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22 March 2012

60th Birthday

Hello friends

I can't believe that it is almost weekend again.  We had a public holiday in South Africa on Wednesday and it's thrown us all out.  Somehow today we all assumed it was Monday, so it's a very welcome day tomorrow... the start of the weekend.

I was commissioned to make a 60th Birthday Card and thought I would share with you what I've come up with.  It really took me 45 minutes to make, which is a record for me...LOL

The gorgeous papers are brand-spanking-new, having just arrived in the post today from Elaine's shop, Quixotic Paperie... wow, what service. It has taken a week to get here.  The papers are from the 6x6 Echo Park Essentials Collection, Dots & Stripes, which are on SALE at the moment.

As you can see I have kept it very plain and elegant by just using a white pre-cut and scored card.  Onto that I've matted black cardstock and then the gorgeous silver striped paper onto that.  The stamp is a local one from Great Impressions (J653), which comes in handy for the  rare Male cards I need to make, as I only have cute and girlie products as you know...LOL 

As you can see, I've decorated the inside too, to match the front.  I then cut a beautiful white piece of card for the message using one of my newer nesties.  I've used no other embellishments, seeing that it is for a gentleman.

I hope they like it, as it was something totally different for me to make.

Before I go, here's a reminder for you to pop by on Saturday to see what I've created for another stunning challenge at the Totally Gorjuss blog.

Enjoy the weekend ahead, hugs Sharon x

10 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hi Sharon. Oh how very striking is this with those gorgeous papers, and it looks great with just a black and white image. I am sure the recipient will love it.
Take care and I will speak soon.
Love Sandra xxx

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun,this is stunning,love that image,the detail is just fantastic,and so beautifully clean,and crisp hugs Cherylxx

Teresa said...

Wow Sharon this is a great card, I love the lighthouse stamp, perfect for the male relatives. Teresa x

Dena said...

Hey Sharon! I think your card is beautiful! It is a very crisp and clean style, which I love!!!
Sorry about not giving the name of the paper pad on my blog, I totally forgot. It is MME - Dolled Up! Hope that helps!

Have a wonderful day!

Dena

Desire Fourie said...

Absolutely beautiful and perfect for a 60th.
Hugs
Desire

debby4000 said...

Fabulous card Sharon, love the lighthouse image.
luv
Debby

inge said...

Just love the clean and simple look of your card Sharon.

XX Inge

Catherine said...

Your card is beautiful and elegant Sharon. I do love the design and the colours you have chosen. Perfect. Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Anonymous said...

Brilliant Mans card always so hard to do mens cards this one ROCKS!! tehehehee sorry Pun intended! tehhehe hugs me xx

Anonymous said...

Great colours, layout and papers. Overall a stunning card!
Amelia x