Welcome to the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge # 314. Our host, Helen, chose the theme of pets for this two week challenge. When you finish here, I hope you will visit the challenge site to see the cards from the rest of the design team. We hope you will be inspired to play along!
I decided to use the Sweet Songbirds stamp set and punch bundle for my card in Balmy Blue, black, and white. I added a touch of Crushed Curry for the beak and Pear Pizazz for the leaves.
Here’s my card:

As you can see, my card would be better suited for a child, but blue and black make it a boys’ card, right?
Measurements:
- The Balmy Blue base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card.
- I used a black mat, which measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches.
- Next, the Balmy Blue DSP (designer series paper) pattern paper measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches. I also trimmed a piece to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap.
- I cropped the next black layer using one of the Deckled Rectangle dies.
- Finally, I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to 3-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches. At the same time, I trimmed another piece to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside panel of the card.
Stamping and Assembly:
- After stamping the bird in Balmy Blue on white cardstock, I punched it out using the coordinating bird builder punch. I also punched the wing and the chest area using the Balmy Blue DSP.
- I colored the beak with my Crushed Curry marker.
- Then I added dimensionals under the bird.
- I adhered all the other pieces using multipurpose liquid glue.
- Then, I stamped the branch, nest, and music notes in black ink directly on the card.
- I used Pear Pizazz for the leaves.
- I stamped the sentiments on the outside and inside using black ink.
- Finally, I decided to add some black matte dots to the music notes and the three corners.
- Ta-da! With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
My grandma had a pet bird that would sing to her…it annoyed the rest of us but she loved it!! Your little singing birdie reminded me of her…may she rest in peace!! Your card is sure to inspire those who decide to play along with our new masculine PET challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! #C4G314