Sunday, November 17, 2013

A5 Card with Footballer

I'm in the mood for Christmas, but the challenge over at Shopping Our Stash was to use something already out on your desk, and this image has been lying there, all colored up and ready for some weeks now. Also with my younger sister having 2 boys, aged 6 and 4, she's in constant need of birthday cards for little boys. With the oldest one now at school and the youngest in kindergarten they seem to be invited to a birthday party every other weekend! So I felt I had an excuse for getting this sweet little footballer from LOTV not too long back ago.

I used DPs from Graphic45. I heat embossed the birthday sentiment and added a piece of yellow twine and a die cut cloud. I also decorated the inside with leftovers from the front. I always try and stretch my stash by cutting out parts that would be hidden behind panels, and I often use these parts to decorate the inside. It's also a way of keeping the card from being heavier than necessary.


This card is for these challenges:
1) Shopping Our Stash - #127 Use something already out on your desk
2) Send a Smile for Kids - Anything Goes for Kids
3) Wags 'n Whiskers - #117 Cards for Kids
4) Everybody-Art-Challenge - #253 Card For A Boy
5) Make it Monday - #167 Anything Goes
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25 comments:

  1. SueNovember 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous card Pia. I love the image, beautiful colouring and fabulous papers too.
    Sue xx

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  2. Mrs.BNovember 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    This is so cute Pia, and perfect for little boys.
    Avril xx

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  3. Lau WNovember 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    So nice card for a boy, perfect !!!
    xxx

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  4. chrissy xxNovember 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    A cutie of an image Pia...LOving your colours and design.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. karenNovember 17, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    What a great card Pia, hugs, Karenx

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  6. ChrissyNovember 17, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous Pia..I love this cute image,just perfect for a little boy..love the papers and colouring and great to see the inside decorated too..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. WishcraftNovember 17, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Love this image and the papers are fab too, gorgeous card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  8. TammyNovember 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Awww this is so sweet Pia, I love that LOTV image and your beautiful colors!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  9. scrappymo!November 17, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    What a great little boy card! That little footballer is perfecting his skills!
    The colours and papers are fab with this little guy...your sister will love this one for her card box.

    When Xmas card making slows down, I have got to get back to adding to the grandkids Bday card box...I know what you mean about the dozens of invites!

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  10. TracyNovember 18, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    What a great boy card. The CAS design looks terrific and you did a wonderful job on the inside too. Super cute card! Hugs!

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  11. downrightcraftyNovember 18, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    what a wonderful creation have a fun week
    Hugs Kate xx

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  12. KylieNovember 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    So totally cute!! I saw you over at MIM! xx

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  13. PeanutNovember 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    I'm terrible at boy card...but you do it so beautifully, Pia. This has so much boyish charm without being too masculine...which makes it perfect for little boys. Love that background paper too!
    xxx Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

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  14. JacquelNovember 18, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    So very pretty Pia! I have such a hard time with male cards & you make it look so easy!!! Love the image & how you colored it...it's so cute inside & out!!!

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  15. cotnobNovember 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, perfect for a little boy - the embossed sentiment looks brilliant.
    Pauline
    x

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  16. KraftyKoolKatNovember 18, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia. It is lucky for your sister that you are fantastic at making Boy/Men awesome creations.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  17. ReneNovember 19, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    I love this wonderful card! The image, the layout, the papers...it's just perfection! Thank you so much for sharing this adorable card with us at MIM! Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Good luck,
    Rene :D

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  18. DeenaNovember 19, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Thanks for joining in at the Shopping our Stash what's on your desk challenge this week! This image is super cute and I love the little added on cloud!

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  19. Deepti StephensNovember 19, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    The image is so adorable and I love the coloring.. :)

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  20. julie_woolstonNovember 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Gorgeous card love the sweet image, I saw it at MIM.
    Hugs Julie x

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  21. Monika ReeckNovember 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    hmmm yummy DP in blue and love the Image it is soo cuutee for a boys card and I love the sentiment too...your coloring is adorable and again I love your card Pia...hugs

    I see your card on MIM ...I would be glad if you like to see my card on my blog too and leave me some love..my card is #40. Thanks before and big hugs, Monika

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  22. Patricia St MartinNovember 19, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    So adorable... I have to much to do yet for it to be Christmas. This little guy is so cute. Love the paper and I'm glad you told us it's a birthday card. Love the inside added stars are a nice touch.
    Hugs, Pat

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  23. Cindy GrohNovember 20, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    This card would be a great addition to my Manly Monday post. Email me a link to your card if you would like to be included with this awesome male card. grohcm at gmail dot com

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  24. Chitra NairNovember 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Hi Pia, Love your card. I am so bad in making a boy card, love this and the image is so cute!!!

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  25. Sharron aka SharrahugNovember 24, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Darling little boy card, Pia! Love it!
    (btw....I saw it at MIM)
    Huggies ~
    Sharron #200

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