Thursday 10 October 2013

CARD FOR AN EX-COLLEAGUE'S DAUGHTER, THE BUDDING BIO-CHEMIST!


Good morrow my blog friends and a hearty welcome to my new follower Nataliya - ooer sorry I have been reading too many novels set in this period!  Seriously though, thanks to all of my followers for your comments and good wishes on my blog.  One more follower and I will have reached 100 - whoopee!  I do feel so lucky, when I started out I never dreamed I would have ANY followers never mind 99!!!  Now Christine, Jenny and Sue J - are you all singing 99 Red Balloons with me - or should I say Neunundneunzig Luftballons!  Oh well 'nuff of that.  Do you remember last month when I was asked to make some cards for an ex-colleague's twins.  I posted the one for the Adam who is studying Mechanical Engineering and here is the one for Jemma who is studying Bio Chemistry.  I found this digi on the internet, it is by JadeDragonne of deviantArt.  She has some lovely artwork on there.  If I am honest, this is actually a young man but ... I put some make-up on his face and cut out another little 'skull' for the necklace to cover up the Adam's apple and he is now a she!  Think I got away with it meself.

Have you noticed the eight legged beastie web - I don't mind those as long as they are uninhabited!  I bought the die but decided against the 'other thing'!
 
I must admit to choosing my favourite colours for this one, I think they suit the theme though.  Graham hasn't been back to work yet (he does four days a month - lol) so I haven't had any feed back from the twins.  I know their dad liked them, so my fingers are crossed.
 
Ingredients
8" x 8" Kraft Card Blank
Digi - Mad Scientist by JadeDragonne at deviantArt
Creative Expressions stamp set - Natures Wonders 'blot'
Creative Expressions stamp set - Vintage Label - 'drink stain'
Memory Box - Delicate web die
Memory Box - Flourish die
Memory Box - Phlox die
Die-namics - Notebook Edge die
Paper - First Edition Dreamcatcher
DCWV Latte Stack
Promarkers
Glossy Accents
 
Before I wander off into the ether again I have a picture to show you of how I am struggling working with Blossom on the desk - sorry if it isn't up to the standard of the maestro but I took it on my phone and then passed it over!!!  That's as technical as I get!  She also likes to lie under the daylight lamp - hence the very bright light!  Don't tell me to switch it off 'cos I've tried and she just sits up  blocking the screen and stares at it until I do the necessary.
 
If you check out the laptop, you can see that I am trying to comment on Christine's blog!
I have to type like this all the time, trying to resist that gorgeous chin!  She's always stretching out her left paw as well so I have to do a 'high five' with her.  Yes I am potty - it is lovely on Planet Susie!
 
Well that's enough from me for now, thank you for stopping by and for putting up with my usual warbles.  I always enjoy your comments so if you have the time to leave one I do appreciate it.
 
Take care all of you and I'll see you again soon.
 
Hugs  SUE  xxx
 
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges -
 

28 comments:

  1. Hi Sue, what a fab card. Just perfect for the recipient, all the detail on the image is designed to make you smile.

    And I really smiled at this happy post from you today. Blossom sure knows where she's totally spoiled :) Maybe, just maybe, you can train her to hunt spiders? I still giggle about the one you found where a saddle wouldn't have looked out of place.

    Hugs, Di xx

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  2. Ahhh I was wondering what you would be doing for her! Fabulous image you couldn't have made one better yourself. I think he looks a very feminine girl and what a great layout! Susan x

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  3. This is just gorgeous,love the image and fab colours.xxx

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  4. WOW! Such a fabulous image and I love how you have adapted it. The colours and details are wonderful.
    Awwww Blossom looks adorable!
    hugs Sue xx

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  5. Wow, who is a clever clogs then? Great work for thinking out of the box. He makes a lovely lady Lol! And your card really is fabulous. I love it! Well you can just see what Blossom makes of my blog eh! ROFL ! She really is a sweet pussy cat - and obviously knew what she was doing when she moved into your house didn't she? Love and hugs from Christine xx
    PS I will reply to your email later.

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  6. Another awesome card for the twins. Great idea with the make up and covering up the Adam's Apple. Ah bless she has really made her self at home with you. I know what you mean about playing games with them, ours all had their special little games that we had to play all the time.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  7. Hi me crafterteer matey! what a fab card and aren't you the clever one for thinking out of the box (as you know I usually have a glazed looked :P) I hope Blossom enjoyed Christine's blog as much as we all do LOL what a gorgeous cat she is :) hope you and Graham are keeping well lots of love and huggles xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sue

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  8. You come up with the funniest cards, this is awesome and so appropriate for the occasion.xx

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  9. Fabulous card Sue, really good fun! And I love the photo of Blossom...magic! Carole Z X

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  10. Fabulous card Sue, have no doubt that it was loved by the recipient. Isn't that just typical of a cat - settling down where they want and never mind that it is right in the middle of where we are lol! I love the fact that the pretty little devil is sunning herself under your daylight lamp too lol x

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  11. Fantastic card Sue. Love the image and the colours. Brilliant.

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  12. What a fun creation ... love the flowers! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘ANYTHING GOES’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  13. Absolutely fantastic card.....oh thanks for joining us at TTPH

    fiona DT

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  14. Fantastic card love your he/she image lol very clever love the dark flowers and flourishes -great inside too -I am also on the end of the cat stare if I disturb-I was once ploughing through my promarkers in a container and felt THE over the shoulder STARE and I actually apologised and stopped !!!!!!!--thanks for joining us at Lej designs
    Carol DT x

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  15. Aww, it's fantastic! Thanks for joining at Creative Craft Challenges: Anything Goes
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  16. Hi Sue just calling back to say thanks for entering this smashing card in our challenge at Crafty Sentiments, good luck! Susan x

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  17. Great card ... thank yo for joining TTCRD this week.

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  18. Such a lovely car both inside and out! i love the spider webs! and great colouring with the scientists science room! Thanks you for entering your card in TTPHC this week. Anita DT

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  19. Hey Sue! I just became your 100th follower!! Saw you were at 99 so how could I not follow???? Your card for the Through the Purple Haze Challenges is really cool. Love the mad scientist theme and the inside is very nice as well! I had to laugh about the kitty on the pillow though......mine does the same thing except I don't supply the pillow...... Good luck with the challenge!!

    Darcy DT-TTPH

    http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi Sue. The boy is definitely a girl!!! Great card, great colouring and fabulous altering! Love it. Thanks for joining the fun at ATSM. Monika

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  21. Great Birthday card for this time of year! Thanks for joining us at Eureka Stamps this week!
    Blessings,
    Zella

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  22. This is brilliant, I love how you altered the image, i'm sure Jemma loved it.
    Happy crafting to you & Blossom.
    Thank you for joining in the LEJ Designs challenge, good luck x

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  23. How cute! I love how you decorated the inside too! Your sweet little kitty cracks me up :) What a sweetheart and I love how she "tans" under the light and makes you high five her! LOL! So funny :) Thank you so much for playing along this week at Crafty Sentiments Designs! We hope you will play along with us again soon!

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  24. Hi Sue,
    me wonderful blogging mate.
    Now I am singing at the top of my voice after your comment.
    You are a very clever crafty person to change the sex of your image. I would never in a million years thought of that gem of a idea. Love the colours and papers used in this superb creation. I bet she was sooooooooooooo! thrilled with it.
    Now I don't know how you can bring yourself to put one of those dreaded web up on your card. lol.
    I never do any gardening at this time of year due to the dreaded cob webs and those horrible little blitters lurking there waiting and ready to pounce. lol.
    Fabulous photography Graham, and not bad photography for you Sue. I could never manage with my screen that far away.
    Off to the hospital tomorrow for the info on what they can do for me. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

    Have a wonderful day.
    Lots of love. Jenny L.

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  25. What a fabulous card and perfect for our challenge at lejdesigns Challenge thank you for joining us this week..
    Janet

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  26. Brilliant image. Thanks for sharing with us at crafty sentiments
    Hugs Kelly

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  27. This is a very creative card with lots of awesome detail to look at. I love the dies and sparkle. Thanks so much for joining us this week at ATS&M.

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  28. Hi sue!
    Love this card. Your colouring is just perfect and love the background!
    Great colors.
    Hugs xx

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Hugs Sue Pxxx