Pink Dandelions Craft Space: Paul's 40th

Sunday 20 February 2011

Paul's 40th

A colleague at work has asked me to make a card for her partner's 40th. I really hate making cards for other people to give and especially those dreaded men cards. I quite like the way this one has turned out but still feel there is something 'missing' so if you have any ideas I would appreciate them.

I am entering this one into this weeks Penny Black Saturday Challenge 'Men's Card'.
The stamp is PB 'Bubble of Joy' coloured with Promarkers.
Papers - Free download from Summer Driggs

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Shiny, happy cards.
Stamp Something - Something Funky
One Stop Craft Challenge - Birthday Card

9 comments:

Sarn said...: Oh, that's just a BRILLIANT man's card. Well done.
Hugs, Sandra; 20 February 2011 at 15:54
Kath Stewart said...: fabulous male card deb....love the tartan paper......thanks for joining in the fun this week at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx; 20 February 2011 at 17:41
Vicky said...: This is fabulous I dread male cards too but you have totally cracked it here. To be honest I dont think there is anything missing hun its perfect the way it is & I'm sure they will love it!!

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx; 20 February 2011 at 18:11
susiestacey said...: Gorgeous card Debs and good luck with the challenges x Susan x; 20 February 2011 at 20:02
xxxtglxxx said...: This looks perfect just the way it is Debs :) Great male card. I really struggle with them, but this looks fab for a 40th!

I think even the gemstones look like champers bubbles :)

Have a great week,

hugs

xxalisonxx; 21 February 2011 at 02:00
Paula (PEP) said...: I agree with Alison - it's fine as it is & just right for a male 40th. Love the gold matting & I always look forward to seeing your PB creations. I do like those letter tiles at the jaunty angle - really effective & how the mouse has has the 4 balanced on his nose - that's so apt, can just imagine the Champagne flowing with some fun & games.
Paula (PEP); 21 February 2011 at 03:20
debby4000 said...: Oh this is wonderful Deb and I don't think there is anything you could do to improve its so perfect.
luv
Debby; 21 February 2011 at 08:33
kelly ledder said...: this is a great card i just love it x; 21 February 2011 at 10:15
An Occasional Genius said...: Ok Debs I'm going out on a limb here & while I DO think it's a great card with a super layout, I have a comment about your something missing... I feel the white panel is too white (IYKWIM!), maybe it needed colour, such as a light brown colour to blend in with the stripes on the blue paper or a light blue. Either that or it needed gentle pattern (so as not to clash) or texture. But that's just my opinion so you can feel free to come back & yell "Don't talk rubbish" at me!

Hope you don't mind my giving my opinion & you won't bar me from your blog now!!! xx; 21 February 2011 at 13:21