This is what's for Dad this Father's Day. IA gift card holder/ card in one. Practical for the men, right. This is one project that my stamp clubbers will be making in May. First, club of the month is Thursday!
It seems so simple, till I was packing up all the supplies I used to make it!
I did a watercolor crayon wash over the embossed image from the Bronc Buster Set. I wanted it to look like a sun set. Because I know the cowboys are out from SUN UP, to SUN DOWN. This stamp could seriously be a picture of my Bob (my "real" Dad, which is not accurate, since my Step Dad was really my Dad!) Anyhow!!! He is a COMPLETE cowboy and a great guy.
The card it's self is creamy caramel, stamped with the sanded background using Chocolate Chip ink. The edges were sponged with Choc. Chip as well, to give it a worn, burnt feel. The edges of the cowboy image were distressed and sponges. I attached the image to the card front with Earth Eelements Eyelets. The saying is from the "Wanted" stamp set, imagine that! I tied the card closed with the new Poly Twill, chocolate chip of course.
This card opens up to reveal a gift card holder! Isn't that the coolest thing. I found this idea in my blog browsing! Yes, I not only post but surf as well. Sorry I do not have the name of the person I got the exact dimensions from.
Can't you just see the endless possiblities with this project! Stamp it to match the theme, person or gift card! Fun, cute and practical, love it! I need to make one with my Nobal Deer set as soon as it arrives, for my hubby and father-in-law, as they are not cowboys!
If you are interested in Stamp Club email me for more details. We meet once a month and stamp 3 projects! I have clubs in the Meridian and Boise area. It is great fun!
Happy Stampin'
Check out the Spring/ Summer Collection for all the cool stamps and accessories I used to create this card. Let me know if I can help you with an order.
Oh Carrie! What a gorgeous card! It's just stunning! Masculine cards are so hard to do, I believe you've got it down!
Posted by: Courtney | April 29, 2008 at 07:29 PM