Mr. Walrus Says Happy Birthday

Hi all - today I'm sharing a birthday card headed to a former coworker &, for a while, my boss! We have kept in touch for years, even after he moved to a new office & later retired.

Supplies: Paper - Park Lane A7 card; Neenah Solar White;

My Favorite Things Sand, Surf & Sky; scraps

Dies - Spellbinders Shipmates (DOM-Jun25);

Poppystamps Happy Birthday Streamer Script

Stitching Dies - Spellbinders Ahoy Matey (DOMST-Jun25)

Stamps - Hero Arts Kiss for the Sun (retired)

Other - foam tape; white gel pen; Copic Markers

We all know I'm not that timely when getting to new stuff. However, when I saw the Spellbinders June Small Die of the Month, I knew I wanted to make Steve's birthday card with the walrus. I die cut the pieces and assembled, adding googly eyes. I had a navy/white sentiment in the bits box & decided these elements needed the space of an A7 card. 

Added a background of patterned paper, matted with white. I fussy cut along lines in the wave paper to make two pieces with a spot to tuck in Mr. Walrus. Seemed like something was missing so I die cut an anchor from another June set, tied some heavy string on it, & added it. I was off to photograph when I noticed a smudge upper right - ugh! Tried to erase, no luck - so I stamped, colored and fussy cut a sun to pop onto the scene. 

I really like how this turned out & I know Steve will enjoy it as he always loves my cards. He's the guy with a talented chef wife who loads him with food but he never gains an ounce!! Hard to hate him when he's soooo nice! I'll add my card to Darnell's July NBUS #76 since my June small die set is getting first play here.

Thanks for stopping and have a wonderful weekend (holiday for the USA)! I'll be busy with family but will catch up with you later. Happy crafting!!