers
- DCWV Printed Corrugate Stack
- Stazon Ink Pad
- The Langton Watercolour paper
- Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Border die from Simon Says Stamp
- Button Twine
- Heart charm
- Simon's Monday Challenge - For the Gents ('cos it's for my hubby's birthday)
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Annette
xx
Bear? Nope, can't see one. Cute? You, really?! What was he thinking. Absolutely love Harry, and your brilliant colourwork makes him come to life. Drooling over the cardstock, that's fabulous for a male make. Brilliant card. Happy Birthday to himself, I hope you both have a super day underground!
ReplyDeleteOf course, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your selection hun, it should have been 1st in my book though. Keep that grin going girl!
Hugs xx
Congratulations on winning second prize in the Cardmaker of the Year competition, very well deserved.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card today, love that image.
Lorraine
many many congratulations on winning second prize. I think you should have been first but I am biased cos I think all your cards are absolutely outstanding.
ReplyDeleteas for a bear and nothing cute. nope can't see a bear at all. definitely not. lol
hugs always and keep up the fab work x
Oh Annette.... that little bear is FABULOUS and your colouring is perfect! How can you hubbie not want anything with a bear like this on it?? I think I NEED that stamp!! I just ADORE this card and hope he did too!
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Christine x
PS - I think I put my congrats on FB.... but wanted to say it again here! Well done you! x
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're a winner in my eyes!! Well he is a little bit like a sort of bear but he is manly cute! Lol!! Fab colouring as ever. I'm sure he really loved it. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteAnnette, I hope you have had a lovely time with hubby today - your card is adorable. You have painted that super cute Harry beautifully, I love how you create such wonderful shading. Your exquisite CAS card design looks gorgeous too. (I bet hubby loves this card despite his wish list).
ReplyDeleteI am completely thrilled for on your competition success - it is very well deserved, you are a fabulous and talented artist.
Sue...xxx
Fabulous card and such a cutie, your husband will love him. Congratulations on winning 2nd place - well deserved.
ReplyDeleteDeborah A
Your win was so well deserved Annette you brilliantly talented girly!! Love your card and I'm sure Hubby will too xx
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats so well deserved and a fab card too
ReplyDeleteAh, men don't know what they want...this is utterly brilliant and your shading is stunning...I totally want to give Harry a big hug!
ReplyDeleteI was grinning for you too when I saw the magazine and not surprised at all since your cards are so fabulous :-) It's such a wonderful accolade for you :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx
Your card is cute! Love the adorable image. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteAnnette, that is awesome hunny! Congratulations!! That mag is yet to make it to me in NZ, but I'll be sure to raise a glass to you when it does! You deserve it, no doubt about it. Hugs, Wends x
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