Card for Christian

Today is my beautiful eldest grandson's birthday.  For some reason I thought I'd already put his card on here, but I think I've been so busy reading your blogs this week, I've forgotten to write my own!  Anyway, this is what I made for my special little man:
Christian is obsesssed with football, so I knew I had to put something football related on his card.  I love the LOTV image of the bear in the changing room, with a shirt hanging up above him, but it says 7 and Christian is 8 so I opted for this digital image from Teddy Bo instead.  I must say, I am finding these images so useful for male cards, I've made quite a few now.
I decided to keep it simple and knew I had to put Teddy Bo in a red shirt as Christian is an avid supporter of Man Utd (we all are as hubby is from Manchester) but also Doncaster Rovers, due to his dad.  Both teams have a red shirt, so that was fine.  I stamped the '8 today' in individual letter stamps using my SAMJ to place them correctly.  Deeply satisfying.  I've made a little pocket from the same grey checked paper on the inside, so I could put a cheque in. 
Hope you like it, anyway, it was great fun to make.  I actually printed off a couple of the images before I was satisfied with my own colouring (using Promarkers, of course).
Something very sweet to show you tomorrow, so be sure to pop in.
Have a great day, everyone,
Jane x

Comments

  1. Stamps and Paper12 April 2012 at 11:22

    Hi Jane.....what a great card and I am sure your grandson will love it....


    Anne

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  2. Vicky Hayes12 April 2012 at 12:02

    One of the things I like most about card making is the satisfaction you get from creating something personal for someone you love. It's lovely Jane. Vicky x

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  3. Michelle12 April 2012 at 21:33

    What a great image for a football mad boy. I bet he will love it x x

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  4. Jean12 April 2012 at 21:35

    What a super card!! Love the bear and love the gray plaid. It is a wonderful combination.

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  5. Nannieflash13 April 2012 at 16:55

    Oh wow Jane, Im so glad your venturing into new digi things your card is just stunning I love the way youve coloured it and design the whole layout. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  6. Bonnie15 April 2012 at 22:43

    What a wonderful card for a young man! Aren't grandchildren wonderful!?!

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