Guy cards are always hardest for me, mainly because I just don't make them often. But since my brother's birthday was this week, I thought one of the latest sets from My Favorite Things would be just perfect for his card! This one is Let's Hear it for the Boys.
This set is perfect for almost any guy in your life . . . images in this set include a TV remote control, golf club & ball/tee, slippers, newspaper, snacks & beverage of choice or this baseball cap and fish plaque! It has a great range of sentiments, too, for Grandparent's Day, Father's Day, Birthday, or even game night.
I had fun with this image by doing paper piecing on the rug -- I just took the horizontal striped background paper (by Stampin' Up!) and turned it vertically. The colors in this paper reminds me SO much of our lake house where my brother spends a lot of his time fishing (hence the fish plaque was perfect for him!). We acquired the house in the 70's and the decor is still living in that decade -- burnt orange and kelly green!
I also had fun coloring this image using my neglected Prismacolor pencils & Gamsol. If you don't have any of these pencils yet or have been wanting to add to your collection, check out this great special Kim over at My Favorite Things is running beginning Sept 1: You can get a set of her "Favorite 48" Prismacolor pencils along with a bunch of bonus items, including a great alterable paint can and the newest mini stamp set that will be available Sept 1, Shower Time. Check out all the details here on Kim's blog.
I'll post my altered paint can tomorrow but meanwhile, here's a sneak peek at the new Shower Time set:
Isn't it darling?!! I'll have a sample using this set later this week/weekend, so check back for that!
Love your crisp layout! The paper looks great with that set!Love the rug! It's adorable!
Posted by: Lori Craig | August 29, 2007 at 09:31 PM
I love your paper pieced rug, and your coloring is amazing! I knew I had to have this set when I saw it, 'cause guys cards are always a challenge. This set helps a lot!
I love the new Shower Time set, and can't wait to see what you do with it!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 30, 2007 at 02:00 AM
I'm so happy to see that you put a hat on this reclining fella because this stamp set sort of creeps me out seeing him without a head...lol
Great colors btw. TFS
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | August 30, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Great "boy" card - love the rug!
Posted by: Robin | August 30, 2007 at 06:19 AM
Super cute card, Sharon! Love the rug!!!
Posted by: trudee | August 30, 2007 at 09:25 AM
I love that rug made from the Apple Cider paper. What a great masculine card.
Posted by: Jenn D | August 30, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Thanks for showing me the set, that's exactly what I was looking for yesterday
Posted by: Sara Henton | August 30, 2007 at 10:35 AM
OMG! I love the man card AND your tin! What an incredible idea!! You are quite the clever one!
Posted by: Kim | August 30, 2007 at 11:16 AM
You never cease to amaze me with your work!! Great manly card!! :)
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | August 31, 2007 at 10:15 PM