Masculine Birthday Card Featuring Ranger Products

This is a birthday card I made for a guy who owns a wine bar, at one time had a unique mustache, and loves music. The funny thing is that he never received it!! That's another story. Anyway I wanted to incorporate his personality into the card as I continue to explore my masculine side. The focal stamp is by Tim Holtz, the drink stamp is by Inkadinkado, and the sentiment is by Hero Arts. The papers are various substrates from Ranger with the unique one being Kraft Glassine paper, a translucent coated paper that is kind of difficult to explain-you would have to experience it to get a feel for it. The latest product I used is the Distress paint that I stamped the mustache with. Its unique formulation allows for manipulation with water while it's wet which is great for blending but is waterproof after it dries! I LOVE this acrylic paint! It stamped with such detail-it wasn't globby as it's texture is thin-perfect for stamping. It is a sure winner. By the way, here is a link to the inspiration-owner of Motor City Wine which by the way has great live music, especially on Wednesdays! http://motorcitywine.com/about.php

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Masculine Birthday Card

I had a funny request this week! My co-worker and friend gave me a card and asked if I would send her grandfather a birthday card because she wanted him to receive as many cards as possible for his ninetieth! I told her to keep the card and that I would make him one. She was very excited that I would do that for him. I never met this man in my life but it gave me the perfect opportunity to use a stamp set I recently purchased called Masculine Collage from Hot Off the Press. It has a steampunk feel to it. I did not have a lot of time to work with but I think it came out nice. I hope he enjoys it!
Products used: Spellbinders labels dies, Masculine Collage stamp set by Hot Off the Press, Timeless paper stack by DCWV, Tim Holtz mini gears, Sizzix embossing folder