Today is my lovely husbands birthdayand of course I had to make him a card
I pulled an index page out of a large vintage atlas
folded it in half and then in half again for the foundation of this card.
I pulled another page from the same atlas but this time a map page
which I cut into strips to form the side edges of the openings of the card
I zig zagged on my machine down the edge
then set to work making my collage.
His Monogram needed to be applied, sanded, gesso'd & stitchedsome stamping, a few rub-on's
and a spray of glimmermist
some ink and then you wouldn't believe it
I noticed our former home town (the place of his and my birth)
was on the front of the card,
When I pulled the index page out I pulled out one of the Australian pages but
I kid you not I did not plan for Inverell to be on the front
it just happened to be there
- how cool is that!
I had to circle it :)
Happy Birthday to my lovely husband
I had to circle it :)
Happy Birthday to my lovely husband
and to anyone else who is having a birthday today :)
9 comments:
What a gorgeous card and I love all the stitching. Very creative using maps etc and a fab touch that where you live is on there too. Your husband will love this. Tracy Evans x
Fab card its great , bet your hubby will be over the moon with it , its so personal, its perfect
Oh wow stunning card for your husband. Wonderful stitching and great stamps. Love it.
Gorgeous work Gillian. How lovely both your birth place happened to be there, (extra special.)
Absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous birthday card Gillian!
Spooky how those serendipity things happen sometimes. Makes a beautiful card even more special, lucky man!!
Great to see another of your fabulous cards. I hope he had a wonderful day.
Love the surprise on the page, meant to be!!
Really a special card!
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