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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Birthday card for 12y boy

Today's card is for my son's friend, Jacob R., who's turning 12 years old. I find  that age group very hard to design for. So here's what I came up:

Stamps are from PTI's Star Prints, Grunge It, and Birthday Basics. Patterned paper is from Basic Grey's Recess line. When I showed the card to my Jacob for his approval, he went "Ehhhh, it's ok," then did this little shoulder shrug thing.  ?@?!?! So, not really sure if it passed approval or not but too bad since this is all I could up with…Boys!

Im entering this card into Outlawz' Sketch Challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and hope you're having a great day!

Supplies - all PTI unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Star Prints, Grunge It, Birthday Basics
Ink: Smokey Shadow; Distress Ink Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint
Paper: PTI - Kraft, Smokey Shadow; PP - Basic Grey Recess
Other Stuff: Smokey Green Stripes ribbon; Black Rhinestones; Seeing Stars dies
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12 comments:

  1. Creations by ShirlOctober 8, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This card is just perfect and I know Jacob is going to appreciate it very much..... Love the stars and I'm sure his one big 12y star too!
    Have a crafty weekend!

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  2. June KOctober 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    You done good, Nadine. Great boy card. At least your Jacob did his little shoulder shrug thing with a "it's ok" -- much better than "I don't know." :)

    It's tough for me to make any guy cards period.

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  3. RhondaOctober 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Great looking card Nadine!! Shoulder shrug is better than rolling eyeballs!

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  4. LizOctober 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I love this card! I really like the pp behind the star cut outs. Perfect boy card!

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  5. KaraOctober 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    so pretty nadine!! i love the star cut outs and the stamping behind!!

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  6. carol (krillsister)October 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Great card for a 12 year old. Like how you combined star prints with circle in back. Can't believe you have a twelve year old. You look so young yourself.

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  7. Amy KollingOctober 9, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    This is a fantastic boy card! I love your grunge stamping and it's perfect with the star dies!!!

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  8. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is perfect for a young boy. The colors are great and I love the combo of the stars with the grunge.

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  9. Jen AdcockOctober 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    what fun! Love your use of the stars. The Grunge Me works in so well here and looks the perfect accompaniment for the stars. Great job!

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  10. Mad for PaperOctober 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I can't imagine a more perfect card for a 12 yea old. Just perfect.
    TFS
    Ang

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  11. SuiLanOctober 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Cool card Nadine. Thanks for inspiring me on how to make a boy card for my step-son who is turning 12. Love it!

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  12. Jennifer KOctober 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I think it's a great card, but then again I'm not a 12-year old boy. Maybe all 12-year old boys will just be nonchalant about homemade cards... :)

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