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Friday, March 11, 2022

You're Gold err, Old

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I have an older brother, and sometimes I get 'stuck' for an idea for his birthday card. 
When I saw this one, by Marilyn at One Stamping Fool,  inspiration struck!!
I adapted the card to the recipient (a retired mechanic).He  has received it and thoroughly appreciated it!


I am still with my friend, so I used her supplies.  As she does not blog, she does not add the names of brands to her supplies as she stores them, so the only thing I know is that the ink I used is 
Stamp it Jamestown Blue, which I used for both the stencilled background, and the card base.


I die cut the old truck twice - once from a shiny bronze paper, and once from some card I had coloured with copper brushos, spread with my finger once wet. These I adhered slightly off set, and then placed onto the washi tape 'road'.


I die cut the letters from the bronze paper, and then coloured some white card with black ink, then a layer of Memento Lightening Black, which gives a gold overtone ... it is just visible in the photo.


I used some washi tape for the sentiment inside.

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28 comments:

Glennis F said...

A lovely idea for a men's card, I am sure your brother loved it

Dawn T said...

great card Maxine. Love the idea

Gerrina said...

Funny a text like this! A card for someone with humor! Hugs, Gerrina

brenda said...

That's a great card for a man Maxine and the fun twist sure to raise a smile.

B x

Mac Mable said...

Fun card for your brother Maxine and love how you did the truck and the washi road x.

Chris said...

Fabulous card for your brother- love the stencilled background- so effective! Hope he appreciated the sentiment! It made me laugh anyway!
Thanks for joining in at Fab'n' Funky
Chris
x

Becca Sadler said...

What a wonderful humorous masculine birthday card! So clever with the wording and so special with the bronze to add shine!

Sue said...

A fabulous fun mens card, Maxine, not easy to do x

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Such fun - love the G/Old sentiment. And that truck. Looks great!

cotnob said...

A super card Maxine, a fabulous masculine design and fun sentiment.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Brilliant card
Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge atThrough The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge. Good luck Ginny
My Blog As I do Rodos

Rose Andrew said...

Awesome card
Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday Craft Challenge
Good Luck
Rose DT

mamapez5 said...

Good thinking. I am glad he appreciated it. What fun! Kate xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Enjoy your break away Maxine.. well done on fitting in crafting too.. AND sharing it.
Great male card.

Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X

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Cynthia said...

Fun design and great sentiment, Maxine! Thanks so much for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week.

Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...

Too funny! Such a delightful card! Thanks for sharing it with us at PIP Challenges!
Hugs

Carol W said...

This is a great masculine card. Well done Maxine.

JD/ Jill said...

Cute and clever card! Well done!

Shelly Schmidt said...

LOL, this is so fun! I love the sentiment- awesome card for your brother!

aussie aNNie said...

Hi Maxine, re my card they are scored lines done on the scoreboard...
Brilliant card here with great colours, cleverly designed.. ♥

Ellibelle said...

What a fun birthday card!! Love how you did the "You're (g)old sentiment LOL. Really fantastic and great design with the truck and great background!

Kristine said...

Great masculine card! Love your sentiment and what an interesting stenciled bg 🥰

Karen Dunbrook said...

really fun idea
xx Karen

Nandini said...

Very cute and fun card! Great to see you in the ATSM gallery. Hope to see you again soon! Nandini, DT

Brenda said...

This card gave me quite the chuckle Maxine, I love it! Love the stenciled background, so cool looking like a full moon (or sun) would look. The truck is great for a retired mechanic and I love how you off set the layers. But it is that sentiment that had me smiling from ear to ear, or chuckling in my case. I will have to remember this one. So cute! Hugs, Brenda

Kelly Schelske said...

Great card Maxine!

Thank you for joining us at Creative Knockouts, I hope your will play along again this week:-)

Neet said...

I bet that made your brother smile. What a fab card and how lovely you have put it together. The background is so perfect for it.
Blessings, Neet xx

Claudia Martins said...

Lovely and sweet card.Thank you for joining us at Throug The Purple Haze .Good luck!! Claudia Martins DT/ Coordinator