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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Get Well Card

The other day, I got a call from one of my friends that I ride the bus with. My friend Rod, who works for the Coast Guard Auxillary, has a friend who is ill and has been in the hospital for a while. He asked if I would make a card so that he and some of his co-workers could give to their sick friend. How could I say no?? Rod told me that he always sees me showing my GF the cards and projects that I make and he really wanted a special card. Aww, how sweet! Here is the card I came up with: He told me that there were about 12 people that will be signing the card, so I made it a "long" card - gee, this would have been perfect for Jen's LCWC challenge a while back (was it #10?). Anyway, this giraffe is a whipper snapper image and I originally was trying to follow a cute tri-fold card I saw on Dawn's blog - Dawn's Stamping Thoughts. But it didn't really work out because I thought of having this giraffe's head and neck stick out of the hole.
So, I ended up covering the hole with pumpkin pie CS. I added dimension to the back of the head so it would look like his head was really coming out of that hole. Good thing this card was for a bunch of guys who don't know the difference in the card making department...haha!

Here is the inside of the card. I think it's enough room for 12 guys to sign...guys aren't as "wordy" as us girls (heehee!). Anyway, thanks for coming by today...I'll have a cute mini tutorial tomorrow on a cute favor using a couple of manila tags (from an office supply store) and cardstock...I found this while cleaning this weekend and have revised it to fit a larger tag...more tomorrow :) xoxo

12 comments:

Colleen said...

This is such a cool card with the giraffe's head sticking out. I am sure all the guys will love this card that you made for them to sign for their friend that is sick. The card will definitely put a smile on their friends face.

Unknown said...

super cute and creative!!! love it!!!

Denise said...

That is so neat! I love the way you put the giraffe sticking out, also the space inside the card for all the get well wishes. I need to try a #10 card.

Michelle Alejandro said...

Super cute! I know they will appreciate it. Such a great idea and I love the colors.

Jodi said...

This is a really nice card Teri! Love how the giraffe's head comes out of the scallop circle. =)

Joy said...

cute card...love that giraffe! what an idea!

Allison Rankin said...

This is great...super idea to have his head peeking out!

Marie said...

Such an awesome card! Highly creative with the Giraffe placement.

Jamee said...

so cute the head sticking through like that.

Rita said...

Such a fabulous card & I know their going to luv it as much as the recipient! I luv what you did with this card Teri, the giraffe looking out the cut out in 3D is so darn cute!!! I may just case this card!

Risa said...

Talk about a super cute card Teri!
I LOVE your card and the giraffe takes the cake....too cute!
The guys are going to love this card!!!!

Sheree said...

Really love that card. That will certainly make Rod's friend feel better.