Today is my nephew's 14th birthday. He's the first grandchild on my side of the family and I still remember rushing to the hospital to meet him, not realizing that I was already pregnant with Struan. Seems like it was yesterday.
Over the years, the two cousins have grown and their interests have evolved from trucks and dinosaurs to paintball and laser tag.They are both quickly turning into independent and interesting young men (some days more than others!). Next they'll be driving and bringing home girlfriends (which one's scarier?) and then leaving home - whoa! Slow down!
For today, let's just say that this card matches his present. All 1,500 of them (camouflage paintballs, green on the outside, orange on the inside!) That should keep him busy for a while!
To make the card, I used an old Kindergarten trick - I dropped Only Orange and Always Artichoke ink on the page and then blew with a straw to make it move. Then I got a headache and I had to sit down for a while! lol! This old Printworks sentiment seemed to fit right in.
Happy Birthday, Thomas - we all hope you have a fantastic day!
oooh, what a fun technique! Even just one of these splotches would make a great card (or Halloween spider/bug/monster.) Love that you coordinated the card to your present, such an eye for detail!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a real 'boy' card. Fab
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your nephew! I love his card...and love hearing about an awesome relationship with the cousins. How blessed they are to live close and have such a great friendship!
ReplyDeleteA great card and a fun technique. The splodges do look like paintball hits. Thomas will love his card
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Totally worth the headache:)
ReplyDeleteHoly Kamoly! This is "absolutely just so way beyond cool"(don't know what the current trendy teen talk is so I have regressed to my younger hippis days!). The dizzy spell was well worth it! Great post too - gave me my morning chuckle!
ReplyDeleteThanks for refreshing my memory on this technique. The card is so appropriate. :)
ReplyDeleteFun technique and beautiful design. Thanks for your lovely visit and sweet luv. Hugs
ReplyDeleteMy gosh , this is a great card. Anyone who likes paintball _ing would love this card. Time does go by too quickly.
ReplyDeleteUmm hello this card is genius! LOL you had to sit down! Perfect card for boys! Make a few more to have on hand, just one a day!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea, matching the card to the present, and I bet your nephew will be impressed!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like the inkblot test - I've already seen a monster, a dead dog and a bra ... hope your nephew doesn't see all of the same things!
Fantastic card, gift and technique!
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a teen! The colours and spatter pattern - just perfect! I love this technique!
ReplyDeleteVery cool paint ball b.d. card! Great design. Enjoyed your comments, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up ;)
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xo
PS... Zoe's instrument this year? Trombone! (So different from our string experience!).
What a perfect card - you are a wonderful aunt - lightheaded or not!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome effect with blowing through the straw!
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