This birthday card was made for a friend who is totally blind. I knew her mother would describe it to her, no matter what I made. However, I wanted to make her a card that was all about texture. I didn't worry about color or design as much as I thought about using different textures. My friend is a dog lover and has two small dogs besides her service dog. So, I started with the Bow Wow set. I knew right away that I would emboss the dog and so forth. The dog has been cut out and raised up with Stampin Dimensionals. For the dog dish, I couldn't help but to use a little blue color and then I put Crystal Effects inside the dish. It looks like a water dish and feels good. The metal tag also feels pretty neat. Very smooth. All the dog accessories are lined up on a strip of crimper cardstock. At the bottom is some mulberry paper and flower trim found among my mom's sewing supplies from many years ago. This is the most challenging card I've ever made. One for the touch and to be felt rather than seen. However, I imagine it will be seen with the heart.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009 GMT Views: 1390
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Registered: November 29, 2004 Location: Posts: 521
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:52 PM
What a friend you are! This is a great card! Not to mention, Bow Wow is one of my favorites. You really put a lot of thought into this and it shows. GREAT JOB!
Registered: October 26, 2004 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 922
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 @ 4:39 PM
Great card! I, too, have a friend who is totally blind and I also try to make texturally pleasing cards for her. You've given me some new ideas to try. TFS
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Registered: May 6, 2007 Location: Georgia (now) Posts: 3394
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 @ 5:37 PM
WOW this card just so ROCKS!!!
you did this card not with touch in mind but with your heart and your friend will know this and appreciate it much more than she may even know how to say!
Registered: April 5, 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3949
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 @ 6:33 PM
What a great card and what an amazing person you are!
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