Saturday 23 January 2021

Age is irr-elephant!

 Morning and my card today was made for my cousins birthday last November as she loves elephants.

The stamped image and sentiment were craft mag freebies,B.paper from stash and used a strip of washi tape down the side.Image was stamped with distress ink and colour drawn out with a water brush.

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Hope you are all well and thank you for dropping by-any comments are much appreciated

Carol x x

40 comments:

Alison59 said...

Oooh Carol what a super card; I love heffalumps :-)
Hope you are keeping well xx

Janette said...

Hi Carol, oh this is gorgeous, what a lovely stamped image and love the colours.
Hope your keeping well.xxx

Lynne said...

A super card Carol, a great colour for your elephants and fun sentiment. I hope you are fully recovered now, stay safe x

dutchess said...

A really gorgeous card Carol....I just love those elephants....hope you are still on the road to recovery and feeling better...take care xxxx

Beebeebabs said...

Love your card - such a cute stamp!!!

meg said...

A stunning beautifully coloured elephant image and card, hope you are keeping well

cotnob said...

A super card Carol, a gorgeous stamp and fun sentiment - perfect for your elephant loving friend.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Viv said...

Great card Carol - another stamp I have that has never seen ink! (too many of them here!)
Love your background - the Washi Tape is a perfect addition!

Cath Wilson said...

I love this quote and have seen you use it before. It's a great card. That's one of my fave techniques, too - it's a great, simple way of adding colour.
Cath x

Carol L said...

This card must have pleased your cousin if she's a fan of elephants! I love the monotone look with a great background piece! I hope you are feeling stronger and well these days. Take care!

Nataliascraft said...

What a brilliant card, love the elephants image x

Diane said...

A super card Carol, love the sentiment, color and image.

Hugs Diane

HilaryJane said...

Love the monotone colours and that lovely washi tape detail down the side xx

pinky said...

Amazing card and such a perfect sentiment Carol! I am sure it was well received! Hope your health is improving by the day. Take care and stay safe xx

Freubelmina said...

Aaaaaaaw Carol, what a cute elephants...you made a nice card,love it.
Hugs xx

craftytrog said...

Love it ☺️ xx

Stampsnob. said...

Beautiful image ,,,,,,,,,,Lis

Dee's Craft Room said...

This is such asweet image and your card is the perfect frame for it, just love what you have done here. Gorgeous.

Dionne xx

MiamiKel said...

Awww Carol! This is a gem! I absolutely love the funny saying and it's perfect with these pretty elephants - your monotone card is so striking! Beautifully done, my friend! xx

CaroleAnn said...

Love your card and so happy to see you are making cards. There is something about baby elephants that I just love and I love the sweetness of the huge Mama and her gentleness with her baby!!!! Big hugs to you and stay well and stronger each passing day!!!

aussie aNNie said...

What is it about the gentle giant we love, well I do, absolutely beautiful card. xx
Hope you are feeling better. xx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Carol, love the image and sentiment.
Avril xx

brenda said...

That's a super image Carol and your choice of monochromatic colours works perfectly. One of our Granddaughters loves elephants so this would really appeal.

B x

Claire (Mrs H) said...

I love the colours such a vintage vibe

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's sweet and gorgeous Carol
Gr Karin

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a lovely image Carol, love the paper and washi and isn't that sentiment so good for a birthday wish?
Faith x

ahlers5 said...

I love how your background paper matches the image so well. Beautiful card and great sentiment!

Donna Ellis said...

Your cousin will enjoying it fabulously, Carol! What a fun sentiment! Your background paper is perfect for the card, isn't it? May your cousin enjoy many more birthdays! hugs, de

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A great image Carol. My mum loves elephants too.
Lorraine

wannabcre8tive said...

A fabulous card. Love the elephants and the sentiment is soooo true.

Aimeslee Winans said...

Gosh, Carol, I love puns so this gave me a chuckle. The elephants are adorbs. Hope you are well and continuing to recover. XOX

Leslie Miller said...

Your card is perfect for your beautiful freebie elephants! It's always good to see you posting, Carol. I hope all is well.

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

A beautiful card Carol and that's a really lovely stamp with a brilliant sentiment too! Take care lovely Michelle x

Monica C. said...

That sentiment is brilliant. I love your card, Carol. The neutral colors are so pretty on here too.
Hugs Monica

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

A fabulous card and I love your background x

rachel said...

Gorgeous card Carol - love those elephants and what a fab sentiment! Hugs rachel xx

Janice said...

Great card Carol. Super sentiment to go with the image.
Janice x

Vivi Casale said...

so pretty! Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create!
xx
Vivi

Pia S said...

Love all African wildlife, these elephants are no exception. Such a brilliant sentiment too.

Chana Malkah said...

Beautiful card, My Friend!

You always know how to bring a project together with just enough and not too much! Thanks for sharing with us at A Place To Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah