This is a variation of card by Barbara Housner from this month's CardMarker magazine. I loved Barbara's fun design and thought it would be perfect for a couple of little guys I know who are celebrating birthdays this weekend.
The main image is watercolored and masked. His inner tube, glasses and swim fins have a coat of Crystal Effects to make them shine. I added dew drops in a random fashion to the Cuttlebug panel on the inside. The greeting is from a retired SU set and reads 'Birthdays are the BEST!'
Thanks for looking!
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Thu, Sep 24, 2009 @ 11:15 PM
Pat! this is soooooo darn cute.. love the glossy on the tube... great coloring..
I just got back from anothe mini vacation.. time to get back into looking all of these great cards.
you gotta love this little changito guy.. fun in the sun for him... just darling my friend!!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @ 9:44 PM
Simple adorable Pat. Love the layout here. That monkey sure put a smile on my face.....dang, more wrinkles! Oh well. Cute fun card. TFS :0)
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Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @ 6:32 AM
Cute, cute, cute, Pat! Love the shine!
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @ 7:44 AM
Love this little monkey!! The shimmer is so clever Pat, he looks like he has been swimming - such a fun card! Thanks for sharing!! {{{hugs}}}
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