Happy Retirement

My husband's cousin, Charlie, just retired and had a huge party this past Friday. I asked Steve if he needed me to make a card. He said yes. So here's what I came up with.

I used the madallion background stamp, Plant Hope stamp set, Bashful Blue, River Rock, Wild Wasabi, Sahara Sand. Sponged some Crumb Cake ink or maybe it was Basic Brown. I didn't want to add any ribbon or "girlie" stuff on it. Just simple.  The saying is from Teeny Tiny Sayings. I love this set. It's also the one I used for Valentine's Day.  So many different sayings that really it's the only set you need. 

I guess that's it for today. Gotta plan my stamp club projects for tonight.  I'm feeling better so I'll go ahead and do the class. See ya all soon.

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Leena Girsa said…
This is a great retirement card. I often get asked to make cards for men and have a hard time coming up with something masculine...thanks for the inspiration! Now following your blog from SC #342. Hope you'll return the favor when you get a chance. http://alacards.blogspot.com
February 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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