I know that I am guilty in not sharing with you very often - masculine cards…I must be better about this but today here you go! This is a special day for a special young man…and being that he is a music major he will get a kick out of this!
Well…let's be honest…he will get a better kick out of his care package that will be coming his way as he is a "Rising Senior" in College and loves care packages – heck I would still love to get a "care package" at 50!
This stamp set, Timeless Talk is very versatile Stamp Set and I have used it many times before. Click here to see probably one of my favorite cards I've made.
There a couple of things that I think make this card special…the stamp…the basic color of the paper…basically the simplicity of the over all design! This is one of those "keepers" that I often talk about…remember this and think about other stamps you can use with it!
The overall size of the card is a 4" square and I dictated the size of the square opening by the image of the stamp. I went ahead and cut the DSP 1/4" smaller and then used the #4 of the Square Framelit to cut out the center of the DSP.
I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement…it truly is my friend. After that was in place I took out the Black and used the #4 & #5 to make a perfect frame! (Use the "green glue" for perfect placement…I just love that wiggle room before it dries!)
Can you see the "KEY" part to this card…probably not and darn, I wish it was in your hands right now cause it really is a great card. You know how you always have those "extras" when you use up your Stampin' Dimensionals? BINGO!!!!
Take these long pieces left over and use them for a great lift! This gives this card sooooo much dimension. Now don't skimp…make sure that you also use some in the inside of the square…we all know that we do not like "sags"!!!
Using the same paper to line the envelope was the icing on the cake! Well the cake is the ….Envelope Punch Board but the icing – the liner! This is a trick I learned from my dear friend and upline, Mary Fish!
Measure from the edge of the flap point to the edge of side of the envelope…take that measurement and bring it down 1/4" – in this case it is 3". Now take it back to the Envelope Punch Board and punch it 1/4" smaller…flip it…punch it at the same. BINGO – fits like a glove!
This special card is for a very special young man….my daughter Hannah's boyfriend…Aidan….here is a picture of the 2 of them…I swear they are the most photogenic couple in the world and they have so much fun together….so Happy 22nd Birthday!
He is from the UK and I love to call him my favorite "British Bum" – great guy….Happy…happy day to you!
Until tomorrow!
Very handsome card, Susan. I’m sure Aidan will love it too! The dots coming from the horn are a nice touch.
Hope things have settled down for you!
Good Morning Susan, Boy were you up late last night. Were you back at home again? This is a great masculine card. Love the framing and the dimensionals. The envelope is as beautiful as the card. Happy Birthday to Aidan.
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Very cute card, Mom! I know he will love it!!
Love the paper you used and the stamp is pretty cute too! Love your little dots coming out of the horn part too! Someday I will invest in the envelope maker thing and try it but for now it seems sort of like a mystery even though I have watched the videos. Sometimes a square card is just right!
Are you back home or is Daisy working over time still on guard duty? What’s her favorite treat? She deserves some!