Thursday, February 17, 2011

CR84FN15 - Happy Birthday Barry!

Check out these FAB colors for this week's CR84FN15 Color Challenge!  Now make something BEAUTIFUL and come play with us!  You can check out the other Designer's cards and our Guest Designer, Stella Schenkel's card by clicking on the links in my sidebar if you're looking for more LOVELY inspiration!
Now on to MY card (or should I say cards) for this week!  This first card is for my Bug Guy, Barry!  Yes, I have the most FANTASTIC Bug Guy and when I found out it was his birthday on the very day he was coming to my house, I just HAD to make him a card.  You see, Barry understands hobbies.  His wife knits and cross stitches, and does all kinds of AMAZING things so he gets my card hobby.  Plus he has three cats, I have two, so we talk about our cats as well!  Plus I have no bugs, so it's a great thing all the way around!  Happy Birthday Barry!

For Barry's card, I used my PTI number dies for the 62.  I used PTI's ledger paper to look like the bill he writes me coming out of his pocket (also a PTI die).  I wrote his birth date on the ledger paper and used striped paper and twine to make it a masculine card.  I added the bling just cause it needed something sparkly in that corner!  And there you have it - a very masculine card that he just LOVED when I gave it to him!

This next card is one I made for my Dad for Valentine's Day.  I used the same colors cause I think they are so PERFECT for a masculine card.  Everything on this card is BIG - the flower and the XOXO, cause my Dad always says, "Go Big or Go Home!"  And Yes, there is a flower on it because my Dad is quite the gardener!  I also added the MS heart edge cause I XOXO my Dad!
In this second pic it is easier to see the PTI impression plate I used to add some texture and make it match the faint lines in the XOXO sentiment background.  Also you can see the FAB texture in the Daisy.  The yellow flower center has a liquid glass finish but it's really hard to see it in the pic.  In person, it is just FAB!
So those are my cards for this week here at CR84FN!  I hope you like them!

RECIPE:  Card 1
  • Paper - Bohemia Green/Blue Diagonal Stripes, BoBunny Ocean Dot, PTI Lemon Tart, PTI Spring Moss, PTI Library Ledger
  • Ink - SU Chocolate Chip
  • Stamp Set - PTI Signature Greetings
  • Die Cuts - PTI Library Pocket, PTI By the Numbers
  • Bling - Kaiser Craft Rhinestones Yellow
  • Edge Punch - EK Success
  • Twine - PTI
RECIPE:  Card 2
  • Paper - K&Company Blue Daisy Flat Paper, Bazzil Teal Textured paper, PTI Lemon Tart
  • Sentiment - Quick Quotes
  • Die Cut - BossKut Large Daisy (LOVE this flower!)
  • Felt - PTI Spring Moss
  • Impression Plate - PTI Picnic Plaid
  • Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Lacy Hearts
  • Ribbon - Stash



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29 comments:

Mona Pendleton said...

BOTH of these cards area awesome Sue! I am sure both Barry and your Dad will treasure these! Love all the texture and felt leaves!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful card! The library pocket makes such a wonderful BD card, love the blossom on the Valentine!

Paulina said...

These are awesome, Sue! You did a great job with these colors!!

Pauline said...

Two fabulous cards! Love the flower on the second card and the embossed background.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

OH wow, not just one, but two gorgeous cards, is it my lucky day? Thanks for sharing!!! : )

Deborah Frings said...

Both so different, both brilliant!! I love the clean lines and bold numbers for Barry's card. Super backing paper too. And your Dad's card is super - great paper and lovely flower.

PS - Why do you need a "Bug Man"?

Suzanne C said...

I love both cards. Beautiful design with the pocket card and the big letters! Your dad's card with the big hugs and kisses just popped. Love the papers and the designs!

Cassandra said...

Love both cards Sue, particularly Barry's card. Did you get a discount after he received a Sue Lelli original?

Andrea M said...

Oh Sue!!! These are just FABULOUS!!! I love them both! The subtle texture on the flower is divine! How sweet for you to make a card for your bug guy!!! I'm sure both he and your Dad will love their cards!!!

Heather Rogers said...

Two fabulous cards Sue. I am sure Barry will appreciate your card. I love the impression plate you used on the second card. :)
Hugs~

Laurel said...

Such fun cards!

Anonymous said...

Both wonderful cards, Sue! Great use of the colors to make masculine cards! I'm sure they will both love these!

Kara said...

great cards!! love the pocket

Emily Keaton said...

Great job with this week's colors, Sue! I love both cards. :) Can't wait to play along this week!

Stella said...

My oh my oh my Sue; you did it again! You knocked me off my socks! I love love love both of these beauties. They are S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G! I am in awe...as usual. I'm 46 now but when I celebrate my 62nd birthday will you send me a beauty like this? LOL
Hugs,
Stella

Marge said...

Sooo cute, Sue, and I WON'T tell you what I'll be on my next bday!!! :~\ Don't you tell either! These are both great masculine cards with those perfectly masculine colors -- great job, GF!!!

GinaB said...

Oh Sue, both of these are so sweet and beautiful! I love both designs! Great job with these happy colors!

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I love them both! I love the library card and number dies together - so fun! I love all the texture on the second one!!

Diane Burns said...

Too funny Sue. Barry must not only be a good bug guy but a good friend. Love the card.

Silke Ledlow said...

Sue, both of your cards are so beautiful! You rocked the colors and I bet your Bug guy loved his birthday card :)!!! Toooo sweet of you to surprise him!!! Hgus ~S~

Janetcraft said...

Thanks for dropping by with comments as well. I love both of your cards and really something different ideas.

farmhouse-story said...

just LOVE the bug guy card!!

Karen said...

I love these cards! I'll bet these were well received. Great job especially on the bug guy card!

Lisa Petrella said...

Both of these cards are FANTASTIC, Sue! I love all of the special little touches you added to the first card to totally customize it for the "bug guy." And the flower and layers in the second card are so fabulous!!!!

Benzi said...

What a great Valentine for a gardener..your Dad must have loved it. Oh, I bet you're the only customer that gives the 'bug guy' a homemade card. They're both gorgeous.

Juls said...

wow!!! both of these are just utterly gorgeous!! Hugs Juls

Beverly said...

This card is gorgeous! LOVE the colors.
BTW my hubby said someone called this afternoon but he couldn't remember who it was. When I listed the names he said it might have been "Sue". MEN!

Monique said...

Hi Sue... Fab cards... I bet your dad and bug guy loved them.. I never heard of a bug guy before.. It must be to cold at my house to need to have one.!! You did a fantastic job using the colors... Have a great weekend :)..Hugs Monique

Ginny said...

Your card is beautiful. I love the large numbers and the scallop trim at the bottom. Rhinestone bling are great for just a little something in a place that just seems empty.