Fishing Happy Birthday Card

Greetings! It's time for another challenge at Cardz 4 Guys. This week the theme is WATER. The first thing I decided to use was the image. This cute little fisherman is Barry from StampFairy. The StampFairy store is closing in October, so pop on over and check it out while you still have time.

Once I had the image colored, I selected the patterned papers from the retired Sunshine & Sprinkles dsp by Stampin' Up! Since I colored the boat Daffodil Delight using the new Blendabilities markers, I decided I needed to add a strip of embossed cardstock to match. The layout is simple and I added some twine and three sequins for detail. The Happy Birthday sentiment is by Hero Arts and was stamped using StazOn black ink. That about sums it up. I always ask the hubby what he thinks of my masculine cards and he said it was cute. That definitely made me happy! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will join us this week at Cardz 4 Guyz. Enjoy the rest of your day!

I'm entering this Fishing Happy Birthday Card in the following challenges:

• Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes
• The Squirrel and The Fox: Happy Birthday
• Wags 'n Whiskers: With our Furry Friends

Fish Whisperer Card

Good afternoon! June is rolling right along and Father's Day will be here before we know it. I decided to play along with the many Masculine and Father's Day challenges, so I created this Fish Whisperer Card. My intentions are to give it to my Father-in-law for Father's Day, as long as the hubby likes it. The image is called Gus Fish Whisperer by Bugaboo Digi Stamps. I colored the image with my Copic markers and added some crystal effects to his glasses and the water under his feet. The design comes from the Stella Says Sketch challenge at the Catch The Bug Blog. The patterned paper is from the Hooked on Fishing collection by The Paper Loft and I've used Always Artichoke and More Mustard card stock by Stampin' Up! The blue card stock is from my stash and the source is unknown. This card was a lot of fun to make and I enjoyed working with the masculine colors. Now, I just wish someone would take me fishing. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

My Fish Whisperer Card is entered into the following challenges:

• 'ABC' Challenges: Masculine
• Catch The Bug: Stella Says Sketch
• Try it on Tuesday: One for the Men
• Love to Create: Father's Day or Special Guy
• Lady Anne's: The Great Outdoors

Fishing Father's Day Card

My father-in-law is the fisherman in our family.  Since I'm pretty sure he won't be looking at my blog I thought I would share the Fishing Father's Day card I made for him.  This card was super simple to make and would be easy to duplicate if you have access to a Hobby Lobby store.

Fishing Father's Day Card Directions:

1. Make card from cream cardstock or use ready made card.  Finished size: 5" x 6 1/2".
2. Trim pebble patterned paper (item #154534, The Paper Studio) 1 1/2" x 6 1/4", trim small fish on blue patterned paper (item #444471) 3 6/16 x 6 1/4", align papers and place a couple of pieces of tape on the back to secure, ink edges, and adhere to card.
3. Trim gray cardstock, trim cream cardstock, ink edges of cream cardstock, layer, and adhere to card.
4. Adhere fishing stickers (SPJJ102 by Jolee's).
5. Stamp Happy Father's Day sentiment (C4666 by Hero Arts) with black ink, layer with gray cardstock, and adhere with foam tape.

All supplies from Hobby Lobby.