For the Guys - Birthday Card

Several other projects show cards with lacy paper-piercing, this card shows that the paper-piercing effect is not only “for the girls”! Thanks to Julee Tilman of www.poeticartistry.blogspot.com for the use of her Mojo Monday card sketch. Materials: white cardstock navy blue paper striped blue and white paper scrap piece of medium blue paper 4 self-adhesive metal dots border – diamonds  paper piercing pattern from Borders, Corners and Frames adhesive of  your choice tools: paper piercing tool (push pin will work!), pricking mat (an old mousepad) Instructions: Print the paper piercing pattern on white cardstock. Using the piercing tool, punch holes where there are black dots. Trim the piece so that it measures  6” x 1”. Print sentiment of your choice on white cardstock. Trim to measure 1.25” x 1.25”. Mat with the medium blue and navy blue paper, ensuring an even margin of ¼” all around. Cut a piece of the navy blue paper measuring 6” x 4.5”. Cut a piece of the striped blue paper with dimensions 6” x 2.5”. Make a card from white cardstock measuring 6.5” x 5”. Refer to the picture above in layering all the paper pieces. Adhere to the card. Attach the 4 metal dots on the corners of the striped blue paper.