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Monday, October 31, 2011

A Milestone Birthday


This sketch was perfect for a 50th birthday card for the husband of a very dear friend of mine.  I went with black as he loves riding his Harley and I don't have any chopper images.  Plus, I want to poke a bit of fun at him as he rings in the new decade :)

Wish I had the embossing folder with the metal hatches on it, but don't, so I used Tim Holtz's brick wall embossing folder instead (aka:  old, cracking wall...I know, I'm bad, but I love it lol).  A big silver 5 - 0 came next so there is no denying the birthday being celebrated and some silver brads to match the studs on his leather riding jacket and stars as he is the star of the party.  I'm going to pay for this, I know it, but it's well worth it LOL!

Have a glorious day.

 

What's In It?
Stamps: SU 
Paper: Costco DP, Black, White 
Ink: Black 
Accessories:  Tim H oltz Brick Embossing Folder, Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, Number Dies (PTI), 5/8" Black Satin Ribbon, Brads, Dimensionals
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    He will be too thrilled with this fab card to make you pay Marisa!! xxx

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  2. Dawn EastonOctober 31, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    GREAT cas design! That 50 is front and center and looks wonderful!!! I am sure he'll love it!

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  3. scrappingnanaOctober 31, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Very nice, a great card to celebrate a milestone. TFS

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  4. Vicki DutcherOctober 31, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Looks great! Dig or not, he is going to like this card! :)

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  5. Emily KeatonOctober 31, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    A fabulous 50th card--awesome for a dude's birthday. I love the silver touches, Marisa!

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  6. TannyPOctober 31, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    You may pay for it, but it's well worth it. Gorgeous work! I love the papers you've used - that texture is perfect!

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  7. ChristineCreationsOctober 31, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Very classy with all that black and silver Marisa! Perfect for the occasion!

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  8. MaureenOctober 31, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    This is so elegant! Love all the added texture with the brads and embossing :) 50 does not seem that old!! LOL I guess we'll always feel that way when we get there :)

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  9. Michelle WoernerOctober 31, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love this! Perfect colors for this birthday year! Hugs!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Fabulous design Marisa! I'm sure he'll love it even if he does make you pay, lol!
    xx

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  11. DanniOctober 31, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    This is fabulous! Such a great color combo for the occasion!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love these colors and textures and everything about this card! Makes me feel almost like it could be me - except add 10 more years to that...teehee!
    Hugz2u,
    Sharon

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  13. Quilting with JannetteOctober 31, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Can't think of a better way to start celebrating the big 5-0! Love every bit of it!

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  14. BenziOctober 31, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Great, Marisa. I love the '50' against that old, cracked wall. I'm sure he will, too. Though, he will probaby pretend that he is insulted..which is what you want, right? :-)

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  15. Susan (rainy)November 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I LOVE it.. and so will he. Seriously what are friends for! lol

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  16. Stacy MorganNovember 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    black and white cards are always a go to for the milestones. Great sketch and I am sure he loved this.

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  17. Andrea EwenNovember 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Perfectly masculine for a 50 year old Harley-lover! I'm sure that he will really dig this card!

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  18. Dawn B.November 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    You always use the best texture on your cards. I am sure he loved this. Great card.

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  19. Debbie CarriereNovember 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    So striking! Love the colors and the details you added!

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Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with me and leaving me a comment!!