The main topper is from Digi Stamp Boutique. I recently came across this website and it has some fantastic images. I am not one for stamping and colouring so like pre-coloured digi stamps.
I began the card with the topper then decided on the background after. I often use this style of layout but instead of a horizontal rectangle behind the main image, I used a banner as I thought this looked a little more "masculine".
To get my layout and sizes, I used the software for my Silhouette Portrait. This means I can play around with the sizes and positioning before I start cutting.
I cut out the main square mat with the machine, I then used a digital paper from Silhouette called "Dad" by Digital Pink Ink.
For the banner and mat, I used a file by Lori Whitlock again from the Silhouette Store. I used Navy card for the main banner and the internal offset is Sky Blue Card. Both from Papermill Direct. I would have preferred a mustard coloured card for the internal offset but unfortunately I don't have any.
For the frame to the Topper, I used Sue Wilson's Pierced Squares.
The Topper is from Digi Stamp Boutique, called Special Dad - Circle. I printed this and then gave it a spray of Pearl Diamond, a glitter varnish by Crafter's Companion.
For the embellishments, I used the star dies from Sara's Signature Just for Men Collection, The bow is a memory box die which I then added some of the stars to. I also gave them a spray with the Pearl Diamond and gave the two larger stars a quick layer of clear glitter from the Spectrum Sparkle Pen.
This card was quick and easy to do once I had decided on my layout.
Dad by Digital Pink Ink - Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #42679
Banner by Lori Whitlok - Silhouette Design Store - Design ID #20957
Topper by Digi Stamp Boutique - Special Dad -Circle - https://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/special-circle-p-1407.html
Pierced Square Dies by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions.
Bow Die - Memory Box "Crisp Bows" 98197
Stars Die - Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Just for Men "Superstars"
Glitter Varnish - Crafter's Companion Pearl Diamond
Sparkle Pen - Spectrum Noir Sparkle, Clear Overlay
Navy Card - Papermill Direct
Sky Blue Card - Papermill Direct
