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I had a family member turn 50 recently, and he does not like 'fussy' cards, like most men, I gather :)
I started by stenciling the background using Delicata Golden Glitz ink.
I also ran the ink pad over the wee molded accent piece, and it just caught the tops of the impression.
The 50 was die cut from golden sparkle card using Kaiser Craft Number Dies
The gold embossed sentiment was a magazine freebie. I hand cut the banner, and the underlying snippet of the last of the same paper I had used (a snippet of) for the side decoration
The photo above gives and idea of the subtle sparkle this card has.
The final detail (inside the card) was the banner made from the last snippet of the design paper .
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13 comments:
Maxine, this is so pretty with the texture, sparkle, and design. Awesome!
Gorgeous masculine card, Maxine. I love steampunk style. Happy New Year, my dear friend.
What a beautiful card and so perfect for the occasion. Loving the gold embossing! Thank you for your nice comment on my favorites of 2019 post. I'll be sure to keep an eye on your blog so I don't miss your "favorites" post!
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Great card Maxine - I loved reading the steps to make it. It's very classy and perfect for a chap!
Hugs
Di xx
Men are notorious for disliking fussy cards, well the ones that I know. This appeals it still had gold and sparkle and yet it’s still manly whatever that means!
Looks good to see texture and gold on a men's card; it is for sure not fuzzy, but a beautiful card! Enjoy the sunday!
Wonderful card and perfect design for a man xx
Wonderful masculine card with a great design and the stencilling is great x.
Any man would love this textured design with gears, Maxine! I love the tie pattern strip on the side and how you added a bit of glitter to the number ~ after all, it IS a milestone!! Happy New Year from me and Hammy! And thank you for your beautiful Christmas card!! Hugs, Darnell
love the little bit of glitter and embossing. We know there is some fussy with all card making in embossing, layout and sentiment...love the little bit of glitter and embossing. Great card and nicely embellished male card for a "no" fussy man. He will definitely be pleased and not even know it's fussy...you used the right combination of embellishments to please him I'm sure.
Beautiful card very appropriate for a golden anniversary Maxine... just letting you know too that your lovely card arrived a couple of days ago thanks so much.
Thanks for being a blessing, and may God bless you too, especially in 2020... thanks so much fir all your wonderful words of encouragement in 2019..
Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
Oops my brain froze, Maxine, not sure why but thought was anniversary card, read a it few hours ago went away and did things and came back to comment and totally lost the plot!! an indicator of two night of five hours sleep not gaining the brightest brain!
Oops hugs. Xxx
Lovely manly card Maxine
the color is perfecto for Manly
he must be happy to get this
great manly card
hugs
Monika
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