Thoughtful (birthday) Banners – CYCI #130

The challenge over at Can You Case It? this week is a theme – Birthday card. Quite simply make a birthday card. The sky is the limit….

Easy right…. we crafters make 100s every year!

So I decided to step up the challenge by making a birthday card for male. They always seem to be that little bit harder, don’t you think?

No pink, no flowers and no glitter… hmmm… what to do?

Here is my inspiration for this week.

I love the Mint and Sahara Sand together and with a splash of drama from the black, makes for a striking finish. I have used a little of the metallic black thread for some masculine decoration. I love how this style can work for so many occasions depending on what you couple it with.

I think this is going to be a popular challenge as many of us have lots of card ideas we could enter. So how about you enter this week and show us what birthday cards you’re making right now. It’s quite easy… upload a photo of your card to any social media – Instagram, Pintrest, Facebook (but make sure your setting for the post are public right) or to your blog if you have one. Then visit the Can You Case It? website and use the linky button thingy to connect your card to the challenge – super easy.

Until next time… Stamp Creatively,
Rose.

What I used to make this:

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Bundle [142330]	Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Duet Banner Punch [141483]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [138326]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad [126976]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Whisper White C6 Envelopes [106588]
Mint Macaron 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon [141431]	Basic Black Metallic Thread [141695]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]