Sunday, January 20, 2013

Birthday Card with my Favorite Male Image

I've used my favorite male image for this card - "Brothers" from Mo's Digital Pencil. The reason I love it so much is that the boys remind me so much of my two youngest nephews, now aged 4 and 5 1/2. I've colored the image using ProMarkers. I rarely use blue colors, so this is my take on a blue, brown and white card! The blue papers came free with 2 different magazines last year, and the brown one is a leftover. I panelled the papers on kraft. The inspiration for this design is the the sketch over at "Seize the Birthday". I added a stamped cloud and a fence created with a Marianne Creatables die. The sentiment is rub on with a birthday greeting in Norwegian.

This card is entered in these challenges:
1) Seize The Birthday - #2 Sketch + Masculine
2) Here Come The Boys - Bingo (blue+die cuts+patterned paper)
3) 2 Sisters - #127 Brown, White & Blue
4) Send a Smile for Kids - Anything goes 4 Kids
5) Moving Along With The Times - Happy Birthday
6) Fab 'n' Funky - Get Moving
7) Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog - #16 Sentimental
8) Card Crafter's Circle - #58 Layers
9) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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46 comments:

  1. chrissy xxJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Awhh! What a cutie Pia..
    LOve this little scene...LOve your colours too.
    Chrissyxx

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  2. LaineJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    This is a delight Pia. A wonderful image, beautifully coloured and with lovely detail.
    Laine
    xxx

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  3. Rach83January 20, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    This is adorable. Great design and spectacular colouring. A beautiful card, Pia.

    Thanks for playing along at Fab'n'Funky Challenges. Hope you'll join us again soon.

    Rachel x

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  4. Deepti StephensJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Love the image!! so cute.. :)

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  5. CorinnaJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    This is again a very special card and beautifully colored.
    Greetings from Corinna

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  6. SueJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia. That image is just delightful, I can see why you like it so much. I love the colours and the way you used the sketch

    Sue xx

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  7. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Pia, what a sweet image and a perfect masculine card. Lovely colour choices as well.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at MAWTT.

    Sarah

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  8. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Gorgeous Mo's image of the boys perfectly coloured. Love how you made the fence in front of the image and the little cloud is perfect. Love the papers used...great boys card. You should enter this into Mo's challenge Pia, perfect. luv annie

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  9. CarolJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    A really super card. I can see why you love this image so much it is gorgeous. Love the design here. good luck with all your challenges this week!!1
    Carol xx

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  10. Toni HerronJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    awww.. This image is precious!
    I have only have two boys, so this card is extra special to me.. :)
    I love the colours you've chosen! :)
    Thanks for playing with us this week at Glitter n Sparkle..
    Toni - DT

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  11. Stacey SchaferJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    just precious! thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  12. Lesley January 21, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Oh my! SUCH a sweet image and the fence is perfect way to highlight those two kidlets! Love this! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  13. Stamping ShanniJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Pia this is such a cute card and the subtle colours are lovely. Your colouring is perfect and the whimsical layout is divine! Came for a peep from MIM today.
    Stamping Shanni

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  14. MarjorieJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This is just so sweet Pia, love what you have done with this gorgeous image.. lovely design too!..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  15. Shirley-AnneJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Hello Pia . Amazing image and you have showcased it beautifully .
    Love the fence and clouds .
    Shirley-Anne

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  16. Shirley-AnneJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    oops another senior moment ..I was lost in the beautiful scene that you have created ..Thanks for sharing with us on Make it Monday
    Shirley-Anne

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  17. cotnobJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Such a lovely card Pia, I can see why this is your favourite male image, you have created a lovely little scene with your picket fence.
    Pauline
    x

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  18. julie_woolstonJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Aww what a beautiful card, the image is so cute gorgeous colours and design.

    I have popped over from MIM and have loved my visit.

    Hugs Julie xx

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  19. Lin MonikaJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Herlig kort! Og enig med deg, helt fantastisk motiv. Fint fargelagt:) Har akkurat farget mitt første motiv(La det ut nå)og er rundt i alle blogger for å lære.
    ps. La inn svar til deg under kommentaren din på posekort.
    Ha en fin dag. Klem, Lin Monika

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  20. MojcaJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Oh I love the pretty fence die and the cute image. Thank you for joining us at Here Comes The Boys. hugs! Mojca

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  21. BeebeebabsJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Very cute card thanks for sharing!!!

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  22. MiniOwnerJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Oh such a delightful card! I hopped here from MiM. Happy Monday :o)
    Sue x (MiniOwner@29)

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  23. Lisa MincklerJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    You can't help but smile and adding that fence was a genius idea...it really focused you in even more on those two cute little boys. I love your card Pia. Very precious :)

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  24. lozJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Fantastic card and beautiful coloring Pia. Visited from MIM..Loz

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  25. Lau WJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Oh this is a so cute scene ! Love this card Pia, so adorable image, and your colouring is fab !
    xx

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  26. jimlynnJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I can see why this image is a favorite!! So darling. Love the clouds and fencing you added too. Fabulous card!
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
    Lynn

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  27. Sue B January 21, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Aww this is gorgeous Pia… what a cute image and your colouring is soft and beautiful… love the gorgeous papers and embellies… the fence looks fab! :-)
    Hope you have a good week!
    Stay safe and warm!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  28. Sue B January 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Ooops! meant to say... Thank you for joining us at MAWTT and good luck in the Challenge!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  29. SkyeJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    A lovely card. The image is so sweet. I like the addition of the fence it adds to your lovely design.
    Congratulations on the honorable mention at 52CCT!

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  30. craftygrannyJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    OOOh so beautiful, Love the image and your colouring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing at glitternsparkle hugs trisha x

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  31. samJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Wow what a stunning card. Thank you for joining our challenge At glitternsparkle Sam DT xx

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  32. Meihsia LiuJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    This is such a cute card, Pia. Love the cute image you used. Thank you for sharing... :)

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  33. debby4000January 22, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Love your gorgeous card.
    luv
    Debby

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  34. VickyJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    A lovely card, thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky this week

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  35. Lindsay Craftymonster81January 22, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    This is so adorable, I love the sweet image and the layout is fab
    Lindsay xx

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  36. MichelleJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Hi

    This is fantastic, I love Mo's images.

    Your little scene with the picket fences is awesome, really draws the eye to these sweet little boys. Great colouring.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.

    Michelle :o)

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  37. JackieJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    What a lovely scene! I just love this! Thank you for joining us this week at the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge. I hope you play along with us again soon!

    Jackie, Fab 'n' Funky DT

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  38. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Pia! You won blog candy over on my blog: Canines & Card Designs for you comment on my Best 12 of 2012 post. Please post a comment there with your email so I can contact you for your mailing address. Congratulations!

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  39. Mrs A.January 22, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful card. Blue and brown can be quite hard colours to put together but this has worked perfectly. Hugs Mrs A.

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  40. BunnyJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    I saw it on MIM. Another great masculine card. It's really cute. I love the gate.

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  41. Pinkies Sparkly CreationsJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    fantastic card love the sentiment thanks for joining us at glitter n sparkle and good luck emma xx

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  42. PeanutJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    That image is awesome. A truly beautiful expression of brotherly love. I love the colours too. Your card caught my eye on MIM #124. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a sweet comment. You made me smile!
    xxx Asha

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  43. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    That is the sweetest image Pia and I love the soft colors you chose for it. The addition of the fence is perfect and this is a terrific masculine card. :)

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  44. MiwaJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    So cute! What a darling card!

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  45. PaulineJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    This is super... I love your chosen colours! Thanks for sharing at the Card Crafter's Circle!

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  46. scrappymo!January 28, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    This is just the most adorable card. Your colouring is perfect and the DP just right for this card. The little fence is just right with this image.

    This image evokes such strong feelings of the love between them...
    Today, when DH left to walk Miss C to school, she came running back from the door cuz she forgot to kis and hug her brother goodbye. He was so happy that she came back, that he ran over and rehugged herand gave her another kiss goodbye in the doorway...his kisses are only for her and his \mum...not for Grandma's and Grandpa's...sigh

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