Saturday, February 9, 2013

Birthday card for Patrick

 I made this card for my daughters Fiance for his birthday.  The image and frame (which I fussy cut to set the image into) are from The Sum of All Crafts.   The background paper (also on the envelope liner) is from Gecko Galz, the paper is Tajmahal from Arabian Dreams collection.  I love the way the colors and prints all go together!  The papers are part of my win at Gecko Galz, I went crazy buying paper sets and paper sets are on special this month too, buy one get one free, what a bargain, I plan to stock up on a few more!  I used my Perfect Layers Rulers to get the precise layers on my card, see my sidebar for a coupon or click on my link.  I also used my new Inka Gold to trim the inside of the frame, which I purchased from the Flying Unicorn.  Wow, I was really impressed with their service and prices too!  I found some splendid bargains on the Inka Gold and Stickles and they were so prompt, I received my package 2 days after I ordered it!  And they even sent a present along with my order, a gorgeous package of Petaloo stick on flowers, thank you so much!  Don't you just love it when they give you an added surprise, I know I do!  I will definitely be shopping there again! Too bad you can not see the 40 tiny black rhinestones I added all around the frame.  Well that is it for today, we only saw 5 inches of snow, thank goodness, I hope my friends in Connecticut, Maine and Long Island are all OK, I have you in my prayers. 
Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

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23 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

Diane this is gorgeous and so perfect for a man.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

craftattack said...

What a beautiful card, love all the coordinating papers, and in the envelope, too - your trade mark! I am sure Patrick will love it. Good that you are making the most out of your win at GG! Hugs, Valerie

Laurel said...

Wonderful card and envelope, love the bold colours!

Marge said...

This is sooo FABULOUS, Diane! My DD's fiance's bday was this month too! His card though was not near as nice as yours - LOL! Glad the snow mostly missed you -- ugh, I still remember all the scooping! ;-\

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous card Diane, a perfect man card and I am sure will be loved.
hugs [brenda] x0x

die amelie said...

This card is absolutely brilliant!!! Love the colours and how you combined the paper with the main image! LOVE IT!

Hugs,

Claudia x

lynn said...

it is a perfect guy card, diane!

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Diane,
What an awesome birthday card for Patrick. Love the colors and details and I do see the black stones around the frame area.
Love your trademark envelope to match.

Hope you are staying warm there. Sounds like a weekend snowday!!
It was cold here for us today in the 50's.
Have a great evening.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
p.s. Happy Birthday to Patrick.

Kristin said...

Beautiful!!

Katherine Wolak said...

I am absolutely in love with this, what a talent you have dear girl!

Hugs,

Createology said...

Beautiful and very appropriate for a guy. I love the blues and balloon. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

Monica said...

Hi Diane, ALL your cards are so attractive and have this special vintage feel to them. Your daughter's fiance will be more than impressed. The papers are just so handsome. And the image perfect for a male.
The envelope is a work of art as well. You amaze me no end with your talent.
Monica xxx

Alyce said...

wooow!!! diane this is gorgeous! those papers are amazing...real eye catching! gorgeous work :D

chrissies said...

What an amazing card-I love everything about it. The matching envelope just adds the finishing touch.

Best wishes Chrissie xx

Linda said...

Love Love Love that DP. Like your animated card display on your header.

Sandi said...

visual fantasy, I love this, hugs

Kristin said...

Thank you! So nice to meet you :) xo!

Mina said...

It is so difficult to theme cards for guys and this one is perfect, Diane! Hugs, Mina

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie, this is just gorgeous huggles Pops x x x

Mona L. Pendleton said...

Beautiful card Diane! I love the hot air balloon!

Terry said...

Diane, this is a great card for a man! Love the colors and isn't fussy cutting so fun to do? Stay warm! Hugs!

Starr said...

WOW! Diane I am in awe! This is fabulous, I just don't know what to say...LOVE the image and the paper, of course, is beautiful!!!
LOVE IT!!!

Cheryl said...

This is such a gorgeous card! I love the image and the pretty papers.


--Cheryl--

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