Hi there and happy fresh new Monday!
And a very HAPPY Birthday to all you Leap Year Babies! I couldn't let this day go by without making you a card and acknowledging this special day that you've waited four long years for!
So this one's for you!
At first I had a frog where the sun is, what with the whole "leaping" theme, but he was bigger than the kangaroo and Hammy was frightened by that. Poor guy, perspective and introspective are very important to him. So I exchanged the frog for a sun and even got 39 cents back in change. Those clouds drifted down from Canada, a card candy gift from my friend, Lolly.
The hills are NBUS from Poppystamps called "Stitched Landscapes," the sun is from Lil' Inkers. and the kangaroo is from Paper Smooches. I made him furry by dabbing brown, beige, and copper all over him with a cotton swab. He cooed like a baby and was so patient. I made the sediment on the foregroundmost hill on my pewter and then embarrassed embossed it with a "branches" e/f.
Challenges
Challenges
- AAA Cards: Embossing.
- Pixie's Snippets Playground. Use Snippets.
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Anything Goes.
#6
STARTS TOMORROW!!!
STARTS TOMORROW!!!
March 1 - 10, 2016
Speaking of being patient, the next challenge is finally here! If you're a new player, please check out the RULES before you start. I'm looking forward to seeing how you use your NBUS!
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This is so darn cute Dolly!! LOVE your Roo ... great sponging, he looks so soft and cuddly (as long as he doesn't kick!). :) Such a cute scene and a great way to spread the love to those that only get to celebrate their birthdays every four years. Looking forward to the NBUS Challenge --- I'll be there! Lolly xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card Darnell - my Daughter in law has a nephew born today!!
ReplyDeleteLove the hills and the the kangaroo is a fun fellow.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Blessings
Maxine
Such a cute little card Darnell love your sweet kangaroo and your little fluffy clouds
ReplyDeleteAnne
Aw, absolutely lovely! I can see where Hammy was coming from with the frog, it would be a bit terrifying for the poor kangaroo if he thought a blooming enormous frog was about to come crashing down on his head. And the sunshine is just perfect there
ReplyDeleteJane
He's a real cutie and I love how you've made the sun. This is such a cheerful card, I love it. I've just seen the reminder for your challenge starting tomorrow and I'm not sure how I missed it last year but I will definitely be joining you on this one. Thank you too for your visit to my blog and for your very kind comment. Wishing you a happy crafting week X
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a bit of sunny Oz & it's wild life onto your card! Nice one:):) my fave but is the green hills - you can send some of those over here!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Happy leap year to you Darnell! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Fabulous card, love the, love the fun scene you have created !
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x
Hi Darnell, Loving the card.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good start to the week. Sue
What an adorable little kangaroo, Darnell ... no wonder he cooed having his luscious fur all friffed and fluffed to perfection ... Hammy and the hammettes will be wanting the same treatment! There's a sun just like that shining on us over here at the moment ... hope he'll be there also when you wake up! Hugs & bisous, mon amie, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGreat fresh card! One that gives a smile instandly!
ReplyDeleteAre you really ready to get real bussy with the NBUS#6? We all think it is so great and super to take part...
Wish you a good and colourfull day!
Great card Darnell, much better than a frog. here's to a great NBUS.
ReplyDeleteSo stinking cute. Love your leap year card!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and funny Darnell and just the best leap year birthday card with that lovely roo and the sweet fluffy clouds, hills and sun. Looking forward to the challenge. x
ReplyDeleteHee hee...this is super duper cute....love the silly grin on the "roo' too (hey I rhymed ..lol)!!
ReplyDeletewow, this is so cute, I love your bright colours!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the challenge <3.
hugs, TIna
Hi there Darnell, haven't popped over in a ages, and yet I even mentioned you on my WOYWW post last week...had to jump over though seeing as you have a leap year kangaroo : D
ReplyDeleteGreat card, and actually you might just have given me an idea (or not?).
I am doing hills and meant to emboss or embarrass wiht my branches and I forgot and stuck it down, now thinking I might be able to put another in front of it as you've done. Mm not sure it will work, will check it on the morrow as late here.
Thanks so much for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
LOVE this card Darnell - the sun is much better than a humongous frog in the sky! Really clever idea for a Leap Year Birthday too - you and Hammy made a great scene there.
ReplyDeleteLimbering up for NBUS!!
Thanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground!
Hugs
Di xx
This is soooooooo fun!! LOVING the kangaroo!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Leap Year to you too!!! This is so cute - love that kangaroo :) Can't wait for the NBUS challenge. I will go off and read the destructions as I've never played before - and I have quite a lot of NBUS now :) xx
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy Leap Year to you too Darnell!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on our challenge, full of fun and smiley happiness!
Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards this week!
Happy Leap Day to you, Darnell! Such a fun card. I like the kangaroo in place of the frog and you colored it in such a fun way. I hope you have a fantastic day! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHappy leap day Darnell, love your Roo! He does look nice and furry, looking forward to the challenge I've got loads of NBUS!
ReplyDeleteVal x
this is so cute Darnell! What a fun scene for a special birthday. Looking forward to your next NBUS challenge!!
ReplyDeleteA perfect card for a leap year birthday, Darnell! Love how you've patted down your roo and the sun looks so inviting! Glad there are clouds too so it won't get too hot. Happy Leap Day!
ReplyDeleteFun card with this cute kangaroo and love the sun, the clouds and the hill, great textures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Love that you personalized for the "Leap" year -- also love that cuddly little kangaroo in his spiffy coat!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a real cutie Darnell. Love how you coloured your kangaroo. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThis is funny and sweet. I like the saying and love the kangaroo
ReplyDeleteSo, so clever & cute, Darnell! I love the cottony clouds & how you colored that darling kangaroo! I've been using a lot of my new stuff, but imagine I can still find some unused--haha!
ReplyDeleteWhat the FREAK happened to February??? NBUS, ALREADY??? I am so behind. Will be working like a fiend to catch up today. Thank you Hour Gods for providing 24 extra ones. so sweet of you to acknowledge all those deprived folks wo have only 1 birthday every 4 years (wish it were me). That card is very clever...love the fur and the ingenius texture on the topmost hill.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Darnell! I always felt sorry for the Leap Year Birthday people - I think I have only known one person with that birthday so they really are special! Love those puffy clouds and cute kangaroo! Your sun looks gorgeous too - just radiating heat - love it! Looking forward to your NBUS challenge! I know I have some NBUS!
ReplyDeleteSweet card, dear Darnell. I think all those people, that have a birthday only every fourth year, will be happy about your attention. :-) I'm looking forward to your NBUS challenge.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Hugs,
Sonja
SWEET! I love how you created your furry guy! I love all the textures you have here!! the clouds look real! and your hills definitely REAL!! Great kard for a leaping good birthday! sorry - I couldn't resist! : )
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Patti
Very cute. My NBUS is fighting for the honor of joining the challenge. Trying to get some order but unruly NBUS is undaunted. Happy 29th feb to you and looking forward to joining NBUS #6. Hugz
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell
ReplyDeleteYour card (and post) made me smile! Thinking about it I don't think I know anyone who has a birthday today.
Many thanks for your lovely comment on my blog .. .. that was very kind of you. Mr Heart is enjoying the fame LOL!!
I hope all is well with you.
Love Jules xx
How wonderful of you to acknowledge the leap year babies! Super fun card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable Darnell! I just love the kangaroo, perfect for a leap year and the fluffy clouds are gorgeous.... Hugs, Annie xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Leap Year Day to you too, fabulous card and good job you have Hammy to help. Love the hills and all the embellishments.
ReplyDeleteSaid to my Grandson yesterday, do you know it is a Leap year this year, it means we get an extra day.
He replied oh great does that mean we get two Saturdays!?
Have a good week.
Kath x
Trying to imagine the frog hehehe I love the scene you have created on this card! And here I am nervous thinking about my NBUS to use for the challenge! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Leap Day my friend. You've created the most perfect card for today! Darn cute kangaroo, and I'm loving those hills and fluffy clouds!! You continue to amaze me with your cards, and your posts, and your loving kindness. Love this fun card. Hugs and smooches. Bev
ReplyDeleteHah! This is really cute and perfect for this special day! I just love the puffy clouds! My SIL was born on a leap year, so she turned 13 today and already has several grandchildren! LOL
ReplyDeleteThat's one fine Roo youv'e got there. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the cutest card!! I love the adorable Roo!! Totally makes me smile!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Happy Leap Day! What a great idea to make a card for it! Love the sweet kangaroo leaping in the green hills and those fluffy clouds!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to NBUS #6! It so happens that I do have a bursting photo box full of possible things to use for it...
Squeak! I love your card and I've just taken delivery of some great stuff, so I'll be playing with them tomorrow and linking up on Wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card, lots of fun texture!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! How nice to think of the leap year babes.
ReplyDeleteOh and the techniques are fab too :)
What a kind heart you have to make a special card for all those Leap Year babies. I love your furry, textury Roo - the perfect Leap Year mascot.
ReplyDeleteLooove this!! So cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the layered sun and the felt clouds!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and happy card, Darnell, I love it!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I'm imagining this card with a huge frog in place of the sun and just can't stop laughing. Poor Hammy must have nightmares for one or two nights after seeing a frog larger than a kangaroo! Love this furry little kanga-hopper and that stitched sun is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteFantabulous card Darnell. This would certainly cheer anyone who only ages at a quarter of the speed as the rest of us. Love that super 'Roo... and it just reminded me I'v got a kangaroo cookie cutter - 'bout time I made some shortbreads xx
ReplyDeleteReally, fun, creative card!
ReplyDeleteHa! What a cute card for all of the Leap Year babies :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, cute, cute birthday card Auntie! I would have loved the frog, but Hammy does have a point about perspective, so the sun is much better. This card should put a smile on someone's face! Love it! Hugs, brenda
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