Does it still count for the Sketch Challenge?
Yesterday’s sketch challenge on SCS was a wonderful easy and versatile sketch.
I couldn’t wait to try it out. So this morning first thing I started my version. It changed and changed (one of the first changes is to make it into a square…of course. LOL) until I came up with this? Do you think it still works for the sketch, or did I drift off too much?
Rick’s 43rd birthday is tomorrow. I can’t believe my wonderful, funny husband is turning 43. I met him when he was 24….such a long time ago. He still looks the same to me. He is such a handsome man. I am so blessed that he is a manly man, my best friend and a wonderful father and husband. Here is us last month at our favorite place here…the beach.
Okay…sorry, I am gushing over here. But I started it with a reason….I still needed a birthday card for my man. So now back to the card.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Really Rust cardstock folded in half. I stamped first the background Sanded over it in Chocolate chip, then added several of the smaller stamps of the stamp set Wanted over it in Really Rust.
The main image is the Bear from Wildlife Reserve. It’s stamped in chocolate chip on Natural Ivory cardstock ( 2 1/4″ square) and layered on a 2 1/2″ square of chocolate chip. I punched out a photo corner out of Really Rust paper and stamped Sanded with chocolate chip over it. I added three Antique Copper Brads.
The layer underneath is a 3 1/2″ square piece of the Outlaw Designer paper, layered on a 3 3/4″ square of chocolate chip. I add twill and more Antique Copper Hodgepodge hardware around the right hand side and Happy Birthday from the set It’s Your Birthday on the bottom left.
Both layers were adhered with dimensionals because of the hardware.
We already went to the Middle school orientation. Lucas got some strict teachers. Austin didn’t get his schedule there. We have to wait until they send it in the mail. Hel-loooo…..school starts Monday, it’s Thursday and we still got squat!
Rebecca’s meet the teacher/bring in school supplies is in half an hour!
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Wow! you make the most beautiful cards! I mean really beautiful!
Posted by: Patty | August 16th, 2007 10:37
WOW is all I have to say :)! What an amazing job you did on this card, wow! Love it!!
Posted by: Catherine Levy | August 16th, 2007 11:20
You guys are the cutest couple! I love that masculine card. I have the hardest time with masculine cards!
Posted by: well said cards | August 16th, 2007 11:43
I think the card still looks similar to the sketch even after altering it. Happy birthday to your husband. You two make a wonderful pair!
Posted by: Tracy | August 16th, 2007 11:55
Beate,
The card fits the challenge to me! Love it!
And Happy Birthday to Rick!!!
Posted by: Joan Hajek | August 16th, 2007 12:08
I’d say it qualifies for the sketch!
Happy Birthday to Rick! You two are just adorable together!
Posted by: Charmaine | August 16th, 2007 12:10
I say it counts…and it’s fantastic! Your hubby will love it!! Happy Birthday to him!!
Posted by: Jana | August 16th, 2007 12:28
Such a sweet photo of you and your honey! The card is so wonderful! Love it!
Posted by: Stefanie | August 16th, 2007 13:10
Another beauty! I think it is close enough to the sketch! It is great that you have someone that is your best friend. I too am lucky that way. My hubby turns 40 next June….I met him when he was 18 with a 26 inch waist…..yes I said a 26 inch waist! He was super tall and super skinny! Now he is still super tall but his waist has grown to a 36! Happy Birthday to your hubby!
Posted by: Michele | August 16th, 2007 13:40
Gorgeous card! LOVE the colors and the sketch. Well done. I will CASE this one, if I may.
Posted by: Tiger Rousseau | August 16th, 2007 15:25
Happy Birthday to Rick! What a super sweet picture!
I love your card! I love the different backgrounds and the way you did the twill tape! Really nice!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | August 16th, 2007 15:46
Love the Wanted stamps in the background. You may have strayed just a bit from the sketch, but you have artistic license. So, it’s okay.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | August 16th, 2007 15:59
I think it looks wonderful, regardless of whether or not you followed the sketch!
Posted by: Debi | August 16th, 2007 17:08
Sorry, it doesn’t count, you drifted off too much! HA! Hello, you are the QUEEN of Splitcoast, whatever you say goes, so the sketch counts! It’s a beautiful card, your husband will love it! Nice to hear how happy you are, after a long time too (I can relate!). lol!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | August 16th, 2007 17:58
You are so cute. I love the way you went from card talk to “Love of your Life” talk. You guys look sweet, happy and content with each other! You are certainly lucky to have found it.
HUGS
Oh yeah, and the card is wonderful and surely works with the sketch!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 16th, 2007 20:00
I think it still works for the sketch….and I’m one who always seems to drift off from sketches.
It’s a very attractive masculine card, and I’m sure it was made from your heart for your hubby…that’s the best cards to make!
Posted by: mary jo albright | August 16th, 2007 21:37
Congrats, you guys have been together for a long time and you made him such a lovely card. Yeah for the kids going back to school, now you have some extra stamping time
Posted by: Sheri Thomas | August 16th, 2007 22:15
You two make such a beautiful couple!! Love how this card turned out.
Posted by: Heather P. | August 16th, 2007 23:19
This is fantastic! I need a card for a friend’s son who is turning 17 next week. I was just starting to wonder what on earth I was going to make! Thanks for the inspiration!
Tina
Posted by: Tina | August 17th, 2007 08:25
I am loving this card! the soft colors are so pleasing to the eye. Please pass along happy birthday wishes to your DH from an avid reader of your blog. You two are such a great looking couple!
Posted by: Carol | August 17th, 2007 08:40
I think it definitely counts for the challenge and I LOVE it!!! Happy B-day to your Hubby!
Posted by: Angel | August 17th, 2007 12:09
Wow - how did I miss this one! I am here everday - LOL! I love this card and it fits perfectly for the challenge and you now have me hooked on square cards! Love it Beate, it is a wonderful card! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | August 20th, 2007 07:31