Happy Father's Day

Hello all and I hope that your weekend has been going well. A fairly quiet and routine one here - which is probably a good thing! It always seems a lot quieter in the house when one of the offspring is away - goodness knows what it'll be like when they've all fledged and flown the nest.  Part of me is dreading it and another part of me (the selfish, crafting part lol!) is quite looking forward to the peace and freedom - not to mention the extra room! I might even be able to have a craft room - I'm already plotting things for our little bedroom.  However, that is currently occupied by a computer, XBox and teenage boy so will probably need a complete overhaul and fumigation! (Only joking Jack!)

Anyway, as it's Father's Day here in the UK today I'll wish a happy and relaxing day to all dads.  I sadly lost my gorgeous dad when I was 7 years old so had to wait many, many years before I could indulge in Father's Day cards and pressies - so I make sure that my hubby is pampered a bit!  He's such a calm, placid and undemanding sort of person that it's nice to make a fuss of him.  He's definitely not one for big gestures and lots of fuss, but his favourite thing is just to have all his family around him.  Unfortunately this year it'll just be our youngest son here as the two eldest girls live away and our daughter is on holiday - but I know there'll be phone calls (and daughter has left presents, card and instructions with Jack!).

So I just thought I'd share the card I made for him for my daughter and son

I decided to make a gatefold card with a button fastening.  No real extra embellishments (as I said, he's an 'unfussy' sort of bloke and wouldn't really want them lol!).  And the image is 'King for a day' from Mo's Digital Pencil - a fabulous image that is perfect for all sorts of men's cards. 

I've coloured the image with promarkers and copics. The backing papers are from LOTV with some kraft card. The brads and button from stash and the sentiment on the front done on the computer and Spellbinders label dies. 

Just hope he likes it! 

And I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Back soon,

Kim x 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-

2Sisters - just for dads

A Gem of a Challenge - Fathers Day

Jellypark Challenges - Masculine

QKR Stampede - for dad

Crafting by Design - Fathers Day

The Perfect Sentiment - masculine

Creative Craft Challenge - We love you dad