Jun 20 2008

Happy Birthday, Blogger’s Challenge!

Published by Connie at 11:06 am under Birthday cards,Cards,Challenges

Wow…week #52 of the Blogger’s Challenge…Happy Birthday!  I didn’t join the first couple weeks, but loved the idea, so I was soon hooked into playing along.  Today’s theme is masculine cards.  I thought about using my standbys…Bronc Buster or Wanted…and I’m sure several of the Blogger’s will use them…but went for something different.  I guess this is more a masculine teen or college age card.  No ribbon or frills…

I love those simple cards that I can whip up in a few minutes.  For some reason, I seem to always need a card at the last minute!  For this one, I used a base of Brilliant Blue.  Then cut a 5 1/4 x 3" piece from the Jersey Shore Designer Paper.  When I first saw this design in that pack of paper, I wasn’t too sure I would ever use it…but I’ve ended up loving the stripes of different patterns on that design!  The DSP is adhered to the base.  Then I inked up the Party and Eat Cake greetings with Brilliant Blue and Pumpkin Pie markers on the Block Party image (this set is RETIRING!) and stamped on Whisper White.  I punched it with the Key Tag.  I then punched the large circle from Pumpkin Pie and used the slit punch along the top edge.  Placed the Key Tag into the slit and secured with a mini brad.  I then punched 3 small stars and placed mini brads in the center of each one.  They are adhered with dimensionals.

Quick, easy, makes a nice card for men or teens!  And it celebrates the Blogger’s Challenge Birthday!

Have a great weekend!

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  1. # Nikkion 20 Jun 2008 at 11:14 am

    Love the fun , fresh, funky look of this! Perfect for a boy or teenager! {SMILES}

  2. # Barb Hardemanon 20 Jun 2008 at 11:35 am

    Love that you made this a hip, cool birthday card! So perfect for a teenager or anyone really. The bright colors are a winner…

  3. # Robin Merrimanon 20 Jun 2008 at 11:47 am

    This is so fun! I love the feel of all the elements together.

  4. # Lynn Mercurioon 20 Jun 2008 at 11:47 am

    What fun colors, and the stars are a nice touch…embellishments without being “girlie”. Great job!

  5. # Lisa Somervilleon 20 Jun 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Great Teen Birthday card!

  6. # Sherylon 20 Jun 2008 at 12:16 pm

    Love the Jersey Shore for a masculine card (or really, any card, lol). Great card!

  7. # Suzanneon 20 Jun 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Cool card. Love the papers.

  8. # Chris Dickinsonon 20 Jun 2008 at 4:35 pm

    This is a perfect card – Fast, FUN and great for any male!!! Fabulous card, I like how you used the different punches!! TFS!

  9. # Idaon 20 Jun 2008 at 4:40 pm

    Great card…my dh would like this (he likes colors like that). I love the stars and the different patterns of polka dot paper together.

  10. # Kimberly Gajewskion 20 Jun 2008 at 9:12 pm

    What a fun challenge card! Such a great mix of colors and patterns! :D

  11. # Lisa B.on 20 Jun 2008 at 9:33 pm

    I love the bright and bold color choices for a manly card! Great job as always, Connie!

  12. # Jeannette Swainon 20 Jun 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Great card Connie. Love the colors and the DSP. It just POPS!

  13. # Kathie Baileyon 21 Jun 2008 at 1:44 am

    Connie, outstanding card! I love how you “framed” the sentiment.

  14. # Jane Giggyon 21 Jun 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Connie, Your card really pops out at me! WOW!! Very manly card that can be used for more than Father’s Day. It would make a great birthday card.

  15. # claudiaon 23 Jun 2008 at 8:26 am

    what a fun and fresh card!

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