This past week my brother, Randy, passed his Commercial Driving License (CDL) test. He had been out of work for almost a year and although he was taking classes to become an electrician, he was having difficulties finding an apprenticeship even though he was at the top of his class. After talking it over with his family and extended family he decided to look into getting his CDL. On the recommendation of a cousin, he contacted Roehl Trucking and signed up for their 3 week training program. I just knew I had to make a special card for my brother when we heard the good news that he had passed his CDL test!
This card was so much fun to make and I think it really turned out great. To help me out, I searched the internet for “Semi Truck Punch Art Card” and really didn’t find anything but I did find a “volkswagon bug” card by Sam on her blog that helped provide me with a starting point. I then pulled up the Roehl Trucking website and found a great photo of a Semi Trailer to use as my template.
I used the largest oval punch for the cab and engine compartments of the truck then used the smaller ovals for the windshield and front grill of the truck. The headlights were created using the Heart to Heart punch. The bumper I cut with my paper cuter to the size I wanted. The mirrors were hand cut. The wheels were made by using the modern label extra large punch.
Here is my finished card:
Card Recipe:
Ink: Marina Mist Classic (119668), Basic Gray Classic (109120), Basic Black Classic (101179)
Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Basic Gray (121044), Daffodil Delight (119683), Real Red (102482), Basic
Black (121045), Pear Pizzazz (119795)
Accessories: Oval Extra Large (119859), Oval Large (119855), Oval Large (119863), Heart to Heart Extra Large (119881), Modern Label Extra-Large (119849)
Stamp Set: Perfect Punches (Wood 117022; Clear 120516)
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
Love it! Sure he did as well! What a special card for him!
Cynthia Ferenz
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
Pam – this is so creative! It really makes you think about what you can do with some ovals and some hearts. I am sure your brother loved this!
AWESOME card…I'm going to "CASE" this. My hubby had driven truck for 48 yrs, and he would love this. TFS
BTW, found you by way of the LNS group. Nice blog!!
Fun card!
This is GREAT! My husband is drove for the first 15 years of our marriage and has been a dispatcher for the past 6. I have to case it because he will have a fit when he sees it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Wow Pam…your truck punch art is awesome! Now I'm going to be looking for a reason to make a truck card!!
Best wishes,
Sam.
very cleverly done. Good job!
tonilea