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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Happy Birthday....Dad

Last week was my dad's 70th Birthday so of course I had to make him a memory card. I have been making them for my immediate family for many years now so I can't stop the tradition. Sometimes the hardest part is picking out the picture but cards for guys are a little more of a challenge as well because I like to use ribbon a lot and bows just don't cut in on cards for men.

Sooo....it was a great opportunity for me to pull out the Washi Tape my brother brought back for me on his recent trip to Japan. Remember this post? I struggled a bit on where to put it...as a border, on the picture itself, one strip, two strips. But I decided just a small strip to anchor the buttons and words was all that was needed. Of course I edited the picture with photo shop to add some fun details...and if you haven't noticed yet I love the colour green...specifically apple green and any shades of it.




Enjoy your day
Cheryl
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6 comments:

  1. Asma’ ABOctober 21, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    oh my, i really love this card cheryl! :D the washi paper pasted in a perfect place, the colour you pick, really suitable for man. the pic, oh it really will make you dad smile remembering his youth life ;) and i love the way you design it with button too! :D

    happy 70th birthday to you dad! ^^

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  2. AnnOctober 21, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    That is a very nice card. The green is perfect for it and I can see why you like it so much. I'm curious about the photos you put on your cards. Do you print them on photo paper or just regular card stock?

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  3. a paper {life}October 21, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks both of you for your wonderful comments. I print the pictures out on HP photo paper just on a small HP printer. I use 8 1/2 x 11 and cut to size.

    Thanks again
    Cheryl

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  4. PhilippaOctober 23, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    This has been a great series of cards, Cheryl. I bet all the recipients were delighted!

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  5. Ann MartinOctober 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Oh this is great, Cheryl - such a handsome and clean design. I'm with you on loving apple green and the little strip of tape adds the perfect touch.

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  6. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignOctober 25, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    What a dashing young man! Love the pop of green you used Cheryl...learning all sorts of things...I had never heard of washi paper---(I know, I know..where have I been??!!).
    xojanis

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