Monday, September 7, 2009

Great to be 88!

This weekend my dear wonderful sweet amazing Father-in-Law had a birthday. My in-laws have been Dallas Cowboy fans since the team played in the Cotton Bowl way back in the 1960s. And since Michael Irvin was a great player and wore #88 this card was PERFECT for his 88th birthday! Here is the inside sentiment...
This is definitely an Ellen original – the football wasn't hard but the helmet took some real brain work. (The small star on the helmet is not SU, it has been in my punch collection for a dozen years.) 
I just love this bear from the Under the Stars stamp set. Most of the time when I stamp him, I ink him with a marker so I can leave off his fierce eyebrows and give him something friendlier.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Love those Ellen Originals! So creative and in this case, personalized for your recipient.

    Veronica

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  2. Carolyn SharkasSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Ellen, this is another awesome card. Your Father in law will love it for sure! My Dad was always a
    Dallas Cowboy fan, so we love to watch them as well. I hope your FIL has an awesome birthday!
    Hugs,

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