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Saturday, 11 September 2021

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hi Everyone

I hope your Saturday has been a happy and productive one.

I mentioned previously that September is a busy month here for birthdays, and today it is our youngest Son's birthday .. .. .. the one who is seriously into music .. .. .. so I like to try and bring a bit of that lovely theme into the cards I make for him.  He plays several instruments, but this year I focused on the guitar.

As well as working as a solo artist with his keyboard compositions he also plays guitar with a local band and today they were playing at a Sausage and Cider Festival at Catton Hall in Derbyshire.  Apparently during their set the band started playing and singing happy birthday to him and got the crowd to join in too.  I bet he was dead embarrassed!

Anyway, this is the card I made for us to deliver to him this morning along with his birthday goodies, before he headed off:



This used:

Image:  CutLeafSVG  "Guitar"
Backing Papers:  The Digi Rainbow "Vintage Music Sheets"
Card Base:  Creative Craft Products, Side Stepper Card Die Set
Crafters Companion Metal Dies:  Balloon Trio
Stamp Set:  MFT "Stars Above"
Music Stave:  Unbranded from Amazon
ProMarkers
Silver Gilding Wax
Nail Heads
My Trusty Sewing Machine

Two of the music staves were cut from black card.  Once glued together I added silver gilding wax.  Really pleased with how that turned out .. .. in fact that might be my favourite part of the card.

I reduced three different colours of the music sheet down and used those to cut out the three balloons.

So that is me for today.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.  

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17 comments:

  1. meg11 September 2021 at 22:57

    You must be so proud of your son Jules,a talented young man. A brilliant card to celebrate his birthday

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  2. JD/ Jill12 September 2021 at 02:28

    This is a really neat card! I bet he loved it! I know I do. September is the month that I have to make the most birthday cards...followed by November!

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  3. cotnob12 September 2021 at 07:22

    A super card Jules, a great design - the music stave and balloons look fabulous.
    I hope your son had a great Birthday.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  4. Aquarius12 September 2021 at 08:33

    A super card - you've made a grand job of combining all the musical elements.

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  5. Gibmiss12 September 2021 at 09:28

    What an amazing card Jules …bet Steve loved it ….
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  6. Pauline C12 September 2021 at 10:08

    Gorgeous card .. perfect for a young male musician 😀🎼🎸

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  7. cuilliesocks12 September 2021 at 10:39

    Happy Birthday to your Son and he will love this fabulous card from Mum and Dad, brilliant design and elements. Hope he has a fabulous day, Kate x

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  8. Elaine Stark12 September 2021 at 11:01

    A brilliant card. This would suit my son too. Love the colours and the music staves are fantastic, they look like metal. I hope he has a fab birthday. Take care. Elaine

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  9. Carole12 September 2021 at 11:24

    Great and clever card Jules..I like the music stave...well I like everything about your card...and I bet your son did too! xx

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  10. Brenda12 September 2021 at 17:20

    What a fabulous step card for your son Jules! I love that your son plays so many musical instruments. Love that you chose the guitar for his card though. The music staves are so fun in the silver gilding wax, love that! Love those balloons in the music paper. Such a fun and festive card! Yes, I'm sure your son was embarrassed, I know I hate attention brought to me! lol Hugs, Brenda

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  11. craftycreationsbydebbie12 September 2021 at 17:47

    This is amazing Jules, all those elements are just perfect, Hope you're keeping well. Debbie x

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  12. Carol S.12 September 2021 at 22:17

    Hi Jules,

    We have the same problem with birthdays this time of year. Ours start the last week of August until the the end of next week. We have had 9 up to my eldest sister yesterday. Got another 2 next week.

    Love the card for Steve and perfect for him from your description of him.

    Love and hugs,
    Carol . xxxxx

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  13. aussie aNNie13 September 2021 at 05:27

    Beautiful creative and gorgeous colours. xx

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  14. Sue's Crafty Corner13 September 2021 at 11:15

    A fantastic card Jules.

    Sue xx

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  15. Stamps and Paper14 September 2021 at 12:00

    Wow Jules what a fabulous birthday card...I am sure your Son loved it....and how lovely to have such a talented man in the family...I always admire people who can play instruments....I gave up piano lessons when I was about 13 its only now I regret it...

    Have a good day..

    Anne

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  16. anne14 September 2021 at 20:44

    A fabulous card Jules, I love the stave die and the effect you have created on it. He sounds super talented.
    Hugs
    Anne

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  17. Sarah15 September 2021 at 16:40

    Such a perfect card for your Musician Son. Fancy getting serenaded by the audience...how fabulous!! xx

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