With all the activity during the holidays, I had a mad dash to make my son-in-law's birthday card tonight, as his birthday was already past. I inked up this Gina K. cling stamp set (an older set, but brand new to me) called Tech Talk to make him this fun card. As son-in-law uses a laptop for work, and likes his coffee every morning, I put this scene together..and then added balloons from Big Birthday by Simon Says Stamp, enamel shapes and Nuvo drops. It was very hard to leave this CAS and not add a bunch of extra "stuff" in that upper right hand corner, but I thought it looked more masculine with an uncluttered design. This CAS design is a great one for sending through the mail because it's only got a little bit of dimension.
MFT birthday project challenge, CAS card
A Place to Start Jan. challenge, AG optional CAS
Creative Inspirations Jan. challenge, something new
Lost Coast Designs challenge 90, AG with stamping
Crafty Cardmakers Jan. challenge, AG
Caffeine Fueled January Paper Play challenge . I used a stamp set by Gina K, one of the previous sponsors
Let's Craft and Create challenge 155, AG
Craft Stamper January take it make it challenge, AG with stamps
Tuesday Throwdown 448, something new
Stamplorations Jan. CAS challenge
So, this son-in-law is married to my daughter Shannon (known online as by many of you as SHartl), and is the dad to my darling 2 crafty granddaughters, Remi and Blair. He is also dad to our youngest addition to the family, Briggs, who just turned 1. Here is a photo of daughter, son-in-law, and Remi and Blair on the way to see Cirque du Soleil in San Francisco this past weekend, while we babysat Briggs. Not only did I have a ball with Briggs, but I even played with Remi's WeRMemory Keepers emoji punch board, that she got from Santa. Win/win all the way!
and here is a link to a previous post where I got to show off Briggs playing in his toddler swing which we gave him for his birthday.
Yeti or Not
This is a delightful project that has been very nicely crafted! I am always looking for inspiration for card to give my "techie" son! Thanks for accepting the challenge at A Place To Start. We look forward to seeing more from you this month!
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Such a fabulous male card! Love the fab sentiment and gorgeous pic of your family. Thank you for playing along at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
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Gina xx
great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever design for a male themed card. Love how you have used the password to show the sentiment.
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This is a terrific masculine card but would also work as a co-worker occasion card. I agree with your decision to keep that 1 corner open and keep it closer to that clean and simple style. Thanks for linking to APTS blog! Becca/resident designer
ReplyDeleteCute card. Lovely guy card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this month. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful male birthday card! I love that you made it a computer card for your son-in-law ;o) Thank you for playing along with our "Anything Goes" challenge at the Crafty Cardmakers! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting, Maike ;o)
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Well done - I'm sure your son in law will definitely appreciate it. Thanks for joining Let's craft and Create. Tammy DT
ReplyDeleteSo lovely seeing Sachi and her beautiful family!! What a great card for your SIL!! Love the fun sentiment and the colorful balloons, enamel stars, and Nuvo drops. Clever and creative card!
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Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing with us at Let’s Craft and Create Challenge, hope to see you again :)
ReplyDeleteGreat creation. Thanks for joining us at Creative inspirations.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I had never seen that set before and how cute it is! Thank you for linking up over at the CLC!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab fun card. Thanks for joining the fun at the Lost Coast Portal to Creativity. Hugz
ReplyDeleteGuaranteed your son-in-law loved this card; perfect for his interests! The cup of coffee is the perfect touch! Thank you for joining the STAMPlorations CAS gallery!
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