Happy Birthday to you....you live in a zoo....

So today is my Hubby's 30th Birthday!! It's crazy that we're turning 30 this year, since we met when we were 12. Most times I still see an 8th grader when I look at him...it cracks me up. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart! I love you!!

Of course, I used Verve's new Father Figure set to make him a card, and what a happy coincidence that it's time for Jen's Sketch for You to Try! I know, I flaked out on ya last week, but you understand, right?

In true fashion, I made some *ahem* adjustments to suit the look I was going for. I mean, seriously! You weren't expecting me to stick to the sketch, were you? *grin*

Yeah, ok, so I totally took creative liberties with the sketch. But in my defense, didn't it turn out great?? I love the impact that Kraft cardstock has with black and white. I don't know if you can see it very well, but I did some zig-zag paper piercing on the left side of the black panel.

If you happen to want to take your own creative liberties with Jen's sketch, make sure you use the keyword "SFYTT" when you upload to SCS. And be sure to check out Amy, Carole, & Susan's take on the sketch, as well as Jen's blog for hers and Toni's cards.

Stamps: Father Figure (Verve Visual)

Paper: Kraft, GP White, Basic Black

Ink: Really Rust, Craft White, Versamark

Accessories: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Hodgepodge Hardware, Gingham Ribbon, White embossing powder, Corner Rounder