Monday, August 08, 2011

Pete's Card

So today one of my brothers has reached the grand old age of 60 and I made a card using the only pic I had of him when he was little. It was taken from an grainly scan I had taken of the original that had my family up to that point. Which is why the photo of my chicken pox brother is awful made worst by then actually photo the card.
But it did get the response that I was after when I gave the card to him yesterday, when we met up for small celebration at his home.
The papers are Kaiser Up Up and Away collection nice and grungy  and I just cut out some balloons for embellishments quite pleased how it turned out. I going to enter the card in the Anything Goes challenge on Papertake Weekly.
I have yet another special card to make this week for my DD who wants a Baby's 1st Birthday card, I've already coloured the image just need to use it.

44 comments:

Willy's creations said...

A beautiful card!

Hugs,Willy

Dawn T said...

Superb Debby. I can imagine your brother adored it. Love your choice of papers.

Debbie said...

Hi Debby...what a wonderful card. I love the papers, they look great. I bet your brother was thrilled to bits.
Hugs Debbie x

Doreen said...

This is fabulous Debby,love how you incorporated the photo.xxx

mlarisa said...

Просто класс!!!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Stamps and Paper said...

What a lovely card for a 6oth birthday...

Anne

Saxo Stamper said...

This is fabulous Debby, no wonder it was greatly received.

K x

Pauline said...

What a fabulous card for your brother, I bet he's tickled pink by it!

Mo said...

Happy Birthday to your brother Debby! Your card is gorgeous, everything fits perfectly together!
Hugs,
Mo

Anita said...

Gorgeous and very personal card! I can believe everybody loved it :). Congrats with your brother!
xoxo Anita

Mary J said...

Wow, this is gorgeous Debby! I love how you've done those balloons off page! He is gonna love it!

heidy said...

Oh Debby,I love this adorable card,your brother mustlove this!
Hugs Heidy

NGCARDS said...

Wow this is beautiful, love the vintage feel xxx

cheryl said...

oh wow hun,your brother will just love love this it really is one,stunning piece of work hun brilliant hugs cherylxx

Amanda xx said...

Oh that is lovely Debbie.....reminds me so much of scrapbooking....your brother is a little cutey as a child xxxx Amanda

Unknown said...

Hi Debby, wow hun this is so different from your usual style but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Great vintage look and I love these balloons!! Great card hunni!! Hugs, Frea

Murielle said...

OH...my dear Debby, your card is very gorgeous.
I love the look vintage.
Big hugs, Murielle

Joey said...

Its a fabulous card Debby and so touching to be so personalised. Joey x

mckinkle said...

What a super card Debby, those papers are just perfect and the story behind the photo is great too!
Keryn x

Marina said...

Wow Debby! Your card is brilliant and your brother will love it!

Hugs,
Marina

Donna Mosley said...

WOW! Debby what a wonderful card, it will be a fabulous keepsake too.

Donna x

Andrea said...

wonderful details!

coops said...

this is stunning debby.i love the distressed vintage design :D

xx coops xx

Anonymous said...

Debby, this is truly amazing hun!! LOVE the images and the Vintage look of it!! ;)

melsanford said...

Fab card! Love the photo and the fab papers :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Christine L said...

Fab card for your brother Debby..... love those balloons!
Hugs
Christine x

Little K Smith said...

A great card Debby, your brother will love it! I love the hotair balloons :)
Kelly.x

XxJULESxX said...

oh stunning Debby!!! great idea with the pic!

angelwhispers said...

Wow what a beauty!!! Just love how you have used the photo and the detail is just so fabulous a superb male card and so personal! Chanelle xxx

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Debby this is awesome the detail on the vintage creation is excellent the balloons, papers and photo look first class.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Lee said...

Oh my this is truly STUNNING.x

Shirley N said...

Debby, this is such an awesome card, I'm sure your brother loved this!

Wendy said...

WOW Debby what a fabulous card for your brother,a gorgeous keepsake.
Wendy xx

Kathleen said...

Brilliant male card, how it takes you back when boys could play with guns in all innocence. Love the balloons.

Kath x

Sharon Caudle said...

OMG, I completely adore this card!!! I can only imagine how much he loved it when you presented it to him! Thanks so much for the inspiration and I sure hope you don't mind if I use this idea!!
hugs, Sharon

Tracy said...

This is a really wonderful make Debby, i'm sure your brother will have loved it. The papers are brilliant.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

DesignerDiva said...

Love this card Debby, I'm sure your brother will be over the moon

Hugs Laurie x

Melodie said...

Wow, this is really beautiful. Great compliment.
Hugs
Melodie

Kathlene said...

Wonderful birthday card for your brother (he was a cute little man)! Your balloons are almost floating off the page, and love love those papers.

Babs said...

This is an awesome card Debby! I love everything about it. Great job!
Luv, Babs

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. What a great idea for your brothers card. Beautiful colours, papers and layout. Hope he enjoyed his birthday. Donna

Anonymous said...

FAB FAB FAB - he's gonna LOVE THIS! Love the papers you used and how you distressed it - Awesome!

Mrs.B said...

Debby this is a fabulous card, love the sentiment with the layout.
Avril