Handmade Guy Christmas Gifts

Comic Collage Canvas, 16 x 20

It's time to count down the last few hours left in 2015! This month went by very quickly and although I didn't make many cards this month I wanted to share the Handmade Guy Christmas Gifts I made for my brother. This year my brother requested a handmade gift and he didn't give me any specifics. He likes Batman, Superman and Wolverine, so I made him a Comic Collage Canvas using vintage comics and Mod Podge Matte. The second gift is a pair of king size Batman pillow cases using some fun fabric. I always enjoy making gifts and I hope my brother enjoys what I made him.

King Size Batman Pillow Cases

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Super Baby Blanket and Burp Cloths

Super Baby Blanket

Hello crafty friends! The last couple of weeks I've stayed busy working on a special project of sewing baby gifts for my brother and his wife who are expecting their first baby in December. We know it's going to be a boy and they are decorating the nursery with a Super Hero theme. It was early summer when I found this adorable flannel baby Superman fabric and I bought all the store had left. I've used the fabric to make a 36 x 36 baby blanket and several burp cloths. Everything really did turn out super cute and my nephew will be able to enjoy his blanket for many years.

I ended up getting really carried away making baby burp cloths because there is so many cute fabric prints it was hard to choose. So, I've now signed up to participate in a local craft expo on Saturday November 14th. Therefore, over the next couple of weeks you won't see too many cards from me because I'll be busy sewing. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Baby Burp Cloths

Super Baby Burp Cloth

Man of Steel Card

Oh boy, The Man of Steel Superman movie is in theaters and my hubby is ready to go see it. He's been talking about it for months and now it's time to see if it lives up to all the hype. That's the one bad thing about an iconic super hero movie, you either love them or you're disappointed. I'm always entertained but I don't care if the movie follows a "story line", but my hubby has a different opinion on this issue.

I made this Man of Steel Card for my husband. The chain focal image was made using the Superman Cricut cartridge. I cut the layers in various colors and layered them to get the finished project. I embossed one end of the white card stock with the Tim Holtz Riveted Metal embossing folder. The Superman patterned paper has been in my stash for a very long time just waiting for me to use it. I kept thinking I might make a scrapbook page but that could be years away... so I used it. Now, I have a special card to give to my Superman. Thanks for stopping by and have a SUPER day!!!

My Man of Steel Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Use it Tuesday: Masculine
• Crafting By Designs: Father's Day/Men/Male
• The Sisterhood of Crafters: It's All About the Boys!
• Crafting for all Seasons: One for the Guys
• DL.ART: Father's Day/A card for a Man

You're Super Card

There are many uses for this You're Super Card created for the CAS-ual Fridays challenge. The challenge is to make a square card. This card is a 5" square with a Superman emblem cut using the Cricut machine and Superman cartridge (291071). My husband was the inspiration behind this card. Our fifteenth anniversary is next month and I may just turn this into an anniversary card, because he is a SUPER guy. Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a crafty day!

Super Dad Card

Does your dad like Superman?  Then a super dad card would be perfect for him.  Make it for Father's Day or a birthday.  You will need a few special tools to make this card.  It was made using a Cricut machine and the Cricut Superman™ cartridge    (291071).  Be prepared that this card takes some time to get all the little pieces aligned.  I used a skin white Copic marker (E00) on white cardstock to make the skin tone for Superman's face and hands.  A Xyron create-a-sticker makes the small pieces easier to adhere. 

The finished size:  5" x 6.5".  

What Is A Dad?
A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...

- Unknown