It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! It’s a color challenge week, and we have a beautiful combination of colors for you: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand. Since I needed a birthday card for my husband, I opted to create masculine card using The Open Sea stamp set. I hope you enjoy today’s card!
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This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.
- Float your boat! The Ship image was stamped a second time in Early Espresso, snipped out, and popped atop the original using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using dimensionals is an easy way to add depth and perspective.
- Anchors away! The Anchor image was snipped out and adhered to the Globe image. It’s a great way to accent the Happy Birthday sentiment.
- A little twine is fine! Linen Thread was used to add a little texture. Silly me! I totally forgot to trim it a little shorter before I photographed it. I guess I was in too big of a hurry to play with puppies!
This card is earmarked for my husband, Kim. He hits the big 6-0 in a few days. Since he is younger than I am, I get teased that I robbed the cradle. And cradle reminds me of baby which reminds me of puppies! Here is an adorable picture I snapped of Chunkers and Jack:
They are such good helpers! They were just hanging out at my feet, sleeping, while Kia was sleeping in Kim’s arms.
I hoped you enjoyed today’s masculine birthday card. Won’t you let me know in your comments today? And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, I am only an email away. Until next time…
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Beautiful Ann… one of my favorite sets! I got out my magnifying glass but didn’t see any pearls… ????
Big thank you for the wonderful inspiration….my husband’s birthday is this Sunday (Father’s Day) so I need two cards…think I will attempt to CASE your hubby’s birthday card….. LOVE the pics of the pups…..keep them coming as long as you can!
Beautiful masculine card Ann! I love the 3d images fussy cut and the crosshatch in the background, so clever. I hope Kim has a lovely birthday!
Your puppy pics are just so cute!! I really enjoy seeing them.
Thanks for doing a masculine card. I have such a hard time making them. You have great timing with Father’s day right around the corner!! Great ideas!! I also enjoy seeing the puppies!!
Absolutely gorgeous, as always : )
One of my favorite stamps Ann!!! Just LOVE your card with these colors!! I have fussy cut this set too….what a job!! Fabulous results though!! LOVE IT!!!
As always, Ann, beautiful card! I’m sure that your husband will enjoy it.
Kim may be a bit younger than you, but I would have NEVER guessed it. You look fanta-bulous! I’ve always thought that you looked WAY too young to retire. In any event, I believe that youth is a thing of the mind . . . seeing things from a fresh perspective, creating from the heart, inspiring others to enjoy life as you and your family seem to do. Your husband is a lucky man. Happy, happy to both of you!
Thanks for sharing the pix of your mini-Muffins. I’ve really enjoyed watching them grow!
Ann, you always know how to use this set so creatively. Your husband is sure to enjoy this handsome creation. Thanks for inspiring some new inspiration for this great stamp set!
When I saw the challenge colors, a guy card was my first thought. You did a fantastic job on your husband’s birthday card. The pups are as adorable as ever.
Perfect colors for a masculine card. Love all your fussy cutting. Happy birthday to your husband (and surely you are mistaken about being older!!!).
Love this card, never too many male cards. Wish you would give dimensions for your cards. I need EVERYTHING!
Love your card! Being from Maine anything to do with the ocean or water is great!
Really enjoy a good card for a man also. Happy Birthday, Kim! Photos of puppies are precious. Mia looks like she is going type on keyboard! 🙂
Fabulous masculine card!
It’s a wonderful card for Kim! Sorry I haven’t visited lately……between computer problems and following grandchildren’s games I’m not visiting blogs as much lately. I’ll have to check out the posts I missed.
Wonderful card for Kim! Happy birthday and retirement to him by the way. I really liked the colors they came up for the challenge. As always you did a wonderful job. Love the distressing making it look so aged. I love how the linen thread made it look like a nautical rope.
Cute pictures of the pups too!
Oh Ann!I am so sorry! Are the oysters on strike or did you finally run out of pearls! LOL This is such a classic stamp set and you have a represented it beautifully!
Sweet card and so sweet puppies, Ann!
Wonderful card. Thanks so much for sharing. The pups are adorable!