Simple Scrappy Birthday Card

So, I just stumbled upon a collection of pictures from my scrapbooking phase. 

I tend to craft in phases - depending on what stuff I decide to let explode all over the kitchen table.  I have always had dreams of a crafting room... where I can have my projects out and can close the door when the crafting chaos isn't a welcomed sight.  (...gasp!  I know - how could it ever not be welcome?!)

So, here is more scrapbooking goodness.  I love the idea of cards that are personalized just for the person to recieve them.  This one was made for my now brother-in-law's birthday a few years ago.

I guess the B could stand for Birthday - but in this case it was for his first name....

And, when you open the little tie, you get to see the birthday wishes....

And, then you can flip up the card and write your own message inside.

I love the tie, destressed edges, and the bronze staples.  A few guy-friendly details.  I like to think that scrapbooking goes to the next level when you pay attention to the details.  This card could really be personalized for any event... not just birthday wishes.

It's funny because this is about as masculine as I can get in my scrapbooking.  It's just so hard to try to persuade myself that ribbons, and grommets, and chalking and inking screams 'MAN!'.  It usually just is more female-friendly... although I think it's just good taste and cute, right?!

I'm hoping to get back to current-day crafting adventures... but work demands are making me look back at my past adventures... which isn't all bad, either!