Old Guys Rule

Hi everyone! It’s January 1st and I wonder how fast THIS year will fly by! A new challenge is live this morning over at Love To Scrap Challenge Blog and I’m excited to share my DT inspiration project for LTSCB #117 – Anything Goes! We’re being sponsored this month by the wonderful Sparkle N Sprinkle and I’ve used the super cool Woody Rubber Stamp Set for my hubby’s birthday card! His birthday isn’t until June but I like to work ahead, lol!

I used a striped embossing folder for the front panel but I stamped the sentiment before embossing it, and then added a strip of corrugated kraft paper after embossing it. I stamped the image on white cardstock in black ink and then again in Versamark, and then clear embossed it. I watercolored the image using several ink pads and my Niji brush. When it dried, I cut it with a stitched oval die and then mounted it on the front of the card with foam tape. The finishing touch was two sparkly brads.

For the inside, I embellished the panel with strips of teal and black cardstock, and then stamped the sentiment. Very cool, I think! ;)

And here’s one more look… I think he’s going to love it!

Proud to enter this fun card into the following challenges:
A Bit More Time To Craft: #83 – Anything Goes
Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge: January Anything Goes (used SNS rubber stamp)
The Artistic Stampers Creative Team Blog: January Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place: January Anything Goes

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Stampin’ Up Thick and Regular Whisper White cardstock, Stampin’ Up Bermuda Bay and Basic Black cardstock; Corrugated Kraft paper
Stamps: Sparkle N Sprinkle Woody Rubber Stamp Set
Ink: Stampin’ Up Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist ink; Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen; Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Memory Box Stithced Oval Layers die
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Stamp Platform, Darice Stripes Embossing Folder, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, Niji Water Brush, 1/8″ Hole Punch, Petaloo Shades of Black Brads

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and will link up an ‘Anything Goes’ project with us this month! We’d love to see what you create! Be sure to check out all the fun goodies over at Sparkle N Sprinkle – I know you’re going to fall in love! Thanks so much for stopping by and we’ll see you again soon!

Scrappy hugs,

Author: Leslie

Crazy cat lady and crafting junkie! We have 10 feline rescues. I’m addicted to stamping and love making cards, ATCs, and 3-D projects (especially paper shoes, paper purses and mini albums). I also dabble in mixed media, art journaling, altered art and custom jewelry. If you’re looking for me, I’ll either be in my studio or getting some kitty lovins! ;) View all posts by Leslie