Paper Cuts

Jun 17 2007

You’re the Best!

Published by Shel9999 at 4:48 am under My Designs, Stampin' Up!

I don’t have many stamp sets for men (old or young) and I struggle with anything non-feminine whether it’s “manly,” “boyish” or even “non-gender specific.” But I wanted to make a card for my husband for Father’s Day. (He’s a big Amy Grant fan so I bought tickets to see her and Vince Gill in July. He’ll love it! )

I used Chocolate Chip for the base (and I put that paper away so I won’t grab it for a while…or I’ll at least try not to). The striped paper is from a sheet of My Mind’s Eye Signature Suite. I actually do buy some patterned paper with the intention of making a guy-type card, but it’s “work” for me so I don’t usually do it unless I “need” to. (It’s not that i don’t “want” to do it, I just have a hard time doing it.)

I’ve had this old Tractor Time set for a while–I don’t believe I’ll ever part with it. I stamped the tractor onto 140# watercolor paper using black Stazon and colored with ink and an aquapainter. I sponged all edges of the watercolor paper as well as the patterned paper (although those edges aren’t showing well in the photo…it’s a lot “dirtier” than it looks here). I used snap stamps for the sentiment, and the brads are my absolute favorite–Karen Foster antique thumbtacks. I love them, but they’re a bit tricky to find. You can get them here.

Thanks for looking!

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, watercolor paper

Patterned Paper: MME Signature Suite “That Boy”

Stamps: Tractor Time, Karen Foster Snap Stamps (mini formal)

Ink: Black Stazon, Wasabi, Garden Green, Close to Cocoa, River Rock, Ranger

Walnut Distress Ink

Accessories: Karen Foster antique thumbtack brads, aquapainter, sponge

Finished card size: 5″ x 5″

10 Responses to “You’re the Best!”

# Linda Bullardon 17 Jun 2007 at 5:34 am

Well, you did it! You created a fanbulous masculine card for your hubby’s Father’s Day! Now, if that was a John Deere lawn tractor, it would be perfect for my hubby too! :o) Linda
# Fran Sabadon 17 Jun 2007 at 5:49 am

This is a beautiful card - just love the watercoloing! Lucky Hubby!
# Sue - stampinsusie on SCSon 17 Jun 2007 at 6:13 am

Hard to believe you would struggle making any card! Masculine cards are difficult for me, too. You did a fabulous job on this, though. Love that “dirty” look with the tractor. I’ve seen Amy Grant once and she was quite a delight - your husband will love his gift.
# Melissaon 17 Jun 2007 at 6:34 am

My husband was looking over my shoulder, and just agreed this is a really great card. Wonderful job!
# Angie ~ Duckwaddlequackon 17 Jun 2007 at 8:05 am

That’s a fabulous looking card - just perfect for Father’s Day! Your coloring and shading is wonderful. And the “dirty-ing” is a great touch. I’ve always debated about getting that set but if I did, I’d have to color the tractors yellow though-my Dad built Caterpillar tractors for over 30 year! LOL
~Angie
# jacksonbelleon 17 Jun 2007 at 8:16 am

This is fabulous M!! LOVE the colors, layout, the coloring is awesome! GREAT job!!
# Sharon (notimetostamp)on 17 Jun 2007 at 9:15 am

This is a fabulous guy card — I wish I had that set, as all my guys are definitely *tractor guys* — LOL!!! Wonderfully rich card!!! Love it!!!
# trudeeon 17 Jun 2007 at 1:39 pm

WOW! your coloring on this is perfect, and I LOVE those brads and paper. Thanks for the link on where to buy them. I was just asking Lindsey last night!!
# christina (cmf1216)on 18 Jun 2007 at 6:03 am

Love this card! Great layout, colors and coloring!! Those brads are terrific — I’ll try to get my hands on some! TFS!!
# pam/irison 18 Jun 2007 at 1:29 pm

Ahhhh, I remember your tractors well and always loved them Michele!!