Last week, when we had no electricity, the little boy next door had these little figurines all lined up around their picnic table. His parents were busy cleaning up debris from the storm. Not knowing what he was playing with, nosy neighbor (that would be me) decided to investigate. The little figurines were all characters from Minecraft, a computer game the kids enjoy playing. Brantley explained, in detail, who each character was and what they did. I still don't quite understand where the 3 black spiders figure into the game or if they were additions Bradley had made.
Why am I telling you all this? Because Brantley is celebrating his 6th birthday on Saturday and I've made him this card using the Minecraft character Creeper.
I saw a similar card on Pinterest but could not find any instructions. It took several mistakes, a few pieces of paper, and quite a bit of engineering before I came up with a plan. It's basically a step card with a few modifications. Here is the rudimentary diagram I made and followed.
This is the front of the card, also using the Minecraft Creeper theme:
I cut the center out of the white piece with a blade and scissors before I dry embossed it. The stamps are from MFT and the "6" was cut on the cricut with the CTMH Artbooking cartridge.
Challenges:
Scor-Pal More Than One Score August Challenge #73 - Birthday; Mix It Up Challenge #40 - AG and embossing; Love to Scrap Challenge #136 - For the Kids; Allsorts Challenge Week 583/54 - Masculine; Heart 2 Heart Challenge - Green Thumb (using the color green and a CTMH cricut cartridge); Crafting Happiness Challenge #61 - AG; Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Week of August 11th - AG; Ike's World Challenge #135 - 3 of a Kind (3 square embellishments); The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Masculine; AAA Birthday Challenge Game #16 - Tic Tac Toe (using the top line, bright, embossing, and masculine).
I don't know what the game is but Brantley will love this card I'm sure. Isn't it funny how little kids can sometimes go into great detail when explaining? It makes me smile. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteWow - what a terrific idea! I'm sure Brantley will love this card made especially for him. Thanks for sharing with us at Heart 2 Heart :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. My 2 play the game and this is just perfect. A great take. The spiders are called creepers and come on a night. You have to be safe inside a building. It sounds frightening but really isnt
ReplyDeleteClaire Mrs H's Crafty Corner
What a super card for the little lad, many thanks for joining in with our 'Masculine' theme at Allsorts challenge.
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An amazing card Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge atThrough The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge. Good luck GinnyMy Blog As I do Rodos
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and fun designed card, he will love it, how thoughtful! Thank you for joining our challenge at Double d!
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WOW this is SO COOL!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Oh, this is perfect for your little neighbor boy!!! I don't know much about minecraft, but I know that this is very clever and will thrill his little heart! Thanks for playing with LTSCB.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect for him! So bold and bright and fun! Awesome fold too. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteI love this, I always struggle with cards for men/boys! Thanks for playing along with Heart 2 Heart Challenges (H2H).
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What a great card! I know my son would love it! I have been trying to understand this game but still no clue. Thank you for playing with us at Heart 2 Heart.
ReplyDeleteThe spiders are indeed in the game! I am addicted to Minecraft! :) Brantley is very lucky to have this super card coming his way! Thank you so much for showing the diagram! Fabulous! Thanks, too, for playing with us this month at Ike's World Challenges! Nan, DT
ReplyDeletePerfect card for your recipient!
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Awww, this is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MIUCB #40 - Anything Goes + Embossing Challenge, we hope to see you again.
Irena xxx
made an acc just to say thank you!! i made this for my brothers friend that idk but apparently he likes minecraft!!
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