It's the Anniversary Squirrel! (another Bugaboo cutie) Sigh - I sure miss Jodie. What a fun artist!
This is the 49th anniversary card for my hubby. He enjoys nonsensical, humorous cards. Since I'm a little nutty by nature, it was only appropriate to use this squirrel - not to mention the fact that we live in an oak hammock where acorns are plentiful, and we are frequently over-run with the little varmints in our rural area.
Colored with Copic Markers and Distress Oxide inks, this little cutie is another of Miss Jodie's quirky creations. Jack prefers non-mushy cards, although he always finds the most beautifully meaningful cards for me. Being a sentimental fool, I've kept all Jack's "love letters/cards". After 49 years the container is huge!
Do you save love letters and cards from your honey?
PAPERS: BEAUTIFULLY HANDMADE BY LIS ROBSON, and green handmade by me(!), and SU Early Espresso, MS Lace Heart Edge.
Lis has an amazing paper-making business, incorporating every technique, texture, and natural element imaginable! Here are the three I used:
I also made some paper. The texture was accomplished by pressing between pieces of old, old, rubbery, lacy shelf/drawer liner "paper" (do you remember those shelf liners?) Like mulberry paper, a wet brush was utilized to "tear it apart to the desired size.
- Crafty Animals #97 (AG with animals) 8/28
- Critter Crazy Challenge #101 (AG with animals) 9/1
- Ally's Angels #97 AG 09/12
- Heart's Quest for Love Challenges Blog HQCOLCB #8 "BEWAS themes" Mine is an Anniversary for hubby 8-31, (9/7)
- Neglected Stuff Challenge (Aug 3) Use at least one neglected item (handmade papers which have not been used for 15 years or more.) ends 8-28 (9/7)
- A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #8-2025 AG ends 8/28 (9/30)
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2533 AG 8/25
- Crafters Cafe Challenge #322 AG using Patterned Papers 9/23
14 comments:
Love your sweet squirely card for your husband, inside and out. Cool handmade paper too!
I love ❤️ this, Donna, beautiful and creative.
Fabulous handmade papers and love the colours, and the little squirrels are so cute and fun and perfect for your anniversary card which is gorgeous..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Donna this so darling, I know Jack will love it. I really enjoy seeing how your brain works. How is has this card come out.
How fun is that, I so love that image, his expression just makes you smile, excellent coloring and great use or those handmade papers. Happy Anniversary to you borh, may you have many more years together!
Yes I have kept all the cards and notes my hubby has given me.
what a cute and beautiful card Donna.........gr karin
Aww, you made such a gorgeous anniversary card for your Jack! Of course I love your image, that nutty squirrel is so beautifully coloured, and those lovely textured hand made papers are the perfect choice.
xxx
I love that cute squirrel and all the layers you showcased it with. I bet your honey did too! I used to keep my sweetheart’s letters and cards. Now I save them for awhile and eventually send them with him to keep for me at our home.
Beautiful Anniversary card and love the handmade papers and fabulous squirrel-who definitely looks squiffy-been at the wine first lol.
Carol x
I love this squirrel along with all my other Bugaboo, but this guy is one of my most favorite! It's so cute how you've colored him/her(?) and designed the card, and extra cute with the two of them together inside! Cute sentiments. Yes, I keep all the cards. Quite a pile! Congratulations on 49 years, Donna!
Awesome anniversary card! God's blessings for you and your hubby to have many more years together! It's great to see a Bugaboo image! I miss her designs, too. Thanks x 3 for creating and sharing with Critter Crazy, Ally's Angels and HQCOLCB's anniversary theme!!! -- Becca
Brilliant fun card such a super image and lovely papers I also love the inside you and your hubby should share a few laughs together with this one
hugs
lorraine x
Love, love, love this Donna - beautiful colouring, and congratulations on your 49th anniversary. Love the humour ion your card - that really appeals to me. We made 43 years, and 2 days...
Blessings
Maxine
So darn CUTE, I imagine your hubby got a kick out of it, happy anniversary you two!!
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