This is for the Alphabet Challenge - Letter I - Instrument - flute and Island Indigo color. My card is going to a family friend who comments that he always gets so many Christmas-looking cards for his late December birthday. In my individual way (bonus challenge), I made him a specialty card. He loves cats - thus the feline musician playing a birthday song, he is proud of his Irish heritage therefore "happy o' birthday" will give him a smile. At the top is a sentiment sticker and inside is stamped the sentiment seen on the stamp that starts with Letter I - "It's your day - enjoy!" This card for his 83rd BD is definitely not Christmas looking. TFL
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 GMT Views: 727
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131448
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 12:40 PM
Oh, I love this stamp! I got it because I play the flute. The extra music you have stamped on the base and on the oval is super - and I love the layout.
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32102
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 6:13 PM
It is delightful, Diane. I think you should be happy with it. And I think he will be too. That stamp is so cute! Love all the musical notes around the bottom.
Registered: December 29, 2006 Location: KS. (the official middle of nowhere) Posts: 8222
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 6:31 PM
I love the Penny Black critters! I think it's a lovely way to let someone know you care about them- creating something that makes it clear you listened to them!
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52516
Thu, Dec 08, 2016 @ 4:22 AM
I don't know why you are not thrilled with this card. It's awesome! Your friend will love this very personal card too.
Now I need to make one for my son's Christmas Eve birthday, and it won't be Christmasy either.
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"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Thu, Dec 08, 2016 @ 6:10 PM
Diane, this card is as fun and delightful as they come! This little "Irish" feline jamming on his flute is as cute as cute can be. I love all the added musical notes too. I love the card design you used with this offset circle too- this is really unique and interesting. Your friend will be so delighted when he receives this fabulous card, and what a great take on the Alphabet challenge too! Hugs! ~Karen.