Handmade Father's Day Cards

Welcome to the May Pinterest Challenge! The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen!

When I saw that this month's Pinterest Challenge theme was Father's day I wasn't so sure I would be participating.  Then I realized that I could use this challenge to help me get all my cards made!



I always make my own cards and often look on Pinterest for ideas anyway.  I needed to make 4 cards this year and used 4 different pins to inspire me: "the Gang's All Meer" card,  Grill card (combined with elements from an old card I had made years ago and never used), "A Good Man" card,  a simple Dad card.






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  1. Handmade in IsraelMay 18, 2021 at 5:28 AM

    Lovely cards! The meerkat one made me smile. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2021 at 5:58 AM

      I thought it was just perfect since that grouping of meerkats had 5 and we are a family of 5!

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  2. Tamar SBMay 18, 2021 at 6:34 AM

    They are so great!

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  3. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 18, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    I used to belong to a Paper Arts Club and we made cards monthly - After many years of being member, I have a nice collection to choose from for any occasion! I love the variety you have shared here - Cards are so expensive at the store so this is always a good idea!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2021 at 8:42 AM

      I love making my own cards and have since I was in high school. I use to sell Stampin Up products and ran monthly stamp classes where we made cards. It was so much fun!

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  4. HollyMay 18, 2021 at 8:46 AM

    You are so talented Joanne! Love seeing your creations :)

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  5. EllibelleMay 18, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    Such perfect Father's Day cards! Love the meerkats!

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2021 at 6:32 PM

      Aren't they so cute?! I was so happy to have an excuse to use them.

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  6. Rebecca JoMay 18, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    these are all just so lovely. I'm always loving handmade cards.

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  7. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsMay 18, 2021 at 10:44 AM

    I was right there with you - I really struggled to put a project together this month, but then when I realized it was more of "gift for him" and not necessarily "a father", it was a little easier. Your cards are lovely! I love handmade cards because they are so much more personal, plus fun to put together.

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    1. Joanne May 18, 2021 at 6:33 PM

      Yes, that is definitely true. I always find it harder to come up with homemade gifts for men though. I have used Pinterest more than once to get Christmas gift ideas for most of the men in our lives.

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  8. Gail @Purple Hues and MeMay 18, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    I love making my own cards, too! You can always create and say exactly what you want to! And yours are quite interesting and unique and I know you loved putting them together!

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  9. Kim CarberryMay 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    What lovely cards. Home made one's always seem more special than bought ones x

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 18, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    I love your cards! Handmade are always better and from the heart

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  11. AllysonMay 18, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    Your Father's Day cards look so good. I like the 'good dad, good man' sentiment, and the meerkats card is so cute! Pinned.

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  12. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 19, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    You made some nice cards just perfect for Father's Day!

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  13. Michele MorinMay 21, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Homemade cards are so much more satisfying to give and expressive of our true sentiments!

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  14. Cherryl EhlenburgMay 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM

    These are really cute! The graphics are beautiful!

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  15. Sum of their StoriesMay 26, 2021 at 6:30 AM

    Brilliant ideas, cards for men often feel more difficult but once you get on a roll you can be really creative can't you? I love the barbeque lid idea, really clever.

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    1. Joanne May 26, 2021 at 8:43 AM

      Thanks! I do think once I get going they aren't so hard but with so many of my stamp sets being flowers and birds and butterflies I often feel stumped at first.

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  16. NatashaJune 23, 2021 at 6:19 AM

    Your cards are always so creative and lovely.

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