This fun and easy retirement card is perfect for sending a little humor to someone’s way! Using the Flamingle into Retirement stamp set by Unity Stamp Company, I created a quirky, masculine card design that will have everyone smiling. If you want to see how quickly this card comes together, check out my JAM Sesh video. It is fun to watch!

Just A Minute {JAM} Session Videos are short videos with simple ideas or techniques to help spark your creativity. These quick ideas do not require much explanation, but seeing them in action can be the perfect inspiration you need for your next project. Watch it on YouTube.

Featured Unity Supplies

Flamingle into Retirement USC

Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC

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Ombré Flamingos

This witty retirement card flips the traditional flamingo on its head with a blue color palette, making it perfect for men. Although, pink flamingos are fantastic for men too!

I stamped that funny flamingo three times to create an ombré effect that stands out against the crisp white scalloped panel. The bold sentiment adds a playful punch of humor. What I love about this card is how fast it is to make, while still packing a ton of personality!

What Makes This Card Special:

• Stamp Positioning Tool: I used a stamp positioning tool, like a MISTI, to perfectly align the flamingos in two shades of blue, giving the card that fun, layered look. It also allows for repeat stamping for an even impression.
• Masculine Color Palette: Who says flamingos can’t be for guys? The blend of light and dark blues brings a fresh, masculine vibe to this traditionally feminine bird. Gina K Ink colors: Ocean Mist, Blue Lagoon, In the Navy.
• Quick & Easy Layout: With a few simple layers and clean lines, this card comes together in no time, making it ideal for last-minute projects!
• Playful Sentiment: This sentiment delivers just the right amount of humor for a retirement card that’s bound to make them laugh. So many great sentiments in this stamp set.

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Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it!

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Flamingle into Retirement USC	Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Dies USC	Hammermill Cardstock AMZ	Blue Lagoon SB | OTH	In the Navy SB | OTH
Ocean Mist SB | OTH

Most Used Tools

MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Stamping Tool SB	Grip Mat 6×6 SB	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Stencil Mat** SB
Multi-Use Mat SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS	Reverse Tweezers SB	Glossy Accents SB	Glue Bottle SB
Connect Glue SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Finger Blending Brushes AMZ	Jewel Picker AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ	Post It Note Tape AMZ	ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ	Big Shot SB	Mini Trimmer SB
White Pen AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH	Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ	T rulers AMZ	1.5″ block SB | OTH