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In The Wild Somethings!

It's Friday already which means it's time for the Stamp Something challenge! This week's theme is "In the Wild" and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with this one. It's Fathers' Day in the UK on 15 June and wanted to make a card for Tony from the boys. Even though he will be back in the UK for Fathers' Day, thought these stamps from High Hopes were very appropriate considering where he's been living for the last 15 months!












The Jungle background stamp, Walkabout Wally, and G'day sentiment are all from High Hopes. The jungle background has been coloured with Brushables and Wally has been coloured with Prismas and Sansodor. He was cut out and fixed to the card with foam pads. Used two shades of Bazzill c.s. and K & Co DP for the card base and "lifted" the smaller of the two squares with foam pads. Three brads from my stash were added below the image.

Sam has his Tae Kwon-do grading straight after school this afternoon so he's very excited about getting his next belt.....Lewis's grading isn't until Sunday so hopefully, that will mean less rushing about! Hope to catch up on my blog hopping tonight when we're all home and settled. Have a good weekend everyone and pop on over to Stamp Something because there's some fabulous candy on offer from the Guest Designer Laura!


Comments

Becky Carafa said…
Jo, this is adorable! I love it!
Karen said…
Great card! Haven't seen any of those images before but brilliant for the wild Aussie theme.

Sounds like you enjoyed you're birthday and you've had a fab load of card and pressies. My humble card is winging over from France as I type (posted on your birthday which I realise isn't quite the idea - Sorry!) :)
Alex said…
Totally cute Jo, and perfect for the challenge - I just love that adorable little image and your coloring ROCKS! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Melissa said…
Dang I wish I had this set! It's so cute and perfect for this week's challenge!

Excellent job!

Many Blessings,
M.
Lauren said…
Wally is super cute! This card is fantastic - great job with the coloring.
~Denise Lynn~ said…
So so so cute Jo! That image with the jungle background is perfect for this challenge. I love it! Gorgeous coloring and fabulous layout and printed papers! Awesome job! Have a great weekend! :)
Heather said…
This is AWESOME!! Great job!
Happy Birthday a little late (you know me). Hope it was a good one!
Andrea, said…
Fabby card Jo, I have these stamps but haven't inked them up yet!!
awesome jo.
so much work it truly shows
Unknown said…
Absolutely fabulous - I love it X
Erin... said…
I'm so in love with this card!!! Perfect little guy and scenery!! And amazing coloring!! Hope you enjoyed your birthday:)
Annie said…
such a fun card and fabulous colouring.
Cute, cute, cute, Jo! I bet that was fun to make! It's lovely to be among all these talented ladies! Thanks, Jo!
Wildly Yours, Laura
Angie C said…
What a great and fun card Jo, I'm sure hubby will love it too
Anonymous said…
What an adorable card!! Great for the theme!!
nessy said…
great card ~had to be your card, on this challenge!!
wonder if tony will be saying phrases like that?? LOL
vanessa xx
Sue Shaw said…
Wow - just love this card! The image is brill (and very apt) your colouring is so perfect!
Sue. x
Michelle Short said…
WOW! What a great card Jo, I LOVE the stamps - so cute and great BG paper too :0) x
Emily said…
Jo, this is awesome! Your coloring looks great! I love all the details. I bet your husband loved it! TFS!
CraftyC said…
Its a fantastic card, I'm sure dad will love it!
Clairexx
Sarah said…
A really cute card!!
Hope you had a great birthday.

xx :0)
Ila said…
I love this card!! Totally Awesome and Adorable!!
OMG that is so cute. What a great image!! I love love it.
Anonymous said…
So adorable, Jo! Perfect for the challenge and your coloring rocks!
Best wishes for your birthday and your husband's homecoming. I so admire your surprise for him - months of hard work and willpower - you look fabulous! Thanks for inspiring us by sharing the story.
Maureen said…
Really cute and you did an excellent job with all that cutting!

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