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Feb 7, 2010

Carpenter's Belt Card

Hi! 

I was recently asked to make a card for a maintenance worker. I decided a carpenter's belt would be appropriate, and found some inspiration for that on Mel Stampz. I used the template they provided and adjusted it for a card. This would be great for a masculine birthday or Father's Day card. So without further adieu...here's the card.

I took a brown piece of cardstock and made it look leathery.


I got the little tools at the local dollar store. The tape measure is actually from a 12 X 12 piece of paper with tape measures all over it. I just cut off one and folded it several times. I inked almost everything...as usual.



I love the little hammer! Note the faux stitching as well.



I'm hoping my Dad doesn't look at my blog. It's his birthday on Tuesday and because he's a bit of a handyman, I just had to make one for him too. Shhhh!!

 
While I'm at it, I may as well show you the inside too...

That's it for today. Thank you for visiting! 

I hope you enjoyed!
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8 comments:

  1. Christie BryantFebruary 7, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Holy Moly! This is awesome! What a fantastic card!

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  2. Sue J.February 8, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    "I took a piece of brown card stock and made it look leathery." As far as I'm concerned, that's what totally makes this card. And I don't know what "made it look leathery" means, but I suspect that meant an awful lot of work. It's fantastic!

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  3. PetraFebruary 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Wow! That is an awesome card you have made. I love the tools in the pockets! When you are in Holland I wil show you the shops I buy my stuff.

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  4. Beth@The Stories of A to ZFebruary 13, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    OH MY WORD? Okay, next week would you mind if I featured you and your amazing self? The world needs to see the talent of Carmen. Also, once Father's Day rolls around you absolutely HAVE to link this up to MckLinky parties. Any and all. This is fabulous. It must be shared.

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  5. One Cheap B*tchFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Coming over from the Stories of A to Z. So glad she profiled you b/c you do beautiful work! I'm a follower and can't wait to see more of your projects!

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  6. LouFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    This is totally awesome!!! Absolutely love it! And big congrats on being featured too!
    Love lou xx

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  7. Reyna Meinhardt March 8, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Fabulous!!! I LOVE it! How did you make it look leathery? It completes the look!

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  8. LynneMay 27, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Fantastic card. Woohoo!!

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