Morning everyone...
It was James's birthday yesterday, he turned the big 16 which, is a little recognised milestone birthday these days but when it comes to James, I think these teenage birthdays are always a wonder to me and constant reminder of the widening gap between him and his peers!! At sixteen he stands 6' 3" tall with size 12 feet and still loves nothing more than sitting sucking his thumb engrossed in a children's programme aimed at 6-7 yr olds or helping load and oversee the workings of the washing machine!
So what to put on a card for him that will catch his attention for longer than three seconds?.. I decided on using a set of Stamps that I won as blog candy from the lovely Lynn a few months ago, because they look like a couple of characters from Shaun the Sheep... one of his many favourites :)
Here's a link to a you tube video in case you haven't met this little chap before and as you can see, or may know, they're a cheeky bunch of characters so thought it only right that they should be up to mischief on the card and have taken a bite from the aperture :)
I took a risk with the spelling of 'birthday' because James is a stickler for things being right but it seemed to suit with him and he appreciated the pun in this instance!
He had a lovely mini party at school, they always make a fuss of their birthdays and then Nannie and Grandad where here after school and stayed for a birthday tea so the perfect day as far as he was concerned :)
We are bowling at the weekend with four of his friends from school which will also be a family outing because he can't go alone and he's really looking forward to it..... not many parents of 16 year olds can say that can they!!!
So here's to another year of ups and downs and decisions about the future.... yep life is quite interesting with James but his friendly nature and chatty character always shine through, giving us the privilege of an insight to how he sees life and actually I think his world is better than ours most of the time!!!
Thanks for your visit, hope you have a great day :)
Jenny X
Happy birthday to your sweet James. I'm glad you got to use the new set! Sounds like he had an absolutely wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThat's just brilliant - love the chunk of chewed grass :-D
ReplyDeleteGlad he had a lovely day - hope the bowling is equally fun.
Tara x
Sounds like the day was really special for him, especially with this cute card. I like your details, that bite is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love "Shaun the Sheep"! James has good taste. :-) I love the card, and I'm glad James enjoyed the pun. I love the chunk chewed out of the aperture, LOL! Creative, as always, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteBelated HAPPY BIRTHDAY James!
ReplyDeleteLove your quirky card, Jenny. You always come up with such brilliant ideas!!:)
Happy birthday, James! 16!
ReplyDeleteThe sheep from STS would definitely be chomping down on the card...my kids love that show too :) It's funny, but a lot of the time I think too that their world is brighter than ours. Connor (who just turned 13) is the same as James - could care less what other people think, and just enjoys himself for the most part.
Jenny what a fab birthday card...those little sheep are adorable...and yes it it always difficult to find appropriate birthday cards for a young man but you have certainly 'nailed it' with this card.
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what a lovely post
ReplyDeleteLove the card and I am glad James had a Fab birthday xx
Absolutely AWESOME Jenny! So cool and so fun! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday James....what a fun fun card...he is going to love it...so creative Jenny...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday James!! It sounds like James has had a lovely birthday with still more excitement to come. I think this is a super card - and I'm glad James liked it too. Hugs to you all xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. I like the pun, the bright green, and those darling sheep. Reminded me that when my 14 year old was little, her favorite lovey was a little lamb--she had an enormous collection of them, and her favorite was always the newest one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post Jenny. My son sounds like he's heading the same as James , has size 9 feet, is 5' 7" and is only 12. Oh and he will happily watch Shaun the Sheep too but then so would I!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun card, so inventive. Glad James had a lovely day - Happy Birthday James. x
This is such a lovely post Jenny! I love the card you have made for James and it sounds like he had a perfect birthday. He sounds such a lovely boy.
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this is so super adorable.. I love the cute "window" :) hugs
ReplyDeleteBrillaint card love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card! It sounds like he had a wonderful day, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! I'm happy that James liked it too.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
Hi Jenny, your card is just adorable! Who wouldn't love shaun the sheep, he's one of my favourite shows! Happy Birthday to James & I hope he had a lovely day, hugs x x
ReplyDeleteanother brilliant card, jenny!! happy, happy birthday to james!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, James!! Glad everyone spoiled you today and I hope you have fun bowling!
ReplyDeleteThis card is brilliant, Jenny. I totally cracked up when I saw that naughty sheep chewing on the edge of the frame. :)
Jenny, I think this birthday card is absolutely perfect! I hope James had a great day...Happy Sweet 16 to him! I'm sure every day brings new challenges but he is so lucky to have you as his loving mom...the time you took to make this card just right for him shines through!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday James!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic and fun card! I know that show very well myself.
One day at a time and what a wonderful Mom he has! A lucky young man indeed!
What a wonderful card for James...LOVE your sheep!! And leave it to you to take creativity to another level with the bite missing...and your sentiment...you are an artist, Jenny!! My Noah just turned 16 in October, and although our sons are soooo different, I can soooo relate to life with your sweet boy...Happy, Happy Birthday, James:)!!! You are a wonderful Mom, Jenny!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card for James .. .. it sounds like he had a wonderful day. I hope the bowling went well too.
Love how you have created the "window" on your card and the twist with the sentiment.
Love Jules xx
Oh what a brilliant card Jenny.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to James too.
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Debby
Jenny this is gorgeous! Happy birthday to your Big (little) Boy, Shaun the Sheep is big hit in this house too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card. I love your window and cute sheep. Pure genius to have the sheep take a bit out of the window. :) I hope James had a great birthday. I love the care you put into this card, making it perfect and special just for him. Ann
ReplyDeleteAww Jenny - I can see how much love went into your fab card! I bet James liked the sheep taking a bite out of the frame and it's great that he went with the sentiment too. Sounds like he had a fab day and was thoroughly spoilt. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteGreat card Jenny :o) Love the colour and fab design. Hope James had a fabulous birthday! Lisa x
ReplyDeleteYour post is so sweet....I loved reading it. I hope he has a wonderful birthday (at school and with his family). The card is absolutely adorable, and I'm sure he'll love it (especially if he likes Shaun the Sheep)! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest Jenny!
ReplyDeleteI am working from your latest post down today Jenny. I figured the bowling was part of James' birthday celebration. Happy birthday sweet James. I am glad he liked his card and had a special celebration. The card is adorable, and I love the chunk that those rascals chewed from the grass.
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