Hola! How are you, this Siete de Mayo? Me? Well, we're getting a new roof put on our house this week, which means there's a constant bang-bang-bang going on above me, and the dogs are both figuratively and literally barking mad. Good times!
Speaking of good times, Taylored Expressions' May release is all about celebrating the special men and couples in our lives. Father's Day, wedding season, and our August anniversary (DH and I will be celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss) = covered! Thanks, TE! :)
For this first Sneak Peek, I'm showing off the new GREETINGS FOR HIM stamp set. It comes with all sorts of words and phrases for the dudes. See what I mean?
I decided to pair up a few sentiments to make a Father's Day card for my father-in-law, whom my boys call "GrandDad." Here's what I came up with:
I LOVE the new BIRCH TREE BORDER die, as well as the BIRCH TREE ACCESSORIES die set (which is where the deer came from) -- they make coming up with masculine cards a snap. And, considering the fact that my husband and his large extended family were all born and raised in Antlers, Oklahoma (self-proclaimed deer capital of the world, where they let out school for a week when deer hunting season begins; seriously!), I think I'll be getting a lot of use dies!
As you know, I am centuries old and very wise, so pay attention whilst I give thee a little stamping insight. When you're making cards for the guys, think TEXTURE. I used cork for the birch trees, felt for the deer, a rustic twine to embellish, as well as brown mini-brads to set off the sentiment. All of those different textures give the card a much more masculine look and feel than layered paper.
Here's a close up of the sentiment, which was stamped onto a panel cut from the new BAND IT die:
This is the second panel I made; the first had to go in the circular file as setting those tiny brads tore up the lightweight patterned paper (from October Afternoon's Campfire 8x8 pad). I really wanted to use the pattern, though, to tie the sentiment together with the ground. What to do? I glued a bit of card stock behind the area where the brads would be and it was much easier to line them up and getting thme looking right. Success!
Ready for more? Then go visit my Baker's Dozen buddies (and our fabulous guest designer, Joan Ervin) to see more stunning creations with the May TE release...
Joan Ervin - Guest Designer
Supplies used:
Stamps: Greetings for Him (Taylored Expressions)
Dies: Birch Tree Border, Birch Tree Accessories, Band It Die (Taylored Expressions)
Ink: Adirondack Earthtones Denim
Paper: Choice Buttercream (TE), Creamy Caramel (SU), Campfire 8x8 pad (October Afternoon)
Accessories: cork, felt, twine, mini-brads (Queen & Co.), foam boosters (JSSS)
Beautiful birch tree dies and layout.
Posted by: Julie L | May 07, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Absolutely fabulous, Carole!!
Posted by: Marisa | May 07, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Wonderful, Carole! Love the cork tree and felt buck!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | May 07, 2013 at 11:51 AM
oH MY GOODNESS WHAT A GORGEOUS AND FABULOUS CARD!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | May 07, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Love how you used the felt and cork, Carole...this is such an awesome guy card!!!!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | May 07, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Awesome Awesome Carole!! LOVE all the Super textures! What a Fantastic idea to use cork and felt and the fun twine too! LOVE this Lady! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | May 07, 2013 at 03:14 PM
Perfection! That starry paper is awesome girl friend! Texture, got it. XOXO
Posted by: Wanda G (stampcat) | May 07, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Great card, Carole! Love the cork trees, such a cool look and the star dp is perfect!
Posted by: Shelly | May 07, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Gorgeous card! I love the cork for the trees and the star paper is such a perfect touch.
Posted by: Cindi Flass | May 08, 2013 at 07:27 AM
You crack me up, GF! Awesome guy card and I LOVE all that texture!
Posted by: Tammie E | May 08, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Nicely done!! The guy cards are fabulous.
Posted by: Natalie H | May 08, 2013 at 02:58 PM
Great card!wonderful!
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Posted by: chidima | May 09, 2013 at 05:53 AM
Gorgeous scene you created with that patterned paper! I adore it!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | May 09, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Carole, your card is perfect. You know that most deer are out at night. Love the tree done in cork.
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