My amazing son-in-law, Nic is having a birthday in April. I try to make him a special birthday card every year...the last couple years it has been guitar related...he is a talented musician. He is also a gifted craftsman/carpenter/woodworker! Hannah, my daughter and Nic's wife, suggested I make his card with tools, this year. Nic really wanted tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld for his birthday, only thing, the performance is 2 weeks before his birthday. I got the tickets, surprising Nic along with a tool belt card to hold the tickets in last week...a very early birthday card and present...
This is the front of the card
I used a 12" piece of paper, scored at every 4" to make a 3 panel card. I die cut stitched rectangles in 3 sizes, stamped with canvas stamp, folded and rounded the corners. I die cut the belt from the smallest MFT horizontal stitched strip, which I die cut in the extended mode. The tools are all MFT(layered and made with wood veneer, silver and black papers), the ruler is a Hero Arts stamp(folded like a tape measure)...
Here's a close up of the two back panels...
Interesting note** I wasn't able to make a 12 " belt, as the only paper I had and liked for a belt was
8 1/2 x 11, so I made the belt 2 pieces, connecting them underneath one of the pocket's straps:):)
There ARE a lot of supplies, I had to pool from a bunch of stamps and dies, but was so easy to make! Thanks for visiting me today!!
Hugs!! Lisa
This is really really cool! Love your creativity.
ReplyDeleteSuper card with a wonderful surprise gift! I'll bet Nic thinks his MIL is pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card and gift. Nic is probably thinking, "Best mother-in-law ever!"
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and clever! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo clever Lisa, I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your fantastic, creative design! Everything about it is wonderful! I'm sure it was totally appreciated!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!!!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive - it doesn't look at all easy to me!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant Lisa, just my kinda card and love the hidden surprise in the last pocket too!!
ReplyDeleteJenny x