- 6" x 6" square Kraft card blank, side opening
- a sheet of paper from the Paper Cellar 'Mens' paper pad, just slightly trimmed to leave a little border. I like the open topped cars in the pattern
- 'Scrabble' letters to spell out Brad's name. They're make of thin (balsa?) wood and I found them in Hobbycraft, under their own label, a good while ago
- the letters came with some double sided sticky circles on the back but I carefully removed those and used Collall All Purpose glue to glue the pieces in position
- finished off by adding a 'Craftwork Cards' sentiment, again bought ages ago. As often happened with these sentiments the circle had been cut just slightly 'off' leaving a fine white border in places, so I carefully trimmed right round to even things up
- then ran a black marker around the edge before adding the sentiment to the card using thin sticky pads
For being totally without inspiration at first, I'm glad this worked out as it did - and it got a thumbs up from my 'in-house critic' too!
Well done Di! Cards for young men are the toughest to make, especially if you don't really know what his interests are. Not all guys are into sports! Of course, even knowing what the recipient is interested in doesn't help much if you don't have supplies that apply. I had to resort to downloading clip-art of a game controller and coloring it in..then adding hand-drawn details...for a video game fanatic once. Those scrabble tiles add wonderful dimension and personalization. I know he'll feel very special when he opens it up. A bonus point for using up old, old stash too.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great masculine card, Di! Love the Scrabble pieces, design & car paper! So glad you're seeing some improvement & hope Mr Dudley isn't getting into too much mischief!
ReplyDeleteThinking of something for a male card - especially if they are in the younger age bracket - can be difficult but you've certainly come up trumps here. Pleased the really useful boxes actually contained something useful for you, often mine don't even though they are full!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card and a great idea to use the scrabble pieces - glad I'm not the only one who struggles with male cards!
ReplyDeleteKath x
Brilliant card Di...I have several really useful boxes with stuff in that I had forgotten about and then find after I need them! Yours proved a really useful box...it all co-ordinates together so well. Still raining here...must bring wellies to playground to splash in the puddles! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific masculine card . . . and personalised too. Just the ticket. Very difficult age to make for!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
What a wonderful card for a 20 yr old, and fabulously masculine too, Di!
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Maxine
This is fab, Di xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love that these are thin Scrabble pieces. A great idea for his card. I wish we had some of those thin pieces. All I've ever seen are the thick and those wouldn't mail too well. [Bunny]`
ReplyDeleteA wonderful personalize card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card, Di. Love the scrabble letters! Great find. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful masculine card Di and I love the tiles with his name on which work so well, and it goes to show that even when you puzzle over a theme it can evolve into a super card and perfect for a 20 year old. x
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card Di, I love the name in scrabble letters.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
I’m sure the younger generation are adding 5 yrs to their ages each yr whilst we are busy substracting. Great card using the scrabble pieces. Erm how you going to play the game now though!! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Len's great-nephew will be amazed! You made him a fabulous Birthday card!! Such great masculine design! Any detail looks just perfect !!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card for Lens nephew Di and your choice of background papers are ideal you can team it up with almost anything and not need an image the name is sufficient as you have added here x
ReplyDeleteFab card, Di. I find cards for men so difficult and usually find I'm totally without inspiration too. The Scrabble letters and the greeting are perfect, as is the paper - I can well imagine the cars would appeal to a 20 year old. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely cool card! Love the scrabble pieces - what a find in your boxes. Love it! Hugs my friend xxxxxxxx
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