Friday 17 July 2009

Something Special

Another Penny Black for you today. Whilst at Newbury I saw this very cute and adorable concertina card and thought I'd have a go at one myself. This is my effort....There are 2 more sides to this card (front & back) to make it extra special. These are the inside pages...

.... and this is the front... I haven't taken a picture of the back but basically it's the same as above with a blank panel to write a birthday message on. I've 3D'd the hedgehogs again and it was quite bulky when I finished. There was no way it would if fit into an envelope so I made a matching box with a silver elastic belly band with embelishment to go round the middle.It was fairly time consuming to make but it does look lovely. The colours are Pink Passion and Gable Green which go really well with these Doodlebug papers I picked up at the Newbury Show.

Busy day for me today - Jake finishes school at lunchtime and then it's all go for the party preparations on Sunday. We have a birthday cake to find so if anyone knows where I could get an 'off the shelf' Scooby Doo cake from (UK) I'd be very grateful!

Tfl & see ya soon!

Jo :)

16 comments:

cardsandacuppa said...

Gorgeous card, It does show how much work you put into it, I'm sure anyone would love this beauty!
Hugs S.J. xx

Saxo Stamper said...

Jobe 1

the word fabulous does not cover your wonderful creation - you may not be blogging often these days but when you do - omg they are stunning.

Scooby Doo cake.... try giving Sainsbugs a ring at Ferndown....

K x

Unknown said...

Love it Jo - soooo pretty. The colours are great together and it makes for a really special card.

Emma said...

WOW Jo - how amazing is this. You have worked so hard, I bet you are so pleased with it, all wrapped up perfectly.

HAve a great weekend x

Yankee in England said...

What a fun card! I think I may have seen SD cakes at my Tesco. They are with all the pre made cakes not in the instore bakery. Don't quote me but I think I have seen them there. Good Luck with the party!

Kate Lewis said...

Ooh, Jo what a gorgeous card - love the concertina style and how funky are those papers! What a stunning box too - good luck with finding the cake, do M&S do them?!

Has Jen told you about our get together at the end of Sep? I'm coming so hope to see you there!

Have a fun weekend! Kate x

Lynne K said...

That's gorgeous, Jo. Such pretty, fresh colours, and so beautifully made.

Stamping Moments said...

Jo this is absolutely gorgeous. Love the flowers. Hope party goes well. Have you tried Waitrose and Sainsbury for the cake? Jenny x

debra said...

Hi
Love this card it is so bright and fresh and love the pennyb;ack images to.
hugs Debra

Sara said...

WOW. This is so pretty. I love all the little decoupaged hedgehogs and the pretty little box to give it in.

By the way I have an award for you over on my blog if you have time to play along.

Sara xx

Debbie said...

Wow Jo this is absolutely gorgeous!
And such a pretty box too.
Debbie x

Julie Kettlewell - Stampin Up UK Independent Demonstrator - Order products 24/7 said...

OMG Jo how did I miss this stunner! Its fabbo! Hope you got your parcel from me today! Jules x

Jeanette said...

This is an adorable set and yes, it was worth the time it took. Nice.

Jeanette

Julies Crafty Creations said...

WOW!!! This is so pretty. I love all the little decoupaged hedgehogs and the pretty little box to give it in.
Stunning Hugs Julie x

Jeannie said...

Beautiful card Jo! Haven't been to your blog for a while so thought I'd pop in! Love the card!!

Ann Wills said...

Everything about it is beautiful