It's that time of year again - most of my family and friends have birthdays in October, so here is the first one I made for my nephew who has just turned 18.
He's keen on Dungeons and Dragons so I made a fancy dice to hold the
rolled up money he was being given.
As it turned out the dice looked ridiculously big on the card so I chopped the top off it and just used that!
I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW this week.
That is a fantastic card, I love all the details - you are so clever. I laughed at the dice because my eldest boy is a D&D fan and has a whole bag full of different shapes and sized dies. I'm sure your nephew was made up with it all.
ReplyDeleteHUgs LLJ 11 xxx
Smashing card Diana. One to keep in a memory box. xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!!
ReplyDeleteHappy woyww! Susan #7
What a great card . I was a D& D fan in my younger years too. Stay safe Helen #1
ReplyDeleteSo unique and creative - I was looking for the dice - then I spotted it LOL! I guess it must be a special type of D&D dice? All the elements work so well together! Happy birthday to your nephew - mine turned 18 too this year and I couldn't believe it that he is now supposed to be an adult - and my son just two years behind him - scary! Happy WOYWW! xx zsuzsa #22
ReplyDeleteHi Diana. What a card! You are just so very creative - well done. Had to laugh at the idea of simply chopping the top off the dice to make it fit the card better...
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #3
That is a spectacular card, love it to bits. So many gorgeous elements to it. Have a lovely week and a very happy and safe woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteHi Diana, what a fabulous card, so perfect for the recipient. Love the details, the dice turned out amazing.I'm certain he'll love it. Stay safe, Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #5 X
ReplyDeleteYour nephew will love all the detail in that D & D card. You are so clever at finding and the right bits and bobs and putting them together so cleverly. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Diana, that card is GORGEOUS!! Love all the attention to detail! He will ove it! Blessing for your Wednesday! Felicia, #27
ReplyDeleteYour card is just brilliant. What is the wooden thing? I like it what ever it is. Angela #25
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Angela - the wooden thing is a piece of driftwood with sealing wax poured onto it and stamped, and some old gold thread wrapped round it.
DeleteWow so much detail!! My son is a D&D player as well, he would love this! (Might have to bookmark for next year's inspiration!! Happy WOYWW, stay well, stay safe, Cindy #13
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Diana. Love seeing all that texture and detail. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteDiana you always give so much to us crafter's what a beauty this is. Fabulous mix of media, each piece placed with love. I adore how you find way's of holding that all important cash for the young ones. A real treat for your Nephew of 18, hope the Birthday was a good one.. Thank you for sharing this lovely. Hugs TRacey xx
ReplyDeleteWell you certainly smashed that out the park. I wouldn't have known where to start with a theme like that. It's an amazing card! Hugs
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I have "the pen is mightier than the sword" running through my mind as I look at this wonderful card - I think it's proabably the weaponry and the nibs (and the quotes about pens and swords I've just put on my new post - been using pens for line and wash, you see!) The wax blobs and seal are magical. It's a brilliant design for someone wrapped up in the fantasy world, and it's a beautiful card in its own right.
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What a fantastic card, Diana. I just love the limited palette and all the scrumptious texture! Thank you for visiting, and for your kind words about my tiny carpets. When I did the random background on the other one I thought it looked awful, too, until I'd filled in the main colour - amazing how it brings cohesion to the whole design in the end! I think it's a mistake to consign stuff to the bin (actually, if you saw the state of my studio at the moment you would see that I constantly live up to that sentiment!!) - you know what they say about mixed media art - there are no mistakes, just more layers! It's amazing what you can get away with if you think you've made a mistake - just slap on another layer!
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to believe I actually looked like that a few years ago. It proves it can be done - if I can do it, anybody can! These days it isn't even any sort of effort because with the whole-food plant-based lifestyle, you can eat more and weigh less!
The kitties have honours degrees from the University of CATmandu in relaxing!!
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi x #18
So amazing, Diana, a very special card for your nephew , I`m sure he loved it,- the wooden sword with the waxed pattern is a gorgeous idea, and love the wax blobs too .Sending you wishes and a hug. Dorthe
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous artwork!
I'm into games, too. He'll love this. You're SO thoughtful.
Peace,
LuLu
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