Mac :: The Talker :: Happy Birthday

Well, today is Mac's birthday! This posting is dedicated to him and his 32 years of life. Mac, the talker. I don't mean that in a bad way at all, but he is just that...a talker! He can talk to anyone about anything. He has what we call, the gift of gab. I think he got the trait from his father, Dr. Newell, who also was great with words and lit up a room with his presence. Some call it charisma or charm, but I like to call him, the talker!

I'm not a big talker, but Mac's talkative side has helped me to come out of my shell. He has talked his way into a lot of things. Not that he is not deserving, but he just has that effect on people. Here are some quick stories.

--We're at Lens Crafters getting our yearly eyeglasses and he wants those lens cleaning wipes, but for free, well he asks and the sales lady laughs and does not give them to him for free, but she lets him have a discount! My jaw drops and cannot believe it, but it always seems to work!

--He is a self-taught web developer/designer. He interviewed for positions and talked his way into getting a great job that has afforded us the ability to travel, eat good, and live well! Gotta love a talker!

--Just this week, he was heading back on the plane from California. He talked his way to upgrading his seat to a higher 'class.' He never flashes money, just asks with sincerity and it works to his advantage.

--He wrote to producers of TLC's Perfect Proposal. They loved his letter and invited him to propose on their show. So, not only can he talk in person, but he can write effectively too!

--He wrote to Susan G. Komen's Circle of Promise to become an event photographer during his first year of his photography venture. Another one of his abilities plays out advantageously!

Mac's talking ability is great! It is one of his traits that I love about him. His talkative skill is not car salesman-like (no pun intended), but a very genuine approach. This week while he was away, it was so quiet here. I missed hearing him talk. I wish everyone could converse with him because you would enjoy it!

Happy Birthday, Mac! I love how much you talk to me and I wouldn't change that part of you for the world! Now...let's talk!

CARD TIDBITS

Masculine cards are very challenging (for me, at least). I was inspired by Unity Stamp Co. This is The Time stamp set that I got @CHA SuperShow. The sentiment is very 'us' and I wanted to create patterned paper with it. Some of the words include: forever, believe, dream, family, use, forever, together, us, life, always you, me, sometimes, all, about, today. Those words made me think of Mac and how much he enjoys life, dreaming, and being inspired.

I was also inspired by Mac's Ed Hardy shirt (he is wearing it tonight). The colors are very bright and vibrant and I wanted his card to show that too (kinda)! Get inspiration from anywhere and anything!

Card Instructions

1. Trim enchanted evening cardstock to an A2 card.
2. Trim kraft cardstock and create patterned paper by stamping sentiment repeatedly.
3. Adhere pure poppy + dark chocolate and summer sunrise cardstocks together.
4. Stamp polka dot pattern at the top.
5. Wrap twine around pure poppy cardstock, then add button.
6. Stamp sentiment and add brown buttons.
7. Adhere to card front.

:: My Goodies {happy birthday husband} ::

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - women of life + men of life + polka dot 2; Unity Stamp Co - this is the time

Ink: Stampin' Up! - chocolate chip; Papertrey Ink - enchanted evening + summer sunrise

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - kraft + pure poppy + enchanted evening + summer sunrise + dark chocolate

Accessories: Papertrey Ink - twine + buttons

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"