Thursday, 10 June 2010

40th Birthday

Today is my son-in-laws 40th birthday.  As usual I find mens cards frustratingly difficult to make.  This hasn't turn out as planned, went off at a tangent, as usual, but I still like it.
James lived the first part of his life in Africa and then, until he went to university, in France, so he loves everything French.  So I used a piece of French dictionary, usual DI's, then various 40 elements.

We're off down to Essex tomorrow to join in the celebrations, he's having a party and my grandchildren are soooo excited.
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17 comments:

  1. Helen10 June 2010 at 08:19

    What a lovely card - he certainly won't be able to kid anyone he's still 39!!!! Have a great celebration.

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  2. cheryl10 June 2010 at 08:53

    oh wow hun really love this its one brilliant layout just love all the different elements you have on it ,hugs cheryl xx

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  3. angelwhispers10 June 2010 at 09:12

    Well what can I say this is the best 40th Card ever, love it Ann.
    Have a great time with your girls Chanelle xx

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  4. Caroline Rawcliffe10 June 2010 at 09:16

    That's lovely..I thought it was scrapbook page at first

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  5. Kathryn10 June 2010 at 09:28

    Its great, I think you do men's cards very well, your style really suits and the different 40s are really fun. Have a lovely weekend, K x

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  6. Hels Sheridan10 June 2010 at 09:47

    WOW!!!!!!!
    This is utterly aawesome hun, I love it and I bet he does too... 40 is a number very close to my heart this month (whispers...tis mine on Sunday LOL) BTW, if you pop over to the Sunday Stamper on Sunday... there will be a nice surprise for everyone :O))

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  7. Cath Wilson10 June 2010 at 11:02

    That's a fab card and a great idea. I'm sure he'll love it. Dis-lui Bon Anniversaire de ma part...

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  8. Sandra Hall10 June 2010 at 12:14

    So very impressive! In some strange way it makes me long to be that age again - can a card do that to you? Really fabulous card Ann, I'm sure James will appreciate your work! Love it. x x

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  9. Ann10 June 2010 at 12:19

    Is he 40 this year... lol... Its just right for a man, I struggle every time with men cards, I have to make one for my Ivan it's his birthday in few days, better get crackin.. enjoy the party xoxox Ann

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  10. Lori10 June 2010 at 15:02

    Wowza, this is very cool! I think it's totally frame-able.

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  11. patcrafts10 June 2010 at 15:17

    Perfect card Ann, brilliant idea James will love it I'm sure. Enjoy the party I hope the weather improves for the celebrations.
    Pat xx

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  12. thekathrynwheel10 June 2010 at 18:40

    A lovely card. Enjoy the celebrations :-)

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  13. Liverpool Lou (Anne)10 June 2010 at 18:43

    Fantastic card Ann, lots to look at :-)
    Have a great time in Essex
    Anne xx

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  14. Siobhan Brignull10 June 2010 at 20:16

    mmmh how to describe this, does the word "subtle" do it justice, LOL

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  15. Kerry10 June 2010 at 21:12

    Great card Ann - lots of details.

    Have a great party.

    Love Kerry xx

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  16. Jill11 June 2010 at 00:17

    I don't think he'll be able pretend he is '21' with this card on his mantle-piece! Great stuff

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  17. Lynne16 June 2010 at 09:05

    Ann this card is fabulous, what a great idea. Lynne xx

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