Dearest Dad

I'm going to get a bit nostalgic here... so feel free to skip down to the projects if you want. LOL!

I'm a pretty lucky gal. Somehow this wonderful man fell in love with me at the same time I fell in love with him. We knew we wanted to build a life together and got married. Chris comes from a large family... he is the oldest of eight! (18 now that his father remarried after his Mom passed away.) He helped his Mom a ton growing up...Needless to say, Chris is a GREAT Dad! As you can tell in this photo... he loves to fish. He also loves to hike, camp and Kayak...among other things. To even out the huge amount of manliness he brings to our home, God graced us with four daughters.

   

He doesn't leave his girls out of his favorite activities because we all love to do the same things. I grew up doing it all, and loving it. (Don't tell him that I told you this... but I'm the one who catches the biggest fish!)

What do you think my man said to his 7 year old daughter when she sweetly smiled and asked him to DANCE in the Nutcracker Ballet with her? Let me just say that I thought he would laugh and decline. Nope... even though it's not anything he is remotely interested in, he stepped up and performed with her in the party scene. Poor guy even hurt his ankle the night of the performance. It brings tears to me eyes when I think of how much he loves our girls.

Chris is a Director or Finance and Human Resources. Lot's of business meetings and overseeing huge projects for an important employer. By now you have probably gotten the picture that he has a lot of rolls to fill and varying interests.

Because Chris has meetings in his office I thought that I would make him something that he would be able to use there. Glass Coasters for his desk and meeting table. I used Terracotta Tile, Kraft, and Smokey Shadow ink and paper as the color combination.

 

Orange is one of Chris' favorite colors so I knew I needed to work that in when thinking about creating. I wanted it to be personalized, manly and something that combined outdoors with business.

Here is a close up of the coasters!
 

I used Trajan Alphabet for the monogram, A Little Argyle and Life for the background and Woodgrain for under the "CSJ". The Stitching adds even more of a rustic feel... and the fact that it's twine instead of regular thread is SO much better for a guy.

I made sure to create a coordinating card and wrap too.

 

The card uses the same images as the coaster with the addition of the Circle Sentiment from Just For You as well as the Husband sentiment from Men of Life.
 

I'm really loving the versatility of the Mat Stack 2 die!
 

Here is the little tag for the packaging. I used the father's day sentiment from Father Knows Best as well as the Woodgrain impression plate. I love that plate!

Here is the finished ensemble. Very simple with a few stand out details.
 

I think I pulled off joining his business and fun world together!

Make sure to check out the other Papertrey Ink Senior DT member blogs as well as our distinguished guest designer, Ashley Newell! They have some really amazing projects to share today!

• Betsy Veldman
• Heather Nichols
• Michelle Wooderson
• Dawn McVey
• Nichole Heady
• Ashley C Newell

I hope you enjoyed today's post! Thanks for poppying by friends!

 
 

• Stamps- Just For You, Life, A Little Argyle, Woodgrain, Men of Life, Father Knows Best.
• Ink- True Black, Fresh Snow, Smoky Shadow, Terracotta Tile
• Paper- Smoky Shadow, Terracotta Tile, Kraft
• Other- Coffee Bag, Woodgrain Impression Plate, Button Twine, Glass Coasters, Mat Pack 2 die

Comments

[Christine Blain]

1.

Lisa, this is such a beautiful post, and tribute to Chris ... almost brought a tear to my eye! Your project is STUNNING. The colours are divine, and all the finishing details are superb; love it (as I'm sure your hubby will).

[Lisette Gibbons]

2.

Very cool project. Love the masculine colours and patterns.

[Debbie (aka debbiedesigns)]

3.

Leese, you naled this one--fabulous job!

[Ashley Cannon Newell]

4.

Awesome post! Your design is phenomenal! Love it all! :)

[Natasa]

5.

Such a great present, and such a great post!

[Velta]

6.

Oh how sweet this story!! I know that you feel fortunate to have him in your life...and you are...but he is also fortunate to have you in his life. Thank your for sharing such a wonderful story!!

BTW...card and coasters...PERFECT!!!

[Noora]

7.

LOVE this project Lisa!! the colors couldn't be prettier..I cant wait to try this color combo!! love it...

[Ros]

8.

This is amazing! Everything - the colours, the style ... all just so professional and gorgeous.

[Danisha]

9.

Very nice. Love all the different sets you used for these coasters and the card. I am sure he will love it!

[Cassandra]

10.

All so beautiful Lisa, what father/husband wouldn't love this. He is an absolute trooper participating in "The Nutcracker", fathers do the most unexpected things for daughters (being a mum to a 7yo ballet freak I do understand). I have 2 nephews birthdays coming up and I think this colour combination will be perfect. Thanks so much for your inspiration.

[Amy Wanford]

11.

What a wonderful guy you have and what an awesome project you've made for him! I love that colour combo and who would have thought you could use the Life stamp set for a guy?! If anyone can, you can!
x

[Clare]

12.

What an absolutely gorgeous gift set, fabulous colours! C x

[jan metcalf]

13.

I adore your father's day card!

[Cam]

14.

Your post is a wonderful to tribute to your husband. I love the gift you have created for such a great dad.

[Debbi]

15.

You are soooooooo creative! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas with us.

[Jessica]

16.

This is such a wonderful gift idea and you made it beautiful! The details are amazing!

[Heather Jensen]

17.

Absolutely beautiful masculine set. That is something that is very challenging for me. You made it look effortless. :)

[Beverly BL]

18.

These are so cool. You did a really great job. Thank you.

[steph zerbe]

19.

Very cool and sophisticated coasters and matching card and tag. Love the simple and vibrant statement it all makes. Awesome!

[Patty from FL]

20.

Your love for your husband is apparent in your writing and the coasters you made for him!

[Alexis E.]

21.

love, love, love this project and I'm sure your husband is going to be tickled pink. (or should I say orange!lol!) great job!!

[Diane Jaquay]

22.

This is such a classy looking gift set Lisa, I'm sure your dh will love it :)

[Kathy Martin]

23.

Such a fantastic gift set! :)

[~amy~]

24.

wow...definitely sounds like you got yourself a 'good catch'!!!! I LOVE your projects...the colors are absolutely striking!!

[piali]

25.

Love your project...what a fabulous color combo...Awesome!!
Enjoy your life with the wonderful guy!!

[Cassi]

26.

great use of woodgrain in your projects, bang up job!

[Vicki B]

27.

What a great masculine gift idea! He'll love this. I love he look of the coasters so much.

[Kari D]

28.

OK, OK, I give in! I MUST have the woodgrain background stamp and embossing plate! Your husband is lucky to have a wife who embrasses his outdoor side, honors his father side, and supports his business side. Sending you a huge "woo hoo" for these projects. THANKS SO MUCH for the amazing inspiration!

[Anya]

29.

This is stunning, Lisa! What a wonderful color combination and great gift idea! Thank you for your inspiration!

[Katie Skiff]

30.

Those are just beautiful!! They look very professional, so I am sure he will LOVE them!!

[Nancy L.]

31.

LOVE the project!

[Anthonette]

32.

Gorgeous projects, Lisa! He sounds like a great dad.

[MJ]

33.

WOW! Coupled with a clean design, colors, layout and small touch of twine - this is a stunningly classy yet masculine look. Simply gorgeous. Mind if I CASE...?! heh heh

[Hannah C]

34.

Everything is so beautiful! You are so great at masculine cards!

[Alice W.]

35.

gorgeous masculine card and project, Lisa! i adore the color combination you used. just beautiful!

[Stacy W.]

36.

Those turned out so sharp. What a great gift and I love the color combo.

[Kelly Ann Taylor]

37.

What an awesome husband and I almost got tears
in me eyes too; seeing that hunk of a big guy at
the Nutcracker with his little princess! She looks adorable, Lisa!

There is nothing like a Father with his daughter. I marvel at the beauty of God's love shown in this family relationship.

As for this gift idea, it totally rocks. You are tempting me to start a new business.....oh my gosh!
I love your colors and the clean manly designer look.
I just have to get the Just for You set. It is the perfect thing that I have been looking for....

[Smita]

38.

This is simply stunning! Loved your use of orange and black. The coasters are to-die for! I am sure Chris will love this set!

Hugs from India,
Smita

[Castinglighthandmade.blogspot.com]

39.

that is a very smart looking gift! I love that you used his favorite color. Orange is harder to use outside of autumn projects I find. You have a gift for design! Your husband will certainly enjoy it. I am heart warmed to see a father who cares for his family and is so involved with his daughters. There is alot to be said for having a good father and how that effects what you end up looking for in your own mate. What a blessing your marriage and family are!

[Crafty Math Chick]

40.

What a thoughtful gift for a very special man. Thank you for sharing so much of your life, and art, with allof us.

~Meredith

[Sharli]

41.

I'm so glad I read the sentimental parts! I'm so glad that you shared them. Your Chris is really something special - and your gift seems perfect for him! Really nice work!

[Diane Hov]

42.

Wonderful post~beautiful projects.....sounds like you and your girls have one great hubby and father!!!! Great idea for a man's gift....thanks for sharing all!!!

[teri]

43.

I needed a Lisa fix. :)
Fabulous coasters... and Chris sounds like the bestest ever. What a sport to dance with your wee one.