Cards for Dads 2015!

Hi everyone! I know, I know... I am a little behind in getting these cards posted but it has been a busy summer! Father's day came and went but I still want to show the cards I created for my dad and my sweet hubby!

Growing up, my grandfather owned a Mobil gas station in Oklahoma and my dad spent many a weekend and summer helping out his dad there. When I saw the new Petite Places:City Station die from Papertrey Ink, I knew it would be perfect for my dad!

I kept to the red and blue color scheme of the Mobil stations and added in the star stamps as accents along with some enamel stars too. The only thing mine is missing is the winged horse on the logo! I was thrilled when my dad saw the card and said "that's a Mobil filling station!" 

I gave the front of the card a bit of dimension by keeping the bay door open and adding in the portico portion of the die. I couldn't resist adding in the sweet doggie too!

For my husband, I created a pint glass full of dark beer (Guiness is his favorite!) complete with foam. I dry embossed the foam for some fun texture and lightly sponged on some ink. I covered the glass in clear acetate for a realistic look and popped it off of a manly patterned background! The sentiment was printed out and added on a banner!

The inside is nice and simple with lots of room to write a special message to my sweet man! He has been the best Dad to our two children and I'm so lucky to have him in my life!

Thanks for checking out my blog! Bee Happy!!

Supplies Used:
Gas Station Card
assorted card stock
Teresa Collins enamel shapes

Petite Places: City Station Mini Stamp Set Papertrey Ink - Petite Places: City Station Die Paper Basics - Stamper's Select White Cardstock (40 Sheets Perfect Match Harvest Gold Cardstock Perfect Match Simply Chartreuse Cardstock (24 sheets) all about YOU Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2 Die-namics Mini Tabs Foursome happy trails - lawn cuts Simon Says Stamp FULL CARD SUNSHINE Craft Dies S200 PACIFIC POINT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD NIGHT OF NAVY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD SOFT SUEDE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD

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Beer Card
MME Lost and Found 'Sunshine' 6x6 paper pad
Lily Design patterned paper
Prima All Star sugar dot stickers
Acetate sheet

Paper Basics - Vintage Cream Cardstock (24 Sheets) Perfect Match Dark Chocolate Cardstock On the Green Red Delicious Craft Brew Stamp Set Papertrey Ink - Pub Glass Die Papertrey Ink - Craft Brew Die Papertrey Ink - Journal Card Borders Die SAHARA SAND CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD SOFT SUEDE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD CHOCOLATE CHIP CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD EARLY ESPRESSO CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD GARDEN GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Perfect Match Fresh Snow - Inkpad Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics Chevron Stripes Lifestyle Crafts WOOD GRAIN Embossing Folders 03718-7

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Sweet Shoppe Birthday!

Hi everyone! Summer is the perfect time to create projects with bright colors and I am sharing a fun gift I made using beautiful turquoise and yellow!

The Petite Places by Papertrey Ink are just the cutest and I couldn't wait to create a birthday ensemble for my SIL. What fun it was to put together this delightful little sweet shoppe and all its fun embellishments!  

I had just the right size jar to fill with goodies to go along with her gift and the clear dome is the perfect way to jazz up the top!

I mimicked the sweet shoppe on the front of the card and added in a couple more brightly colored store fronts. Pretty patterned paper makes the background wonderful too! I die-cut and stamped a few tiny flowers and added those along with sequins, gems and ribbon.

The inside has a simple sentiment and lots of space to write in a birthday message! 

Thanks for checking out my blog! Be Happy!!

Supplies Used:
Kerr Mason jar
Cartwright sequins
Stampin' Up border punch
American Crafts ribbon

Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2 Inside & Out: Birthday Stamp Set Petite Places: Sweet Shoppe Mini Stamp Set Papertrey Ink - Petite Places: Sweet Shoppe Die Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 6 Die Collection (set of 3) Mini Blooms Stamp Set Friendship Jar Stamp Set Papertrey Ink - Mini Blooms Die Collection (set of 2) Paper Basics - Stamper's Select White Cardstock (40 Sheets True Black Pattern Pack (36 Sheets) Hawaiian Shores Pattern Pack (36 Sheets) Perfect Match Harvest Gold Cardstock Perfect Match Hawaiian Shores - Inkpad MARINA MIST CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD CRUSHED CURRY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD DAFFODIL DELIGHT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Hero Arts DYE Ink Pad BLACK AF101 Taylor's tiny twinkles multi=color Clear Tag Domes/Ornaments

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