Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Not Your Typical Anniversary Card

This past Sunday was mine and my husband's wedding anniversary. I wanted to make him a card for our anniversary and I got to thinking that he has seen all of my 'guy' stamps, so I wasn't sure what to do. So I had to do some thinking on that one! I also wanted the card to be special-something just for him. Eric collects dragons like the ones from the Bradford Exchange and I thought it would be really fun to make him a card with a dragon. I know not your typical anniversary card! My next thought was how do you make a card with a dragon and still find the romance? Well here is what I came up with.~I found the picture of the dragon and printed it out. Then I covered it with micro beads and added some rhinestones for some bling! I had a pattern for flames and I did some airbrushing with the Copic markers and the ABS to add the colors. Then cut out the flames and outlined them using the black Spica glitter pen. I also added a little hardware and ribbon along with the sentiment.

Here is a close up of the dragon.~
Now for the inside of the card. Here is where the 'romance' comes in! lol!! I put a poem on the left side and another sentiment on the right. I also did a little more airbrushing on the inside of the card.I am happy to say He LOVED it!!

Supplies~
Cardstock-All WorldWin
Stamps-No Stamps this time around! Everything was printed off the computer.
Ink-Distress Ink-Frayed Burlap--Ranger
Markers-Copic Sketch-R27, YR24, Y15, Y19, YR04, E15 and the Copic ABS, Spica Black Glitter Pen
Other-Wonder Tape, Micro Beads, Rhinestones--Michael's, Hardware and Ribbon, Foam Tape-From My Stash, Fabri-tac, Gem-tac--Beacon Adhesives

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! I hope you enjoyed a different style of creativity! I hope you day is filled with sunshine!!

Smiles!
Heidi

10 comments:

  1. OMG my Husband would love that card. I don't know how you came up with it, but I need to learn from you. I absolutely love it

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  2. Very Cool! I bet he loved it!!

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  3. As always, what an incredibly awesome card! OMG! Eric is stilling setting you on fire? TMI! LOL ;D

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  4. WOW! You are so talented. Awesome card, perfect man style! :) Great poem too. Love the airbrushing effect. :)

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  5. You are just too clever, Heidi! It's beautiful.

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  6. WOW! Heidi you are so very talented! Your designs are beautiful! I serve lunch with Eric every other Tuesday and today I asked the group about where to find a scrapbooking store (I'm brand new to the world of scrapbooking). They all told me about the new store in the mall and then Eric said to check your blog out. Your work is gorgeous! Just had to thank you for sharing your creativity! Have a great night! :)

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  7. That is really cool. Hope your anniversary was great.

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  8. WOWZER!! This is totally AMAZING!! I really love this!! It's so beautiful and sparkly!! Just my style!! TFS! :)

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