Jun 21 2009
Hope for Father
Today I have a simply made card for my Dad for Father’s Day. He’s had a tough year, with the last month being particularly difficult, but he is ever filled with hope, so when I saw this image I thought it just may work for his Father’s Day card.
As I said, simply made. No stamping at all. I’ll write the message inside. A favorite layout of mine that always works well for a quick card — not a lot of fuss to put together. I used 1/8″ Jute Cording for my stringy embellishment. I do try to avoid actual ribbon on guy cards when I can, and since I do like to use some *stringy* feature on bird cards when it works, I thought the cording was perfect here. It is a twisted 3 strand rope. Once untwisting the 3 strands, I then untwisted the 4 strands in each of the 3. Just roll it between your fingers and it untwists very quickly. I just made this card, and as you can see, my glue is still wet and showing. It will dry clear. I’ve been a real glue dot fan for years, but I’m really liking my new bottle of Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue for adhering buttons and bows of late. It was from Wal-Mart, very inexpensive, holds super tight and my bottle tip has not yet gunked up — my pet peeve with glues!
Just wanted to show you the message included on this sheet from the Birds and Botanicals Journal Note Pad. Hope… what would we all do without hope! Our hope is that which is offered freely by Jesus Chrst!
Stamps and Ink: None
Paper: SU Basic Black and Ruby Red; Image is from Birds and Botanicals Journal Note Pad
Accessories: 1/8″ 100% Jute Cording, Glue Glider, Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue and Button from Wal-Mart
Shopping:
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries the Journal Note Pads by Crafty Secrets and the Jute Cording.
May you all enjoy a wonderful Father’s Day spending time with the men in your lives!
15 responses so far
Great guy card and I like that verse so well. Hope your father has a great Father’s Day and many good days to come.
What a wonderful Father’s Day card!! We have been praying for your dad Sharon. Trust you have a great day together.
A wonderful card for your Dad Sharon, I love the jute, it’s perfect! Continuing to lift your Dad in prayer. Amen to hope and grace offered by our Savior.
Wonderful card! I love the jute cording! What a great idea!
Just beautiful Sharon- he’s gonna love it!
Fabulous card! I know your father will cherish it…
Sharon, your card for your father is marvelous! He is sure to love your special gift and I’m certain your sentiment will touch him dearly.
Your dad is going to love his card filled with hope and love. Wishing your dad’s health improves every day. Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s in your family, Nancy
It’s lovely Sharon and I’m sure he appreciated the card and your talent. It’s hard watching ones parents get older and suffer-I wish him better days to come.
Fabulous card dear Sharon!
guess what … my bow easy came today. I am so excited.
Why have i missed that you sell ribbons too?????
hahaha… i will order after my vaccation some of your yummy Statin ribbons.
Thank you so much for mailing so fast!
hugs
Claudia Rosa
Oh, it’s perfect, Sharon, and thank you so much for more wonderful inspiration on using these Journal Notes. I’m so anxious to use mine! BTW, I’m an Aleene’s fan, also. Love the way you can squish the embellishment right into the glue and it holds so close to the card. I’m glad to hear your dad is persevering after you had such a scare with him.
Beautiful card Sharon. Just what a man would enjoy. the jute really sets it off.
Nice scentiment too!
Joan
I LOVE this Sharon and I’m sure your dad did too! Hope he’s having better days now!!
This is a lovely Father’s Day card.
Awesome card…bet your Dad loved it!