Though Julie gave us this week off, some of us Flourishes Girls are still playing in the Free for All Friday today :) Give a girl a stamp and she can't help herself!
I needed a card for my Dad as we're having a big party for him with friends and relatives today for his 75th Birthday.
A lighthouse is such a beautiful symbol of direction and hope, perfect for a masculine birthday card I think, and especially for 75 years! I used Flourishes A Guiding Light set for the main image stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black on Flourishes Classic White Cardstock, and then the Antique Map set for the background teal-dp layer stamped in Memento Teal Zeal ink. The designer paper is Authentique Celebrate, the tones are perfect for this coloured image. I also used Flourishes Emerald Coast Cardstock for the base.
The main image is cut out with Spellbinder's Creative Book Pages Two Die. And then because it would work so perfectly I taught myself via Pinterest how to tie a double sailor's knot in hemp. I think a softer style of rope would probably tie a bit easier next time, hemp is a bit waxy and thick. A little Flourishes Emerald Coast Button for accent and it's done!
Oh...just an FYI, I used this week's Decontructed Sketch from Jen, just flipped.
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9 comments:
LOOOOOOOOOOOVE your card Christine! LOVE the layers & the Sailors Knot! You did a FABULOUS JOB in coloring!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I'm SURE your Dad will LOVE his card! :)
Oh, I just love nautical cards. Just fantastic and I am sure your Dad will love it. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautiful Christine! Love that knot and your coloring is fabulous. I am sure he will love it. :)
Hugs~
Fabulous card, Christine!! Just love the colour combo. Wonderfully coloured and the knot is the perfect touch. Your dad is sure to love it :)
wow fabulous and great card Christine.
congratulations on your fathers birthday
greetings karin
Great card...love the knot. Happy birthday to your Dad!!
Fabulous masculine card and I am sure he loved it Christine. THe framing with the texture is perfect and awesome knot! Still can't tie those for nothing. ha!
Great knot Christine! I love your coloring too-just beautiful!
Hope you enjoyed a great day with your Dad, love the coloring and layout of the card and that knot is such a perfect touch to go with the theme!
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