My bible study group asked me to make a card for one of our members who wasn’t doing so well health-wise. This was what I came up with:

It can be tricky making masculine cards, but I think this one came out great.  I love the look of the torn fabric strip instead of ribbon.  Next time you don’t have just the right ribbon, if you have a fabric stash, dig around in it.  You may find just the perfect thing!

Edging all the papers with just a bit of Vintage Photo Tim Holtz Distress Ink helps to add to the masculine look.

I used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega Dies, Labels 8 and stamped the sentiment on the smaller one with Black StazOn Permanent Ink.  The “Get Well Soon” stamp is from Wordsmith.   A little depth was added by using Squares Foam Tabs behind the smaller label.

The flourish in the upper left is from Tim Holtz Visual Artistry Collection Stampers Anonymous Clear Stamps – Urban Grunge.  I stamped it using the Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Clear For Embossing and then embossed with Antique Linen Distress Embossing Powder.

The blue checked paper is from a mat stack that I purchased ages ago.  Sorry, but the cover has long since gone missing.  The stripe and world map papers are from MemoryStor (This was in a 12″x12″ paper pack with tote at Costco.  At $20 for 300 double sided sheets, plus the tote, it seemed financially irresponsible NOT to buy it, lol.)

The button was from a pack by Making Memories, called Vintage Findings.

And I have to share the stamp I used for the inside sentiment:

I just love this sentiment because  you can use it for so many occasions: encouragement, get well, sympathy, birthdays, weddings . . . I can’t think of a time where it wouldn’t be appropriate.  It’s the Stampendous Rubber Stamp-Shine On You.

I hope this card gives our friend a bit encouragement when he receives it.  🙂

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