Today is not only a Pals Paper Art Challenge~ it is a super fun sketch for a very special day as my "peep" James turns 25 today! Wow ~ that is super hard to believe and I try to remember the "special times" and famous memories that he has not only given to John and I but celebrate his accomplishments that he always gives!
Here is the sketch that we are to work with this week and I do hope that you try it. I am super excited to see everyones interpretation of this fun sketch. Please find some "me time" and play along. It is super simple to upload your work, just go the the site and a quick click and you are done!
I know that it is hard to come up with Masculine Cards…but just think if how you could easily change up the Designer Series Paper and colors of paper to fit for many cards that you might need. Because the stamp set is a photopolymer set, it is super easy to make the pattern in a cinch! This is from the good old – "Age Awareness" Stamp set – what a FUN one!
You know that I am a HUGE lover of "sentiments" and each and every time one comes out – you can bet that it will be arriving to Randall Lane! This is from the Hello You Thinlits Dies ~ I just think that they always make a statement and they make it super easy to make a card!
I have had so many questions about the Vanilla Coaster Board and I will do a video on how I use it but I am a lover of it as it adds that extra special touch that really "sets off" your work. I do usually "double it up" and I use the "green glue" to adhere them.
TIP ALERT: – Remember that you can just put the glue on….set it side to "set up" and then at the end, simply adhere!
This was not only a super card to make, it was fun! It uses minimal products and it is rewarding to stamp sentiment after sentiment and know that you can get it "just right" because you can see through the stamp because it is a photopolymer!
Because I did not want to make it too fussy, I just added the fun candle print paper to the back flap! You know men, sometimes they think that fussy paper is too feminine but this paper works with this layout.
You know me by now…I adore, love, my friend = The white gel pen….
Could not…would be be without it!
It is the "icing on the cake" for many of my cards as it always adds a great interest, a depth, a FUN factor that is nothing more than a little time….and WOW – what a difference!
Thanks for popping in today, please let me know how you like this card. I think that it is a keeper for just about anyone. We all need Birthday Cards throughout the year, and I think that this is one that would be a fun card to have on hand in many colors…."just in case"!
Pop back tomorrow….I know you will smile! Have a fabulous day and I truly wish that each and everyone of you could meet my dear James….one thing I have always said about James since he was a little tike….
"If there were more James' in the world, it would be a happier place"!
Terrific card! I have two sons-in-law and two brothers and that would be a great card for any of them! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Just taking a break from inventorying our belongings to have a bit of lunch and check email. A week from now, we will be flying over the Atlantic (or at least over England) by this time.
Talk to you soon!
Cyberhugs!!!
Such a fun birthday card for James! Just love your card designs!
Happy Birthday James! Love the card Susan. Very happy and upbeat!
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First, of course, Happy Birthday James!! May you have a wonderful day and get extra licks from Leo. This card is wonderful, Susan! The white gel pen really enhances the look of the entire card. I’m sure James will love it! Enjoy your day…and don’t forget to celebrate YOU on the day you first became a mother. 🙂 Cyberhugs.
Happy bday James and enjoy your special day! This card is a great masculine card….love the colors and the happy fits just perfectly!
Another awesome card – thanks for sharing ! HB to James !
“Happy Birthday Dear James…” and many more. Your birthday card looks Fabulous, Susan! No doubt about it, a real keeper and for many occasions too! Love it~
Great card and yes, I think this is a keeper! Of course I need to finally give in and buy the thinlet dies eventually to really make this card shine. But, for the moment I will search through my stuff to see if maybe I have a big happy birthday or something that would be appropriate in there that makes a big and bold statement! I love how you stamped it to make the background paper. This would work and be fun for a Christmas card with the big Merry on it or whatever word and then stamp Merry Christmas or happy holidays over and over in holiday colors. Or, done in soft blues and silver and put winter wishes with a snow flake. Or, how about Valentines Day done in red or pink? Oh my word, the skies the limit in my opinion!
I like how you make the faux stitched ribbon too. A great idea and it lays better than ribbon to start with! The envelope is perfect!
Happy Birthday to James and best wishes for many more. What kind of cake does he want? I am thinking cake sounds pretty good, maybe I will make a caramel iced spice cake or something fun.
Happy Birthday wishes to James!
This is such a happy (grin) card Susan! I love the color and the signature Susan dots.