Friday, June 5, 2009

World's Best Father



The newest sets from Verve Stamps make creating Father's Day (and other masculine cards) a breeze. I used Protector and World's Best, plus oldie-but-goodie Seeing Stars, to make this one. For the tag, I stamped directly onto the grid pattern dp, which happens to be the back side of the red star pattern that I also used. All the edges are sponged with distress ink. Here's a neat thing: the blue tab on the tag is the smallest of the Labels 3 Nestabilities. I also decorated the inside a little bit, where I incorporated this wonderful word montage from Protector:



The inside stitching is faux. Oh my, I do so much better with a machine than a gel pen!

Thanks for visiting!

[Update: I almost forgot!! Well, actually I did forget, but then I remembered, so I'm back to let you know that a new Project Parade has started on the Verve Blog. This month's theme is "It's A Guy Thing: Celebrating the Men in Our Lives." Hope you can play along with us. Remember, two lucky players will win a Verve set of their choice! There will also be a third winner this month - a $25 gift certificate for a random commenter. Enjoy the parade!]



Stamps: Protector, World's Best, Seeing Stars (Verve Stamps)
Paper: SU Naturals Ivory card stock; Creative Imaginations and My Mind's Eye dp
Ink: SU Bordering Blue; Ranger Old Paper, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain Distress
Accessories: SU pewter jumbo eyelets, rope twine, large star punch, corner rounder; Spellbinders Labels 3 and square Nestabilities, sewing machine, paper piercer, white gel pen
Size: 5 1/2" square

26 comments:

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

Amy, I love this card! The tag and stars are perfect!

~Lori Roop said...

WOW! You stay busy girl! :D This is awesome! I love the tag and stars!! Perfect!!

Renée said...

This is wonderful, Amy! Love your layout, love the colours!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

THUD! Really Amy, this card makes me want to stare for hours! Absolute perfection!

Karen Giron said...

Wow, Amy! This is an absolute PERFECT Father's Day card - Love it!!

Niki Estes said...

This is such a neat card! I love the colors, texture, everything! Great masculine card!

Laurie Schmidlin said...

You should see me right now...my jaw is hanging wide open! Seriously Amy, I think I have to be your biggest fan! Everything you make is a work of art!! Wow!

Jackie Pedro said...

This IS absolute perfection! Every detail is fabulous...

Nancy Riley said...

Absolutely fabulous!!!!

dolcreations said...

Your cards are stunning. Thank-you for all the inspiration you have given me now!
Christine

AlienAnessa said...

Holy smokes!! This is a rockin' good card, Amy!! =)

Unknown said...

love your card Amy! just got this set so I need to try it out this weekend!!

Anonymous said...

Great cards! I especially like the first one with all the special touches!

Anthonette said...

This card is fabulous! It just jumps off the screen. I love every detail of your design. Thanks for the inspiration!

Danielle said...

Fantastic Father's Day card Amy - your papers and details are wonderful! Just love those big chunky eyelets - so perfect on this card!
Hugs, Danielle

Grace said...

OMgosh Amy!!! This is just the greatest Father's Day card!!! I'm loving all you did and that nestie label on the tag was sheer genious!

Karen J. said...

Was looking at this set and now I really need to order it. Your card is wonderful...masculine card. Thank you for the great inspiration.

chloe said...

This is such a perfect Fathers day card! I love all of the star elements and the sweet cord on the tag-gorgeous!

Melody said...

Love your card Amy! It is a great masculine card. I just got my first order of Verve stamps!

Kathy Jones said...

WOW Amy - what a fantastic Guy card!!!! Love this and might have to case this one when FD comes around for us!

Anonymous said...

I totally love this one! I might case it just a little for my Dad! Thanks for the inspiration!

Silke Ledlow said...

WOW - super awesome Father's Day card - Amy!!!

ChristineCreations said...

Your stitching always sets off your cards SO well! This has beautiful warmth...a great FD card!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

LOVE this!! No, seriously....I LOVE!! LOVE!! LOVE!!! this card!! Every detail is FANTASTIC!!

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic Amy! Love the tab you used and that stitching is awesome...real or faux ;)

Cindy Major said...

Wow, that is one fantastic masculine card!!!