Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Photo Fathers Day Card

Fathers Day is almost upon us and so I decided to make my dad a card today. I started to call this a vintage photo card, but then realized that since the picture is of me and my Dad that would be calling myself Vintage so I decided on just a Photo card. My dad actually made me this rocking horse shown in the picture for my first birthday. So now on to the card details.

Over at Frilly and Funky they are having a Kraft and Twine challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate to The Funkie Junkie Boutique. For the Kraft part I used some Kraft Glassine Paper and some Kraft colored corrugated cardboard. The Glassine I wrinkled up and then added some Peeled Paint, Black Soot, and Walnut Stain Distress stain. I attached a Tim Holtz ideology piece to my twine. I added some white paint dabber to the charm to pop out the word and the details.

For my letters I used Tim Holtz's Alpha Parts and added color to them with Lettuce and Cloudy Blue Paint Dabbers. They are mounted on grunge board that has been distressed with Silver and Gold Paint Dabbers, some sanding, and Black Soot Distress Stain.

The frame around the picture was made from recycled plastic following the technique used in Compendium of Curiosities Volume II. This just so happens to be the challenge over at L3 Studio.
I am submitting this card to a few other grungy, manly challenges including:  Simon Says Stamp and Show - Show some texture and the My Monthly Mojo - Man up.
Thanks for stopping by and reading this far!
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12 comments:

  1. maybe nolstagic could work! LOve that photo and the frame looks wonderful....really great colours and lots of lovely texture. I'm sure your dad will cherish it. Thanks so much for sharing with My Mojo Monthly and Simon Says Stamp & Show! Stay inspired! Sarah.

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  2. I love this! The repurposed packaging looks amazing on top of the picture...great idea. Love the whole frame itself as well. Fantastic idea!

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  3. This is really nice Stacy! I love all the details. Your dad will be thrilled!

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  4. Yes, very cool! You fit lots of Tim goodness on that card. Your dad should love it.

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  5. What lovely photo card, nice neat embellishemnts and details.

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  6. Fabulous! Bet he loves it. The letters and frame are fantastic. So glad you joined us at Frilly & Funkie with your beautiful frame!

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  7. Wonderful "Dad" card, and what a precious photo/memory!! I know your Dad will love it. This is such a great guy card. I love all the vintage & Tim stuff. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Your Father's Day photo card looks amazing! I love how you repurposed some packing to create such a lovely "frame" around your picture. The corrugated paper really is a touch "masculine" touch behind the picture. I love the twine wrapped around the frame. That also adds a nice masculine feel. And your "DAD" Alpha Parts letters look fantastic! Great use of those! Thanks for sharing your card with is at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  9. What a great card. I'm sure your dad will be so pleased to receive it.

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  10. What a fabulous idea! I LOVE the amazing and gorgeous and I KNOW your dad will love it! :)

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  11. oh my, this is awesome...I adore all the elements...hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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  12. What a wonderful gift! You have included so many super techniques and embellishments. I always love to see the corrugated cardboard and that acrylic packaging that you embossed is fantastic. Love the alpha part letters too. So happy to have you joining in the fun with us this week at Frilly and Funkie!

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