Can you remember when you turned 21?
I was at the beach and I can remember thinking…"I AM 21" – WOW!!! Now when I see one of my children and/or friends children turn 21…I think – "WOW-They are sooooo young"!!!
Today is a special day as it is Aidan's 21st Birthday! Aidan is my daughters boyfriend and today is his special day! Happy Birthday Aidan….with many happy and healthy milestones ahead!
Now I know you have probably seen this card many times….as it has been from blog to blog….but then again – I cannot think of a more fun card than this one for a guy's 21st Birthday!
I was 1st introduced to this card from stampin friends and demonstrators, Carol Barr and Jane Rozes! I knew it was a "keeper" and I would one day use it with my own twist!
I "googled" to find a You Tube Video of how to make it and thanks to Tami White….I found the perfect tips but then twisted it a bit to make it my own! Please check out her video as it is great!
I did follow her great video but I have been wanting to S T R E T C H myself in using the Core'dinations Paper….and I felt that this was the perfect time! The fun "cheers" came from the Happy Hour Stamp Set!
I used the Early Espresso Core'dinations paper (from the Neutrals Collection) with the Wood Grain Embossing Folder and then gave it a quick "go-over" with the sanding tool to create a super "man cave" effect for a great masculine …perfect 21st Birthday card!
To the inside….super fun….how appropriate with the birthday theme and card than to "peel off" a beer label and make it a focal point! Inside I tucked some movie tickets as "$21.00" in honor of his milestone! The sentiment from the Perfectly Penned Stamp Set was the perfect font for this fun card!
Naturally the envelope needed more attention than just stampin' the "cheers" on
the front….so I carried the "wood" theme to the outer flap! Sanding
that paper just gives the best texture and feel – just a fun extra touch
for a fun card!
Enjoy this day and think back to when you turned 21…a fun time and one of those "milestones" we all seem to remember! Today's post is just another reason why I love Stampin' Up! so much….getting the inspiration from other talented demonstrators and then being able to make it fit your needs is simply the best!
Let me know how you like this…it is a fun and super easy card to put together!
Until tomorrow….
Ker plunk. I just fell off my chair. No, I have not seen this one yet. OMGoodness, it is just too cute and I laughed so hard. What a great idea with the label and gift on the inside too. Soooo cute and yet soooo funny! I surely bet it will bring a beaming smile to his face. Thanks for sharing!
I’m with Lynn, I hadn’t seen this one before either but sure do like it. It’s been awhile since I used core’dination paper but think I need to try it again. Unfortunately I don’t have anyone turning 21, but may have to try this one anyway:) and I love the gift inside the card.
Super cute card for a man. Good job!
I have seen this before but had forgotten about it. I love your addition to the inside with the label pocket! The wood grain is another fun touch esp. with the sanding. Maybe if I made this for my husband, he might finally like me making cards! I remember my first purchase was the cutest little set of bottles of creme de menthe, crème de cocoa, and something else. It felt so fun to go to the liquor store and buy something. I used to go with my parents so I knew how to do it! Thanks for the memories…I just won’t say how long ago that was!