PPA 54 - Happy ”Think Big“ Birthday

Stampin' Up! Studio Sketches & Word Play

Simple and masculine.  I know they go together but can I do both in the same card?  Once I got started I had a hard time stopping!  So I decided to share two cards with you - a serious one and a ”not so“ serious one.  I am however going to repeat myself when I say that Travel Journal Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini is wonderful for masculine cards.  And in my opinion Celebrations from the Idea Book & Catalog is a very close second.

 

Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• Studio Sketches Clear Mount (122222)
• Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Baroque Motifs (113490)
• Word Play Clear Mount (120651) 

Ink - 

• Cherry Cobbler Classic (119669)
• Crumb Cake Classic (121030)
• Real Red Classic (103133)

Paper - 

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
• Real Red Card Stock (102482)
• Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685)
• Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)
• Travel Journal DSP (117156 - Summer Mini)

• Celebrations DSP (117164)

Accessories -

• SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Tools - 

• Word Window Punch (119657)
• Modern Label Punch (119849)
• Star Punch (119875)
• 1 3/4” Scallop Circle (119854)

Putting It Together Tips:

• I tried to keep “Happy Birthday” in monochromatic groupings.  The background features the color Crumb Cake primarily and so I used Crumb Cake for the swirl.  The Sentiment and image were both matted and stamped with Cherry Cobbler.  This card is asymmetrical.  The swirl gives it its balance although it almost appears as a background element.
• Wish Big is just plain fun.  A big red candle with a star flame.  The sentiment is stamped in Real red, but offset matted with the same scallop circle punch in Cherry Cobbler to give it a bit of a pop.  Having trouble figuring out how old YOU are?  Pick a number!  Or at least that's what the Celebrations paper suggests.

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Comments

[Sue O.]

1.

Oooooh, these are great, Mike. Love the elegance of the first card and yet it is masculine. Love the cheerfulness of the second card. . .so fun! I sure hope you're feeling better each day after your recent loss of such a dear friend. God is so amazing about being with us through the troubling times. . .and always. HUGS to you from Minnesota.

[Mike]

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[Alexandra Hobson]

3.

Great cards Mike - love them both!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

[pesc]

4.

I like both of your cards! :) You get me want to buy this designer paper now... LOL
Have a wonderful day!

[Linda Callahan]

5.

Oh I always like a two for the price of one deal! Love the personality of both cards!

[Pam Browne]

6.

You are my hero! Great work!

[Terry]

7.

These two ar gr8!!
The vintage for a mature man and the bright for an 18 yr old...perfect.

[Cookie]

8.

Seems like I'm always looking for a good man's birthday card and these are wonderful.... I do love them both....

[Ginger]

9.

Nice cards Mike and definitely masculine!

[Mary Fish]

10.

Well, we respect your masculine perspective for good reason. Beautiful cards in two entirely different styles.

Hugs, M

[Colett R]

11.

Great cards, Mike. I love them both!! Glad you didn't stop at one when the mojo was flowing.

[Jessica]

12.

Great cards Mike... as always!

[Pam Giudici]

13.

Awesome cards! Glad you couldn't stop and showed us two...double the pleasure, double the fun, two cards are better than one! Ok, that's my cheesy saying for today.

[Pinky]

14.

Mike, I love both cards, but that celebration one is super cool! I love the simplicity of the card, yet it is so appealing for a birthday card! I just got that Word Play set, so I feel another case coming on...LOL!

[Angela R]

15.

These are both great, Mike! And you're right about the Travel Journal DSP for masculine cards. I don't have it and I think I will have to get it! :)

[Ann Schach]

16.

Great cards, Mike! The Studio Sketches one is right up my alley with its flourish!

[Cards by Gina]

17.

Of course, you can! You can do anything! They're both KISSable and masculine! Great job, as usual!

[Nikki]

18.

Love them Mike...I can't decide which on best. One is very elegant and the other is so cheerful! {SMILES}