Wednesday, October 5, 2011

For my BBQ King

Happy Hump Day!  Be sure to sign up for my blog candy, if you haven't.  A warm welcome from the sunshine state to my new followers.  I'm so happy to have you here. :)
I really enjoyed making this card for my husband's birthday.  The BBQ king image is a terrific freebie from Melonheadz Illustrating.  I used it, because hubby does all of our grilling for us.  (And actually the majority of our cooking too.)  The dog image is a wooden stamp with no markings on it.  My mom got it for me in Michigan, because it looks like our dogs.  I used it, because our grand dog shares my hubby's birthday. :)  The September calendar and circle sentiment are two marvelous freebies from Bluebirdflats.  Last, but certainly not least, the banner is a wonderful freebie from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I colored the images with Prismacolor markers and Prismacolor pencils.  I added some clear gel pen to details.  I used sepia ink on the calendar and sentiment and attached the banner with two sizes of brads.
ETA: After I sent Cindy at Bluebirdflats a link to this post it dawned on me that I forgot to mention that I cased her card when I made this card for my hubby. So, Cindy not only provided some of the freebie stamps, but also the inspiration for the whole card.  Thanks so much, Cindy.

Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything Goes
The Crafty Pad - One for the Boys
One Stop Craft - Just for Men

Blessings
  • Decorating for Fall
  • Friends :)
  • Music
Have a fabulous day!!!

Inky hugs!
Shelly

13 comments:

Cindy said...

I love love this card - how cute. I wish my hubs BBQ'd. He'll clean it but not cook on it. You've done my images proud, girl - love this card.

Dawn said...

Such a cute male card! I love everything about it!
Thanks for playing in our One For The Boys Challenge at The Crafty Pad!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xxx

Doreen said...

that's very lovely - so cute ;-)
thanks for joining us at Crafty Cradmakers this week
Doreen

Anonymous said...

What some brilliant freebies you have found for your fab card. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers. xx

Svetlana said...

So cute card!
Svetlana xx
Thanks for joining my blog, why not join my Candy?

Anne-Marie said...

Hi Shelly......thank you so very much for the sweet, sweet message you left for me. The past week has been horrible, but our faith in Heavenly Father keeps us strong, and brings comfort.
I really love your happy card....made me smile :D

Cheryl said...

WOW this is FANTASTIC.....love everything about it!!!
Hugs xx

ladyjanet_56 said...

This is such a great card, lovely images,DP & layout, thank you for joining in at OSCC. Janet

Unknown said...

Super cute card, this is how most men look when working the bbq, lol! Have a great weekend, hugs, Ira

aqualeiga said...

Hi,
love your wicked card, what guy doesn't love to be bbq king!?!! Perfect for our challenge this week at THE CRAFTY PAD, thanks so much for playing!
Hugs, Ali x

Carolina Girl (Cely) said...

What a darling card...very original and I think I have to case this wonderful card theme. Very clever!

Tammy said...

This is adorable Shelly! I LOVE that fun image and the "September" sentiments are awesome!!
Big Hugs, Tammy :)

Unknown said...

Awe! This is adorable :O)