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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Three Cute Critters

Welcome

I hope I have finished all my gallivanting around - last week I was away for a conference, and now I  have developed a spring cold... life is never dull!

This card was made for a youngster who lives on a farm, and these creatures will be familiar to him!


The card started with a previously made die cut (from an unidentified die)  I stamped the frog and Sheep ( both discontinued) and the Pukeko (known as a Swamp Hen in Australia)  .


The sentiment (an original) was gold embossed on the card base and painted with Viva Ink Gold - Inka Gold to add depth.
  

The creatures were coloured with my Prisma Color pencils


And mounted in the small windows of the die cut


The background paper was some I had in my stash.

I kept the card simple, as what young boy wants bling??

I am linking this to:

Colour Crazy Challenge Week #45 - Anything Goes
Crafters Castle Challenge #11 - Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge #231 - Anything Goes
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #93 - Anything Goes
International Art And Soul Challenge #46 - Wild Animals
(the frog and Pukeko are wild)
Dragonfly Dreams November Challenge - Anything Goes
The Paper Nest Dolls November Challenge - Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #1845 - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #228 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #360-361 - Anything Goes










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24 comments:

  1. Shelly SchmidtNovember 13, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    Adorable card Maxine- such sweet images too. Wonderful card!

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  2. Dawn TNovember 13, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    How cute Maxine. I bet the recipient loved it.

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  3. brendaNovember 13, 2018 at 8:34 PM

    A lovely creation as always Maxine and with a fun element that makes you smile.

    B x

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  4. MiaNovember 13, 2018 at 11:47 PM

    Three beautiful critters, a lovely frame and a BEAUTIFUL card. Very inspiring, Maxine. Kisses, my friend.

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  5. SallNovember 14, 2018 at 1:01 AM

    Gorgeous card and such great wild animal images. THank you for participating at IAAS

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  6. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) November 14, 2018 at 1:18 AM

    Such a cute Birthday card, Maxine! Love those little critters!

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  7. creationsnzNovember 14, 2018 at 5:32 AM

    The frame showcases the animals nicely, and they are fun images too. CarolG

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  8. Mac MableNovember 14, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    Cute and adorable and the framing on the die cut looks fabulous x

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  9. jimlynnNovember 14, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    A swamp hen?? That's interesting! This is so cute and will be perfect for a child living on a farm.
    Lynn

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  10. jimlynnNovember 14, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    Hope you feel better soon!!!
    Lynn

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  11. Megan JNovember 14, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Maxine, a fun card for the little lad on the farm, love the frog and Pukeko. Have a wonderful week... and I hope you are on the mend.... Megan

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  12. aussie aNNieNovember 14, 2018 at 1:48 PM

    awww cute card Maxine, sorry you got the bug too, mine has turned into asthma.xxx

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  13. Sue CreaseNovember 14, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    What a wonderful card for a youngster. Love all the animals. Thanks for sharing today at LPCF

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  14. Karen LetchworthNovember 14, 2018 at 10:23 PM

    SO cute, Maxine. And again...fabulous embossing. I made a tag the other day (it's posted on my Instagram) and I had tried to gold emboss the image. It was SO bad that it was completely illegible. I had to restamp it with regular ink and then use 3-D tape to cover my blunder with the stamped sentiment. Yeah.....I just don't have good luck with embossing. I'm obviously doing something wrong.

    Also, I was going to tell you that I never quite knew what your blog name meant. Then, the other day I was watching a game show and they asked a question about what New Zealanders are called, and I learned the name kiwi. That clicked in my head, and I finally got it. Just thought I'd share that. I guess it's true that we never stop learning.

    Have a blessed day,
    Karen

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  15. Billie ANovember 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    Cute birthday card and fun images. So glad you shared over at Colour crazy challenge

    Billie A
    Colour Crazy Challenge
    Catch The Bug
    Creative With Stamps
    Aud Sentiments
    Always Fun Challenges
    Creations In Pink

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  16. Lovely LindaNovember 15, 2018 at 4:19 PM

    How adorable Maxine - love those animals - especially the Pukeka - all of the animals are adorable. I hope you are feeling better my friend xo

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  17. Kym's Crafty CardsNovember 16, 2018 at 3:19 AM

    Maxine what a fun card you have made which I am sure the recipient will love. It fits the Colour Crazy Challenge this week. Thank you for taking part and best wishes in the draw. Kym (Colour Crazy Challenge Design Team Member).

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  18. DarnellNovember 16, 2018 at 4:35 AM

    Your three cute critters are loved by me, too, Maxine! This card is going to be a big hit and bring lots of smiles!! ❤Hugs, Darnell

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  19. Dawn FrostNovember 17, 2018 at 6:07 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for joining the Colour Crazy challenge good luck! Dawn Guest DT

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  20. Terri WinskeNovember 19, 2018 at 11:35 AM

    This is so sweet, and I'm sure will be enjoyed by the little guy! Love the layout and design....simple, but perfect! Thank you so much for joining our challenge at PIP Challenges this week!

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  21. Monika ReeckNovember 21, 2018 at 11:58 PM

    too cute love all the animal here
    sweet bday card Maxine
    big hugs
    Monika

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  22. MonicaNovember 23, 2018 at 11:31 PM

    Such cute images and bright and nice without bling too. Ofcourse boys don't want bling. Lol.

    What was the conference about? Hope your cold is on the mend.

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  23. FranNovember 27, 2018 at 6:27 AM

    What a perfect card for the young man. I bet he loved it! I do.
    Hugs, Fran

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  24. Crafty Pink PixieNovember 28, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    Sweet card! I love critter cards and the images on your card are too cute!!! Thank you for joining the Crafter’s Castle’s November Challenge! –Tasha ☺

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