My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Bugaboo Anniversary Card

Hi! Thursday is our 39th wedding anniversary, so I made a humorous card for Jack. 

He prefers SIMPLE - 
                                    NO GLITTER - (imagine that!) - 
                                                                                          and lots of SILLINESS. 

I found the perfect image at Bugaboo Stamps, and used some of the colors in their inspiration photo.
It is a 5x7 card (A7), colored with Copic Markers.


I wasn't sure if this qualifies for Clean and Simple since it has layers. 
If it is perfectly flat, does that make it CAS?

I am participating in the following challenges:

  • Catch the Bug Challenge (April 25 - May 1) Inspiration Photo at left (used the colors in the carrots, greenery, orange, gold shed, brown wagon, mountains and dress color blue-purple)  5/1

Thanks for the fun challenge AND the perfect image, Jodie!

hugs,

46 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Early congrats on your 39th anniversary. Its such a huge and special milestone especially in today's times. Its a huge inspiration for others as well xxx your card is so funny and Jack I am sure will agree on this.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Paula said...

Happy anniversary to you and Jack Donna. Wow, 39 years, what an accomplishment. I love the card, it's funny but oh so true.

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

This is a perfect card for Jacky, Donna. Isn't it nice of you to think of what he'd like? teehee! Congrats to the both of you and hope you enjoy the day.

Lisa said...

First of all, happy, happy anniversary to you and your hubby!! 39 years is awesome!! And what a fun card you've made for him!! The image is adorable and you colored it so perfectly!! He will adore it!! I hope you have a wonderful day my friend!!

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Stampsnob. said...

Love it ! So not you ! I am so approving......Lis

Stampsnob. said...

Love it ! So not you ! I am so approving......Lis

Sharon said...

Congratulations and Happy Wedding Anniversary Donna and hubby.
This is a fabulous image and sentiment and I am sure it will pass as CAS.
Have a lovely week.
Hugs Sharon. x

pam said...

Congratulations and happy wedding anniversary for Thursday Donna..
Brilliant card for your hubby.
Hugs Pam x

Verna Angerhofer said...

Cute and funny card. Congratulations to you both.

Shirley said...

Wow Jack will love this very funny card Donna, happy anniversary to you both.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Aileen Freeman said...

What a cute card! We just celebrated our 25th anniversary so I can really relate to this card. Blessings to you and happy anniversary.

NanaConnie said...

Congratulations on the upcoming #39, Donna! Layers or not, this absolutely DOES qualify as CAS -- minimal embellishments and lots of open space. Perfect! Love how you colored everything so that even with the focus being on the sentiment, it's so very colorful. I love Bugaboo Stamps and have a ton of them! Knowing how much digis weigh when stored in the hard drive, you can imagine how many that must be. :-D

jimlynn said...

Oh, Donna, this is just darling!!! CAS and so cute. It's a wonderful card for your anniversary! Precious and fun.
Lynn

maria's knutselplezier said...

Fantastic card!!!! And so funny, I really love it Donna, super!!

Greetings
Maria

maria's knutselplezier said...

Fantastic card!!!! And so funny, I really love it Donna, super!!

Greetings
Maria

brenda said...

Morning Donna,

First of all Happy Anniversary.

I'm trying to play catch up after the op and typically Bloggers on one at the moment and not showing photos so just seen the thumbnail on my reading list, but looks like another beauty from there.

B x

McCrafty's Cards said...

What a great fun card Donna, It really made me chuckle
Kevin xx

Sue said...

Fab card:)

Hope you have a good start to the week. Sue

KraftyKoolKat said...

Happy Anniversary to you both. It was ours on the 20th. Hope you have a super day.
Love this full of fun card.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Fantastic and fun anniversary card and without glitter ! Happy Anniversary to both of you, Hugs, Shirleyxx

Shona Erlenborn said...

What a riot - just perfect for your special guy, Jack. He's going to love it. You didn't even use glitter - hoping to make it to 40 I see! Congrats on this amazing milestone!

KarinsArtScrap said...

first Happy Anniversary Donna and what a fun card and text
Gr Karin

Becky said...

Love this card!

crafty-stamper said...

Happy anniversary to you both and love the fabulous card and image and great sentiment
Carol x

cotnob said...

A brilliant card Donna, I love the humerous bugaboo images and this one is perfect.
Happy Anniversary for Thursday, I hope you have a lovely day.
Pauline
x

Lori Kobular said...

OMG! This is such a funny card! Love it!

Karen said...

Hello, Donna! It's so nice to be visiting you! I was away for quite a long time, returning only last week. Thank you for stopping by. :o) As for your card, it is so perfectly tailored to the recipient! I love Bugaboo's images, as they are always filled with character! Love the masculine color palette, too. Wonderfully done! Early congratulations on your very special day! :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Leslie Miller said...

Awwww, happy upcoming 39th anniversary! He's gonna get a kick out of this card. It cracks me up! I love all Bugaboo images, but this line in particular. I have a coffee image like this and it's hilarious. Your coloring is so great! I really like how you outlined some of the letters. Makes me want to print mine and color it again!

~ginny said...

What a great choice of an image for your anniversary Donna! Love the humorous sentiment! Absolutely delighted you are sharing your project & creativity at 613 Ave C!
~ginny,
DT for 613 Ave Create – [ Humorous Sentiment or ATG]
Owner: RubberMAD at [GettyCollection.com]

Anonymous said...

Anniversary congratulations a gorgeous fun card. Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.
Rose DT x

Pamellia said...

Happy Anniversary Donna, 39 years how wonderful!! Fabulous card, I am loving the fun theme and sentiment! hugs :)

MaryH said...

Belated wishes for this big anniversary. I hope you did something romantic and wonderful to celebrate the day together. Love this card. I especially love the sentiment...it's just perfect for bringing a smile to his face. TFS & Hugs

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Donna I would like to wish you and your hubby a Happy Anniversary may the next 39 years be as happy as the first 39. Donna your card is terrific and so much fun love the design of it so much, brilliant make.
hugs
lorraine x

Jenny Alia said...

Happy Anniversary! This is so fun. Love the sentiment - my husband would like it too. :)

Sue said...

What a fun image and great anniversary card. Lots of great colors and the sentiment is perfect. Happy Anniversary to you and hubby, hope it includes a nice dinner. A milestone, not many achieve these days. Congrats on 39 years.

Hugs
Sue

Mayras Designs said...

Donna I wish you and your husband a super happy anniversary!!!!!! How beautiful and inspiring to be married for 39 years !!!! Hope your day was amazing !!!! Your card is so full of fun !!!! Love the image and the card you created !!!
Hugs,
Mayra

Petra Swart said...

Big congrats on the 39, Donna!!! Hope you and hubby had a lovely day!!!! I couldn't help but LOL seeing your hilarious card you made for hubby!!!! Oh, I love it!!! Such fun!!!
Hugz

Chana Malkah said...

This ois one of my favorite Bugaboo Images and Sentiments! I love your treatment because it is so bold! Very nicely done! Thanks for dropping this off by our house at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner

Jen Leeflang said...

Super interpretation onto a great card. Thanks for joining our Photo Inspiration Challenge this week at Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Blog. Good luck in the draw!
Jen Leeflang
Bugaboo DT

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hello, Donna! So sorry I missed this card the first time around. I haven't been around much this week and haven't had much time on the computer. But I saw that you won over at Catch the Bug this morning and couldn't believe this was one of your cards - it is so different than your usual style! I think it's a wonderful card for your hubby - I love this image and sentiment - too funny! Your colouring is beautiful! By the way, Happy Anniversary!

Dr Sonia S V said...

This is so cute Donna
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts Kids Projects

Monica said...

Wow, 39 years of annoyance. Lol. Hearty congrats for spending so many years together. Your card is sooooo funny. It make me chuckle. May be I should case it. Lol.

Shirley said...

How fun and just the right thing to bring a smile to anyone's face!!!

Jean Bullock said...

LOL, congratulations. Great card.

Karenladd said...

Okay, this card definitely made me giggle!! A fun sentiment, cute images and lots of color!! I'm sure your hubby loved it!!

Marilyn said...

hahahahah... I love this card! Great colouring and I really like how you outlined the lettering. Isn't Bugaboo great? Such fun images.
I've had a good poke through your blog and you do wonderful work. I just signed up as a follower... don't want to miss anything.
Now I'm off to snoop around a bit more.