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Friday, November 5, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad!

Just wanted to share a card with you that I made for my Dad's 87th birthday this year.   I am only about a month late posting it to my blog.  Sort of a simple card, but never want to overdo the masculine cards.  I almost always go to my staple for male cards....wood paper.  You all know where you can find this at right?   Yep,  McMahon Five Designs store.  It's a life saver for those of us that can't seem to muster up a way to make a card look manly on our own.  I am typically a very girly, feminine card maker, so this is pretty important to me when I am in need of a card for a man or even a boy.  I never used to make cards for my Dad or for any of my family.  Just thought they wouldn't like them I guess.  Come to find out, they love them, and now it's all they ever want : )


Thanks for dropping in for a quick peek.  I will be back next week to share something else I have been working on.  Don't forget to stop by for a look.  It will be with some great new-release images.  I'm excited to share with you.  I think you will love them too. 

Have a great weekend : )

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20 comments:

Cec said...

What a special card for your Dad and I am sure he will love it. The paper is terrific and just perfect with that super image that lends itself to a card for a guy. Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy.
Hugs!
Cec

Fiona said...

wow this is fab..love the colours and the laout...cute little image too!! Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Fi

Edith said...

What a cute card, Carolyn, I'm sure your dad really liked it.
Hugs, Edith

~jan said...

What a great Dad card! Love that plaid paper and all the little details you've included! Thanks for playing with us at PTT!

Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...

Oh, I like him and great for this time of year, they sure are gathering! Happy Birthday to your Father!!

loz said...

Fantastic card Carolyn and Definately not simple..Hope your father had a great Birthday..Loz

Nannieflash said...

Oh wow love that paper and the image is fabulous, lovely card for a male/boy. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the Challenge. With hugs Shirleyxxx

Kym Weber said...

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous card! The squirrel image is darling! Your choice of designer papers is beautiful! Love the layout! Fabulous job! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Cards For Men. Hope you’ll be joining us for the next challenge.

~Hugs~Kym

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

What a beautiful card! I love how you have colored the image and all the extras are just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at WHOOPSI DAISY challenge this week:)

Crystal said...

LOVE this card, so perfect for a man! Love the layout & those fabulous corner scrolls! Will definitely have to get some of your staple wood paper, would be great to have on hand! Thanks for playing along at Paper Sundaes this week :)

Trimgym said...

Beautiful card (dry embossing not showing very well), thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won.

Jo and Tigerlover.

carol said...

wow what a gorgeous card, thanks for sharing your dads card with us at C.R.A.F.T this week, x carol

issy said...

Fabulous card, It has a lovely vintage feel to it. I love it. Stunning work.

Thanks for playing along with cards for men this week, and good luck in the challenge.

issy

Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh) said...

Wow--the coloring on this is fabulous!

Thanks for joining us this week at Paper Sundaes!
♥ Lisa M.

Unknown said...

oh I just love this card! Such warm colors and pretty designing! TY for joining PTT this week, hope to see you next week too!

Kristie W. said...

This is so neat! Love the image and great card design. Thanks for playing along at Party Time Tuesdays!

Chelsea said...

Hi Carolyn, I always fine masculine cards are hard to make. You really inspire me to try one. :) Love the beautiful colors. Wishing your Dad a great 87th Birthday!
Love,
Chelsea

Sassy Scrapper said...

Wicked cute card!
Hugs Bonnie

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Fantastic card!!!! Love the wood paper background!!!! So glad you linked to the Passionately Artistic Blog!!! Have a great week!

Maggie Lamarre said...

Luv the squirel.
We look forward to seeing you every week.
http://passionatelyartistic.com
Maggie