Well recently Anne and I met up together with our husbands for a lovely meal out. Anne had even arranged for a very special surprise, because both Mo and Jenny, two other blogfriends that many of you will know, were there as well and their husbands. We had so much fun!!! As it happened to be Anne's husband David's birthday the next day, I made him a card and this is it.
It's an 8 x 8, for the vocal image I used a Tim Holtz embossing folder and coloured the background with a mix of Gelatos and Distress Inks. The little gentleman is from the Paris to London set.
I stamped him on smooth card, fussy cut him and then mounted him on a vintage postcard that I think came from one of the Tim Holtz paper collections, not sure as it was from my scrap box.
The embossed sentiment is from a Darice folder.
I used the Trellis Frameworks and Distress Doily cut from Kraftcard for the background.
We had a lovely evening and it was so nice of Anne and David to share this special evening with us all. Thank you Anne for organising this lovely surprise, as I said in a previous post already, blogfriends are the best!!!
Hope you are all having a good week. Thanks for visiting
Lovely to read of how friendships can grow and blossom...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Astrid, am sure it will be treasured :-) xxx
Wonderful card, and how nice to have friends that live near enough to visit! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteFantastic card and so good to have crafty friends.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie x
This is such a wonderful card Astrid and I bet David was thrilled with it. It was fantastic to meet up with you all and enjoy a special evening catching up. Jenny xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous vintage card. So lovely you all met up. That background is stunning, never used gelatos, one to add to the list! Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteDas hört sich nach einem wundervollen Abend an Astrid. Die Karte ist super und hat David sicher sehr gefallen! Liebe Grüße, Dagmar
ReplyDeleteA really awesome card here Astrid, so beautiful and well made as always hun. And I love the coors, you used for it too.
ReplyDeleteAnd sooo wonderful to hear about your wonderful night out meeting up with so many great blogfriends. I´ve been so lucky myself to meet up with several wonderful online friends from many different countries over the years, and it is really an amazing feeling, when you´ve been connecting for years with someone online, and then finally get a chance to meet in person. I have made some of my best friends ever this way, and great to hear, others are doing this too.
Fabulous masculine card your colours and textures are. Amazing
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soooooooooooooooo beautiful . oozing with inspiring richness, color and creativity .. love love love x
ReplyDeletesoooooooooooooooo beautiful . oozing with inspiring richness, color and creativity .. love love love x
ReplyDeleteI can confirm that David absolutely loved his beautiful card, it sits in pride of place over the fireplace! Thank YOU for a lovely evening, it was such fun and wonderful to meet up with you both again. So glad you like your surprises too!! Hugs to you both. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteObviously a special card for a very special person.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, Angela x
What a lovely surprise Astrid x I bet you had the best time :-)
ReplyDeleteDavid's card is gorgeous and I am sure it will be treasured.
TFS and hugs
Annie x
What a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card - I love the fab colours blended over the textured panel, and the die-cuts work so well against the dark background - very cool. Sounds like a lovely dinner party!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Hello Miss Astrid , it's wonderful to see you back, I missed a lot, well I adore things made with love and your card is gorgeous and is a treasure, love the colors and all the texture, how wonderful for you all to meet up and crafting buddies is THE BEST, thanks for sharing your card and your wonderful evening out. By the way I'm in love with your red seahorse,...Have a wonderful week, ((( BIG HUGS )))...
ReplyDeleteOh Astrid...what a lovely dinner surprise that Anne did for you! That sounds like so much fun. You have once again proven that art buddies are the best people in the world! :) Your card for her husband David is beautiful! I am sure he was very impressed with it. I love the trellis and distress doily die cuts you've used bhend that gorgeous embossed french inspired center of your card. Love it all! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteLove this card Astrid, fabulously put together and such a kind thought. Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Crafty friends are the best!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise and so nice that you all had a chance to get together. I agree, blogfriends are the best!! Your card is awesome Astrid!! I always love your embossing and this is no exception!! Glorious colours as always and a really stunning masculine card!! ox
ReplyDeleteAstrid this card is awesome, fabulous and stunning. Oh gosh... You are so clever and talented.
ReplyDeleteA special card for a special person. So lovely !!!
Thanks a lot for sharing. Really enjoying to soak inspiration from you.
Hugs from SPAIN
Your birthday card to David is wonderful and I am sure so appreciated and loved. It is gorgeous! What a wonderful time you all must have had and such a treat for the husband's to join in! Have a great week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFabulous embossing,layers and colours, beautiful card Astrid
ReplyDeletewhat a super card Astrid - I have read that David loved it and there is little wonder - its fantastic! Big hugs to you! rachel xx
ReplyDeleteHi Astrid, love the colours on this card, sounds like a good evening with friends. Dee x
ReplyDeleteyou are not only to be envied for your artsy abilities but also for your friends :)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you all had such a great time. Am sure he loved your card Astrid, hugs Annette x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Astrid, I bet David loved it...Love the embossing & wonderful colours...Fabulous image & design.... So glad you all had a fantastic time together...Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely for you all to meet up and include the husbands too and David's card is fabulous. Margie x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card. I love the colours on the central panel.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful card, great details. I'm sure David will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card Astrid! I'm sure David loved it!! And how lucky and fun that you gals were able to get together!!! The internet is a wonderful thing! xxoo
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, Astrid. I bet he was chuffed with it !
ReplyDeleteGreat that you get on so wel and had a nice evening !
Corrie x
Fabulous mans card. Sounds like you all had a wonderful time meeting up.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
It's a totally gorgeous card Astrid - so lovely of you and I bet David is very pleased with it. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card and what a nice backstory, Astrid :) Thanks for sharing! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteLovely card, lovely read, thanks for sharing with us Astrid.
ReplyDeleteAn impressive make Astrid!
ReplyDeletegreetings, Alie
How very kind of you ... I'm sure he will be thrilled with this ... wonderful masculine card!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the 'congratulations' looks! Great masculine card!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, Astrid
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card Astrid... an eyecatcher !
ReplyDeleteFabulous to have friends living near enough to meet often !
Life is better with friends!