Daddy's Day

Happy Father's day to all the dads out there!  I made this Father's Day card a while ago but I didn't want my husband to catch sight of it too early!

Can you believe that there is no stamping here?  That almost never happens!  I had gotten some Authentique paper bundles a month or more ago from Scrapbook Steals, but  I almost hid it away because the papers are so luxurious I didn't want to ruin them.  After I went through some of the cute die cuts and sentiments that came with the pack I changed my mind!

I started by choosing which die cuts, sentiments, and letter stickers I wanted to use, then chose some coordinating patterned papers and card stock.  I used my sanding block to remove all of the little tags that remain when you punch out die cuts.  Once all of the paper elements were cut I corner rounded everything except the sentiment.  I banner cut the ends of the sentiment, then inked everything, including the letter stickers with navy ink.  I adhered the background papers, added some hemp twine in a haphazard way and adhered this panel to the card front.

Once I matted the main image I foam taped it over the hemp twine, and decided the bow needed something.  I pulled out my heart punch and adhered coordinating hearts over the knot. The letter stickers were arranged where I wanted them and I foam taped the sentiment just below.

For the center of the card I added white cardstock, some patterned scraps, and some patterned hearts.  I added the word stickers in a haphazard way because the card was to be from my son and I thought it looked more fun that way.

I love how this turned out.  It was definitely out of my comfort zone because I didn't use any stamps.  Using this coordinating pack of goodies, however, made it so much easer to pull off.  Definitely something I will come back to in the future!

I used the following items:

Cardstock: Stampin" Up! Night of Navy, Whisper White.  Authentique 6x6 Bundle Collection Loyal.

Ink:  Stampin' Up! Night of Navy.

Embellishments:  Authentique Diction word stickers, Petite Type Circles, Expressions from Gathering Collection, Icons from Miracle Boy Collection..

Adhesive:  Scotch ATG, foam squares, Quickie Glue Pen.

Tools:  Paper trimmer, bone folder, scissors, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, Sponge, Recollections heart punch, Tim Holtz sanding block.


I am entering the following challenges:

1. The Pink Elephant - Masculine
2. Friends of Speedy TV - Father's Day
3. Charisma Cardz - Male Cards
   
4. Fussy and Fancy Friday - Boy Attitude
5. Use it Tuesday - All about Dad  (Authentique paper bundle)