Dad's tools

My father-in-law is an independent tool distributor and he used to work as a mechanic, so he has a LOT of tools!  So, for his birthday, I made him this toolbox card:

 I found the idea on Pinterest and knew it was perfect for him.  He has a black toolbox, so of course, I had to make the card black.  I die cut the tools and added red handles for a pop of color.  I also die cut the letters for "DAD" out of red.  I created a little sign (as if it had been being worked on) that says "Hope your birthday has all the FIXINGS for a great day!"

He LOVED it!!  I think he even said he was going to put it on his desk.  Now, that's a compliment!

Supplies:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions stamp set that coordinates with the tool dies

Dies: Taylored Expressions "Little Bits-Tools" and "Pegboard"

Cuttlebug embossing folder

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday--it's a man thing

Sweet Stampin'--masculine/Father's Day

CardzTV #116--anything goes

Double D--use your scraps (all the tools, handles and letters were die cut from scraps as well as the pegboard and "sign")

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday--masculine

Kat Scrappiness--all about the boys

Dare2B Artzy--masculine

Paper Funday--anything goes with the optional twist: masculine

Creatalicious #188--anything goes with the optional twist: birthdays

Dies R Us #146--It's dad's day

Scor-pal #71--anything goes or Father's Day/masculine (I used my scor-pal to score all the lines)

Double Trouble #58--Gear it Up for the guys (Thing #1: masculine; Thing #2: round {the washers/nuts and the holes in the pegboard--though I could be stretching it a bit!}; Thing #3: play with Use Your Stuff)

Use Your Stuff #399--masculine/Father's Day

Cuttlebug Mania--Dad is the best

MFT Birthday Challenge--this one is just for you (personalized)

Give a Crafter a Cookie #143--inspiration photo