Yesterday was the birthday of a new but special friend, because Imtiaz is my son Adam’s father-in-law. He is a wonderful, happy man, who truly loves his family. I wanted to make him a card and wasn’t sure exactly what he would like, but Adam and Farah agreed that he would like the lighthouse from High Tide. The colors are from the TGIF color challenge this week. I have been following their challenges for a while and want to start participating with them.
It’s All in the Details
- I wanted to keep this masculine card pretty clean and simple. The So Saffron was a very good choice for the card base because it keeps the card feeling light and airy like the ocean.
- Whisper White cardstock was cut to 3.5″ x 4.75″ and stamped from bottom to top LOL. I added crumb cake to the colors to make the sand and beach grass.
- After stamping the beach scene and sentiment, I layered it onto Calypso Coral cardstock. Then, that was layered onto another layer of Whisper White cardstock.
- The Finishing Touch was a little piece of Calypso Coral 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon and Bermuda Bay Enamel Shapes.
- Inside: The stamp from Birthday Blast was stamped in Bermuda Bay and layered onto Bermuda Bay cardstock, then Calypso Coral Enamel Shapes were placed both sides of HAPPY.
Quick List of Supplies Used
- Stamp Sets: High Tide, Dragonfly Dreams, Birthday Blast
- Paper: So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Thick Whisper White
- Ink: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Crumb Cake
- Finishing Touch: Subtles Enamel Shapes, Calypso Coral 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon from Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit
I am submitting this card to TGIF Challenges for their fun color challenge. I hope you will hop by to see the design team inspiration cards and play along with me!
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As usual, you can add ribbon to a guy card and have it still be masculine! I love this beachy scene, and so will your new friend!
Love this Debbie. You’ve used the challenge colours for a fabulous masculine card. Love the bright Bermuda Bay lighthouse and the gorgeous touches of the ribbon and enamel shapes. Thanks for playing along this week at TGIF Challenges. Rochelle xo
This is a beautifully designed card and it fits the color challenge so perfectly. I am really drawn to the simple clean layers. Thanks a bunch for joining us this week at TGIF. Smiles, Elizabeth
This is so pretty in these colours! The touch of ribbon and your gems are the perfect addition here! Thanks for joining in the fun over at TGIF this week!
So pretty in these colors. Thanks for joining us at TGIF.
You beat me to using High Tide and I am so glad! This card showcases the images beautifully with vibrant colors and a great layered but clean style. Love it!! Off to pin…