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Saturday, 22 August 2009

Graduation



I have made this card for a wonderful friend of mine who has Downs Syndrome. There is a centre local to our area that dignifies disabled people in the area by employing them and also giving them training. My friend has really loved his work and thinks it is wonderful. Last week they held a prize giving. He got a SVQ in agriculture and also he won a prize for best portfolio! He is absolutely delighted with himself.. All friends, family, neighbours, have been shown his certificate.

To Make this card I have used a digi stamp from http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.wordpress.com/ I have coloured the image with my whispers pens and have popped it on 3d foam. The paper is from DCWV black/white stack.

For finishing touches I have hand made my little diploma with some white card and a bit of red ribbon. Used some Kanban gems and some peel off corners. and done some faux stitching ( I seem to be quite into that at the mo!)

And finally I have used the sketch from http://getsketchy.blogspot.com/ Although I have flipped the sketch!
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38 comments:

  1. Beth aka BR-T22 August 2009 at 21:28

    What a great card for an awesome person! BR-t

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  2. Kat22 August 2009 at 22:04

    This is a great card for your friend. And hasn't he done well? His parents and friends must be really proud of him. Two friends that I was a student with have a daughter who has Down's Syndrome. She is 20 now and went to ordinary school like her sister but just had to have someone to help her. She is a super girl too like your friend and her mum and dad are just as proud of her as her big sister who just qualified as a dentist. It's great what people can do if they are given a chance even if they are classed as disabled.
    Say big congrats to your friend from me too.

    Kat x

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  3. Emma22 August 2009 at 22:36

    Awh what a sweetie you are Juls - he and his family must be so proud. I am sure he will be excited and pleased to receive such a wonderful and thoughtful card :D

    Emma x

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  4. Wendy22 August 2009 at 22:41

    That is an awesome card Juls. Your friend has done so well. My daughter is disabled, she has cerebral palsy and she has many downs syndrome friends, all of them are wonderful and very talented. Wendy x

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  5. Dora22 August 2009 at 22:46

    A lovely card, and ofcourse you can flip the card! Beautiful take on the sketch, and thnx for playing!

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  6. Jules22 August 2009 at 23:55

    Hi Jules

    Sounds like your friend has been having an exciting time which will have boosted his self confidence no end.

    I bet your card will be shown to everyone who saw the certificate too.

    It is a lovely card with a great image and really appropriate backing paper.

    Love your reasons for making your friend this gorgeous creation.

    Love Jules xx

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  7. Nancy23 August 2009 at 00:03

    What a great card, Juls:O) I am sure he loved it! The image is cute, you have coloured him beautifully. I love the fab little diploma, great touch, hun!
    Hugs, Nancy.

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  8. cheryl23 August 2009 at 00:24

    wow this is one fab card hun I am sure he will love it as the image is great and you have coloured him beautifully love cheryl xxx

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  9. dolcreations23 August 2009 at 01:02

    wow what a fantastic card. I absolutely love the layout, the paper and the image is just adorable! Very nice job! Well done!
    Christine

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  10. scrapperjulia23 August 2009 at 02:10

    How sweet of you to make your friend this cute card! I love it!

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  11. Laural-Lee23 August 2009 at 03:44

    Very nice card. I like the little diploma. I enjoyed the hearing about your friends accomplishments....very inspiring.

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  12. Dragonlady23 August 2009 at 06:35

    Hi Juls

    What a super card. He is sure to love it. With the right help and support it just goes to show what anyone can achieve. He is very lucky to have a friend like you. I love the background paper and such a cute little scroll.

    Ali x

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  13. liszha23 August 2009 at 09:37

    Wonderful card. He must have been so glad with it.

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  14. PinksyDoodles23 August 2009 at 09:52

    Well done to your friend Juls, he is quite right to be delighted with himself, and I am sure he will be delighted with this great card too.
    Clare x

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  15. Fern23 August 2009 at 10:16

    Great card Juls, love the digi image and colour combo, i bet he'll love it!

    Fern xx

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  16. Kim Dellow23 August 2009 at 11:15

    Perfect card! Congratulations to your friend that is just wonderful news! Kim

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  17. Lexxie23 August 2009 at 11:50

    What a lovely story Juls, and what a fantastic card too. I bet he will really love it,
    Love Sarita xx

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  18. ~amy~23 August 2009 at 13:37

    What a perfect card for your friend! Aren't you sweet?! He's going think it is Fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Get Sketchy!

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  19. Tiets23 August 2009 at 15:30

    O what a great card!! just love it!
    Hugs Tiets

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  20. Riet23 August 2009 at 17:57

    What a gorgeous card Juls,i love the image and colour.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  21. Tara23 August 2009 at 19:51

    Thanks for stopping by my blog Juls, bless ya!
    Love your gorgeous card, especially that little diploma!!
    Hugs Tara xx

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  22. brenda23 August 2009 at 20:30

    What a lovey reason to make a card Juls, he will adore it.

    B x

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  23. Sunshine23 August 2009 at 20:32

    Your friend is sure to love his card! Well done Juls! I finally took the time to pop on over to your blog~! I am now a follower! Great blog and boy! Your work is amazing! Hugz, Sunshine:)

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  24. Anonymous23 August 2009 at 21:48

    This card is so sweet. Love the little added bling..
    Thanks for playing with us at Get Sketchy!

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  25. Unknown23 August 2009 at 21:51

    What a super card and what a lovely story to go with it.

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  26. Saskia23 August 2009 at 22:18

    Great card... beautiful and funny!!

    Sweet greetings,
    Saskia :)

    **feel free to take part at my 'summer candy'**

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  27. Cindy Haffner23 August 2009 at 22:18

    Very sweet.

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  28. Kit23 August 2009 at 22:44

    what a lovely card, such a sweet image

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  29. Cheryl24 August 2009 at 04:44

    Fantastic,love this image and this is always such a fabulous colour combo.....love the DP as well!!!
    Hugs xx

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  30. Marcea24 August 2009 at 07:26

    This is a brilliant card - I am sure he is going to treasure it forever. Super cute image hun and wonderful colours
    -x-

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  31. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)24 August 2009 at 08:17

    very inspired and so cute with it, super card. janex

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  32. cats whiskers24 August 2009 at 09:36

    Morning Dear, this is fabulous as are all the other creations you have posted since I went AWOL had a great time looking at them all.
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  33. Jodi24 August 2009 at 09:42

    Very sweet image and pretty card you pieced together too!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  34. Angèle24 August 2009 at 16:16

    This is so cute! I love it! You did a great job!
    Thanks for playing with us at GS!

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  35. Tammi24 August 2009 at 20:17

    Aww, so special...a wonderful card for him! Love that paper, and cute how you added a diploma!

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  36. having a {me} day25 August 2009 at 23:53

    This is a great card and what a fabulous idea for your friend. I am sure it will be appreciated. katxx

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  37. raindropecho26 August 2009 at 06:17

    What a perfect DP and how cute is that little diploma!!

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  38. 3treescreations@gmail.com26 August 2009 at 13:26

    My favorite!! You're a winner in my eyes!

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