Thursday, February 14, 2013

Springy Thingies - Seize The Birthday

It's Thursday and that means it's time for another challenge over at Seize the Birthday!  We want to see your birthday cards for the boys/men this week - using the same sketch as we did last week.  We're again sponsored by The Alley Way Stamps - and they will be providing a wonderful prize for the winner!!!  Be sure and check out our blog for all the details


This cute little monster and sentiment are from The Alley Way Stamps set called Monster Mash!  Isn't he a little doll!  Those springy thingies came out of a couple of ball point pens we had here.  I really had to search high and lo to find two pens in this house that used those springs.  It was probably time to clean out all the pencil/pen holders around here anyway!  





Thanks for stopping by ............ and be sure and check out the Seize the Birthday Challenge and enter for your chance to win!
Lynn

33 comments:

Marilyn said...

This is so cute Lynn and such a fun birthday card for a little boy! I could see a couple little fellas I know think this would be just the coolest card ever!
That sentiment is so perfect for this and I love that big googlie eye!

Doreen said...

Just fabulous ,love the image.xxx

NanaConnie said...

Oh, what a fun card, Lynn! Love the 'antenna' on that little one-eyed monster. Too funny! I'll definitely be playing along this week. I need several more masculine cards in my birthday stash since I have lots of guys in the family and both April and June are heavy with birthdays.

Monica said...

Love those springs, Lynn, such a fun card and he doesn't look monstrous at all. The stripey paper looks so bright and cheerful.

Love,
Monica

Anne Temple said...

Fabulous and fun card! I had a really hard time finding those pen springs around here too and they are perfect antenas for you little monster. Do they even make those type of ball point pens anymore?

Lesley said...

SO much fun Lynn!! I love how happy he is in orange! And his springs are adorable!!!

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous card Lynn, this image is so cute and I love those springs.

Jessi Fogan said...

Springs from pens! GENIUS! How awesome are those antennae - seriously. Plus you know I love me a good googly eye ;)

Tammy said...

OMGosh this is adorable Lynn! I LOVE his antennas!
Tammy x

Linda Simpson said...

What a fabulous idea Lynn using the springs for his ears!!! Love this funny character.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Tammy said...

Too too cute! Love your orange monster especially his antennas!

MiamiKel said...

Toooo cute!!!

Kay Miller said...

Oh this card is just adorable! I love that little monster and the springy antennas are so perfect!! Really cute card!!

Carol L said...

Aww Lynn, this is too flippin' cute! That one-googlie-eyed monster is adorable with his springie antennae! You're too clever :)

Shelly Schmidt said...

Such a fun fun image- love the great card- that any little boy would LOVE!!!

Vicky Hayes said...

This is brilliant fun Lynn - and I love those springs!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

LOL!!!!!!! Those springs are awesome!!!!

Rose said...

EEK!!!!! adorable and i love the antennas :)

Alissa said...

Fun card Lynn. So cute!

Karen said...

Lynn, your googly monster is so cute. What a great idea for the springy look. Yes, I hear you about the clean up and out! Need to do some of that here.

Melissa said...

Lynn, this makes me laugh! :) LOVE those little pen springy things! How creative is THAT?! The one-eyed monster is adorable!

Joan Ervin said...

Lynn...your little monster is sooo cute and what a genius idea to use the ball point springs...this is a perfect guy birthday card!!!!

Mary Marsh said...

isnt this just the cutest little thing-and I love the springs you used-such a creative idea

Davi said...

How fun is this card Lynn, sure made me smile!! I love the cutie guy and his fun antenna. I just stuck a couple of those springs up thinking they could be used on cards,that is clever :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Love those springs - I have used them too :-).
Blessings
Maxine

Shannon White said...

OMGoodness!! LOVE this Lynn! Such a Cute Birthday Monster! Definitely perfect for a little boy! Just makes me smile! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

MaryH said...

Love your little orange monster's antenna. Some lil' boy is going to enjoy playing with those springy thingys. Your design papers are so perfect with this cheery little card. Snow has stopped, melted on the deck, still a bit of white in the yard. It was fun to see it, now that's it for the year I hope! It's really not that cold, so I was so surprised to see the flakes falling down. Have a great wkend, and TFS

MaryH said...

Love your little orange monster's antenna. Some lil' boy is going to enjoy playing with those springy thingys. Your design papers are so perfect with this cheery little card. Snow has stopped, melted on the deck, still a bit of white in the yard. It was fun to see it, now that's it for the year I hope! It's really not that cold, so I was so surprised to see the flakes falling down. Have a great wkend, and TFS

gale said...

How cute! I love his springy antenna.

Anonymous said...

Sorry I'm late with my comments Lynn, but this little has still has me laughing. Wonderful idea using the springs from a pen. Love his eye. Just as cute as can be and every guy I know would get a big kick out of this one.

Bonnie said...

Ooh, Lynn, I love this! What a great use for those little springs. I wonder if I have any left. Love these colors!

Karen Howard said...

Super cute and I love the springs you used for antennaes. Hugs, Karen

Margaret said...

OK... Now I'm wishing I had saved those springs from all of the pens I have tossed in the past...

You did an amazing job with the sketch and your monster is so sweet!