Just when you thought it was safe to put him away BUT SURPRISE he reappears out of no where YAHOO!! Welcome back Mr Crabby pants ( aka~ CRAB & COMPANY .. OH boy did I miss him and Soooo Very happy he is showing his stuff in the new catalog YIPPEE!! You all know I just love my Mr crabby pants , I love him so Much I have a Gallery all about Mr Crabs which you can view HERE or scroll down on the left hand side of my blog until you see his gallery .. I knew I wanted to make one of these fabulous gift card holders and what a better way to show off Mr Crabby pants again ... I used Purely pomegranate cardstock and classic ink also for the tone on tone birthday hats and presents in the background .. I then used my trusty white gel pen to color in all the dots on these party goodies .. Mr Crabs is stamped with black STAZON on WATERCOLORED PAPER and I used my AQUA PAINTER to color him in with purely pomegranate ink. Going Gray was used for shadowing the sand underneath Mr Crabs , 
I also added doodle dots & squiggle lines with my black SU! marker around Mr Crabs and then of course googly eyes were added with Crystal Effects and red stickles glitter was also added to have him shine like the true star he really is Hee! Hee!... Here is what my gift card holder looks like opened up . I Love Love Love my Mr Crabs.. Thanks so much for stopping in today and sharing a part of your Friday with me . Let Mr Crabs know how much you missed him too .. Tomorrow is my Birthday YAHOO!! and you all never did guess what Hubby got me this year ? Want to guess ? He did end up giving it to me early even though he said he was thinking of making me wait Hee! Hee! He is sooo sweet! :-) Jessie made me my name below with the cute purple heart ~CUTE HUH?
Until later ... Happy Stampin!!
you are so funny, I really can see you and Mr crabby Pants together. You both have such winning personalities. hehe
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Posted by: cheryl moody | January 04, 2008 at 06:15 AM
How clever!! He's adorable and you've done a mahvelous job of showing him off. Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Kim Evans | January 04, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Dawn,
Hey, your hubby just surprised you and popped in early, right?? Or did I lose count? Maybe he gave you some computer software?? I'm saying Happy Birthday early too - hope it's a wonderful day for you!
Sandy Kay
Posted by: Sandy Kay | January 04, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Happy Birthday to you Dawn! I love Mr. Crabby Pants too-have him, but don't use him like I should. I am afraid he will pinch me the next time he is out of the box cause he is mad!! Anyhow, did you happen to get the pretty ring I see on your finger in your videos? It is beautiful. Thanks for inspiring me.
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | January 04, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Happy early Birthday to you. Love your gift card holder. Have a wonderful day tomorrow & a great weekend. I have another batch of cards going to the post office today.
Posted by: Lois Michael | January 04, 2008 at 08:54 AM
OH MY GOSH....HAPPY HAPPY Birthday. Have a happy day! Can't wait to hear what your husband bought you....tell tell tell. (and hope it's not a real Mr Crabby Pants!) kadie
Posted by: Kadie | January 04, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Happy early Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful one! I know it will be since Rich is home. Love your crabs!!! ;)
Posted by: AnnL | January 04, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Once again you have made Mr. Crabby Pants the cutest crab around! I think Rich got you a Cricut. That would be just his style! Happy Birthday girlie. Your card will probably be late because I thought it was on Monday and it just went in the mail yesterday. Oops! I know you'll have a great day even without my card! LOL! :o)
Posted by: Lorie | January 04, 2008 at 10:05 AM
good morning....love your gift card holder, especially with Mr. Crabby pants!!
love your signature...tell me please how'd she do that? very cute!!!!
Have fun today playing with your dbws!
Posted by: angie | January 04, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Happy Birthday a day early!! I can't imagine what your hubby got you for your birthday, unless it's the video camera you've been using to create your tuturials? Gotta be something fun, I'm sure. Cute Mr Crabby pants - he's always cute no matter how you use him:)
Posted by: Carol | January 04, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Happy early Birthday! Did you know that your birthday is the day before Elvis recorded "That's All Right Mamma", 54 years ago? How could you not be a fan born so close to the King's 1st Record?
Posted by: Gina Wrona | January 04, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Oh my gosh....what a great card....and oh so cute!!! Love this, Dawn!! Hugs!
Posted by: Rose Ann | January 04, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Happy Birthday Dawn!! The best possible gift must be having your hubby home. What more could you want??Enjoy your special day.
Posted by: Barbara Vogt | January 04, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Hey Girl Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy your special day!!!!
I love that card too...hehe! Missed seeing Mr. Crabby Pants ;)
Posted by: Dawn Easton | January 04, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I don't think anyone is happier than you that Mr. Crabby Pants is back !!! Waaaaaay too cute and adorable (just like you :)
Love ya
Corinne
Posted by: Corinne | January 04, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Hey....HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! What are you....21? hehehe. I'm dying to find out what hubby got you....tell me... tell me...tell me
Have a FANTASTIC day !!! You deserve it :)
Corinne
Posted by: Corinne | January 04, 2008 at 06:26 PM
I luv Mr. Crabby Pants, too! This card is so cute Dawn!!! I think hubby gave you the video camera or a trip to Hawaii? Am I right? Anyhoo, the best gift of all was him coming home early! Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Rita | January 04, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Happy Birthday!!!! I read your blog everyday you and Mr. Crabby pants he is just so cute LOL!!! I love checking in everyday to see what you are working on.
Posted by: KimHolochak | January 04, 2008 at 09:56 PM