Little Guy Birthday Card

We have a couple of birthdays and anniversaries coming up one of which is a card for my grandson, who this post is for.  He will be 5 year's old.  His passion is animals mostly, although he does love little guy toys.  So, my choice for his card is D1541 Fast & Furious.  Plus it has to have an animal (hence the deer).

 

 

Here is the inside of the card -- just lovin' making the insides --it is becoming a whole art in itself!

 

 

Next is the dimension--pop dots are your best friend!

 

 

Papers:   ProPlayer kit (retired), Black, and White Daisy Cardstocks

Stamps:   D1541 Fast & Furious; the following are retired:   D1213 Hunting, B1290 Solos "5", D1283 Say It In Style, C1097 For You

Ink:   Black, Ruby, and Pacifica Exclusive Inks 

Embellishments:  Cranberry mini brads

Other:  Spellbinder circle dies 

 

So if you are looking for ideas for the little man in your life, hope this helps!

 

Masculine Card Workshop

I always find it difficult to come up with masculine card ideas when birthdays and father days roll around.  So with today's post I decided to get a jump on some birthdays.  The extent of my creativity is limited so while I exercised that creativity to the extent it would go, I also garnered ideas from some very talented fellow consultants and will give them credits where due.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these kits, see details at end of post.

This is from my masculine card workshop.  Here are the 6 cards we created:

This first card is my own creation that was inspired by a mustache card by Jen Rubio.  I thought it was so cute and of course, "DAD" could be replaced by "golfer" "grandpa" "griller" or even something like "day".  Those mustache cards are SO fun!  Click to see details.

Papers:  LaterSk8r WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Pear, White Daisy, and Slate cardstocks

Stamps:  C1542 Perfect Fit-Dad (images below)

Ink:    Outdoor Denim, Pear Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  Durables Artisan Studs; Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon 

Other:  CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge, 2" scallop circle punch

The next card was inspired by Allisa Chilton who is another amazing and creative consultant!  The card is  meant for a masculine youth birthday.

Papers:  LaterSk8r WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Lagoon, and White Daisy cardstocks

Stamps:  LaterSk8r Stamp Set (images below)

Ink:    Outdoor Denim, Slate Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  White Twill Ribbon

Other:  CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge

The next card was again inspired by Allisa Chilton and is intended as a small child masculine card.

Papers:  LaterSk8r WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Lagoon, Pear, and White Daisy cardstocks

Stamps:  Fast and Furious (images below); Art Philosophy Stamp Sets (Happy Birthday)

Ink:    Outdoor Denim, Pear, Lagoon Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  Slate Baker's Twine; Durables Artisan Studs

Other:  CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge

Now we move into the Tommy WOTG cards.  My first card was inspired by one that I made for Father's Day for my son-in-law.  Making these little shirts with the Artiste are SO much easier than trying to find the right size origami shirt and lies so much flatter!

Papers:  Tommy WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Honey, and White Daisy cardstocks

Stamps: Card Chatter - Birthday

Ink:    Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  Natural Hemp; Durables Artisan Studs

Other:  CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder

The next card was pretty much a shameless copy (because I loved it SO much) from Michelle Bowley-- another very talented consultant.

Papers:  Tommy WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Cranberry, and White Daisy cardstocks

Stamps: Card Chatter - Birthday

Ink:    Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  Burlap Ribbon;  Durables Artisan Studs; Cranberry Baker's Twine

Other:  Spellbinders pennant die

The final card was inspired by Brittany Sanfillippo.  I was looking for a card that used the outdoor denim, honey and white strip B&T papers of Tommy.  She had a beautiful card that fit the bill.

Papers:  Tommy WOTG, Outdoor Denim, Cranberry, Honey, Kraft, and White Daisy cardstocks

Stamps: Tommy WOTG Stamp Set (images below); CTMH Cricut Artiste Stamp Set

Ink:    Outdoor Denim, honey,  Exclusive Inks

Embellishments: Durables Artisan Studs

Other:   CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge

I hope this helps to give you a few ideas for masculine cards.  I have a few kits for sale that can be ordered.  Kits will come with all pieces stamped and ready to be put together for the 6 cards shown above.  Instructions included.  The cost is $15 plus postage.  You can find my contact information on my shop on line site here:

Happy 4th of July!