Hello! May is always the month that I do cards "for the boys"! This theme seems to be the hardest, especially since I don't want to use the same stamps and dies that I used the last couple of years. I think I did pretty good. But before I get to the cards, I must remind you that in the kit you will receive 2 each of 5 designs and one bonus card made by me ready for you to send. The cost is $35 ($30 + $5 shipping). The shipping seems to inch up a little more every month, but so far it hasn't gone up higher than $5. I hope it doesn't, because I really don't want you to have to pay more. Enough complaining about postal rates (lol!), let's get to the cards ... enjoy!
My first card is a stamp that everyone that has been around my classes has seen me use before. When I looked on this blog for ideas, I saw that I used him in 2010! But he is so cute ... how could I resist using him again?!
Just like I did last month for Mother's Day, I will be stamping a Happy Birthday on the backside of the cards that are stamped Happy Father's Day, so you have a choice...
I love the tool box ideas when it comes to men's cards. A couple of years ago I did a shaped card front like a tool box, but this year, we have a card in a box. It is a little bit different sizing than the card in a boxes we typically do, as it is a very thin box to make it look like the real thing! I even used real wire to hang the sign! I went with the "dad" sentiment because it seemed to go so well with the box. It doesn't have to be given to your dad, just someone who is a dad!
I added a panel on the backside so you can add your words. Of course, it folds flat to add to your envelope!
Gotta love the cards that make you smile, like this one ...
Next, is a nice outdoorsy, fishing type card perfect for the occasion...
This next one could be given to a man, or I thought it would also be great for a boy or teenage boy. Just like cards for men, these can be hard to come up with ideas for ... you will be ready with this one ...
Because I wasn't sure who the recipient would be for this one, I just went with the general inside sentiment and you can add in Happy.... whatever.
For my bonus card, I went with this fun bowling guy! Love his expression!
I left the inside panel blank, since I will be making the card for you.
If you are not one that gets the kits on a regular basis, be sure to let me know that you want this month's kit! You will need this set to have on hand for when you need them, or for Father's Day coming up.
Happy Stamping!
Tina
Tina
