Sunday, April 05, 2020

Happy Birthday Gord!

Hi everyone.  Yesterday was my hubby's birthday.  I was hoping to have a celebration for him this year since it is a milestone birthday, but it will just be the three of us (me, hubby, Jessie).  I'm sure Jessie will be happy to help hubby blow out the candles. :)

I made this quick and easy card for his birthday.  Hubby loves to vacation in BC, anywhere there is water to look at.  It is very calming and peaceful.  I know he will love this card.

Close-up ...
I used three NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) so I'm entering into their new challenge - NBUS #13.  New are Dried Marigold distress ink, bullrushes and bird images, and sentiment.


Thanks for coming by for a visit!






Stamps:  Bullrushes2 (Inkylicious); Birthday Blowout (Poppy Stamps)
Paper:  White (Neenah 110 lb. card stock)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Dried Marigold (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  Blending brushes

Challenges:
NBUS #13


29 comments:

Arlene said...

Beautiful card. The distress inks are perfect for the water and background. I'm sure he loves it.

Viv said...

Lovely Loll.... am sure he loved it! x

HilaryJane said...

Wonderful colours and blending, a simply gorgeous card xx

Mac Mable said...

What a clam and beautiful card Loll and I suspect he loved it? I also suspect the three of you enjoyed your day together as we improvise in these horrendous times ? x. Sending hugs and stay well and safe my friend x.

Pat said...

This is a beautiful and atmospheric card for your hubby Loll, and I'm sure he loved it. I adore the colours and popping it up gives great dimension. x

Marcia Hill said...

FABULOUS card and I'm sure Gord loved it! Birthdays sure are hard to celebrate these days aren't they?! We were supposed to celebrate my mom's 88th birthday with everyone today (19 of us), but that's not happening now and I feel bad for my mom, but what do you do?!! But anyway, your card is just lovely...beautiful blending!! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous GUY card Loll. Love the blending and the silhouettes. Stay safe.

Liz said...

Wonderful card for your hubby, a beautiful and tranquil scene, Loll. Hope your hubby enjoyed his day. My hubby will be celebrating a milestone birthday too this month. The surprise holiday my daughter and I had planned for the three of us to celebrate his birthday in Madrid won't be happening. Instead it will be just me and my hubby, a bottle of wine and perhaps a cake with a candle to blow out. xx

Darnell said...

Happy Belated Birthday to Gord! I'm sure he loved this sensational card, Lolly. It's a tranquil water scene with beautiful blending, and well done using lots of NBUS!! Hugs, Dolly

Maria said...

A lovely masculine birthday card! Such a wonderful scene! I’m sure your husband loved the birthday card!

Cathy said...

I love this serene scene Loll, gorgeous colours, so soft. I'm sure your DH would have loved it. Take care and stay safe, Cathy x

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful soft and relaxing water scene, Loll. I am sure Gord loved his card. So...did Jessie help blow out the candles? Being safe and healthy is the best gift. Take care and give Gord a Hug from Denny and I:-) Love to you both...Nancy

Linda said...

Happy Belated Birthday Gord!
I'm sure he loved his card, it looks so peaceful and tranquil xx

Bonnie said...

This is such a pretty water scene, Loll! Love this stamp. Wish we could get Inkylicious stamps in the US! Wish Gord a belated happy birthday for me.

Susan said...

I'm sure Gord loved that card! It is very soothing and peaceful - perfect for these troubled times. Love the simple bullrushes and bird against the layers of sponging.

Christine Alexander said...

I'm sure Gord loved his card, such a soothing scene. I hope you both had a good day on his birthday :)

TK said...

Very pretty, relaxing and serene -- it's a wonderful card for your hubby!

Julie B said...

This has such tranquil feel about it Loll, just what we need at this time.
I'm sure your OH will love it too! :)

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful tranquil card Loll - I am sure it would have been a hit with Gord.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Bobby said...

A feeling of calm, Loll. Just what we all need right now.

Jo said...

Serene and beautiful, Happy Birthday Gord :D

Nora Noll said...

This is breathtaking!! I love your shading and those bullrushes are amazing!!! BEAUTIFUL card!!

Barb Ghig said...

Belated Happy Birthday to Gord! This is the perfect masculine card, Loll! I love the simplicity of your design, especially that you included the element of water...so lovely! xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

Hope Gord had a great birthday...gorgeous card.
xx Karen

Anita in France said...

So calm and serene, Loll ... what a wonderful scene! Hope you had a lovely (if small!) celebration! Hugs, Anita :)

Ros Crawford said...

Aww! Belated wishes to your DH... I'm sure as long as his 2 favourite ladies were there it was special... Terrific card and beautifully done. Be safe!

Trina P. said...

Happy belated milestone birthday to Gord! This is such a beautiful masculine card. And yay to checking off three NBUS from your list.

Leslie Miller said...

Awww, when this is over we'll all be making up for lost time. A beautiful and serene card, Loll, and lot of NBUS on it. I'm sure your hubby had a nice birthday in spite of things.

BożenA said...

WOW! Another amazing card, Loll. When I look at her I have the impression that I moved to the lake at dawn. A wonderful impression, especially now that we all have to stay at home. I'm sure my husband was delighted. And something seems to me that Jessie not only blew out the candles, but also helped to eat a birthday cake :-)))
xx