Thursday, December 19, 2019

Happy Birthday Cooper!

Hi everyone.  Yesterday was our oldest grandson's 6th birthday.  I had a lot of fun making this card for him.  We were told he is really into puzzles right now, so this card was designed to go with part of his gift, which is a space puzzle.  I think he'll like the card. :)

I created the background with smooshing salty ocean and chipped sapphire distress inks.  I did about three layers to get the depth of colour I wanted.  I then splattered with diluted white acrylic paint for the stars.  I don't have a rocket stamp, so I googled an image, printed, fussy-cut and coloured it with zig markers.  I added crystal drops to the windows for some shine.  The sentiment is heat embossed in white.

Close-up ...







Stamps:  Noteworthy (Stamplorations)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire (Tim Holtz); Zigs; Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, white acrylic paint, paint brush for splattering, white embossing powder, heat tool




21 comments:

Liz said...

Brilliant card for a 6 year old, Loll! I'm sure your grandson was thrilled to receive it. xx

Patti said...

He is going to LOVE this!! I think this design is out of this world!! : ) Your smooshed sky is stunning with those perfect little stars scattered about!

Pat said...

What a great card for Cooper and he will have loved it I'm sure. I love the depth of the blue sky and the rocket looks wonderful with the shiny windows Loll. x

Bonnie said...

It's hard to believe that Cooper is 6 years old now! Time flies doesn't it? He'll love this rocket with the shiny windows!

Susan said...

Great job on creating the rocket without a stamp! Beautiful blue sky! I can't believe Cooper is already 6 - he wasn't even born when I first met you! Time sure flies!

TK said...

How fun for your grandson, and you got your blues deep and gorgeous!

nancy littrell said...

You were so clever, Loll to find a rocket online, print, color and fussy cut. Your watercolored background turned out great for your sky:-) Cooper will love his special card. I can't believe he is already 6 years old! Thank you for sharing, my friend. Hugs..Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

He's going to love this card Loll, so clever finding the rocket image :)

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful card Loll - and isn't Mr G so good when it comes to tricky images, especially when we are only likely to use them once or twice!
Love the glossy windows - a great finishing touch
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

Super card for a little guy Loll. Well done turning the pic into an image for your card, no one would have guessed it wasn't a stamp! :)

Hilda Burton said...

Cooper will be thrilled to receive this card and his puzzle. What a great background for this perfect birthday card. Enjoy your day!

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Wonderful card! Love your sky!

HilaryJane said...

Brilliant card for a 6 yr old, he will love it xx

Linda said...

Happy Birthday Cooper .... I'm sure he loved his card, it looks fab! xx

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Brenda in IN said...

Great card to go with the puzzle. I love the fire shooting out the bottom. That should put it in orbit.

Mac Mable said...

What a thoughtful card for Cooper, so unique and obviously made with love x.

BożenA said...

Beautiful, I'm sure Cooper will be delighted
xoxo

Ina G said...

Fabulous card Loll. Love the result you got for the sky and what a great rocket image. The crystal drops finish it perfectly. I love the after burner! Cooper sure has a cool Grandmother.

Karen Dunbrook said...

super fun card, sure he loved it....perfect for a boy that age.
xx Karen

Trina P. said...

You’re so clever to search for what you need online. This is so cute... I’m sure Cooper loved it,