It's someone's birthday!

 

Today is my husband's birthday.  It's difficult to make a card for a man so I spent a lot of time searching Pinterest for ideas.  I saw a card similar to this, and knew that it would work.

 

I used Tim Holtz's stamp for the mesh background along with some gold ink.  Then I had the sentiment already embossed on vellum with copper powder.  To tie the two together, I cut two feathers with my Cricut Explore and then used gold and copper ink to color the white cardstock.  I hope he likes it! 

 

I also am keeping my fingers crossed that the Cleveland Indians win tonight ... a World Series T-shirt might be in his future <wink>.

Christmas with My Sweetie

This year we decided not to purchase anything for each other.  We've done it previously, and this year is no different.  Don't worry, though.  We will be doing something for the house that we will both enjoy.  (Besides, I have this thing for Joann, Michael and HL.)

Nothing was said about cards, though.  So that's what my sweetie is getting.  This has been a difficult year for us.  His mother passed away in March. Other issues are also hanging heavy over both of our heads.  Through it all, however, he has stood by me and is my rock.  I hope he enjoys this card and realizes how much I love him.