Saturday 12 January 2019

One card. Two friends. Six hippos!

OK so there's a bit of a story behind tonight's cards.

Once Upon a time ... there were 2 friends.  One sent the other a birthday card, and she loved it so much she crossed her own name out and sent it back to her friend on her birthday.  Her friend sent it back again the following year, and so on and so on.  This carried on for 15 years!  But now the card has been lost :(
So my mate in work asked me to make a card for them....

I've used my lovely new hippos from Clearly Besotted (Jo, that shopping trip was your fault!)
Coloured with watercolour pencils and clear gloss / glitter added to their tutus.  Stripy DP from MFT.  Flower die was a magazine freebie.

So then when you flip the card over, Jenny's is an orange version of the same card.

And in case you don't get what I've done, here's the unfolded card ...










7 comments:

Viv said...

How brilliant Lynne! Another card that's going to go on for 15 years I am sure!
Thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations

brenda said...

What a fun story and a fab card, thanks so much for sharing with us at our 'Fabulousy Feminine' theme at Stamping Sensations January challenge.

B x

Cara said...

I love those hippos! What a fantastic card and a lovely story behind it. Cara x

Cheryl W. said...

Oh, my gosh, that is so clever! You nailed it and they will love it. They sure are lucky to have you as a crafty friend. :)

Barbara said...

What a fun card you created! your coloring is fantastic!Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! barbara

Sarah said...

You are a genius!! Such a brilliant story and a totally gorgeous card xx

Sally H said...

two (in one) lovely feminine creations! Beautiful design and a great story! Thanks for joining us this month at Stamping Sensations and Good Luck!