Monday, June 29, 2026

Masculine-ish Birthday Card

This was a relatively quick and easy card we made in my June Craft Box class.  The only slightly challenging part was assembling the adirondack chair . . . .

Inspired by Cheri's Cards (www.stampinonline.com)

Materials
* 100# White Premium Color Copy Cover by Hammermill: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
* Merry Merlot card stock by Stampin' Up!: 5-1/4" x 4" (2 pcs); about 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" for large arch die (NOTE: To save paper, this piece was cut from the center of the 5-1/4" x 4" bottom layer.); scrap for sentiment
* 80# White Premium Color Copy Cover by Hammermill: 5" x 3-3/4"; about 2-1/2" x 5" for die cuts
* Oceanside sunset background design from TEMU: about 4" x 3" for small arch die
* Black card stock: scraps for cattails dies
* Wood Grain embossing folder from Stampin' Up!
* Adirondack Chair dies and stamps from Amazon.com
* Classic Label Punch from Stampin' Up!
* Versafine Clair Nocturne ink by Tsukineko

Assembly
* Adhere 5-1/4" x 4" Merry Merlot to card front.
* Emboss 5" x 3-3/4" white card stock with Woodgrain embossing folder and adhere over Merry Merlot.
* Adhere large size Merry Merlot arch over white embossed card stock.
* Adhere oceanside sunset arch over Merry Merlot arch.
* Cut cattails from black card stock and adhere as shown at bottom of oceanside sunset arch.
* Cut and assemble adirondack chair and adhere as shown.
* Stamp sentiment and punch from 100# white card stock.  Adhere to card front with adhesive foam.

Inside
* Adhere 5-1/4" x 4" Merry Merlot card stock to inside of card.
* Stamp weeds on 5" x 3-3/4" white card stock and adhere over Merry Merlot.

I hope you enjoy this relaxing card and try it yourself.  It would make a great retirement card!!!

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