Thursday, November 01, 2012

A Snappet.

 
Isn't it always the  way. You wait ages for a bus and then two come along together!!
I had to post this straight away as it follows on from the post below.  So I finished the book album at 2am but still needed two Birthday cards PDQ.  I was sitting at my craft desk staring at the blank wall trying desperately to get inspiration (only it wasn't a blank wall it has my oil paintings that 'The Doc' had hung up for me) when suddenly eureka  I had a light bulb moment! Why not take a photo of one of my pictures, scan it into the computer, resize it, twiddle around with it and make Dad's card. So I did and here it is PDQ!!

 
 
Backing paper and ribbon from my stash. Picture from stash on wall!
 
Card for Mum was a quick one too as I had all the elements cut out on my desk  already
and just had to decoupage it together.
 
Would like to enter this card into the following:
 
Pile it On: For the Birthday Boy.
Lexi's Creations: Special Birthday.
Creative Inspitations: Lets celebrate.
Simply Create: Anything goes.
Crafty Catz:  Male card.
Totally Gorjuss: Things with wings.
 
 
 


27 comments:

Createology said...

Double Happy Birthdays to your mom and dad. Your gifts are very wonderful and personal. Blessings...

Sunshine Girl said...

The card is great - doesnt look like a quick one! Love the book you made for them on the previous post too - they do take an age dont they but they will treasure it so worth every second! Hope you are well :)

Faye said...

PDQ and pretty darn brilliant. I bet Gdad loved it too. X

Di said...

Fabulous Mrs A! All the more special as it's from one of your very own paintings.

Hugs, Di xx

Margreet said...

Double congrats! Such a great idea with a fab result!
xxx Margreet

Doreen said...

Beautiful card,love the image and fabulous colours.xxx

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Mrs. A, how are you doing. This is such a pretty card, so delicate and very calming. I love it.
Thanks for sharing at Lexi's Creations.
Love Sandra xxx

Catherine said...

This is gorgeous Valery Ann ! What a brilliant idea to make a card using a photo of one of your creations ! It looks stunning ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Zue said...

Golly, this is gorgeous...I want to go there!
Is it one of the paintings you painted yourself..wow:))))?
xx

Aunty Sue said...

Great card and thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz this week

Sandra H said...

Hi Mrs A 2am that's late!! you'll be tired today lovely card too and what a great idea taking it from the picture l'll remember that for future reference just in case l need to do something quick happy birthday to them both :) xx

Grenouille Greetings said...

It's amazing that your M&D share a birthday. What are the chances, eh?
And this picture of your picture makes a perfect card for a gentleman. Lovely! Hugs, Lesley

Hettie said...

Pretty card there Mrs A. Sometimes the quickies are the best ones!!
x

CuddlyBunny said...

Unique and brilliant! Such a wonderful card!

Sherry said...

Fabulous painting and it makes a brilliant card. Hope your Mum and Dad had lovely birthdays xxx

carol said...

hi thanks for joining in with CRAFTY CATZ, Fan card x carol

Unknown said...

really pretty, thanks for joining Simply Create!!!

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Awesome card indeed love those light bulb moments Mrs A. and fantastic book down below well done!!
..and thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog and for putting my candy on your sidebar - you are a treasure!, love Shaz in Oz.x

Darnell said...

Excellent, Mrs. A! When your light bulb goes off, it really throws a beam! Well done!!

NGCARDS said...

A fantastic creation hun! Thanks for joining us this week at Wednesday's Creative Inspirations! xxx

Donna said...

Beautiful card Mrs A, I love that you have included a photo of one of your pictures, bet your Dad loved it :) Donna ♥ x

Sarn said...

GENIUS! xxxx

Bonnie said...

What a handsome card! My DH would love it. It has ducks on it.

Highland Monkey's said...

That's dedication staying up till 2am to finish something! Good idea to scan a picture to make a card.

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Brilliant card Mrs A, and a beautiful painting! Love it!

What a fabby idea with the family book below.

The candy is on it's way to you, hope you'll get it soon :)

Warm hugs
Maarit

Caz said...

This is lovely, Thank you for sharing with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty. And good luck.

Caz. xx PPC DT

Glenda Atkins said...

A lovely card yet quite masculine, your Dad will love it! Thanks for sharing this wonderful creation with us at Lexi's Creations!