With two "Birthday" challenges going on, I decided to make a birthday card that I will need in August! Imagine getting a card done a month ahead of time! Now I will probably forget where I place it!! Linking this us to Inspiration Journal's "
Happy Birthday American or Other Birthday Celebration" and Lisa's Bloggers Challenge "
They Say It's Your Birthday." Thanks Lisa, the challenge title worked out so well for me!
Decided to use Tim's Kraft Resist paper and I clear embossed the mechanical tools and then did some distress inking! Once done with that, I ironed off the EP.
The "Time Traveler" was stamped using Black Archival on Ranger's Specialty Paper and watered colored using Distress markers. I did not want this to be very bulky for mailing, so added some of Tim's rub-ons for a little interest and fun!
The Pocket Watch was cut from grunge paper and colored with Distress Stain and Marker. The sentiment is from Stamping Up. Nothing too fancy here. It took more time to think about what to do then anything, but isn't that how it goes?
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous week!
Stamps: Tim's and Stampin Up
Distress Markers: Fired Brick, Tattered Rose, Walnut Stain, Tea Dye
Distress Stain: Wild Honey
Inks: Black Archival, Distress Peacock Feathers, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint
Kraft Resist and Specialty Stamping Paper
Hi Terry. This looks brilliant! The way you have added so much without the bulk is clever...some really great ideas.
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The cost of postage is very high and this wonderful card looks fab, hugs Annette x
ReplyDeleteTerry, what a great card! Love the inkiness of it and smart to use elements to keep it as flat as possible. Of which, I'm going to be reaching for those rub-ons more often!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your card with us for the celebrating Birthdays Challenge at the Inspiration Emporium!
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Spike
perfect masculine card with great sentiments throughout. wonderful stamping and composition. xo
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Kraft resist paper you used- I used that on a card yesterday for the first time : ) Love the image you used and I am with you about the cost of postage and making cards flat!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card, love these images.
ReplyDeleteOh well done getting ahead with this and good luck with putting it in a safe place (been there, done that).
ReplyDeleteFabulous male card, bet whoever it is for will love it! Great way to use the Kraft resist!!
You sound like me - I make stuff & forget where I put it. The curse of making things too early (fortunately I don't do it too often - LOL) Beautious card - love the Kraft paper & how you put the words on the watch :)
ReplyDeleteLovely piece Terry! Always good to save on postage, it is so expensive over here, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWonderful details and colour, the kraft paper is perfect for this. I know I would forget where I'd put it it I'd I'd made it so far ahead lol. Flights booked for next year again yay.
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LOVE that pocket watch, Terry!
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is a perfect make for a man's birthday. Honestly, I would be happy to receive a birthday card like this too...(not girl enough? *lol).
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die amelie x
Love the muted greens on the kraft resist - what a fabulous look... and the colouring on the time traveller is great. I can see I'm going to have to give in to the pocket watch thing - brilliant embellishment!
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Gorgeous background, great masculine card Terry
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
Stunning birthday card! Love the time traveler guy! The background is amazing! Hope that you know where you placed it when it's time to send it and the birthday person can enjoy it! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteA wonderful male themed card, love that Kraft resist and the pocket watch is a great embellishment. Had to smile that it took longer thinking it up - quite the norm for me! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Terry. Love the way you did the watch, and that is my kind of ironing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Terry!! I love the less bulky aspect of it, yet you have so much detail. Good luck on the challenges!
ReplyDeletea really great make, just love it! cool colours and great make do love that guy! hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteLove this Terry! Your card oozes masculinity, it has all the right components and colours! Hugs, Ira x
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This is wonderful Terry
ReplyDeleteFantastic masculine card Terry, great pocket watch.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Wonderful card Terry - like the pocket watch.
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Lynne
Gorgeous card, awesome pocket watch, you are so creative! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteYou've created a great masculine birthday card!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card Terry - love the added pocket watch, just perfect for the stamps! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!
ReplyDeleteDo love the background on this one Terry. You do 'male' so well! Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteEine fantastische und großartige Karte.
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He really is a very distinguished looking gentleman - and they all carry pocket watches you know. Great card and how smart of you to get ahead!!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Dear Terry, your work is always nothing less than stunning! This piece is no exception! SO BEAUTIFUL!
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