Friday, July 31, 2009

Surfer Dude ......and Popcorn the Bear!

Happy Friday everyone!!
And is it ever a happy one .........my oldest son is celebrating his 11th birthday today, my craft room is back in order and fully functional once more, AND my laptop decided it hadn't died and booted up this afternoon as if nothing had ever been wrong with it!!!! I am still keeping a watchful eye on it though as I suspect there is a loose connection somewhere inside on the motherboard, but for now, I'm a happy bunny! ;)
So, to celebrate I thought I would show you 2 cards today instead of 1, hee hee!! For those of you who have missed my postings I hope having a double feature will make you happy :)
I will be making this a quick post as we have a fun evening planned with Josh, but he is currently immersed in building his new lego! The surfer dude card is his birthday card - he is a complete fish and just adores the water, so I thought Surfer Ian is just perfect for him! And needless to say he LOVED it! I was really happy with the way it turned out. Even happier when my neighbour commented that the twine and beads look just like a surfer necklace - yay - that was my intention and she 'got' it!! Don't you love that when someone 'gets' your creative thinking!
My second card is Popcorn the Bear which I received from Nikki's online store, Bunny-Zoe crafts. I love him and thoroughly enjoyed colouring him with my copics. The design and layout is very simple as I made it as a get well card for my father who is currently in hospital recovering from back surgery. I used a brand new tool on this card - can you guess what it is? Yep, it's my SU! horizontal slot punch for threading my ribbon - love it!

Well, that's it for now! I hope you're having a fabulous Friday and start to the weekend too! Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad to be blogging again - I've missed you all as much as my craft room!


14 comments:

dolcreations said...

Well....first of all..for those of us who have missed your cards, thank-you for giving us 2 amazing cards! I love them both! I love the surfer dude..and I have to say I love the necklace effect too!!!LOL
I love the bear card so much...I love the distress look you gave it. As for that new SU punch..I just bought that as well and LOVE it like you do!
Talk soon,
Christine

LINDA said...

OH BOY DANIELLE!!These are both just grand!! Hard to say witch one I like the best..So glad your back.Very lovely work..
Hugs, Linda

stampinfrog said...

Oh Danielle both cards are so cute!Wish your son a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me and have a great weekend!
Hugs,Connie

KanataNewf said...

I feel like we have all been given a special treat - two of your lovely cards in one post. Just gorgeous!

PinksyDoodles said...

Great Cards Danielle. Surfer Dude is fab, I love this card - I hope your son had a lovely day.
The popcorn card is gorgeous. He's such a cute bear and I love his little duck friend.
Enjoy your weekend.
Clare x

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous cards, they are both brilliant.
Glad your PC probs are sorted.
luv
Debby

cats whiskers said...

Hi Dear Happy Birthday to your son, two stunning cards for us here, apoglies for the fluying visit nice to have you back on line
Hugs Jacqui x

Rach said...

Hi sweetie, glad to hear that you are all sorted again.. happy birthday to your son.. and your two cards that you have made are both adorable.. hugs rachxx

Fern said...

2 fabulous cards Danielle,
I love te both, but the sufer is especially cool! :O)

Fern xx

Riet said...

What a beautiful cards Danielle,i love the images and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Lorraine said...

TWO WONDERFUL CARDS DANIELLE, I AM PLEASED EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL FOR YOU NOW. BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM ME TO YOUR SON HAVE A HAPPY ONE. HUGS XXX

Rachel said...

Yay glad you're back girl!! you didn't miss a beat did you, two cute cards at once!! love the necklace on the surfer dude card.
hugs,
Rachel

Cheryl said...

WOW,two gorgeous cards!!! I love them both and your colouring is fabulous!! So glad you are back,have missed seeing your creations and I hope you were able to save your carpet.A very Happy Birthday to your son!!
Hugs xx

Shirley said...

He is adorable and the bear is just so cute and precious too!

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