Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Male 40th Birthday

Hi everybody. Well what a change in the weather today. It rained quite heavily in the night (best time in my book) but it is very overcast. Definitely no cycling today - give the old legs a rest. Not to mention the backside!

My Card


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First of let me apologise for the appalling picture. My card was made in a great rush so that John could post it on his way to his GP appointment. I took the photos but didn't check them until it was too late. It is extremely dark and overcast here today but because of the mirri card I think using flash would probably have been worse. I used black card stock to form a 5x7 base card which I matted with gold mirri and then another layer of black. The topper is Kanban  - one of The Mechanical Marvels. The black and gold cogs are also Kanban. 

Hope you are all well and enjoying some sunshine.

Love and hugs from Christine xx

22 comments:

Karla said...

Christine wat een prachtige kaart, een echte mannenkaart.

Groetjes Karla

Anne said...

Lovely card Christine and perfect for a man. Hissing rain here and cold wind, oh where did summer go! Hugs x

Rita said...

Wow, what can I say Christine. Its a fabulous card and I love the elements too. Hugs Rita xx

Doreen said...

Your card is gorgeous,love the image....great design.xxx

Zoe Tant said...

What a great male card. Good pic or not it's a good'un! Zx

Lia said...

Hi Christine!
I just love your card!! It's a kind of funny and I like the image very much. Weather is changing also over here, so we have been very lucky last week when we were in the UK!
Lia xxx

Unknown said...

I really love your image and the fun cog accents. I always love seeing ideas for masculine cards :)

Best crafty wishes!
Amber
Staying Crafty

Crafty Lark said...

This is a great fun card, it always makes me smile thinking of something like this being real. I am assuming your bicycle is a little different. No sun today but we have been very lucky lately. xx Flora

janieworkum said...

Wat een prachtige mannenkaart
, super mooi
groetjes Janie

Sue said...

This is a lovely card Christine and fab mens card..weather has changed here too waiting for rain to start huggles hun Sue xxxxxxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Great card for a 40th birthday Christine this is what a call a real mans card....

Anne

Gerrie's kaarten said...

Mooie mannenkaart christine
Gerrie xx

Sue said...

Fabulous card Christine, a great image and brilliant detailing
Sue xx

Patricia said...

Great card Christine, I am not into Steampunk but I so admire those who use it, Fab! Mans card.
Wondered why my bottom was sore the last time I was out on the bike......Thomas has pinched my Gel Saddle for his.
Pouring down here all day as well.
Hope yesterday was not the "summer"

Patricia xx

Patricia

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Great card Christine brillliant for the males
jacqui x

Carole Z said...

Fabulous! You know how much I love steampunk! Great guy card, Carole Z X

Lorraine said...

A brilliant mans card Christine. Fabulous image and design.
Lorraine x

Marie-Louise said...

Fabulous male card Christine. Love the cogs.

Carol said...

This is a fabulous male card Christine, great design. Carol x

melanie said...

Stunning card I like the bike .Melanie

Christine Hussey said...

Great male card Christine, love the design. Love & hugs Christine H xx

scrappymo! said...

Great guy card Christine! Funny to think we were both working with cogs and wheels!

I am always in awe of you off cycling...but wouldn't want to in the rain either!