I see Don Draper here with this card. For those of you who know me well, promotion and advertising is my gig...my chocolate biz is 95% promo and working with corporate giveaways mainly. It was my passion in college, once I finally figured out what I wanted to major in, and oddly, my life kind of sort of leaned that way (ultimately) with my specialty food biz. I have worked with and still do with many well known companies, it's been a wild ride, that's for sure. That being said, this cool dude does remind me of Don Draper in MadMen, one of the all time favorite series to binge watch.
After the matter, I wasn't loving the color of my circle and sentiment strip background....with limited designer paper, I pulled out what I had, and my instincts were leading me in the rich brown/gold/black tones. I do believe those colors would work for the parameter "Sleigh Ride" as well, but...my original card (shown above) was more the color scheme I was going for...
First I will tackle the parameters and my justifications.... after that, I want to spend a moment talking about my supplies, I used a kit for these cards, and I want to share info...
1. Project: EASY!!! It's a DUDE on a card for a DUDE. Couldn't get much more dudey than this.
2. Sleigh Ride Colors: Addressed above...I was thinking Budweiser stein colors. We have a giant collection of Budweiser steins, and I see the burgundy/browns/ivory/gold/black, etc....
3. Farm Critter Element: I burst out crazy laughing when I discovered my DUDE set had a sentiment with the word "CAT" in it. Living in farm country, we know so well, there are CATS...so that fit the bill easily...and the only criteria is to one way or another get the parameter on the project...even if it's slipping the name of a farm critter on there, it checks the box, lol. I couldn't see any other farm critter name that would work, like pig/cow/dog/horse/(maybe dog?)goose/etc., just doesn't sound right. Glad this sentiment had CAT.
4. Random Pen: This one could have been a bit stretchy pants... Originally, I felt by coloring with my alcohol markers, that really does fit the "pen" criteria. I felt that was too broad, although I have no problem had I had to use it, I know it would work...I still wasn't satisfied. Not sure why I started googling "pen" and "alcohol"... I did ask AI if alcohol markers were considered "pens".... anyhow, "Pen"icillin Cocktail popped up, so, I felt our Dude could very well be drinking one. I still wanted to be doubly sure "Pen" was covered correctly, so I opted to include a little recipe of the drink. I have never tasted a Penicillin Cocktail, but, now I am intrigued. I wonder if it truly helps cure the ick.
So, I justified my parameters here...now, on to my supplies: About a year ago, I decided to fall into temptation and become a Whit Kit subscriber from Unity Stamp Company. For awhile, I had been impressed with the variety these kits included, I just never took the plunge. Oh how fun it's been receiving my kit each month. (I did put on pause a couple times, which you can, only because I had similar products already). By being a Whit Kitter, you also gain additional company perks, I encourage anyone to go check it out. Unity has probably the best quality rubber stamps ever, plus the variety of images created by the most talented artists keeps me coming back for more and more. I also want to emphasize, I am NOT an affiliate here...I'm just a very loyal customer, so what I'm saying is truly coming from the heart. It's a great company, and this month's Whit Kit (their "Kit of the Month too!) are really great kits, something to check out, that's for sure.
The Attaboy stamp set is available as well as the Distiguished Gents designer paper that came in the kit. What you may need to search for are the other fun additions to the kit. I also used the "Hounds Tooth" Stencil, that was included.....plus the ephemera (tags)...not used were some fun bling bling pieces and interactive swirly/bouncy pieces. (I don't know what to call those) So, IF you buy the kit...you receive a pretty good chunk of things: (stamp set/patterned paper/plus possibly a stencil or dies, little elements, etc....) If you miss your chance, no worries, you can still buy the stamp set and designer paper later on. I like the whole kit and contents, fun to receive, but the additional company perks are well worth it too. :) That being said...this month's kit... WOWZA it's so dang cute!!!!! July Whit Kit
So there you have it!!!! Once again, I'm not an affiliate to either Craft Roulette or Unity Stamps. I post these things about both, because I find joy in participating each week in Craft Roulette, and I have found Unity to be one of my favorite suppliers. If you peruse through my blog, you will see I do use quite a bit of Unity stamps for my designs.
Now, off to get one of these 2 cards ready for a birthday boy, who actually could use a nap, as he has a newborn at home....lol... Plus... I do need to work, it's more fun playing hooky here, but, the chocolate is calling my name right now! :)
for inspiration......
and POOF...just like that...I started binge watching MadMen AGAIN on HBO... It's been many years since I watched it (for the first time)...I don't remember much, so, it's fun to rewatch. I do remember that classic ending though, once again...brilliant advertising!!! :)
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