Beer top saver shadow box

Trying to get my mojo back for making cards, I started with some vinyl projects using my Silhouette.  I had some birthday presents to make. I considered this inexpensive (under $12) to made.

Our much younger German friend loves beer; this is his present.  The German words say "I love a good beer".  The shadow box has a very strong magnet for opening and closing.  The beer tops should not fall out.  My husband drilled some holes in the top for the beer tops to slip though.  (The "D" design is from the Silhouette Store. I used Silhouette Design Studio for the Banker font.)

"I love a good beer"   11x14 shadow box from Hobby Lobby

Happy Birthday Dad

My DH's birthday was not long ago.  My son approached me about a birthday card for him.  I told him I would help him with paper choices and sketch to select from, but I was not going to help him beyond that.  I would supply other things if he couldn't find them himself...like the tape and how to use the Big Shot.  ( Why did I insist on HIM doing it...you may ask?  My DH gave me no card for my birthday ... not even a gift.  I even suggested a little note would thrill me.  My birthday came...nothing...not even a note.  Therefore, I wasn't about to make a card for DH and I really think the time my son put into his father's birthday card would be remembered and mean more at the end.

So here is his card.  I keep a small box of colored images and die cuts ready for a "moment's notice" and he chose the fun From the Heart Stamp called Birdbrain Brew and a beer mug I had bought awhile back from Silhouette.  I'm very proud of his completed card.

A2, Stampin Up window punch, Sizzix Square Flip-It Die

Inside...his note is on the back

Beer Mug Too!

      I did this beer mug last year, but never posted.  There are many that are quite similar, so here's another to add to your collection.  Thanks for dropping by to look.  (The foam is yellow so you can see the cut: it should be cut "white". Download HERE for beer mug and HERE for beer mug SCAL 2 (scut) file.