Saturday, January 21, 2012

Happy Birthday - Good For A Guy

I know I got this card layout from Pinterest because I remember when I saw it I thought "HEY! A great masculine birthday card!" I think the original or was done in red, white and blue, but I think the browns, greens and blues I used also make it good for a man.

Supplies used:
~Stampin Up Punch A Bunch
~Stampin Up Small Star Punch
~Cuttlebug Diamond Plate Folder
~Grosgrain Ribbon
~Memento Ink
~Cordinations Cardstock
~Various Cardstock/Patterned Paper
~Cat Eye Chalk Ink
~Translucent Sheets
~Hallmark Studio



I printed the inside sentiment on the Translucent Sheets I got at the bargain store. I was able to get the paper for $1.80 a package and I checked Walmart online and it sells for like $10 a package! *okie's heart flutters at the great bargain she got*. It does show where I taped it since I used my ATG gun but I don't think it takes away from the card, but instead just adds a little interesting border.

To print on the Translucent sheets without any problems I set my printer on "fast", think the setting might be "draft" on some printers and it was ready almost as soon as I had it back to my craft table. I was worried about it smearing but didn't have a problem. I am really gonna enjoy using this stuff and it was a heck of a lot cheaper than the packs of Vellum I have seen!

8 comments:

  1. Nice card Shirley!!! I love stars

    Kathy Wyatt

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  2. Really like this...the Happy Birthday on the front is great!

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  3. I like this one, I also like the tape border. Give is a cool effect.

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  4. Shirley this card is super cute and you're right the tape adds a nice border. I actually took the time to read how you made it because that border really caught my attention!

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  5. Oh please keep the guy cards coming. Thank you for the great guy card.
    Linda in Stanwood

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  6. What a great Masculine Card Okie! I like those papers and colors.... I gotta get over to pinterest to see all the cool stuff your seeing! :O)

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  7. Agree, it does make a great masculine card. TFS!--Pat N.

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  8. I love your colors and papers! You did an awesome job with this guy card...thank you for sharing!

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