I have a number of birthday cards to make this month for the men in my life and have been anxious to use the Stampin’ Up! Spec-tacular Single Stamp. I combined the little glasses of the stamp with a clean, graphic style that is very “man-friendly.” This card and stamp can work for a “thank you” or Father’s Day card, too.
This week’s Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO283) was the foundation of my card. Note that I flipped it 90 degrees.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- Simply fun! I stamped the Spec-tacular stamp in Early Espresso and then (partially) Real Red. One pair of glasses from Real Red was snipped out and popped up on slivers of Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Using a Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker, I isolated just the words “one in a million” (eliminating “that makes you”) on the sentiment. See the One in a Million stamp set images below.
- Real Red Core’dinations Card Stock was used as the background. It has a textured finish, perfect for a masculine card. View more of my Stampin’ Up! Masculine Card Samples.
- The final coordinating touch is a bit of Real Red Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper on the envelope flap.
10 Brand New Never-Before-Seen Single Stamps. Includes the Spec-tacular stamp I used on today’s card. Available through March 31. Get the scoop and see the stamps.
10 Brand New Never-Before-Seen Single Stamps. Available through March 31. Get the scoop and see the stamps. – See more at: http://www.stampinpretty.com/stampin-up-on-sale.html#sthash.38STOouz.dpuf
STAMPIN’ UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Spec-tacular Single Stamp (Clear-Mount 132673), One in a Million (Wood-Mount 126380, Clear-Mount 126382)
Paper: Real Red Core’dinations Card Stock (129320), Crumb Cake (120953), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Real Red (126949), Early Espresso (126974)
Cool Tools: Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (126187), Paper Snips (103579)
The Perfect Touch: 3/16″ Metallic Brads (119741), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Other: Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (107297), Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (126902)
I love this set and it was retired! Anyone know where I could get it?
Love,Love,Love …..all your wonder ideas and will share your site with others. Blessings Theresa
Cool!!! Love the envelope too!!!!
Compliments to you on a great card! It reminds me of “Mad Men” . . . Very retro / mid century modern.
Such a great stamp and a wonderful card! TFS!
I haven’t bought that stamp yet because I thought it looked boring, but seeing your card with one pair in red and propped up has sold it for me. I love this card. You’re so clever.
Fabulous card, Mary! You work wonders with your clean and graphic stye! Just wonderful!
Fabulous use of the sketch and love how you used the image! A perfect masculine card.
This is just too clever…highlighting the one pair of glasses and pairing it with that sentiment! LOVE it! Your matching envy flap adds such a great touch!
Love your card! I think I see a CASE in my future!!!
That card is Speck-tacular! Love it!
Remember Sally Jessy Raphael, the talk show host? Those red glasses remind me of her, Kadie!
I’ve had my eye (sorry….just couldn’t resist) on this set…..and will be purchasing it now. How CUTE that you stamped one of the glasses in red. Love that you snipped it out and raised it up. PERFECT CARD Mary! Thanks for giving us a look (okay….I’m done now).