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6/08/2018

A Hedgie for a Birthday

Hi, and welcome. Back with another Penny Black themed birthday - so on to the show:


- Another previously colored PB Hedgie from a clear set. Used some Nuvo glaze on the balloon.

- edged the oval shaped hedgie with some ink and placed it over a snippet left from using a stitched die. I was trying to get an oval that had all the stitched lines - but of course, the center portion cut out. Left a negative with stitches around the edge. Hand cut around this shape, hoping to use that portion for something else. It didn't 'quite' fit this oval Hedgie, but I tried it anyway, and decided it would work.

- Poppystamps Happy Birthday background die - and even though this was thin paper, still had to do some surgery getting all the letters out. Did 2 passes, (no shim as I thought it would cut easily)...I think rotating the plate and doing 2 more passes would probably work without shimming.

- a bright aqua c/s behind this background, as I thought it looked pretty with the balloon blue. Added some sequins, and called it done, except for the insert.

Hope you like this one. The recipient is a bear lover, and usually the card I do for her, will have a bear. I hope she likes Hedgies too!

Hugs and thanks for visiting. Need to do a sympathy card for a cousin, so I'm outta here.
Blessings & Hugs

30 comments:

  1. A fabulous card Mary, such a sweet image and lovely bright papers.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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  2. OH! Mary the centre certainly works, so do the dies and the fab colours, a Super cheery card.
    Faith
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  3. I thought the background paper was as it is until I read your post and that you die cut out the sentiments of Happy and Birthday.....And doesn't it look fabulous? Love that you backed it with the aqua to pick up the shiny balloon. The oval with the stitching does work Mary and well done you figuring it out x. Fun and colourful Hedgie card, which your friend will love, even thought she is a bear lover. Sorry you have to do a sympathy card x

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  4. Super bright background and a great die. Love the image and the glaze on the balloon.

    Kath x

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  5. Love the cute hedgehog looks quite happy with his balloon and great colourful B.paper -don't those dies annoy you I have a beautiful arch scroll die but it takes sooo long to cut properly and ages to get out of the die without ripping so never gets used!!!
    Carol x

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  6. I love the colourful background which does go perfectly with the balloon colour. Hope your getting your comments now. Hugs Mrs A.

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  7. Love this happy card, Mary! How cute hedgie with his balloon and the colourful panel of the background is delightful with the diecut words!!
    The two ovals looks great as they are, even if they don't fit one another! Well done!

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  8. This is such a cute PB Hedgie Mary, and love the glossy turquoise balloon which goes beautifully with the die cut background, and the bright chevron stripes look great with it too. So bright and pretty. x

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  9. Another fun and cute cute card with that Penny Black image! Love the colorful background too.
    Lynn

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  10. Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to visit and leave a kind comment. I'll try to get back to return visits as soon as I am able to do so! Still no email notifications of commenting awaiting though.

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  11. This is so fabulous, Mary!! The hedgie is so sweet!! I love the colorful background!! Beautiful card, my friend!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. She should love it Mary. love it.

    I know how you feel with the programming. Two new computers and a new printer since we last talked and many headaches setting them up. Tweeking is the pits. Smile.

    Hugs and Blessings
    Jim

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  13. Mary, i love that hedgie image, he's such a cutie. the background is so bright and beautiful Love it :)

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  14. Such a cheerful birthday card! I love the hedgie and bright colors.

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  15. OH Mary what a gorgeous card - love the die cut sentiment in that cheerful patterned paper. I think anyone would love the sweet hedgie!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  16. Hi Mary, That's a cute card.

    Hope you have a nice day. Sue

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  17. Cute card! Love the little hedgie!
    Have a great day!
    Marilyn❤

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  18. This is a cheery card with wonderful bright colors. I believe hedgies make everyone smile at their cuteness. He is sending lots of happy birthday wishes and bringing his shiny balloon to the party.

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  19. What a cute, cute card Momma Mary! It's so fun and festive. I love the little hedgie of course, but it is that background cut out that I think is so cool! Love the striped paper and the pretty aqua paper too behind the striped. Such a cute card! Love how you got the stitched oval to work too, looks good with Mr. Hedgie! Hugs, Brenda

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  20. What a great and fun hedgie image and I love your colorful background to show him off too!

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  21. Aww he's just so sweet Mary and your papers are so bright and jolly, lovely colours and design, Kate x

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  22. Well if THIS card doesn't make you happy, you need a happy transplant! LOL This is adorable with that fun hedgie and his balloon, but the colors just scream happiness to me! Love it alL!

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  23. I really admire your coloring Mary! Love that cute hedgie. Your cards are always so cheerful with your bright, fun colors. I also love the unique framing on this.

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  24. I can't imagine anybody not loving this hedgie, Mary! He's so happy with his balloon! Beautifully colored with his white tummy! An altogether happy, happy card!

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  25. I love your cute card! Such a sweet image.
    Valerija xx

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  26. This is such a fun and festive birthday card! I love the colors and the zig-zag design with the happy birthday. The little hedgehog is so cute!
    Hugs,
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  27. Adorable card, Mary. I'm sure the recipient will love it xoxo

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  28. How could one NOT love this colorful card with that super adorable hedgie?! So sweet and cheerful!

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  29. So bright and cheerful Mary! And adorable with that hedgie! Great card that is sure to bring a smile to your friend! xx

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  30. I do like your little hedgehog cards, such a cute character.

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