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!
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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
ReplyDeleteThe card is so intricate and gorgeous. Fun cake! Happy birthday to Mister Handmade!
ReplyDeletethe card is so lovely! I also like the cake. Happy birthday to him.
ReplyDeleteWow, the card is so creative! And that cake - stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely and creative card Lisa. You did a great job here in cutting it all out :) Thanks for sharing at #CreativeMondays Link Up.
ReplyDeleteSo neat to see your process!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I love papercutting, it's so relaxing and when you turn it over it's like magic isn't it?
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to your husband. Glad he got some cake. You must have the most steady hand. The cuts are so fine. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That does look fiddly to do. Good job x #MMBC
ReplyDeleteI am also a fan of your paper cut cards and the initial is a great idea. The cake is delightful!
ReplyDeleteWowee that must have taken a lot of time and a lot of patience! #MMBC
ReplyDeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks yummy and the card is beautiful. Have a great week.
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