And another one!

Oh yes, another make. This time, my Father's day card (18th June in the UK) It isn't nearly as adventurous as the last one, but I still like it, just the same:

The image tag is from a collage book I've had forever, as is the backing paper. The text tag is from a scanned image of the backing paper, which I faded, and added the text to. Fading isn't too hard using standard image manipulation techniques - you can either change the opacity of the scanned image, or as I have done, create a white layer in front of the scan, and reduce the opacity of that. The first method literally makes the image more see through, adding a white layer lightens it.

The text reads:

"For a Dad who's just like an elephant;

Strong, with a long memory ..."

I don't often include info on inserts, but you need to see this to get the joke! 

The insert was made using My Craft Studio's Simply Sentiments CD - for reference, this was Bonus Square number 72. I couldn't believe my luck to find an insert with elephants on! It hasn't photographed well, but the right hand side has a faded mirror image of the left. I digital punched an oval from it to put the text in. 

The text here reads:

"... not to mention grey and wrinkly!

Happy Father's Day!"

I should mention, my dad has a great sense of humour. At least I hope he does - if my blog stops rather abruptly on the 17th June, you know why!