Fathers day

I have been out of my card funk lately..I'd get everything out and sit in my circle of stuff, and then continue to sit and stare hoping for some inspiration yet end up putting everything away again. But just the other day I sat down and busted out a bunch of ideas for fathers day, which turned into 8 cards (so far!). I think it's much easier when I have a limited amount of supplies set out..birthday cards are the worst because there's way too many approaches to take and stamp possibilities. With 'manly' cards you got to keep it simple- no glitter, no ribbons, flowers, etc. 

The first card happens to be my favorite...I've never made anything like it, but was inspired by a few card blogs I follow. Here it is! 

                                                      

                                                  <------ gift card goes in tool box

 

 Supplies:

Paper: DCWV The guys stack 

Silver, black, brown card stock

Ink: Staz-On Jet Black, Clearly Better Chocolate

Stamps: Tool set, Stampin' Up! texture stamp

Copics: g17, g28, R27,R29,E29,E35,E57,C1

Embellishments: Screw brads, Silver brads

         The second card is similar, but does not fold out the way the first does. It has a tool box on the front to hold a gift card...

Supplies:

Paper: DCWV The guys stack

Brown, chocolate, red, silver and black card stock

Ink: Staz-On Jet Black, Clearly Better Chocolate

Stamps: Stampin' Up! texture stamp, Tool Set

For the nautical dad...

Supplies:

Paper: AC Patterned Paper 'Heat Wave'

Blue and white card stock

Ink: Staz-on Jet Black, Stampin' Up! Blue Bliss & Brilliant Blue

Stamps: Lighthouse stamp (unknown brand), Hero Arts Precious BabyBoy (boat)

Embellishments: Twine, red button

Supplies:

Paper: AC Cardstock white, K&Company

Blue card stock

Ink: Staz-On Jet Black, Clearly Better Chocolate, Ink it Up! red and blue

Stamps: Anchor stamp, Light house stamp, Inkadinkado Coastal/Maritime

Copics: Y06, Y11,Y15,Y17,E53,E35,R29,C1,Bg45,g28,g17

Embellishments: Twine

                                                                         Classic Dad

Supplies: 

Paper: Brown, blue, and white card stock

Ink: Clearly Better Chocolate

Stamps: Clocks(unknown brand), Hero Arts 'Fanciful Swirl Alphabet', Hero Arts 'French Script'

Embellishments: Twine

And for the new papa's out there...

Supplies: 

Paper: White and brown card stock, DCWV Linen Closet stack

Ink: Clearly Better Chocolate

Stamps:  Inkadinkado 'New Nest' , Hero Arts 'Fanciful Swirl Alphabet'

Copics: g12, R20, B02, Y35, E35

Other: light blue chalking