Dapper Dad's Tuxedo

Who ever is wearing this tuxedo must be quite the "dapper" guy:  striped dress shirt, bow tie and shiny buttons and a sparkly cummerbund. OK - how old are you?  Did you know the adjective I just used or did you have to look up the word "dapper"?  Its not a word often used (at least not so much here in southern Wisconsin).  But the reason I used it is because its the name of the stamp set used on his tie:  Dapper Dad.  There are 3 wonderful masculine stamps in the set.

The shirt stripes were embossed with Stampin'UP!'s Stripes Embossing Folder.  Although if you don't have a machine to do the pressure embossing you could leave it plain, or score a few vertical lines.  

The cummerbund is scored, and if you look at this picture closely you'll see its sparkly.  That's because I spritzed it with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. 

For the neckline I cut in about an inch from each side and folded the piece in to the center. Then I rounded the remaining corner for the shoulder.

The suspenders are just strips of paper - a way to use up scraps.

 
Now for the buttons.  I'll warn you up front that this is not a quick process.  The buttons were die cut using the Buttons #5 Sizzlet Die. Although if you don't have that die (or don't have a die cut machine) you could just punch circles and pierce 2 holes.  The reason they are shiny - like a real button - is because I coated them with crystal effects.  That takes time to dry.  

Of course I could have used real buttons too.  But this way its flatter and easier to mail.

HINT:  If you try making these buttons, don't make my mistake.  I attached them with glue dots and you can see the edge of one of the glue dots through the hole in the button.

Th Dapper Dad stamp set is in the new Spring Mini Catalog.  Do you have this new catalog? 
If not you have 2 options:
1.  You can see the catalog on-line (PDF file)
2.  Call me and I'll send you a copy.  (608_220-3450)
You can also see the Main Catalog on-line.

Thanks for stopping by
--Katie

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Layered Punches for Dad

Here is another idea for a Father's Day Card. This one uses the Blossom Punch and the Modern Label Punch. I've actually already sent my Father's Day Card (you can see it here). One of the things I really appreciate about Stampin'UP! is how well the product coordinates. On this project you'll see how the punches are designed to layer well with each other.

By the Way: I like this color combination for a masculine card, the Always Artichoke paired with Crumb Cake and black speaks to me on an earthy, outdoor level that really fits the men in my life.

Notice the layered punches for the words. The words themselves are from a set called Teeny Tiny Wishes. They were STAMPED FIRST and then punched with the Word Window punch. This punch layers nicely on top the Modern Label Punch.

The flower on top was really easy to make using punches.  Notice how perfectly the Modern Label punch fits across the Blossom Punch. The pictures tell it all:  punch one (1) green blossom and layer three (3) of the label punches across it.  Then cover with a punched circle. Easy Peasy!

I hope you found something to inspire you here. Please feel free to comment below or contact me with any questions.  You can get the supplies used on this project and all your Stampin'UP! supplies from my online store.

By the way, did you also notice the vertical score lines on the bottom half of the card. These were created using Stampin'UP!'s scoring tool.  Of course its possible to create the same end result using a stylus with your paper cutter as a scoring guide. But the Simply Scored tool makes this go so much faster!

Product used on this Project:
Word Window Punch - - Blossom Punch - - Modern Label Punch
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Always Artichoke Paper - - Crumb Cake Paper - - Black Paper
Simply Scored Scoring Tool
Black Dotted Scallop Ribbon

Thanks for Stopping by and Happy Stamping
--Katie

Lovely Tree for Father's Day

Do you struggle to find good images for men's cards? With Father's Day coming up that is an issue for many of us.  My dad will turn 74 the day after Father's Day this year.

Of course this card doesn't have to be for Father's Day. There is plenty of room in the corner for almost any sentiment you have. The sentiment for this card comes from a stamp set called Best Dad Ever.

The tree stamp is from everyone's favorite stamp set. I'm so glad that Stampin'UP! did NOT retire Lovely as a Tree. This set is so well loved by so many people - and of course, perfect for men's cards like Father's Day.

This was a pretty simple card to make:

*The tree is heat embossed in black

*the green color was applied with
  sponges and the tree trunk was
  colored with marker

*the brads were spaced to underline
  the word DAD

STAMPING TIP: The ink will not dry on top the heat embossed part of the image so be careful of smudges. Use a tissue to gently blot up the extra ink that has not adhered to the paper.

Colors on this card (all Stampin'UP!) are:

Crumb Cake - Early Espresso - Always Artichoke and Soft Suede marker for the tree trunk

Lovely as a Tree is now available in Clear Mount. With this new catalog Stampin'UP! is making ALL stamps (except for the small ala carte ones) available in BOTH wood mount AND CLEAR mount. Even the older sets. Just be sure you also have the right size clear blocks. See this post on How to Choose the Right Size Clear Block

Get your Stampin'UP! supplies here: You can order Lovely as a Tree and all your Stampin'UP! supplies HERE.  If you don't already have a Stampin'UP! demonstrator I'd love to be yours. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to shoot me an email if you have any stamping questions.

Happy Stamping

--Katie