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Sunday, 8 September 2024

More Glasses Than Elton John

My customer's Uncle Larry was turning 70 in May 2022. She asked me to make a special card for his birthday. "He's such a character" she wrote to me. She told me that he enjoys gardening, eating ice cream and travelling. "He has more glasses than Elton John. It's one of his 'things'" she said.
I showed bespectacled Uncle Larry with an ice cream cone in his hand. There is also a bowl of ice cream behind him. I added some bushes in the background, some gardening tools and a plant. An aeroplane represents his love of travel. Finally, a big red number 70 marks his age.
"It's perfect!" my customer said.
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12 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring Station8 September 2024 at 13:04

    I love Uncle Larry's card. The bright blue glasses and ice cream tell me his a fun guy.

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  2. VeggieMummy9 September 2024 at 08:45

    I'm going to use the 'more glasses than Elton John' comment with R. He has about 10 different pairs of varying strengths for different jobs, and he can never find the one he wants. I, on the other hand, have 1 pair of varifocals, which are either on my face or on the coffee table, so you can imagine my lack of patience!
    The card, as always, is beautiful. xx

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  3. hels9 September 2024 at 12:27

    The garden tools are excellent. Instead of assuming the garden grows itself, the tools show Larry actually gets down on his knees and labours.

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  4. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!9 September 2024 at 15:42

    I love your cards, they really showcase the occasion! Visiting from #MMBC! Have a great week ahead, Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  5. Astrid9 September 2024 at 16:01

    How cool! I chuckled at the customer's description of her uncle. It's great though to be active into older age.

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  6. Tom9 September 2024 at 16:25

    ...I hope that Uncle Larry had a wonderful day and I hope that you will have a wonderful week.

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  7. Kim Carberry9 September 2024 at 19:03

    What a fab card and a fun recipient. I love the sound of all of his glasses! x

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  8. Joanne 9 September 2024 at 22:36

    That is fabulous! He sounds like a really fun guy.

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  9. Anne9 September 2024 at 23:14

    Uncle Larry sounds just like my brother, only a little bit younger, they have a lot in common. I love your detailed card, I can imagine a very happy Uncle Larry on his birthday.

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  10. Sum of their Stories15 September 2024 at 17:01

    Such a fun card, I'm sure Uncle Larry could not have loved his card more.

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  11. gluten Free A_Z Blog16 September 2024 at 03:46

    The card made me smile- such fun! Love all the miniature details that represent Uncle Larry!

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  12. Stephanie10 October 2024 at 07:49

    This card is just too cute! I love the plants and gardening tools you made. Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #58.

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