Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Floating Cow Birthday Card


 I found this stamped cow image in a box that I must have had for a decade or more. I'm pretty sure it's a Penny Black image but I was unable to verify that because it's probably been long retired. Either way it's a cute one and it's long overdue for being used! I made the background with some Sunny Studio papers and stenciled the clouds in with some Tumbled Glass ink. I colored the image with Copics and a black marker, adding color to the balloons with glaze pens. I was stumped for adding a sentiment, so I leaned on a good friend for suggestions and she gave me this one which was perfect! It was computer generated and snipped apart to fit on the image.

I'll share this with the following challenges:





(I went across the top line with birthday, stencil and pattern paper)




The Critter Crazy Challenge #74 - A/G featuring a critter
(Calling a cow a critter may be a stretch, but I'll enter anyway 😉)

the May Stencil Fun Challenge - A/G using a stencil  *optional flowers

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your Wednesday is a great one!

Carol

19 comments:

LeAnne said...

THis is really cute! Nothing like a cow and some balloons! Love the sentiment too!

crafty-stamper said...

Great fun card -love the floating cow and P,papers
Carol x

jimlynn said...

Super cute card and yes, I do love the sentiment too! The balloon with the udder is hilarious. Really a fun card!
Lunn

*Vicki* said...

He makes me smile! What a cute image with those brightly colored balloons! The background layout really makes him POP even more! Love how you've done the sentiment too!

Aquarius said...

Such a fun image and a great colourful background

Valerie-Jael said...

This is gorgeous. I have a house filled with cows, so this card is right up my street! Hugs, Valerie

Heather said...

Lol, so super cute - love that cow! Great way to add your sentiment, too, it really makes sure we know that cow is floating away, lol! Love your background papers and layout, too - so fun! Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

:D :D How fun and cute is this birthday card, Carol! I’ve never seen a cow flying and not even a balloon shaped like a breast!! LOL :D Fun sentiment, love how you made it on your own and the way you split and disposed it! Lovely papers too. It's a feminine card for sure! LOL :D
Big hugs and sweet thoughts from my little part of the world, dear friend! I wish you all the best for the days coming!

Tristan said...

Super cute card Carol. Love the bright coloured panels and the colouring on your cow. Thanks for joining us this month at AAA Birthday.

Wendy said...

This is just so cute, Carol! Who doesn't love a cow floating in the air with balloons for a birthday?! I just love the papers you used and of course, that sentiment fits the bill perfectly! I love everything about this card! So cute & very fun! TFS and have a wonderful day!

wannabcre8tive said...

This floating cow is so cute. Loving the colorful balloons and lovely designer paper. Nice work.

Diane said...

Hah, I LOVE this fun card, super fun image and great colors for the background!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun!
Diane SF Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Stencil Fun}
{Triple B}

Lisa said...

Absolutely adorable card. Great image, papers and layout.

Brenda said...

Ok, I'm in love with this card Carol! First off, it has a cow on it. I love cows. Secondly, I love the background your created, it is so bright, cheerful and just plain fun. Then there is this scene you have created with this adorable cow and the sentiment is just perfect! I don't know who suggested this sentiment, but it is a great one! So love this card! Hugs, Brenda

Lynda said...

Such a fun card. I love the the black and white cow is surrounded by all the colourful papers. Thank you for joining us at Happy Little Stampers birthday challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT

Kim S said...

I have always loved the Penny Black cows! I love the paper you picked and the fun way you added the sentiment.

Jane.D said...

What a fun and colourful card, and the cow is so cute! Love your beautiful colouring and the colourful papers. Thank you for sharing and playing along with us at AAA Birthday, hope you'll join us again. Take care, keep crafting and have fun!

foleysfriend said...

What a super fun birthday card. I love the sentiment and they way you presented it on the card. The focal image is adorable and I love the clouds in the background. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers ~ Birthday Challenge.

sue n.

Kati said...

Such a fun image, who didn't want to have a cow flying by on their birthday?! Love it!
Thanks so much for joining the AAA Birthday Challenge! Hope you will join again soon! :)