Celebrating Life After Retirement

Recently I needed to make a birthday card for one of my former co-workers.  With one of my cards winning several images from Bugaboo Stamps, I knew exactly what image would be the perfect fit for him. 

Gus Tidbits and the sentiment definition of a Flashlight made me giggle and I know most men can truly relate!

 I started with printing the image and sentiment on Neenah 110# cardstock and coloring with my Copic markers.  I used the My Favorite Things Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges die for the envelope like edge after completing the coloring.   I love the masculine look of the brown and blue plaid cardstock added to a chocolate brown card base.  I secured the image on the card base next, leaving about 3/4" on the left side.  Next I placed the 'celebrate' washi tape across the bottom and used a knife blade to trim the edges even with the plaid mat.  Last I added the blue twine and button to complete the card.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to “Follow” my blog and to visit my site ~ “Not Just Scraps” on Facebook ~ where you can purchase my cards.

 

I’ll be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Ike's World ~ Challenge #140 ~ Friends 

Incy Wincy Designs ~ People ~ Option 2 

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge #77 ~ For the Boys/Men 

Cute Card Thursday ~ #668 ~ Anything Goes 

Pam's Pearls

Products Used:

Bugaboo Stamps, Gus Tidbits-Flashlight

My Favorite Things, Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges