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Monday, 9 May 2016

Calico Octopus

Hello all!  As promised, I've something brand new for you today, and it's a slight hop-out-of-kin since it was made to please somebody else rather than myself.  My nephew is fascinated by marine life, as well as very knowledgeable about it, and the card over at Calico Craft Parts today was made especially for his birthday.


I hope you'll have a chance to hop over and check it out.  My nephew loved it, so that's what really counts!  I'm aiming to share some of my adventures in Beijing next if I can get my act together, so I'll hope to see you again soon.

Oh, I love hugging.  I wish I was an octopus so that I could hug ten people at a time.
Drew Barrymore (who evidently doesn't know much about octopuses)

The fact that three-fifths of an octopus's neurons are not in their brain but in their arms suggests that each arm has a mind of its own.
Sy Montgomery

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33 comments:

  1. Inkypinkycraft9 May 2016 at 08:15

    he looks wonderful against your gorgeous watery background x

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  2. Lauren Hatwell9 May 2016 at 08:21

    Fab! I should think your nephew will be thrilled to bits with him. Lx

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  3. Amanda9 May 2016 at 08:23

    Been over and it's a fabulous make for your nephew, love it
    Love
    Amanda x

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  4. Nikki Acton9 May 2016 at 08:39

    You don't do cards too often but when you do I love them! Xx

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  5. brenda9 May 2016 at 08:41

    Sounds like your Nephew will love this Alison, the greeny blues make a lovey ocean and like how you have carried the little water bubbles out of the main element onto the Kraft borders.

    B x

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  6. chrissie9 May 2016 at 08:45

    This is wonderful and so special to have made it for a nephew.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  7. Flo Langley9 May 2016 at 09:11

    Popped over to have a look. Fabulous project.
    Flo x

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  8. Astrid Maclean9 May 2016 at 10:08

    Looks like fun, off for a closer look, and like you say, it's the recipient that is the most important with projects like this :)

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  9. Inky and Quirky Designs9 May 2016 at 11:02

    Just popped over Alison and I love the card, octopi are brilliant creatures and very intelligent too apparently
    Hugs
    Donna

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  10. Chrissy9 May 2016 at 11:40

    Your Octopus is fantastic Alison..brilliant colours and love the background with the blues and greens and fabulous texture and the added 'bubbles'..awesome card for your nephew..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  11. Nan G9 May 2016 at 13:39

    Love love your octopus with that fab background!

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  12. Anita Houston The Artful Maven9 May 2016 at 14:39

    This is sure to be your nephews favorite! I LOVE the bubbles are around too. FUN make!

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  13. Dorthe9 May 2016 at 17:20

    Oh your water is so gorgeous, wonderful alive with the weed tendrils, and shimmer, and the bobbles .
    A fantastic card for your nephew ,no wonder he loved it, dear !!
    xo Dorthe

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  14. Lys9 May 2016 at 19:47

    I love the colours and the way this octopus "moves"!

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  15. Mrs.B9 May 2016 at 21:47

    The octopus looks fabulous against that wonderful deep sea background. No wonder your Nephew loved it.
    Avril xx

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  16. Meggymay9 May 2016 at 22:22

    This looks fantastic and so different to your usual style. Your nephew will have loved this card.
    Yvonne xx

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  17. Dagmar9 May 2016 at 22:47

    Wow - so cool!!!! Hugs Dagmar

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  18. Annie9 May 2016 at 22:58

    Looks amazing Alison xx will pop over to the CCP for more info x your nephew will treasure this card for sure
    Hugs Annie x

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  19. Pamellia10 May 2016 at 12:24

    FANTASTIC!!! Your octopus is so much fun, and I just love your wonderful underwater background! hugs :)

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  20. Candy C10 May 2016 at 15:52

    Alison, this birthday card is gorgeous! I LOVE the green background! Tat octopus against is just POPS off of the card. I hopped over to Calico Craft to see the entire card and the kraft background also works so well! LOVE!

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  21. Redanne10 May 2016 at 15:52

    Love it already! Off to have a closer look... xx

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  22. pearshapedcrafting10 May 2016 at 17:35

    What a fabulous card! I can see why it is a hit with your nephew! Hugs, Chrisx

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  23. Princess Judy Palmer10 May 2016 at 18:07

    Love the paint job on Mister Octo Puss.

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  24. Sue10 May 2016 at 21:33

    Really fab Alsion, no wonder your nephew loved it xx

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  25. Felix the Crafty Cat10 May 2016 at 23:52

    Love it Alison and I adore all the Calico Crafts stuff, gorgeous.
    Happy crafting, Angela x

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  26. Brenda Brown11 May 2016 at 05:40

    A great octopus card with a fabulous background. Love this Alison xxx

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  27. Sandy11 May 2016 at 16:03

    Okay, I went and saw your card. Love the water but what is with you and Anne and Octopi?
    Sandy xx

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  28. Cocofolies12 May 2016 at 08:47

    The close-up is already fantastic, I'm sure I will love this too, like your nephew!!! :) I'm off to see that better...
    Have a lovely day Alison, hugs Coco xx

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  29. Diana Taylor12 May 2016 at 13:41

    Just popped over and had a proper look - it's fabulous, and I'm sure your nephew will be thrilled with it. I love the watery background - you've created such depth with your layers and techniques, it really does look like he's deep in the sea!

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  30. Julie Lee12 May 2016 at 19:40

    Just checked this out on CCP blog, Alison! What a lovely idea for a birthday card. xx

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  31. Etsuko14 May 2016 at 04:17

    Wonderful card. I like this!! xx

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  32. Jackie PN14 May 2016 at 11:56

    Absolutely cool! Going back over for another look!! xo

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  33. craftytrog14 May 2016 at 13:53

    Fabulous!!! A great card for your nephew Alison! xxx

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.