Feb 14 2008
A Manly kind of Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! Anybody have any special plans? We usually just do a little something extra for each other, nothing fancy or expensive. This is my little something.
I tried to “fancy it up” a bit with my presentation. When I saw the crisscross box here, my first thought was that it could look like a shirt or a robe over pajamas, so I thought I’d make one a bit fancier, to match the wine bottle.
For the candy bar holder, I followed the pattern and directions from the link above but I adjusted the size to fit the candy bar. To do that, I laid the candy bar at the top center of my only sheet of black 12 x 12 cardstock. (The top of the candy bar aligns with the top of the paper.) I said a little prayer that I didn’t mess up, checked and double-checked, and I scored along each side of the bar, adding in just a smidgeon of extra space. After that, I pretty much followed the pattern. The most trying part was worrying that I was cutting in the wrong places. (The box doesn’t stand on it’s own. I have some kind of freaky little Pokemon figure holding it up in the back. I can see the tip of it sticking out on the left. lol.) I used a scallop blade in my Fiskars Rotary Trimmer to cut the little gold scalloped edges. The “for you” from Cornish Heritage Farms‘ “So Happy” is gold embossed, as is the “Happy Valentine’s Day” on the card. The larger black piece on the card is also stamped with the Burlap backgrounder but I know you can’t see that in the picture. It just gives a subtle look of texture.
Thanks for stopping by! And have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Cardstock: SU Basic Black; The Paper Company Metallic Golden Luster Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms The Rummage Bin “So Happy” and “Burlap” backgrounder Ink: Versamark, Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Ranger Gold ep, heat tool, scallop blade/Fiskars Rotary Trimmer, gold Morex organdy, Karen Foster antique thumbtack brads, pop dots. Card size 5” x 5”.
This is absolutely lovely !! I think your man will love it !!
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day !!
Wow — that is so cool. You come up with the neatest ideas!!! thanks for the inspiration…
This is stunning lucky person having such a clever partner!! Sue :o)
That is manly and beautiful!
Gorgeous card; very elegant & stunning. Would make a great gift package for someone at work…. hmmm… Thanks for sharing!
Very cool and sophisticated!
What a striking set!
That has to be the most eye-catching guy’s card that I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!!
WOW, love the black and gold, very elegant. Happy Valentine’s Day
Wow, really elegant! Not just great for a guy!
Awesome!!
That trio is an awesome gift! I’m sure he will love it. It looks extremely elaborate!
Very handsome…I’m sure he will appreciate the gift and thought.
Awesome!
What an amazing project!
WOW that is one awesome set, M!! I love everything about it!
WOW M! This is sooooo striking! I LOVE The colors, so awesome! I am sure he loved it!
This is SO gorgeous, Michele!!! What a fantastic set — I’m sure he loved it!!!!
This is so cool! Love it:)
Laura
Absolutely fabulous, Michele!! (I spelled your name right this time…*wink*) I bet it was a hit!!
Stunning. I just love this. Super job. I’ve been in the same situation before - holding my breath while I cut my only piece of a specific card stock! I’m glad it worked out for you.
Teresa
What a great set! very masculine! (I wouldn’t have noticed the Pokemon..LOL)
Its beautiful and cool. And it amazing and also interesting one
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