Hi, friends! I'm late for the date, but still wanted to share the Father's Day card I made for Rich. Ordinarily I make him a card that's essentially from Wally and LuLu, but he's been working so hard trying to get our south deck built (despite other distractions) that this is the first thing that came to mind. I've used the Tutti Designs Tool Frame die (current) with a favorite old Nailed It stamp set from Our Craft Lounge (out of business).
The frame is layered for dimension, and the top layer has two coats of silver embossing. I glued the Tool Frame to a narrow black frame then popped it up on the card front after I stamped the sentiment. Stamps are colored with Copics, cut out and positioned inside the frame.
The inside has a Hero Arts sentiment with more stamping and wood grain paper.
It's not flowers or cute critters or anything brand new, but it was a fun card to make. I love working with frames.
Take good care of yourselves and we'll get together again soon!
Your card is very manly indeed. I love the silver embossing and the fact you pulled this off without a flower in sight! My late husband would let me do flowers for him as long as they were tiny and not too bright. He loved gardening so it was right up his alley! Hope the rest of your week is a good one!
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card and love the brilliant embossed tool frame
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What a perfect card given all the work that Rich has been doing of late. Love that frame and makes it so easy.
ReplyDeletewonderful card. That's a really great guy die. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteThis is a great manly card. My hubby does construction work and that die would be perfect to use for him (guess you are enabling me huh?) - I like the tool stamp as well, was sad when they went out of business.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card you gave Rich! I'm sure he loved it! I love the frame with all the tools surrounding it and the tape measure with the sentiment is just perfect! The inside sentiment just finishes off the card perfectly. I think when all this construction business is over the two of you should head out in your RV and enjoy a good rest! Hope Lulu is doing well! Take care!
ReplyDeleteThis card is perfect, you will remember this way what year you had the deck built :) That does make a perfect frame for your great image!
ReplyDeleteHope all goes smoothly with the deck building!
Love this! A perfect card for Rich! Really like the silver embossing, and all your details inside and out! I bet he loved this! I hope Lulu is doing well. So nice to see your card today. Take care Leslie,
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cool card, I love the tool frame and that great ruler, wonderful fathers day card.
ReplyDeleteYour tool card for Rich was the perfect Father's Day card this year. I am sure he loved it. I loved the silver heat EB layers for your cool tool frame and the fun die cut and Copics colored tools. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect card for your handyman hubby, Leslie! Love the layered heat embossing with the dimensional frame! The stamping brings a great pop of color!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card Leslie! Perfect design for a handy guy that uses these tools. LOVE the background to show off the amazing embossed frame and wonderful tool belt! Awesome! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun. The wood grained background is perfect for all the tools and sentiment. The little bits of color really pop. Sounds like a lot of stuff is happening at your place. I am staying inside trying to stay cool. We are expecting another very hot weekend. Predicted 111-113.
ReplyDeleteLove the design of this , a great male card.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific card for Rich! It's just perfect and I bet he thought so too!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for your hubby with all the remodel you are going thru right now! So glad you have found some time to still create! That die looks fabulous embossed! Hope Lulu is doing better, thinking of you and so sorry you (and she) have to go thru all this! Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love the tool die, and with the layering and embossing it really makes this card special. I love seeing the great products you find, Leslie! This card is made to order. Love it!
ReplyDeletePerfect Fathers day card Leslie,
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OH WOW this is awesome! You did an amazing job using this die ... I'm sure he LOVED it! I know I do! Keeping you & LuLu in my happy thoughts. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic embossing job on that tool frame, Leslie! I especially like the black frame behind it, to make everything else show up. Cute stamp tools, too. I imagine Rich enjoyed his card. It's wonderful deeply appreciating our besties on special days. loving you, de
ReplyDeleteThat frame looks as if it is diecut from metal! What a terrific card...your design is outstanding. The entire piece is truly a keepsake (how many men keep cards?).
ReplyDeleteGreat combo of dies! I have that tutti die also. makes a fun card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, really nice colours and love your great tool embellies.. . x
ReplyDeleteThis is just an amazing and beautiful card, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see a masculine card I'm reminded that I have very few stamps or dies that will create a card fitted for the guys in our life.
Your card is fun and I love the pop of colors right in the middle of this fantastic tool frame, thank you so much for sharing.
I'm trying to catch up too, my friend, there has been some changes in my daily schedule to take care of driving my grandkids to their summer activities. Mainly Orchestra and swimming.
But I love it, I get to see them and chat with them and I'm so happy to say they are healthy and observing the guide lines, wearing their masks and keeping a small bottle of hand disinfectant in their back packs.
Hope your fur babies are doing better, I keep you and them in my prayers every day.
Stay healthy and safe, my friend.
XO
Leslie, I LOVE this card. Is great for Father’s Day and I am sure RIch appreciated you making such a timely card.
ReplyDeleteThis rocks! What a great guy card and I love the embossed looking tool. Very very cool.
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