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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Happy Birthday, Dad!

It's my dad's 86th birthday on Sunday, and this is the card I made for him.  He does really like "unique fold" cards.  This one isn't terribly special, but at least it's something a little different:)

This is an easel card.  I was in a hurry to get the card done, and I actually found the card base all done in one of my "card parts" boxes.  That sure helped!  And I have a new motto - if in doubt for a masculine card - brayer and silhouette stamp!  I brayered with five colors of Stampin' Up! inks.  The reeds (grass?) and dragonfly stamps are from Technique Tuesday.  The sentiment is from All Night Media.  I cut the letters with an alphabet set from Cuttlebug - Baby Face.  I sponged a little ink around the edge of the "Dad" panel.  The matting paper is Soft Suede from Stampin' Up!
 
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8 comments:

  1. SheriApril 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Very pretty. Your dad will love it. All the pretty colors you used and it is still a very masculine card

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  2. SandyApril 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Fabulous card for your Dad, Lynette! Thanks for the comment on my cards.

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  3. JoanneApril 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Super card...you Dad will enjoy it a LOT. And I LOVE your *motto*....I am going to follow it too! Thanks!

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  4. Colorado CrafterApril 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Great card, Lynette! I always love hearing what other cardmakers do for masculine cards. The only man I have to make cards for is my husband and I always have such a hard time coming up with a design that I'm happy with. I guess I should be happy that we don't have a big extended family with lots of guys... I'd be driving myself crazy! LOL!!

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  5. JUDIApril 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Lynette, Great idea using the brayering technique for this card. I forget about using
    brayering... thanks for the reminder.
    Your Dad is going to love it, and Have a Happy Birthday Dad...With Love Judi

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  6. MaryApril 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    What a wonderful card Lynette. I love that you made an easel card for your father since he likes unique folded cards. I hope that your father has a very Happy Birthday. I love this very masculine card!

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  7. Leslie MillerApril 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I like your rule of thumb for when in doubt. I'm going to keep that in mind for my next masculine card. This is quite beautiful, Lynette!

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  8. Az Scrappin SistersJune 1, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Warm colors and a wonderful card for a man.

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