Saturday, March 8, 2014

A Card for our Son

Today I'm sharing the card I made for our youngest son.  He's a writer who uses a computer, but he has an old school heart.  If it were feasible, he'd compose his works in longhand or use a typewriter. I don't have a typewriter stamp (I really, really want one), so I used a K & Company die cut that I got on clearance at Michael's.  I've had it for months, knowing I would use it for our son.


Everything is from my stash. I added the green striped patterned paper to the card base. I used a Paper Studio embossing folder for the handwriting, then rubbed CTMH Chocolate ink over the embossing.  I added strips of wood pattern DP to the top and bottom of the embossed piece.  I popped up the typewriter and added green enamel dots.  I distressed all the edges in the CTMH ink.

These are the challenges I'm entering:  Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge #166 - Spots & Stripes; The Male Room #5 - Colours (Blue, Green and Brown); and Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - March.

We're having a beautiful day here. I plan to get out and enjoy it while I can. I wish you a great day!
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10 comments:

  1. Papercrafting PrincessMarch 8, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    How nice!

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  2. Vicki DutcherMarch 9, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    He will appreciate this I am sure! Thanks for joining in with The Male Room.

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  3. BrendaMarch 9, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Oh Shelia I love this card! That typewriter is awesome, I love the embossing and the papers you used. I hope you get that typewriter stamp too! I love typewriters especially the old ones. lol As nice as technology is, the old school stuff is my favorite. Hugs!

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  4. DarnellMarch 10, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    What a great card for your son, Sheila! I love that it is meaningful and personal for him and I'm sure it will be cherished! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. MaryHMarch 10, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    How perfect for your son & his outlook on writing. It's so pretty with the script background and the green striped DP. Now you could not have found a better sentiment for this young man & his card. (I think I have a set that has a typewriter in it. I'll hunt it up & get back to you!) TFS & Hugs.

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  6. Deborah FringsMarch 10, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Oh this is fab! Love the old style typewriter and fun sentiment. Thanks so much for playing along with The Male Room!

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  7. Life and KnitsMarch 12, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    What a lovely card! He's going to love it. One to cherish for sure.

    Susie

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  8. micheleMarch 13, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely card! Thanks for joining in with the spots & stripes challenge at Crafts 4 Eternity :) hugs Michele x

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  9. HazelMarch 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Thank you so much for joining my Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for March with your delightful crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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  10. Louise van VurenMarch 29, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Great male card using the colours from our challenge, I love how personal this card is, especially made for your son, I am sure he will appreciate it,thanks for playing along with us at The Male Room

    Louise xx

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