Sunday 14 July 2019

R is for...

Mister Handmade in Israel recently celebrated his birthday. He turned 55, though I didn't put that on his card this year and I've given it away now anyway! I am always trying to come up with something different for the cards I make for him. He is a fan of my papercuts (this is what I made him for his 50th birthday) so I decided to cut a papercut initial. The geometric pattern I filled it with was bloomin' fiddly!
I cut out a large letter R from white stock and I added a green paper inlay. It wasn't perfect but he liked it anyway.
There was a cake as well. With Smarties, a football and football boots on top. The boys are both home for the time being. School is out for the summer and the eldest has finished his pre-army programme, so they are both temporarily around a lot. This meant that they ate most of the cake. I think Mister Handmade in Israel managed one slice!

15 comments:

VeggieMummy said...

Goodness, that card looks tricky. How long did it take to make. The cake looks yummy. I'm glad your boys were home to enjoy it too. xx

Miss Val's Creations said...

The card is so intricate and gorgeous. Fun cake! Happy birthday to Mister Handmade!

Ivana Split said...

the card is so lovely! I also like the cake. Happy birthday to him.

Natalia said...

Wow, the card is so creative! And that cake - stunning! :)

Claire Justine said...

Such a lovely and creative card Lisa. You did a great job here in cutting it all out :) Thanks for sharing at #CreativeMondays Link Up.

Tamar SB said...

So neat to see your process!

Sum of their Stories said...

Love this! I love papercutting, it's so relaxing and when you turn it over it's like magic isn't it?

Cheryl said...

A very happy birthday to your husband. Glad he got some cake. You must have the most steady hand. The cuts are so fine. #MMBC

Anne said...

That does look like a fiddly cut, but it's so pretty, I'm glad Mr Handmade liked it. The cake looks pretty scrummy too, it wouldn't have lasted five minutes in our house.
#mmbc

Lauren Renee Sparks said...

So cute. Visiting you from the good random fun link up. laurensparks.net

Kim Carberry said...

Oh my goodness! That does look fiddly to do. Good job x #MMBC

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I am also a fan of your paper cut cards and the initial is a great idea. The cake is delightful!

tiredbutcraftymummy said...

Wowee that must have taken a lot of time and a lot of patience! #MMBC

Jayne said...

What a beautiful card, I do like this style with the coloured inlays. The cake looks amazing too! I hope your husband had a fab birthday! x

likeschocolate said...

The cake looks yummy and the card is beautiful. Have a great week.