Friday, February 15, 2013

Valentine's Day Card...Made By CHUCK!

I told Chuck a few weeks ago "Hey, ya know you should make Shiane a Valentine's Day card. I know it would mean a lot to her" and he said "I could do that". Of course trying to time when to make it became a problem because one night we had planned on finishing it and she got off work early so we had to wait until the night before for him to finish it up!

I was quite proud of Chuck. I gave him my drawer of Valentine paper and he picked out the paper he wanted to use and what he wanted to have on the card. I did find an image on the internet for the birdcage, well actually several but the one on the card is the one he chose. While I did work the Make The Cut Software, Chuck did all the loading and unloading of the paper and taking it off the mats. I told him he could do it all but he said "we will be here forever" and he was probably right.

He knew exactly what tools he needed to get the paper off the mat and to punch paper out on some of the images. He has either been around long enough now and watched me use the paper cutting machines that he does really pay attention, or is just use to seeing me use different things for the same purposes over and over that he remembered.


Here he is adding ribbon to the card for the birdcage to hang from.

He was very good paying attention to detail and while I did give him a few suggestions, like using ribbon instead of rope, he did a wonderful job of putting elements together. I am beginning to wonder if maybe he doesn't just come in and hang out in my craftroom when I am not home and wonder what all he could make!





Oddly enough Chuck was the first to use my Kellycraft Laser Square! It was really handy in being able to line up the letters he was gluing to the inside of the card. I did see a few things that I will have to figure out on it, like how to keep the paper from sliding around or the square moving, but that can be reviewed at a later date.








Here is the finished product!! The paper is from Little Yellow Bicycle. Chuck liked the saying on the paper so we measure and cut it so the saying on the paper could be featured on the front of the card. Getting the papers even was a little difficult for him, as he said "my fingers are too big" but he was very patient and got the papers down rather nicely. I was going to suggest inking the edges but I didn't want to send the poor boy over the edge.










Chuck came up with the idea of letting the birdcage "hang free" and that was easily accomplished by taping the ribbon between the birdcage and a piece of paper on the back. We added brads along the bottom to add some weight and help the cage hang better. I will admit I made the bow but he did attach it!












Chuck found this piece of coordinating paper in my stash and wanted to use it saying "I think it will look good to have the flowers going all along the bottom". Now ya'll tell me he doesn't sit in my craftroom while I'm gone!!

My daughter was impressed and at first didn't believe he made the card. She said "the first thing I did was flip it over and look at the back", of course she was looking for my stamp I use on all the cards I make LOL. I had written "handmade by:________________" and had Chuck sign his name and put the year so she can always remember and treasure that he took the time to make her a card with his own hands....and best of all, we got the pictures to prove it!

36 comments:

  1. Chuck has mad craft skillz. Who knew?? Lucky Shianne.

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  2. Yay Chuck!! My son (25 yo) is very crafty too. Bet ya had fun helping him, Okie. I always enjoy working with my kids in the craft room.

    Kathy from Guthrie

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  3. Well done, Chuck. You must have had fun working together on this. And yes, I do believe he makes trips to the craftroom ... either that or he is a natural! hugs, eileen

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  4. Chuck did a great job! It's beautiful!

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  5. WTG CHUCK! one of the prettiest cards i've seen for valentines...i can't wait to see what you make for her birthday and christmas!

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    1. LOL Kat not sure I can get him to commit to doing those as well, but deep down inside I think he enjoyed himself!

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  6. He did a fantastic job on that card! Count your blessings if the worse thing he does while you are gone is to sit in your craft room. He is picking up your craft talent.

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  7. The laser square works best with a 12" self healing mat inside the "L". Then the paper cannot slide under the thing.

    Tell Chuck his card is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks for the tip Debbie! I have several self healing mats!

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  8. You are helping the next generation of crafters don't you know? Tell Chuck he did a great job as he probably knows from your daughter's reaction! TFS!

    Jackie

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  9. Way to go Chuck! Beautiful card! No surprise, when he's got such a great instructor! Want to know more about that laser level!

    Lynn in Colorado

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  10. Excellent Card Chuck!! My whole family %#*ches that I have an entire 20x14 craftroom stuffed with my toys, but I tell ya, everyone seems to use it when they need it.... ;)

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  11. WOW ... Chuck really did an amazing job, the card looks fabulous! I realize that you helped a little Shirley, but even so, I am very impressed. Not a lot of guys would go through the effort to make his girl a hand made card. Bravo Chuck!!! This card (and pics) will definitely be something special for Shiane to save and treasure.

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  12. Awwwe, Now that is just sweet.
    Chuck did a GREAT job on the card.
    I bet Shiane was very HAPPY with that card.
    I know I would have been!!
    Great card!!

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  13. Really nice card. I agree....he has to be watching you more than you know. Looks like it was done by a pro. Proud of you Chuck. I can only imagine how happy and surprised Shiane was. Thanks for sharing. Hope you all had a really nice Valentine's Day.

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  14. Now thats what I am talking about, I showed this post to my biys who think only old ladies do this!! lol!! Way to go Chuck, that card looks real nice!! Thanks for this post!!!!

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  15. Way to go Chuck - it's a darling card.

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  16. Really special for him to make such a cute card.
    mhalford6 @aol. com

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  17. ALRIGHTY Chuck! You go boy....I am so impressed. You did a great job!!

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  18. Very nice card for Chuck's first attempt. I wish my DH would enter my craft space and create something, but then again I may have his head if he did that!

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  19. Awwww....very sweet! The card looks great! Good job Chuck!

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  20. That was so sweet! Way to go Chuck!!!!

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  21. Not only a great card (very impressed, btw) but what a great memory you two just created - which is something you will always have! What a "Hallmark moment!" Definitely a heart tug!

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  22. Very impressive!! A treasure for sure. Great job!

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  23. Wow!!!!! Chuck did such an awesome job. I love the birdcage and the sentiment. That was so sweet that he put such thought and care into making this card for Shiane. She will always have it to treasure.

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  24. Great job Chuck! It is really cute. What a nice thing to do.

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  25. What a beautiful card, and the story behind it is very sweet!! Good job documenting the process of Chuck making this card - he did a wonderful job!!

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  26. Okie! You are a great teacher! Chuck did a great job!

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  27. It was so nice for Chuck to make this card for your daughter. I think it came out beautifully!

    Angela

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  28. wow chuck did awesome!!!

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  29. REAL men DO craft!! Nice work Chuck! Shirley, this is special on so many levels--handmade, the time you both spent working together creating this card and memory..Awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Shellee

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  30. way to go chuck. he did a great job.

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