This weeks Whiff of Joy challenge is a theme - stars and stripes. At first I was flummoxed (easy for me I know but there you go lol) as I've never made a "stars and stripes" themed card before. Thank goodness for good old Basic Grey - this card could not be more further from the stereotypical stars and stripes theme but it has stars ..... and it has stripes (okay so it has some circles too lol).
I've made this card for our Ben's 4th birthday towards the end of May, he just loves his "skooootah" so this card will really appeal to him. A few Sizzix stars and a few spare buttons and the card was done. Another view of the card.
The inside - same old same old I'm afraid, the layout on the front I've carried through to the inside.
Recipe:
Stamps: Whiff of Joy Oakley with Scooter, sentiments are from the Birthdays set of Scrappy Cat stamps from Hobbycraft
Papers: Basic Grey Granola
Tools: Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch, Sizzix stars die, Tim Holtz distressing tool
Embellies: Not much this time - a few buttons from my button box and a piece of Anita’s ribbon.
Thanks for looking,
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
WHIFF OF JOY CHALLENGE - STARS AND STRIPES
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Cool card Bev!
ReplyDeleteI like the color combination!
Hugs, Alex
oooh wow this card is gorgeous i like the sketch and the colors
ReplyDeletehugs Annemarie
A really cool card!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda:))
Wow.what a grest card! Just love that paper.
ReplyDeleteFredrikke :o)
What a great card Bev.
ReplyDeleteLove the stars and buttons.
Papers are divine.
Love Fern xx
You never let me down Bev an amzing card every-time, you really are an inspiration.
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Sue x
wow bev, your card is cool rally a card for young boys
ReplyDeletehugs Lia
What a great card Bev, love that WOJ image and the papers are a perfect match
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
Gorgeous card bev, love the image, and the colour combo is great. Lou x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Bev (thought I was seeing thing for a moment - just whizzed over from my blog where I just posted a card using the Granola papers). Fabulous creastion and I just love the embellies especially star that you have stamped with all the sentiments.
ReplyDeletehugs Heather xx
awesome babe, love it to bits and i am sure that Ben is going to be over the moon with it.. i was a bit stumped to by the challenge but hey girl you rocked it!
ReplyDeletehuggles rachxx
Morning Bev....fantastic card and Ben will love it,
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
San x
Gorjus absolutely gorjus. Love those colours and papers. Fantastic
ReplyDeleteLove Karen xxx
Great card Bev. I'm sure Ben will just love it. What more could a boy want. Great take on theme.
ReplyDeleteHugs Debbie xx
What a fab card. I love it. the image is perfect for this, any boy would love this card. the colours are so lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a cool card! Love the colour combination, and the image :O)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, and love the papers and the image is so sweet. Great colouring! Hugs, Moni
ReplyDeleteOh he is gorgeous and wonderful colours.
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Debby
Wow, this one is gorjus! Blue is my favorite colour..
ReplyDeleteOoooh I just love your card hun! Fab image and those papers are delish! Lovin' all the stars and stripes theme!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tab xxx
Dear Bev
ReplyDeleteFor me it's always very difficult to make a card for a boy/man. You have done a wonderful card, congratulations! Thank you for always inspiring me and so many other ladies. ;-)
BIG hugs & have a successful day!
Pati
Good morning Bev, i hope its sunny your neck of the woods. The sun is out here but not sure how long it will last. Wow Ben is going to love this card, its stunning hunny. I love the scooter whiff of joy image and those scrumptious papers. Hope you have a good day, hugs Linda x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Love the colors you used.
ReplyDeletexx Monique
Such a fabulous card Bev. Love this image and the DP you've used. I'm sure Be will love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Vicky x
Fabulous card Bev, love the image and your perfect colouring! The layout is great and i love the stars
ReplyDeletelove tasha xx
Very cool interpretation of the challenge Bev .. not an easy one this week but you have really come through as ever :-)
ReplyDeletePauline x
Wow Bev, young Ben will absolutely adore this card, I bet you anything he wont let it out of his sight. Its absolutely gorgeous, the colours are very much a boy thing. Well done love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Bev, this is a beautiful card, such a great stamp and a great twist on stars and stripes, it would have been so easy to go for the literal stars & stripes. I love how you carry your theme through to the inside of the cards too. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!! Cool motif and great color combination!
ReplyDeleteWowww Bev,what a beautiful boycard,l love the stamp and colours.
ReplyDeletezo mooi..........
Hugs Riet.xxx
what a brilliant card Bev, I love WOJ boy stamp and this is a fantastic one...fantastic colouring as allways xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, for your first stars & stripes card, you nailed it... Beautiful card as always, love the colors, the layout and your coloring is amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card Bev, perfect for little Ben's birthday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image and love the colour combination on this one too.
A great card for a boy - I love seeing cards for boys as mine are always rubbish!
ReplyDeletex
great card, always love to see boys cards for inspiration
ReplyDeletesue
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Stunning card Bev
ReplyDeleteFab guy card Bev! Hope Ben loves it...don't they grow so darn fast! bx
ReplyDeleteCool colour combo Bev, and lovely image too. I'm sure Ben will love it!
ReplyDeletefabby card babes, the papers are fan and perfect for any young man :o)
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Amanda xx
This just fits the challenge perfectly and its such a great card for precious Ben. Hugs from Desire
ReplyDeleteabsoulutly stunning I love the colours
ReplyDeleteBea x
How cool is that for a four year old and how proud he must be to have such a talented mummy. Love the distressing! xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic boy card Bev - I love it! Such a great image and the colours and stars work so well!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Danielle
Love these colours together Bev! A gorgeous card! xx
ReplyDeletegreat card, i love the colors
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zehavit
Bev, what a super card for that little fellow. I like the unique way you did the stars with the writing on them and such. Wonderful color combo also.
ReplyDeleteBev,
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome little boy card.
Hi Bev!wow this is a fab little boys card!
ReplyDeletehugs amanda xx
Beautiful card bev, love the colours and dp. Perfect boys card. Joey.x
ReplyDeletewow!! love the papers and that image is so perfect for a little boy ~beautifully coloured bev
ReplyDeletevanessa xx
Wow..... Bev
ReplyDeleteyour card is great like allways!
Thanks for the good wishes!
I feel better now!
Hugs Gisela
Ben will love this one!!!
ReplyDeleteoh its stunning hun, huggs jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card for a boy a love it. love Paula.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev
ReplyDeletelove everything about this it's just fabulous.
Hugs Kaylou xoxo
Hi there, i found your blog through Dawn allpinkgirl's and noticed you're also a friend of Pops so have added you to my favourites, hope that's ok! Your cards are so gorgeous!! Kate
ReplyDeleteoh this is beautiful! i love the colours. I am not brave enough matching up contrasting papers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday when it comes Ben xx
Ben is gonna love this skooootah, great card Bev - love this image and your fab detail. -x-
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love the colors, and your coloring is spot on as well (as usual!). Hugs, Cindy E. xx
ReplyDeleteOh Bev this card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is flawless and you always pick out the perfect papers for your image.
Love the layering and the edge distressing too!
Gorgeous card Bev. Love the image and the beautiful colouring. Hope you're having a lovely day. Hugs Michele x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Bev, lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Jacqueline
Super cute!! Love the image and your coloring is fab..as always..Great DP.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
Fabulous card Bev, I bet Ben will love it,
ReplyDeleteChris x
Oh wow Bev, this is a great birthday card for a 4 year old boy! He's gonna love it! The colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteIts lovely Bev and Im sure will be right up Bens street.. I love the way you do your inserts a lovely finishing touch.:0)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card for Ben Bev, he'll love it, its just perfect your little fella :) Donna x
ReplyDeleteI love this one, gorgeous hun Hugs Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteYour card is Totally Fabulous!!...Wonderful coloring and papers...totally perfect for a lucky little 4 yr old!!...Hugs, Ila
ReplyDeleteWow, your card is stunning! It's a real great "boy"card!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, great papers, sure Ben will love it.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Wow!
ReplyDeleteBev this is fantastic!
Love your sweet beautifully coloured image. Gorgeous paper and such a fabulous design and detail!
hugs
kim x
this is very fun! I'm sure he'll love it!
ReplyDeleteWow Bev what a fabulous card ,i dont know why you were flumaxed babe is out standing as always ,hugs Dawnxxx
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring and colors on your card. I need to learn how to color like you.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning Bev - so cool & Ben is gonna love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Bev. x
ReplyDeleteoh bev your grandson is going to love his scoootah card is just perfect, hope he has a happy birthday
ReplyDeletehugs
helen x
It's a cracking card and I just know Ben will love it.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
A great card Bev...I really struggle making cards for boys but you have done it beautifully, the colours and embellies are just perfect. Debbie x
ReplyDeleteA fab boys card and coloured so beautifully. Great paper choice as well Bev!
ReplyDeleteClairex
Perfection Bev! I am sure little Ben will love this! Hugs Jeanette
ReplyDeleteBev that is adorable! What a perfect card for you little Ben! :) Beautiful hun!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
Awesome card, Bev.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is amazing!! I love all your fab details, the colors and beautiful papers.
Karen x
fabby little boys card bev i just love it
ReplyDeleteI am back from my short break i would just like to thank you for your wonderful design team card for the cute daisy may challenge you are soo talented.
luv
linniexxx
Fantastic,love the colours and the look of stars and stripes together!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
oooh great Bev! lovely colourcombo!
ReplyDeleteOh how handsome! Won't some boy be a lucky one getting this. I LOVE the papers you used, and those stamped stars... WOW just fantastic!
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Lynda =)
Just love this one hte colours are great and the sketch is wonderful
ReplyDeletelol Sue ccs
Such a fun boy card Bev, or masculine I should say, it's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kelly
Super great job with the challenge and your card is awesome Bev!!!!
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Risa:)
fab card babe - loving the tyres .... dunno why, but I do, lol
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Gorgeous papers and design...and fantastic coloring, wow! Amazing card! xx
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! You did an awesome job with the challenge! You always give yourself a hard time :-)
ReplyDelete~lacey
What a fun card! Love the designer papers you used!
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