Friday, April 1, 2011

Happy Birthday!

Well, after a bit of a break from blogging, I finally have something to post.  My father has just turned 85 years old and a party is taking place tomorrow.  He also just bought himself a new car!  I hope I still feel like buying a new car at that age.  This is a picture of him as a young man and the little boy in the upper left corner is him at about 5 years.  I used some papers from a Tim Holtz stack and the car of course is one of his stamps.  A bit of weathered distress ink, some 7 Gypsies stamps and a couple of expressions and the card is ready.  Hey Dad - blow your horn and celebrate!  Cheers!

StampMan Challenge - Anything Tim
One Powerful Hour - Birthday Wishes
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Hat

10 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Such a great way to celebrate! My papa did exactly the same thing and drove until he was 95. ENJOY! Love the card Rhonda ... it's gorgeous and very meaningful. Have fun at the party ... and have one for me. Hugs for your Dad from Mexico.

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  2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Such a great way to celebrate. Funny, my Papa did exactly the same thing and drove until he was 95. I adore the card, such fun and so meaningful. Enjoy the party. Hugs for your Dad from Mexico.

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  3. Gorgeous card! Very creative and fun! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  4. Fantastic card Rhonda. I am sure he will love it. So cool that you had pictures of him to create something so special..Hugs..Donna

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  5. What's a fantastic project, I just LOVE the explanation for the sentiment. Perfect!!! :O)

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  6. Hello! Happy 85th birthday to your dad! Your card is darling! Such a cute idea to stick his head coming out of the car window...and with his crown!! Love the map background..very fitting with the car stamp! The other elements work really well as well!! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge! <3 Candy

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  7. Woo what a fabulous card I am sure he will LOVE it!!! I so anyway, so thanks for playing with the Stampman theme this time
    Frankie
    xx

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  8. What a lovely LO celebrating your Dad. 85 is defintely a special occassion. And wow the collaging is fab

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  9. What a original birthday card Rhonda, very creative!

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  10. What a special treat for your Dad! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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