Tuesday 19 July 2022

A Special Birthday

Today I thought I would pop in quickly before the current challenge at Seize the birthday closes. I made this card a few weeks ago for my neighbour who was celebrating his 90th birthday. I think it qualifies for the metallic theme.


The swirly stamp by whimsy was stamped in versamark and coated with gold perfect pearls so it has a lovely shine to it. I mounted it onto a gold metallic mat, cut a flower out of a piece of left over alcohol inked yupo paper and added the numbers. The sentiment from Uniko was heat embossed in gold.


I really don’t enjoy making cards for men but I was quite pleased with this one.





I am also sharing this at:
Cardz for guyz: they are celebration their 300th challenge with a theme of congratulations. I hope my 90th birthday card qualifies, I certainly congratulated him with this card on his special day. Congratulations to the whole team.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

26 comments:

Viv said...

Luverly jubberley Hilary! Great make and perfect for those hard to do man cards! x

Nancy said...

What a great slimline card, Hilary! I love that metallic background and the way you showcased the milestone with a pop of color. I bet he loved it and was so appreciative! Thanks for playing along at Seize the Birthday and for using our topping! Have a great day!

aussie aNNie said...

Another fabulous project, love the papers you have used.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Very elegant in the gold and black, a lovely design.
Lorraine

Bonnie said...

This is so rich and classy, Hilary!

crafty-stamper said...

Perfect masculine card Hilary love all the gold embossing on the black cardstock looks very expensive
Carol x

dj said...

Love love love this gold and black combination!! Very classy and very elegant...perfect for our "congratulations" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz. Thanks for playing along with us!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wow - what a metallic stunner, Hilary - bet your neighbor loved it too!!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Such stunning feel has this card, Hilary! So elegant and strong at the same time, really perfect for a man and for the occasion! Love the vibrant colours of the flower!

Christine Alexander said...

Wow stunning with the gold on black. So classy xx

nancy littrell said...

Oh my Gosh..Hilary, Stunning Gold metallic Birthday card for a guy friend who was celebrating his very special 90th birthday. I bet he LOVED his special one of a kind card:-) TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy

brenda said...

Very elegant Hilary and perfect for a masculine card. Ages since I used perfect pearls so a timely prompt.

B x

Cathy said...

The metallic effect on this card is spectacular Hilary, bet it looks even more amazing in real life! Love the gold and black with the pop of colour. Thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x

papierelle said...

With the golden frame and the golden elements, the card looks very noble and therefore very suitable for this blessed age.

I Card Everyone said...

That was so sweet of you to celebrate your neighbor's big day with this gorgeous card, Hilary! I'd surely say it qualifies!
=]

Cat Craig said...

Hilary, you rocked that man card. I bet he loved it.

Ashwini Rao said...

What a spectacular card! I love the gold metallic all over the card, and it's perfect for this big day. I'm sure your neighbour loved it!

Loll said...

Beautiful metallic design for this very special birthday card, Hilary. I bet your neighbour was thrilled to receive this keepsake card. xx

Barbara said...

This luscious swirly gold background deserves to be framed. Thanks for sharing it with us at Seize the Birthday Challenge.

coldwaters2 said...

This is totally ACE Hilary I love the simplicity of the design perfect for a male a super make
hugs
lorraine x

GerJanne said...

Sure, that is a special birthday! 90! And your card is 'tres chic'.
I'm in the french mood... tomorrow we will go back home.It was a wonderful holiday.

R's Rue said...

So very beautiful. I love it. Regine
www.rsrue.blogspot.com

Leslie Miller said...

Oooh, there's that background I love! I remember it from before and you've shown how outstanding it can look on a masculine card. The gold on black is striking!

Cazro said...

Wow! An amzing card, wonderful embossing work, the background is amazing. A stunning card for a stunning 90 yr old to receive. I appreciate your comment of our 300th challenge. Thanks for joining in the fun at Cardz for Guyz. Caz DT

Jolanda Johnstone said...

A stunning card. Birthday anniversaries must be celebrated and at 90, he is most fortunate to be celebrated. Thank you for sharing this lovely card with us at C4G this round. Cheers, Jolanda

Greta said...

What a gorgeous card & perfect for a special BD!