for Father’s Day that is! I made 2 for Yasha from me and 1 from Nadya.  His favorite was Nadya’s – as it should be.  If he ever gets a desk to call his own at work, her card will be proudly displayed there.

The yellow textured CS and cardbase is from Bazzill, the glitter mat is from DCWV – the glitter mat stack, the navy “ribbon” is Not Quite Navy (SU) run through my Fiskars paper crimper and the textured dots are Very Vanilla (SU) run through my Big Shot using my Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder.  The photo was staged in my living room: wardrobe, tools, and creeper provided by Yasha (unbeknownst to him) backdrop is a navy blue sheet – beautiful baby was a collaborative effort.

The 2nd photo was completely impromptu – I was gathering laundry and left the closet door open.  Nadya found Papa Red’s boots that Nana gave to Yasha and put them on – then decided to walk to  the laundry room.  I couldn’t resist taking a few photos and incorporating one into the card.  Nadya “autographed” the sentiment page herself, then I trimmed and mounted it.

For the “sentimental” Father’s Day card from me, I used Stampin’ Up’s Thoughts of Father set – which is retiring June 30 – so if you want it – get is NOW!  I used Confetti Cream CS and some really cool cork paper from my stash as well as my Nestabilities (Large Labels) and my Copics.  The card base is from Bazzill.

Then, for fun, and because I wanted to enter this week’s Stamp Something challenge (using black, white and 1 additional color) I created a 2nd card.  It was cross-inspired by this card and an e-card at American Greetings. The black base is from Bazzill, the CS is Whisper White matted with Real Red (SU).  I really wish my printer ink didn’t bleed on Whisper White – anyone have any suggestions on a quality CS that won’t run with printer ink?!?!? I love Whisper White for  Stamping, but printing isn’t working as well for me.  I printed the outside Sentiment on my HP C6180 and Photoshop CS3 (font is Passions Conflict) – the heart is colored with my Clear Spica to add sparkle.

For the inside top of the card, I stamped Dress-Up Hanna in Tuxedo Black on Whisper White and colored her with copics and my Spica pens.  I used my Oval nestabilities to frame her and matted her on Real Red CS. 

The sentiment was generated in Photoshop CS3, just like the cover. I added sheer red organdy ribbon for depth and femininity.

I had a lot of fun making this card – and he at least smiled when he opened it. We may be old and married, but it’s still fun to catch him off-guard occasionally.

I’m off to do laundry today – yea!  I updated Nadya’s bathroom  yesterday, so I’ll try to get some pics taken and uploaded to show you.  She selected the theme and loves her new space.

Have a great day!

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