Friday, March 10, 2023

Birthday Gnome

 This is for a special friend who has a birthday coming up next week - and it just so happens it's on St. Patrick's Day too - so I had to add a tad bit of green to the card of course.

The stamp set I used is from Inkadinkado.   It reminds me of spring (which I hope is coming pretty quick around here as I'm tired of cold weather now).  Anyway,  he's colored in Copics.  The banner....ah the banner.........I got it  made with the intention of placing it vertical and not horizontal.   However, it got slapped down on the card and I knew if I tried to get it up and re-position it, I was going to wreck the card - so.........

Thanks for stopping by..........and keep smiling........
Lynn


12 comments:

Bonnie said...

The banner looks good horizontal so it was a happy accident! Love this gnome! Perfect for a St. Patrick's Day birthday!

Carol L said...

I agree with Bonnie's comment above - that horizontal banner is a twist from the norm and it has a fresh new look which I really like! The gnome looks perfect for spring the way you colored him and it's a perfect St. Patrick's day birthday card!

Liz said...

Super card, Lynn. Your little gnome is adorable and the banner looks perfect horizonal... obviously it was meant to be that way. 🙂 xx

*Vicki* said...

Oh I love the gnome! You've got him colored up beautifully and that little bee on his hat is too cute! The banner is exactly where it needs to be! Great card Lynn!

JD/ Jill said...

This card is so adorable!

kiwimeskreations said...

Such a wonderful card Lynn - this is such fun, and perfectly made. I would never have thought the horizontal banner was an 'oops'.
Blessings
Maxine

EmmaT said...

Fabulous card and image, sure to make the recipient smile. I hope it warms up for you soon. Emma

Shirley-Anne said...

Super sweet card . Had a chuckle with the banner story ,maybe because I can relate .
Thanks for sharing Shirley-Anne

Brenda in IN said...

A gnome always brings a smile to my face and I'm sure it will to your friend too. As for the banner - the best laid plans, etc. etc. It looks great.

Brenda said...

What a cute birthday card Lynn, love this little gnome with his daisy! I'm not huge into gnomes but there are a few I like and this is one. I think the banner looks great going the way it is. I hope your friend loves this as much as I do! Yes, I'm so over winter, even though we had a warm one, I just want temps of 70 and above now. LOL Not asking for much, right?! Hugs, Brenda

NanaConnie said...

Lynn, the card arrived yesterday and it's fantastic. Your coloring is incredible! I adore gnomes and am smiling over this one. You really made my upcoming birthday perfect. Since you and I seem to have developed a pattern over the years of one of us forgetting the other's birthday on alternating years, I'm sure you won't be expecting a card from me this year, but not true! I've already completed it and it'll be in the mail early next month. Thank you, my friend. I'm so tickled. :-D

ahlers5 said...

Cute card! I love the gnome...so cute.