Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni My Pinkie is Inkie in Boxertown
Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 68742
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 @ 10:23 PM
This is just too cute. I knew this was your card before I saw your name on it. You did a great job on it. I love the paper dolls. I am glad these Dudes are not coming to my card group, I think we might fight over them talking across the table and that is the only way they could ever win. LOL
Registered: January 11, 2024 Location: Posts: 4280
Thu, Mar 05, 2026 @ 6:20 AM
Great card! I love the playing card patterned paper, and the vintage gentlemen are such a good pairing with it. And you even worked in an actual playing card!
Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 12692
Thu, Mar 05, 2026 @ 8:29 AM
Pretty sure I wouldn't want to be at a card table with these dudes! The patterned paper is so realistic, you had me fooled for a sec. Loe how you worked in the beer theme, too.
Registered: March 10, 2017 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 8126
Thu, Mar 05, 2026 @ 8:35 AM
I'd like to fly you out here to California and have you go through my ephemera box with me to show me how to use all the stuff I've saved!! You have the most amazing creative eye! (ironically, an AI ad popped up while I am typing this with the question "is clutter taking over your home?" Just my craft room!!
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 @ 1:52 PM
Such a clever mix of imagery and theme. The playing‑card patterns set the perfect stage for those vintage fellows, and the real card tucked in adds such a sharp focal point. The beer mug and phrase sticker pull the whole story together with just the right touch of humor.
This card reminds me of our friend Polly. I so miss her and love seeing cards in the gallery that were her style. It brings a smile to me reminding me of her.
