Friday 11 March 2011

Phindy's #46 Get Well























Hi, and the challenge over at Phindy's Place this week is to create a card or project using the theme of Get Well or Thinking of You and for my DT card I chose to use this cute mouse with the sniffles called 'Not So Hot'. I know, I can read your mind....you think it's 'Man 'Flu',  LOL. I coloured my image with Promarkers, paper piecing his chair and footstool and also his comforting blanket. I kept the colour range rather 'manly' but  tried to get across that he, (well, I am assuming it is a he, though maybe the cup & saucer is 'girly', LOL), is rather subdued and sorry for himself.






















I have been meaning to try out a twisted easel style of card for a few weeks and as you can see, today was the day one escaped from my craft room though I used the lovely sketch over at Fuzzy Wuzzy to create the top element. I tore the edge of some of the papers, whilst I cut others though each layer was inked at the edges. For the lower half of the card I just matted a few matching layers but I made a tiny tissue box to retain the top part and I made the simple sentiment on the PC.

Hope you like it!

Tine :)

Challenges I am entering this card for:
Fuzzy Wuzzy - design layout (+animal)
Ooh-la-la - it's a man thing
Wags 'n' Whiskers - more than one fold
Sparkles Forum - pink, brown & blue
Dutch Dare - (photo insp.- browns & blues)
A Spoonful of Sugar - vintage or shabby
Passion for Promarkers - food & drink (now I am not sure this mouse counts - but he does have a drink, so I hope he does!!! If he doesn't then I am sure you ladies at PfP will let me know).

29 comments:

  1. Smashing card, love cards with humour

    Kathyk

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  2. Wow, what an amazing card. I love the layers and your paperpiecing, but that little box with the tissues is the best! O, what a fantastic idea :-)
    Thanks for joining us at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge this month.
    Hugs Ingrid

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  3. Wow I love this card, the way you have added the little tissue box is great
    Thanks for joining in at SFC this time

    Jackie x

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  4. Wow what a fabulous card I just love that tissue box so creative and the colours are perfect
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    wendi

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  5. Yesm I DEFINATELY think its a man elephant. If it was a woman she'd be up and cooking and cleaning and making lunches getting the kids to school etc etc etc..lol In fact, she's probably just plug her nose with tissues cos she's too busy to blow it.
    Brilliant card, Tine! LOve the paper piecing and the pink nose. Too funny. :-)

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  6. What a great card. I really love the colors you used and that twisted easel is fabulous!! His poor red nose!! :) LOVE IT!!

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  7. this is a great card.. i love easel cards.. the little tissue box that holds the top up is adorable and what a great idea.. -anne-

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  8. Great card.Love your image. Thanks for joining us at PfP.
    Hugs :o)

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  9. Too funny---though I'll defend his right to take a sick day! Very clever easel!

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  10. Hehehe love it, great card.

    Thanks for joining us at SFC, good luck.

    Huggies Angel

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  11. Great card,love the tissue box.Thanks for sharing this with us at Sparkles.xxx

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  12. Great twisted easel card, and the tissue box is so very creative, I love it! The image is adorable and your paper piecing is beautiful. Great take on the sketch and we are so happy that you shared your card with us at the Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge this month.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  13. This is fantastic, your little tissue box is brilliant, and that red nose made me laugh out loud, so funny. Beautifully pieced and colored!

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  14. Awww Tine, this is too sweet... Your paper piecing, and that poor little sore nose of his... so perfectly colored for a sore nose. You are brave, I've not yet tried this style card... You did a FANTASTIC job with it.
    Hugs,
    Lynda

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  15. Such a wonderful card!
    Wonderful colouring and love the tissue box on the inside!
    Thanks for joining us at PfP,
    hugs from Maya

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  16. Oh WOW Christine, you have excelled again with this card. You know I love your paper piecing and such a sweet image with his little red nose :) How genius is the tissue box! Love it!! xx

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  17. Such a wonderful card Christine. Love the design and the colours also. Thanks for joining us this week at PFP. Hugs Michele x

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  18. Hi Christine, what a gorgeous card. I love the image and your colouring is perfect. The mini tissue box is such a fantastic idea. Thanks for joining in with my "food & drink" challenge over at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  19. oh fabulous card tine.i love the brilliant image and his paper pieced dressing gown is fab.
    thanks for joining us this week at PFP :D

    xx coops xx

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  20. How on earth did you make that tiny tissue box?! What a stunning idea, love the colours and your shaded paper piecing, this card is just awesome.
    Hugs
    Anne
    x

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  21. What a stunning male card you have made here. Thanks for taking part in Ooh La La Creations Challenge this fortnight and best of luck. We hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym, Guest Designer for March/April for the Ooh La La Creations Challenge Blog xxx

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  22. What a fab card Christine! :) Thanks for joining us at PfP this week!

    Hugs Ida

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  23. Hi Tine, love that poorly image, its just lovely to give to someone whos not well. A Fabulous card. with hugs Shirleyxx

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  24. What a cute card! I love the image too. Thanks for joining us this week at Dutch Dare Card Challenge.
    Hugs ♥

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  25. Oh what an amazing card! I really love the shape you've made...
    xxx Anne-Marije

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  26. omg Tine Im totally in love with that teeny tiny tissue box its so perfect...what a fantastic get well card
    Mina xxx

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  27. your paper piecing puts mine to shame!! Lovely colors and what an adorable card!! I'm sure any sick man or woman would LOVE to receive this for a little pick me up! fantastic!

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  28. This is fantastic!! The papers you've used are fabulous! love the tissue box :-)
    Thanks for joining us at Ooh La la with your beautiful creation; we hope to see you again soon x

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  29. Awww, such a cute little critter, even with the sniffles, love that robe too!! a wonderful creation, thanks so much for playing with us at TFWC this month!!
    hugs, stephanne

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