Fishing Cards
>> Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Hi Everyone,
In honor of Father's Day, I decided to try my hand at making a fishing vest card. Since I know zero about fishing, I Googled a fishing vest and tried to use what I know from making one of those dress shirt cards.
I began by cutting the paper into 4 1/4" x 8", scoring along the 8" side at 2" in on each side. That created the flaps going to the center, and the math was much easier. I used a corner punch on each side, and along the bottom inside flaps and folded down the collar. I stamped it using the Splatter Background stamp and used my tag punch for the pockets. I added some stitching marks to those by hand, and then went along the edges with some green chalk.
Along with adding the greeting, I filled the pockets using some twine and fussy cut fish. I think the real fishing vests my have a zipper up the front, but I embellished with buttons.
The stamps used are:
For my second card, I tried to keep my stamping to neutral, masculine colors. I stamped and die cut the Fishing Square, lightly adding color and some sponging. I attached it to a dry embossed background, which had an attached a piece of matching patterned paper, made using the Splatter Background stamp.
The sentiment is a portion of the Fishing Birthday Greeting and I finished it off with three metal brads.
Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out all of the great new stamps at DRS Designs!
Karin
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6 comments:
Karin. Wow. That fishing vest is phenomenal. I LOVE IT! So cute and so fun. Your second card is totally fun too. GREAT ideas! Hugz
Oh my goodness, Karin that first card is amazing! You outdid yourself on it. Wow! It is too cute & so fun. The recipient will absolutely love it! Your second card is fabulous with that image & the “reel-y” part of the sentiment. Fantastic masculine cards!
Your fishing vest card is absolutely fantastic!! It is so stinkin cute. I must for the perfect hubby Father's Day card (to me!!). Love the fish in the pockets!!
Your second card is wonderful as well with the dies you used, the splatter layer and the sentiment!! They all work so well together!
Oh my Karin that fisherman vest is great! Love the detail and love the layers. And the second fishing card is beautifully laid out and designed. Super cute cards for the fishermen in our lives.
OMG, Karin! These are both awesome cards!! The vest card is so clever and extremely well done. It's a lucky man who receives either card! Nicely done, my friend :)
These are amazing, Karin! Your fisherman's vest is so creative & wonderful. Love that it has pockets & buttons. And your fishing reel card is super. The colors are perfect.
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