Today is a very special day for my family. My dad decided 8 years ago to go back to school to get his engineering degree. While working his full-time career he managed to not only graduate but to graduate with a 3.8 (he beat all three of his kids in that area). We are very proud of him and this goal he achieved. It's going to be weird not to hear about thermodynamics and capstone projects anymore when I talk to my dad.
So I needed to make ANOTHER masculine card. And I wanted it to be graduation card, but I didn't want black and gray. Here's what I came up with.
I broke out
Look Up! and got to work. I actually stamped the balloon on Not So Navy cardstock and used my copics to give it a nice monochromatic depth. And how about that plaid sky? I think it's fun!
Hopefully he'll like it. Tonight we are having a massive graduation party! It should be fun.
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Have you played the
EBTKS challenge? Break out your envelopes and come have some fun.
What a great card, and how super for your dad!
ReplyDeletekudos to dad, one amazing man! and to have fathered a creative young woman as well! congrats on life's successes!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! The card is really cool but your Dad's story is awesome! That is amazingly cool and I think it definitely calls for a colorful grad card. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your DAD! Your card just says it all and love the colors and that set.
ReplyDeleteI love that plaid sky! What a fantastic card for your dad! And what a great thing to accomplish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your Dad! What a great achievement! He is going to LOVE your card. It's perfect for the occasion and perfectly "guy-ish"! Have fun celebrating!! ♥♥ Kay
ReplyDeletethat's so exciting! congrats to him and have fun!
ReplyDeleteSuper card - the plaid is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great card, I bet your dad is going to love it. Congrats to your dad!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card and how proud your family must be. That's a great achievement!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for your dad, kudos for you to be so proud of him and support him! Wonderful card, that plaid sky is lots of fun.
ReplyDeletewhat a nice card.. Look Up set is one of my all time favourite. Such a wonderful musculine card. Your dad is awesome, humble and such a determine person. Likewise, like father like daughter.. you awesome in pursuing your current biz.. hats off dear lady. Wonderful.. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletecongrats to ur dad Courtney, that is awesome, and a high GPA too! :) I really like the card, so masculine! WTG!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Clouds :D
Lovely card. That sky is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulation for your father.
Great guy card! Congrats to your dad!
ReplyDeleteA truly awesome grad card for an awesome cool Dad! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your Dad! What a great accomplishment and such a perfect card for the occasion!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card...love how you have used the plaid for the sky. What an amazing Father you have....congrats to him for all his hard work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great 'guy' graduation card!! Since I dont' have any graduation stamps....I'm going to have to think outside the box like you did! Congrats to your dad!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your Dad, Courtney!! What an accomplishment!!!! He sounds like a super role model----no wonder you turned out so GREAT!! Love the card you made for him---especially the plaid sky and the way you added depth to the balloon! Have fun at the party!!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo great! LOVE IT!! What an awesome triumph your Dad has done!! :) :) Have fun at the party!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Courtney, and congrats to your Dad, that is quite an achievement!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool thing your dad has done! That is awesome! Your card is awesome too!
ReplyDelete♥♥♥Lea
Perfect card for a really wonderful occasion. Love that O/A paper too - great background indeed!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats to your dad! That's awesome! And your card is great! I really like the twine and the monochromatic look of the balloon!
ReplyDeletewow! really cool! amazing achievement!! very handsome card for your dad, too! super card!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! That is just too cool! Go Dad! He's going to love this card!!
ReplyDeleteYou're dad is amazing!!! That took a lot of dedication and courage and very supportive family! And what an inspiration to his kids. I hope that one day my dh will decide to go on and get that civil Engineering degree that he's always wanted. Right now he's busy enough with 3 kids and a technicians job with the city.
ReplyDeleteYou're card is fantastic and says exactly what your dad has proven.
Yeah! Congrats to your dad. People like him inspire me so much, that no matter your age, one can still find time and energy to do new things!
ReplyDeleteYour card gives me new ideas! I need them, as I am in a little bit of a "uninspired time", but I'll get back on track! :-)
You know what's funny? You came up with a stamp set that had argyle pattern, then PTI came out with argyle pattern, too! You designed the hot-air balloons, not they are coming out with hot-air balloons, too! You're a trend setter, girl, keep at it!!
Great for your dad!! This is card is really perfect for him! I wish him all the best in his studies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! Love the coloring on the ballon. It's perfectly masculine and perfect for your dad! Congrats!!
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