4 Beautiful Masculine Cards

Hi Friends, Today I'm sharing four beautiful cards created from Anna Griffin's Gentleman's Study Craft Box.  This collection of card bases, sentiments and embellishments make fantastic cards for the guys in your life.  Here's a few more:  

I'm sure the guys in your life would love one of these cards.  Thanks for dropping by and having a peek! Warm wishes for a good day. ~ Dawna 

Congrats Graduation Card

Today I'm sharing a masculine card that I made for my grandsons graduation.  I love the "rivet" embossing folder that makes this great masculine design.  Keep it sweet and simple.  If you enjoyed this post, please "follow" and "Share" on your social media.  Thanks for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

This Old Jalopy Graduation Card

Hi Friends,   I'm sharing a Graduation Card I made for my "adopted" grandson, Josh.  Josh is my son-in-laws nephew and he's been a part of our lives since he was a young boy.  Graduation is a huge accomplishment, and we're so very proud of  our special young man.  The inside of this card was also decorated and held a special poem about the adventurous travels of this Old Jalopy and the new ones in store as Josh sets out to follow his own dreams.  

That's it for me today.  Thank you for dropping by, your visits are always appreciated.  If you liked This Old Jalopy Card, please "join" or follow" this blog, there's a lot more to come!  Until next time, create something wonderful today!  ~ Dawna

Steampunk Birthday Card

"Happy 18th Birthday Joshua"

Hi Friends,  Today I'm sharing a card I made for my 'adopted grandson' Josh for his 18th birthday. Whenever I create for my grandsons, I always seem to lean towards a "Time Fly's" theme.  Probably because they are all growing up so fast!  It may look a little complicated but actually with just a few simple techniques it was pretty easy and lots of fun to create.   

To start, I used Graphic 45's "Steampunk Spells" paper collection and its coordinating 6x6 cardstock pad.   I fussy cut a few flowers for the cover and inside with their vines or gears still attached.  Then I picked out a nice big hot air balloon for the cover and a small on for the inside.  I really wanted the big balloon to have a lot of dimension, so I adhered it to chipboard, distressed the edges (using TH Vintage Photo) and added a few coats of Glossy Accents to make it shine and really pop!  

Male Steampunk Gear Head Chippy from Gina's Design

Then I took this amazing Steampunk Male Gear Head chippy, a gift from my friend Donna from Gina's Designs and finished it with some Viva Inka Gold and Copper colored Metallic Rubs.  I used the same metallic rubs in green, azure and turquoise to finish the Leaky Shed Spring Butterfly.

Steampunk Male Gear Head Close Up

Putting it all together was pretty simple.  Before I adhered anything or double matted the background papers, I added the corner eyelets to the top piece of cardstock, roughed up the mat edges and distressed them with ink.  Then I roughly sewed the edge of each mat with different stitches.  I arranged the embellishments the way I wanted them, then used a clock face to stamp out a few peek-a-boo clocks and the inside sentiment.  Now I was ready to secure everything down.  I used some foam tape to lift the balloon up, tucked in a few flowers and the gear head, layered on some metal gears, butterfly sequins, and finely the birthday banner.  Here's the inside of the card and a final look at the cover:

"Live the Life You've Imagined"

Happy 18th Birthday Joshua"

Well friends that's it for me today.  I hope all you Steampunk fans out there enjoyed this fun, funky and cool masculine card.  Until next time, I hope you're inspired to create something from the heart!  ~ Dawna

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Dad's Britday Card

Hi Friends,  One more card to catch-up on posting my cards.  Here's a little something I made my Dad for his birthday in July.  Can't believe this one almost got a way from me.  I used the Tim Holtz Old Jalopy Car and modified it to make this great truck.

Kind of ironic since my did the same thing only in real life.  He took and old camper, cut off the camper shell, added a big sheet metal flat bed, side rails and viola!  He had an amazing truck!  I did a "Now and Then" layout of his vehicles when he was 15 and when he was 65, I just love the time lapse of these amazing pictures: 

Well he loved his card, and had a very special birthday!  Thanks it for me today friends.  Thank you for dropping by and may I wish you all a happy day! 

"One of a Kind Dad"

 

Hi Friends,

I created this altered frame for for my dad, Donnie Spencer, to display this very special picture of us.  This is the only picture I have of me sitting in his lap and I'm only 5 years old here.  At age 25, he is so young and handsome, I am so grateful to have this wonderful picture of us together.  

Here are a few more close ups:

Top of Frame Close Up

Key Hole and Hanging Key Close Up

Pocket Watch and Gear Close Up

Dated 1961 Close Up

Bottom of Frame Close Up

My dad absolutely loved his Father's Day gift and I hope you enjoyed it too.  Thank you so much for dropping by.  If you have time to leave a comment, please know that I sincerely appreciate hearing from you!  Until next time, always create from your heart and live life inspired!  ~ Dawna <3