I have been tearing my hair out trying to come up with an idea for my grandson's upcoming 14th birthday . . . So hopped onto Polly P's Pinterest board to find some inspiration. . . Laughing here because I certainly never expected to find inspiration in one of my own cards that Polly had pinned in the DTGD20 Host Favs. I barely remember making this card and I certainly didn't remember the black denim so I kept that and changed everything else.
I started by brayering ink over the inside of an embossing folder, spritzed with water then stamped onto my WC paper. While that dried, I stamped Zeke guy, colored, fussy cut and doodled in a pair of dark glasses. Computer generated the sentiment, printed on vellum, framed with black and mounted on the bg. Adhered my teen partially outside the frame and added a scattering of pewter stars to finish.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 GMT Views: 733
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65294
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 10:43 AM
We were both looking for bday card inspiration today. Linda - what a great card you created for a 14 year old - love the image and your inky background - how different from your original (which is also great - looks so different with different colors) and the sentiment is perfect!
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Registered: October 13, 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 7485
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 10:43 AM
That is so funny that you were inspired by your own card. Dorothy said "sometimes what we seek is right in our own backyard". I love your awesomely cool dude against the great background. I'm sure your grandson will love it.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75074
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 10:59 AM
Twice excellent card! I bet your grandson will LOVE this card. It is really great.
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50743
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 1:13 PM
That is so funny that you found your own card pinned there! Guess it was meant to be and reminded you of what you had in your stamping arsenal for the birthday card. It's the same image but you once again created a wonderful new design.
Registered: January 19, 2010 Location: California Posts: 2771
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 2:17 PM
You nailed it here, Linda. A perfect card for your teenage grandson. I love how you have placed your cool, awesome dude in front of your background and sentiment. Fabulous card!
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13168
Sat, Mar 16, 2024 @ 3:49 PM
How wonderful is that ... your own card was your inspiration today! Love that! Your guy card is so terrific for your 14-year-old grandson! I really enjoy making guy cards and you are certainly good at it!
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God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9