Creatively speaking…guy cards can be HARD to design

But THIS one is a quick and easy card. Digging around in my card stash I found this card from last year’s May sassy stampers class. Seeing as how I started my blog last July, I hadn’t shared it yet with you, and since Father’s Day is moments away, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you now. This is a fun card that can be used for all sorts of ‘guy’ events…father’s day of course, but don’t forget birthday, thinking of you, graduation, going away…wouldn’t it be a hoot to use tropical print paper for a ‘have fun on your cruise’ card? My shirt uses a 4-inch by 6-inch piece of patterned paper and it fits onto a normal A-2 sized card. Just think of the doodling possibilities too. Faux stitching, add a pocket or two, add a center line for the front seam, even clip the center top seam (under the front collar) to create an open throat shirt. And let’s not forget the girls. Round the corners of the collar, add a bit of lace, and you’ve got a sporty shirt for your girlfriend!

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings; Paper: TAC Designer Collection (lightweight paper works better than cardstock because the folds tend to get bulky if cardstock is used) - a few other TAC choices include HipHop, Kaleidoscope Boyz, and Just Like Dad.

The origami folded shirt has been around for ages (usually with dollar bills). I can’t find my original source (if you could peek into my creative retreat, you’d see the stacks of printouts I’m collecting to eventually categorize and use as inspiration…and my card IS a year old…lol), but Katie has recently posted an awesome tutorial with very clear instructions and photos.

And whoo hoo! I get to participate in a Father’s Day blog hop. So click on the links below to see some other fabulous Father’s Day papercrafting inspirations:

Participants:
Jamie
Carol
Bridget
Christina
Maria
RitaK
Seleise
Laurie
Ellie
Stacy
Heather

Posted on June 11th, 2009 by kellyrae
Filed under: Card samples

19 Responses to “Creatively speaking…guy cards can be HARD to design”

  1. Carol N, on June 3rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm Said:

    I haven’t made one of these shirts in ages! This is so cool!

  2. heather the mooselover, on June 4th, 2009 at 5:39 am Said:

    Great guy card! I know a few guys who actually wear shirts like that!

  3. Debra, on June 4th, 2009 at 11:01 am Said:

    I love it KellyRae! I love using origami on cards. I haven’t tried this one yet but you have inspired me to do so. Great job!!

  4. LaurieU, on June 5th, 2009 at 8:41 pm Said:

    How creative are you to add that photo mount as a tie! Very clever!!!

  5. Barb F, on June 6th, 2009 at 7:09 am Said:

    I love how you used all of the hardware as buttons and the tie… great idea!!

  6. Trudy Osborn, on June 6th, 2009 at 8:52 am Said:

    I LOVE this! I would not have thought to use a photo turn for the tie, but it works SOOO well.

  7. Lori, on June 7th, 2009 at 4:52 pm Said:

    This origami shirt is great. I like the colors you used and the piercings.

  8. Stacy, on June 11th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

    I love how you used the photo turn to create the tie! Great card!

  9. Laurie W., on June 11th, 2009 at 6:20 pm Said:

    Oh I love it! I made one too! I love the paper you used! So cute!

  10. bonnie32002, on June 11th, 2009 at 6:50 pm Said:

    Love what you used for the tie!

  11. Seleise, on June 11th, 2009 at 7:44 pm Said:

    Super card!! Love the folded shirt and the photo turn tie is GREAT! And, love, love, love the paper piercing!

  12. Bridgett Owens, on June 11th, 2009 at 7:58 pm Said:

    What a great card! I almost made a shirt then didn’t do it. I love the photo turn for a tie and the patterned paper is a great shirt. Terrific card!

  13. Heather Scott, on June 12th, 2009 at 6:36 am Said:

    LOVE the photo turn as a tie! What a neat twist on an oldie but goodie! So clever. Thanks for the inspiration!

  14. Christina, on June 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am Said:

    LOVE the Hawaiian shirt! Great use of embellies!

    Christina

  15. Suzanne, on June 13th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Said:

    I really dig this card! Great Job!!!

  16. Deb Grady, on June 15th, 2009 at 10:16 pm Said:

    Love the card. I would’ve never thought to use that hardware for the tie!

  17. Maria meier, on June 21st, 2009 at 9:24 pm Said:

    cute card

  18. Sonia (Sony), on June 22nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm Said:

    Great Card!!… love the tie and buttons, cool idea! ;-)

    **Sony**

  19. Sandy in AZ, on July 7th, 2009 at 10:44 am Said:

    Too cute! I love this cute little card. Took a peek at Katie’s too, and love her Hawaiian shirts she created.

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