My nine year old great nephew, Gilby, goes to school a couple of miles away from where we keep our touring caravan and it's always lovely to see him. Earlier this week he came up to the caravan for a few hours after school. As it was so hot, he wanted to spend some time inside making something. I suggested he might like to make a card for his Dad who is celebrating his birthday today and this is what he came up with, using my limited supplies in the caravan and confidently using my Big Shot and guillotine.
Gilby's Dad supports a football team who wear red and white, so this was the theme for his card. He definitely didn't want any blue on the card!! Gilby looked through my dies and found a football one, which he used with black card and mounted the football on a Memory Box 'Stitched Square' die cut. I happened to have a Crafts Too 'Football' embossing folder with me and he used this for the background. The sentiment was computer generated. We found some suitable black alphabet peeloffs and he added the word 'DAD'. Gilby asked to see my blog as he knows I like to join in challenges, so I told him that I'd add a photo of his super card to my blog and let him read any comments left on the post. So if you're reading this, it would be lovely if you could spare a minute to leave a comment to let Gilby know what you think of his card. 😊 I hope it's okay to share his card over in the Playground as Gilby made it entirely with snippets, except for the card blank.
Well done Gilby - what a super card. I'm sure your dad will be so pleased with it and I reckon it qualifies for the Playground challenge as it is made using snippets.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Gilby! This card is great! I'm sure your dad will love it!
ReplyDeleteGilby, I think you made a fabulous birthday card for your Dad. It's nice that your Aunt had the perfect embossing folder. Y'all call this football and we in the USA call it soccer. A very happy birthday to your dad and I know he'll like the card even more when he finds out you made it. That's always special. [Bunny]``
ReplyDeleteYou have created a super card Gilby, your Dad will love it.
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Great card Gilby, I think your Dad will love it.
ReplyDeleteSuper card Gilby, very nicely put together and I am sure that your Dad will love it. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Hey Gilby what a fabulous football card you've made for your dad, he's going to be stoked when he sees it :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Gilby! Your Dad will LOVE this!
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Wow what a great card Gilby, well done for your dad, xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a super card Gilby, I bet your Dad loved it!
ReplyDeleteAs for you Liz, it must have seemed really strange seeing a football themed card with no blue on it.
This is super cute~ I'm sure it was well received by your dad!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Good to see that a boy has intrest in crafting! And congrats with the BD! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteGreat job Gilby! Bet your Dad loved it!
ReplyDeleteNice Job on this card for your dad Gilby! You really made something he's going to enjoy and you came up with a great design! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell done Gilby! A great card!
ReplyDeleteAn brilliant card Gilby and great for your Dad, and a super suggestion on your part Liz as Gilby will definitely get a lot of brownie points for making it himself. x
ReplyDeleteGilby, your time was really well spent, this is a card that would be appreciated by many football fans. I'm sure your Dad was thrilled that you went to the effort to make this for him. Well done.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Great card and I bet his Dad loved it too.
ReplyDeleteGilby did a fabulous job!! It's a great card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Wow! Your great nephew Gilby is a talented growing crafter!!!
ReplyDeleteVery well done, Gilby!!! :) A perfect personalized card for your Dad! I'm sure that he will be thrilled receiving it and will love it so much!! Great masculine design and perfect for the occasion!
Great card Liz and love the colours. Last year I covered a Clare Charvill box in a similar design for my nephew's birthday and like the card there had to be no blue on it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!Gilby is very talented.Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNow that is one very special and thoughtful card Gilby for your Dad and how clever are you? He is going to love it. I think the die cut football looks fabulous and what a great design. Keep up the crafting x
ReplyDeleteGilby, you did a wonderful job on this card for your Dad. He will love it since you made it especially for him and what he loves.
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card, well done Gilby!
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Wow Liz - this is just brilliant! Clever boy - and a huge welcome to the Snippets Playground! You get to choose today's ice cream flavour :)
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Brilliant card - well done Gilby.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Gilby!! Great way to personalize the card for your Dad with the colors of his favorite team. Love the bright and bold look. I hope to see more of your cards!! Hi from America.
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