Sunday 1 September 2013

Birthday Boy


I made this card for a very good friend of my eldest son, he has just turned seventeen, probably one of the most difficult ages to make a boy's card for.  He's not really into sport or anything so no help there then!.


The papers are My Mind's Eye, from the Miss Caroline Dolled Up collection, there are some floral ones in the pack but quite a few of them are suitable for masculine cards.

I used a Sizzix die to cut the label and a Britannia Die to cut the sentiment, the large star is an X-cut die and I punched the smaller stars and added some 3D Crystal Lacquer to them.


I have also made a matching tag to go with my card.


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 88 - Any Sentiment
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 116 - For the Boys (papers from stash)
Allsorts Challenge Week 222 - It's all about the sentiment
Sweet Stampin' - Spots and Stripes
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge 135 - Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu Challenge - It's Sentimental
PanPastel Challenge 35 - Spots and Dots

Thank you so much for joining me today, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that takes the time to visit my blog and leave a comment.

Pauline
x

39 comments:

brenda said...

A nice design Pauline and I always think it makes a card that extra bit special when the inside matches as well.

Thanks so much for joining in my 'It's all in the sentiment' theme at Allsorts this week.

B x

JanR said...

Great masculine card! I bet he'll love it. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

rachel said...

great card Pauline - very difficult some of these boys that don't have hobbies aren't they! I have a couple of nephews like that! Hugs Rachel x

KandA said...

Perfect card for a teenage male. Great design and super papers xx

Beryl said...

Brilliant card Pauline. Especially as you had no hobbies etc to give you a head start. I'm sure the young man in question will love it.
Beryl xx

Michelle J M said...

Another fabulous card Pauline. I love that peeled paint look paper, stunning. Its very difficult to make a card for a teenager that doesn't really have any interests but you have managed to do an amazing job! Michelle x

Pia S said...

I agree with you - this age is the trickiest one for making male cards. Cute images are often too cute, and adult images can be a bit "boring"! Therefor it's easier to put the effort into colors and designs. I think you solved this one nicely:)

Sue said...

Fabulous card and matching tag Pauline. I love the design and great choice of papers.

sue xx

Lorraine said...

Brilliant boys card Pauline. A fab design and papers.
Lorraine x

kelly ledder said...

Pauline this is fabulous! Off to catch up on your other creations.

kelly x

Desire Fourie said...

A wonderful masculine creation. Just perfect for a teenage boy.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Unknown said...

Fabulous card, great take on our challenge. Thanks for sharing with us this week, good luck with the challenge. Hugz Suzanne Sweet Stamping DT

Debs said...

Fabulous design Pauline - perfect for a teenage boy card.
Debs xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Gorgeous card and tag Pauline hope your sons friend liked his card. Love Alison xx

Linda said...

Hi Pauline,

What a fab card you made!!
So nice with these green colors and very suitable for a boy! I think I'll "lift" this card idea soon for my male card stock ;)
Xxx Linda

Claire said...

This is a fab card, love the design. Hugs, Claire x

Unknown said...

Great card Pauline and yes difficult teen years to make cards especially for guys. xx

Cindy Groh said...

I love this card. It is such a perfect male card. May I post a link to your card on my Manly Monday blog post? It's a post where I showcase masculine cards for my readers. LMK
Thanks
Cindy

Ellen Taylor said...

Your son's friend will love this Pauline! Love the tag and the awesome papers!
Ellen
xxx

May said...

Fabulous card Pauline, Love those papers...Brilliant male card Love it!! Hugs May x x x

Melodie said...

Fantastic card, I love the wonderful papers very much.
Hugs
Melodie

downrightcrafty said...

how fabulous just love it
Hugs Kate xx

julie_woolston said...

Beautiful card and tag Pauline, gorgeous colours.
Hugs Julie xxx

Andria said...

Brilliant male card, love the colours and the design and tag. Thank you for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu this week.

Bridie said...

Fantastic card! I love the color combo

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As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Gorgeous card and tag. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge good luck Ginny ♥

Sue B said...

This is a fab design Pauline! not easy making cards for young men… I never know what to put on them… but I love this design… the papers are gorgeous and I love the layout and those wonderful stars… it's perfect and I'm sure your son's friend will love it! :-)
Hope you have a good week
Take Care
Big hugs
Sue xx

Inkypinkydelights said...

Fabulous card Pauline, and I love the inside too. Judy x

Claire said...

Fab card,, the colours are gorgeous.Thanks for joining us at PanPastel UK this week
Claire xx

Lozzy said...

What a great card Pauline, love your design..Hugs Lozzy xx

catherine said...

This looks great Pauline and thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week
x catherine

Jules said...

Hi Pauline

I agree .. .. always a difficult age to make for .. .. but you have done a great job!

Love the papers and gorgeous colour combo.

Love Jules xx

Jennifer said...

Wonderful design and papers! Thank you for sharing with us at Card Crafter's Circle!

Mummylade said...

love the colours. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Allsorts and good luck in our sentiment challenge this week!

mixamatoasties said...

That's such a great card! Really like that.

Thanks for sharing at Sweet Stampin' this week.

Susan x

Bonnie Irvine said...

This is an awesome card for a seventeen year old boy. It's graphic and bold with cool texture and clean lines. I love the simplicity of the tag. It really lets the message and those fun stars stand out. Thanks for joining our It's Sentimental challenge at Eclectic Ellapu. I hope we see you again soon.

Terry said...

Thank you for sharing your fabulous project with the DT from PanPastel UK< love it, hugs terry xxxx

Sammy said...

This is a brilliant card! love the inside too!

PaperDaisies said...

What a great card. Love the design. Thank you for joining us over at Creatalicious. Hugs Nina