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Today's project is the final one from my April "Last Thursdays" class. I thought the contrasting colors and bold patterns were perfect for a masculine graduation or birthday card.
Bold Backgrounds—This card is quick & easy! I used some fun patterns from the soon-to-retire Etcetera Designer Series Paper: the chevron pattern measures 5-1/2" x 1-3/4" and the polka dot pattern is 5-1/2" x 2-1/4". I adhered them onto a Night of Navy card base with some of the card showing on the top and bottom edges.
Denim Bow—I finally got a chance to use the cute Denim Jean Ribbon (so manly) before it retires. It's tied around the card front into a double-knot and trimmed to look like a bow (not very manly).
Fun Phrases—I stamped the retiring Perfectly Penned sentiment in Night of Navy onto a piece of 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" Very Vanilla card stock. It's matted on a 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" piece of Tangerine Tango, then popped over the ribbon with Dimensionals.
Terrific Triangles—I wanted some contrasting accents, so I added triangles from the Geometrical stamp set. They are stamped in Night of Navy onto Pool Party card stock, then punched with the coordinating Triangle Punch.
Boys Like Bling, Too—I added some Rhinestone Jewels to each of the triangles, then one of the retiring Large Rhinestones on the sentiment layer for some bling balance.
Vertical Version—I used all of the same elements on a second version, this time using the birthday greeting. I also moved the patterned paper out to the edges and adhered only a strip of Denim Jean Ribbon down the center with Sticky Strip. No bows on this one, dude!
Complete Supplies List (retiring*):
- Stamps—Perfectly Penned (wood), Geometrical (wood) OR Geometrical Bundle (wood)
- Ink—Night of Navy Classic Ink
- Paper—Etcetera DSP; Night of Navy, Pool Party and Very Vanilla card stock
- Accessories—Denim Jean Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Large Rhinestone Jewels
- Tools—Triangle Punch OR Geometrical Bundle (wood), Sticky Strip (card #2), Dimensionals, SNAIL
*All retiring products are available while supplies last only. If the product doesn't come up when you click the link, then the item is likely already sold out.
Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!
Angie
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