Saturday, 5 January 2013

Monkey Business

Good morning everyone and a big Happy Weekend to you all!  Its so nice to get up and not hear the pitter patter of rain on the window - for how long this will last I don't know. Evidently here in the Northwest of England we have had the most rain, I only hope they are managing to save some so we can avoid a hosepipe ban in the summer lol!

At Card Makin' Mamas it is time for the first challenge of 2013 which is going to be Anything Goes, nice and easy for you all.  Here is my card:


I seem to have a lot of male birthdays around now so I have gone for a male card.  The image is by Rick St Dennis and has been coloured with Copics.  The paper was loose so sorry don't know who it is by but it seemed to echo the background of the image.  The border is a new one I got at Christmas and is MFT.  The balloons and pennant are dies from Lil' Inker and the sentiment is computer generated.

To enter all you need is a card (we are a card making challenge) so go over to the challenge and get your entry in.

Challenges entered:

Crafts 4 Eternity - Something New (my new border die)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Fairy Tale Challenge - Animals and Pets
Sparkle and Glitter - New Beginnings (I have used a new die)
Forever Friends - Birthdays

We made it to the pictures the other night to see Life of Pi and it was excellent, the 3D effects were brilliant.  Just a quiet weekend for us just a bit of shopping and that's it.  Hope you all have a good weekend whatever you are doing and you can avoid these nasty bugs that are doing the rounds! Thanks for looking and take care xx
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50 comments:

  1. Chrissy5 January 2013 at 07:50

    He is terrific Susan..fabulous colouring and those sunny papers are gorgeous...my photos were retrieved and posted on my blog finally...what a drama!..lol..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. julie_woolston5 January 2013 at 08:43

    Hi Susan what a fabulous card, he's so cute.

    Hugs Julie x

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  3. Patricia5 January 2013 at 08:50

    Good Morning Susan, see you have been "Monkeying around" Great fun card, I love the colours
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xx

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  4. Doreen5 January 2013 at 09:05

    This is just gorgeous,fabulous image and colours.xxx

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  5. Sue5 January 2013 at 09:55

    This is wonderful Susan. I love that image and the paper works perfectly. The balloons look fabulous too.
    I hope you have a good weekend
    Hugs Sue

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  6. Eileen5 January 2013 at 10:21

    This is such an eyecatching card Susan. Love your vibrant colour scheme and cute image. Those dies work so well with it too
    Eileen x

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  7. Ally5 January 2013 at 10:32

    wooow, I luuuuv this card, it looks brilliant! Well done!
    Have a lovely crafty weekend!
    Hugs, Alessandra :)

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  8. Hanna5 January 2013 at 11:02

    WOW, Susan this is BRILLIANT! I love how the paper matches the background of the stamp so perfectly, looks AMAZING and I love how you've added the twine to the baloons, what a splendid idea!

    Have a nice weekend!
    hugs,
    Hanna

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  9. ileana-carmen5 January 2013 at 11:16

    Hello,
    your card iti is very cute.

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  10. chrissy xx5 January 2013 at 11:48

    A FABulous card for the first week of Jan Susan...FABulous colours...FABulous image...LOving your balloons too.
    Chrissyxx
    We've got our Grand-daughter for TWO days lol..soooo not much of my Crafting going on lol...

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  11. Carol5 January 2013 at 12:22

    A gorgeous sunny card Susan, just the ticket for this time of year. It's dry here too this morning thank goodness. Carol x

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  12. Kelly Lloyd5 January 2013 at 12:33

    Hello Susan, enjoy your quiet weekend.
    Your card is fab, love the bright happy colours and that image did make me smile lol
    Hugs Kelly

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  13. Janette5 January 2013 at 12:34

    Hi Susan, Hope you enjoyed Christmas and New year, all gone so fast...
    Love your creation, really cool, fab design...enjoy the week-end.xx

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  14. Lorraine5 January 2013 at 14:35

    Fabulous card Susan. Love the image and gorgeous bright sunny colours.
    Have a good weekend
    Lorraine x

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  15. Judith5 January 2013 at 14:37

    What a fabulous bright card - I just love the colours - don't know if that monkey scares me just a bit though!! Hugs Judith x

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  16. Lizzy5 January 2013 at 16:25

    OMG he looks just like me! What a fabulous image, love it! xxxx

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  17. Claire5 January 2013 at 17:29

    This is fab and you have coloured the image perfectly. Love the colours too. Hugs, Claire x

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  18. Monique's art5 January 2013 at 17:32

    Fabulous card love your coloring and thr bright colors used.

    Thanks for sharing at sparkle and glitter

    Monique dt

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  19. Viv5 January 2013 at 18:16

    Vibrant sunny fun card - like it lots!

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  20. Sharon Sahl5 January 2013 at 18:44

    Your sunny yellows and gorgeous coloring make a wonderful card for a man! Thanks for joining us at Sparkle and Glitter for the New Beginnings Challenge.

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  21. Lisa xx5 January 2013 at 18:46

    how very sweet, what a gorgeous image, really made me smile! Thank you for joining in with the Forever Friends Monthly challenge xx

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  22. Anonymous5 January 2013 at 18:53

    Just brilliant Susan!
    Helen x

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  23. Pop's Cards5 January 2013 at 21:12

    Wow sweetie this is AmAzInG huggles Pops x x x

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  24. coops5 January 2013 at 21:30

    so stunning susan.the image is brilliant and i love your sunshine colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  25. Glenda Atkins6 January 2013 at 04:50

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  26. Glenda Atkins6 January 2013 at 04:51

    Wonderful card with a great layout and I love the use of the bakers twine, wonderful colouring too!
    hugs
    Glenda

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  27. Unknown6 January 2013 at 11:14

    Wow Susan, such a bright, fun, fabulous card, love your beautifully coloured monkey image! Hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  28. Unknown6 January 2013 at 11:21

    Hi Suzie, I came across your blog through another one and love what I see...funny I thought I was already a member but no, so have now joined as a new member.
    This card and image are just fantastic. A gorgeous humorous one and love the colours used...cheers, luv annie...



    http:annieforeva.blogspot.com.au

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  29. Unknown6 January 2013 at 11:53

    This card is amazing! I love the papers you've chosen and that super lay-out! Perfect 'guy' card! thanks for taking part in Rick's Sparkle and Glitter Challenge.

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  30. Stephanie6 January 2013 at 13:58

    Great image & gorgeous card Susan :) x

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  31. cotnob6 January 2013 at 14:24

    This is a fabulous card Susan, your image is beautifully coloured and I love those papers.
    Pauline
    x

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  32. Naomi Johnson 6 January 2013 at 15:24

    Wow! what a fabulously bright card. Love it! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Catz this week. Naomi xx

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  33. Sonia6 January 2013 at 18:23

    Gorgeous card my dear friend:))
    Beautiful image and lovely Bright colors:)
    Big hug,
    Sonia

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  34. pinky6 January 2013 at 18:24

    Now that's a card that can cheer up a dreary January day Susan. What a great image too. Just love it.

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  35. CRAZYCRAFTSHED6 January 2013 at 18:43

    Hi Susan
    A fabulous card love the image and fabulous colour's thank you for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  36. sallysbitz26 January 2013 at 20:37

    Such a fab card x
    Love the papers, really works well with the image.

    Happy New Year x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  37. Suzie's Card Den6 January 2013 at 21:38

    What a great card Susan, I have lots of male birthdays coming up too.
    Happy New Year to you.
    Hugs
    Suzie xx

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  38. Shell Shearer Swinscoe7 January 2013 at 09:49

    Great card hun love the bright colours & the balloons look fab!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  39. Guylaine Seyer7 January 2013 at 13:04

    awesome! This border die is very cute!! Thanks for playing with us this week at Craft 4 Eternity.

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  40. My'scardcorner7 January 2013 at 13:14

    Just catching up Susan Love this one his face sure tells a story.
    Myrax

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  41. Pia S8 January 2013 at 17:52

    This is such a fun, cheerful card! Love the vibrant colors and what a cute little monkey face!

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  42. michele10 January 2013 at 10:16

    Fabulous creation :) Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

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  43. Unknown10 January 2013 at 19:40

    I love this card. Perfect colors for Rick's image. Thanks for joining us at Sparkle & glitter. We hope to see you again.

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  44. Sandy10 January 2013 at 22:17

    Wow!!! This Monkey looks real!!! Wow!
    Sandy

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  45. Laura11 January 2013 at 17:03

    Fab card! The monkey is so beautifully coloured! Thank you for joining in with us at the Forever Friends Monthly Birthday Challenge.
    Laura xx

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  46. Miranda11 January 2013 at 17:14

    awesome card, love it, that lovely bright yellow suits the monkey very well
    thanks for joining our challenge this week
    hugs
    Miranda
    DT Sparkle and Glitter

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  47. Love crafts forever12 January 2013 at 03:18

    Very beautiful card. Thanks for playing our challenge at Sparkle and Glitter.
    Hugs Nataliya

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  48. Diane Louise J14 January 2013 at 17:18

    What a lovely fun card. Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends Monthly 'Birthdays' Challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope to see you again very soon.
    Diane x

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  49. Nela15 January 2013 at 11:37

    Totally fabulous!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Fairytale Challenge!
    xx Nela

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  50. Bettina L.28 January 2013 at 14:13

    This is such a fab birthday card. Love the warm summer colours and the design with the balloons on the string too. Thanks for playing at Forever Friends monthly challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back next month for a new challenge. Bettina xx

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