Jun 24 2009
You Nailed it, and You Rule!
I was out shopping for shoes the other day, and I came home with this Our Craft Lounge Nailed It set instead. Well, I had to order the shoes…and the scrapbook store is just a few steps away from the shoe store, so… It thrills me no end that the scrapbook store is stocking more stamps these days. How wonderful it is to actually be able to drive home with stamps in the bag! They have a nice collection of OCL stamps. Gee, could that be because the awesome Cambria (OCL co-owner) lives in my very own town?
I made these cards for Father’s Day but I just didn’t have time to post them. They don’t have to be specifically for Father’s Day, though, so I don’t feel too bad about waiting till now to share them.
The first card is for my husband. It seems to me Father’s Day is a good time to say “thanks for your hard work”, especially since he’ll understand the significance of this card. His big summer project is to build a deck in place of our small kitchen patio. It’s half done, and he’ll finish it after our vacation trip. I’m looking forward to barbeques and lunches in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot. Our summers here, so near the ocean (Oregon coast), are cooler than in most parts of the country and we appreciate shelter from the chill wind, which can be quite vicious at times — but only when it’s sunny. Many days are absolutely exquisite, but you can never know if the day you’re planning a barbeque will find everyone huddled inside looking out.
All the stamps are from the Nailed It set, except for the simulated wood “deck”, made with 1/2″ strips of Really Rust on which I’d stamped SU!’s retired Weathered background. The “boards” are glued to black cardstock with minute spaces between them.
The second card is self-explanatory, I’m sure, save to say it’s for a friend’s dad. It’s actually my favorite of the two, being somewhat clean and simple, and it qualifies for One Stamp Wednesday, and this is Wednesday, after all. All the coloring was done with Prismacolor markers on Whisper White cardstock.
I have to run off now. I’m sure I’m doing something fun as you read this, because I’m on VACATION! I’ll bet I’m having the time of my life! See you again soon!
Stamps: Nailed It (OCL), Weathered (retired SU!) Paper: Really Rust, White, So Saffron, Basic Black, unknown designer paper, Chocolate Chip Ink: Chocolate Chip, Palette Noir, Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Going Gray, Prismacolor markers for coloring Accessories: Screw brads, 3/4″ circle punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Your “wood deck” looks amazing! You are so creative. That’s a lot of detailed cutting for those tools, but it looks oh so good. I love our back deck. I eat my lunch out there almost every day during the summer. It feels like a little haven from the rat race. Hope you get to enjoy yours soon. I also love the second card with the screw brads and the tops of the tools trimmed out. Hope your enjoying vacation!!!
hehehe! These are both just so very fun, Leslie! I just love the play on words, and the wood grain is just perfect on both cards!
Both are great guy cards. I like how you used the nails along as panels on both cards. Well you might not of gone home with shoes but you did get stamps. I would say a succesful shopping trip. hee hee Hope you are enjoying your vacation! hugs
What a fun card — perfect for a hard-working guy! May you have many wonderful days and evenings on your new deck!
I hope you’re having a great vacation!
Leslie, you’ve done it again! Both of your “tools” cards are marvelous. I love the DPs, and sketches, and in particular your keen use of white space. Just fabulous!
These cards are awesome! I love the stamp you used! Really love all of the tools in it! And the background stamp is a very nice touch! Love the screw brads too!
Wow these are both really great cards. My hubby does construction work so this set would be perfect for him.
Wow, Leslie, what great guy cards. They’re perfect! I’m so glad I have the “Weathered” background stamp. You made good use of it here. Hope you’re having a wonderful time.
This is such fun card, Leslie!!! And what great detail on the tools! I’ve lived in Oregon most of my life, so I know what kind of weather you get on the coast. What city are you in? Hopefully the weather will cooperate and you’ll enjoy sunny skies through September! Have a great weekend!
Great card Leslie… Have a great weekend!!!
This is fabulous! A great card for a man who is handy around the house or shop. I really like the colors you used and the little screws are a wonderful touch!
These cards are great! This set would be perfect to make my hubby card with!
These are both just darling! Guy cards are most definitely harder to achieve, but both you and Cambria nailed it here!!! Way to go!!!
Ooooh! Leslie, I love them both!
These are some great cards for the guys…and your deck looks amazing!! How exciting to have a real life-sized one soon!! Fabulous images, and your details are perfect!!