Masculine--Grungy-Embossed Variety

 

 

I think grungy is the word to describe this card. I debated whether or not to upload this card but I do like diversity. It really does look better in person. :-)

 

Yesterday, I told you my next card would be different and it really is, don't you think? I have a masculine card to show you today and it uses five different embossing folders. It's a little ragged due

to distressing with scissors on my chocolate chip cardstock behind each square. The squares were punched with an EK Success 1 1/4" punch.

 

I'm loving the new Viva Inka Gold Metallic Rub I bought at my Jo Ann Stores. I used Gold, Silver, Copper, and Haematite. You should rub it on with a cloth (in my case, I used my finger), rub and buff. It will last forever as it hardly used any to cover.

 

The embossing folders I used were: Cuttlebug/Houndstooth, Distressed Stripes, Tartan, and Herringbone. I also used a Tim Holtz Alteration Texture Fades folder/Bricked.

 

Tied on a bit of twine and that finished it.

 

This card was in honor of the newly crowned Queen on SCS. It is Pat aka imastamper and I cased this adorable card. I don't know what to say but that I got off track somewhere. LOL

 

 

 

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CAS and Masculine

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Well, looks as if I am a bit late with my Father's Day card. I looked at the calendar before I made the card to be sure this challenge was before Father's Day. I guess I had other things on my mind because I was WRONG. Not only that, I made two of these cards and neither got mailed out as I was out of town and forgot to mail before I left. So, I guess I can use them next year.

I'm hostess for the CCEE Stampers challenge for the month of June and this week I'm asking that you create a CAS masculine card. I really love making CAS cards and they take so little time. Plus, it is always great to have a card on hand for males.

Let's see what you make this week. Just upload with the inlinkz tool at CCEE Stampers. Have fun!

Recipe:
Stamps-Stampscapes/Nature Sheets and Sets, Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps/Get Reel set
Paper-PTI white cardstock, Stampin'Up! Soft Suede
Ink-Stampin'Up! Soft Suede
Accessories-Mark Richards gold metal brads, handmade banners

Off the Hook

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Over at  CCEE Stampers this week, Shirley gave the challenge, Let's Go Fishing. I didn't know what I was going to do until I found this digital image from McMahon Five Designs called Fisher Fella. The sentiment is also included with a few others in the purchase.

Go over to CCEE and take a look at the DT's card. It's your turn to make a card and upload using our inlinkz tool. It will be fun to see how you interpret this challenge.

Recipe:
Stamps-McMahon Five Designs-Fisher Fella
Paper-Stampin'Up! Night of Navy, PTI kraft, Georgia Pacific white cardstock
Accessories-Spellbinders scallop rectangle die, Copics, gold metal brads, handmade banners

For a Little Guy

I know I've posted a lot lately but I had to make some special cards this week. Earlier in the week, I made a card for my granddaughter turning two and her brother is having a birthday nine days later. So, another card is in order.

 This little guy was so into Thomas the Train until a week or two ago and now that seems to be over. I find that very sad as he enjoyed them so much.  Plus, three is my favorite age. They are so sweet and say the funniest things. He is turning four and taking a new direction. I really don't know what he is into now but I am thinking he likes dragons a bit so I thought I would use a Bugaboo Clyde Happy Birthday digi stamp and sentiment. Hope he likes Sissy's card. Yes, that is what he calls me.

My card is using a layout from the Card Sketches challenge #300 on Splitcoaststampers.

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Recipe:
Stamps-Bugaboo Clyde Happy Birthday digi
Paper-PTI white cs, Stampin'Up! Night of Navy cs, Daisyd's-Girlfriends Polka Dot-Lime Multi (hope he doesn't realize this is girly paper) :-) Just looks like fun paper to me.
Accessories-Stickles/waterfall, Copics, corner rounder

MFP Sneak Peek

I really love this big ol' bear and he makes awesome, masculine cards... don't you think? Of course, it can be used for any occasion you prefer. My card is made to give a sneak peek of one of the sets   being released next Tuesday at Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company. It is called North American Woods. The set has some great images and sentiments. The blog hop starts next Tuesday and you'll be seeing the complete release. Hope you'll join us.

I colored, cut out, and popped my image. Then, I sponged around the image for a sunny look. I think he is coming out early morning looking for food. That's my take on it, anyway. :-)

I want to enter my card into these challenges:
 Hotshot Craft blog challenge #4 this week which is One For the Boys-any project male related

Crafty Ribbons Challenge #12- One for the Men or Boys

Celebrate the Occasion- #49-Anything Goes Birthday



Recipe:
Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrich Company-North American Woods
Paper: MFP-Old World Gold, Premium Heavy White, and  Licorice Whips cardstock, dp is BoBunny Zoology Collection
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black for stamping, sponging is Memento  Dandelion, Cantaloupe, and Tangelo
Accessories: Copics, EK Success Victorian corner punch, Cheery Lynn Designs fanciful flourish

FOSTV challenge #1 of 2012-Gatefold

The holidays are almost over for me and I suppose most of us. Sooooo, it's time to get serious with our crafting again. Don't you love my big ol' Buffalo? I made this card for the FOSTV challenge #1 for the new year. You can find our challenge at Home of Speedy TV. The challenge this week is to make a gatefold. Folks, if you've never made one, they really are so easy. I wanted to make mine a masculine gatefold and that is why I chose this wonderful stamp set called Buffalo Spring. This set can be found at Mark's Finest Papers.

Want to see a bit of the inside?

I'm using Mark's Finest Papers Old World Gold cardstock and the ribbon is from MFP, Deepest Mahogany stitched grosgrain, shown here. I added a couple double punched corners with my EK Success punch and some brads. The dp is from a Making Memories scrapbook pad.
Oh, and he is colored with Copics.

Entering challenges:
{Lawnscaping} Challenge-#25-Birthday

Card Crafter's Circle-#3-Anything Goes

Stampin' B's and others - Mustang

As hostess of the Stampin' B's Design Team this week, I asked that we make a masculine card using black, brown, and one color of your choice. Mine is gray.  I love this image and can think of a couple of horses lovers who would enjoy having this card.

My card is really simple. I love the houndstooth and think it is very masculine. I colored the horse with
a gray Copic and added a couple of black, corduroy buttons.

Hope you'll join us. If so, just link to the inlinkz tool here.

I'm entering these challenges:

EtsyInspired - Paula Art is the store from which we are to choose our inspiration. I love this beautiful, child's carousel horse wall art.

Craft Your Days Away #21-Father's Day/Special Man
Easy Craft Project-ECP#39-A project for Dad
Stamping Scrappying Challenge Central-Masculine
Simon Says Stamp-Father's Day/For a Male
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge#38-A Man's World

Recipe:
Stamps:Serendipity Mustang
Paper: PTI vintage cream cardstock, Graphic 45 Botanicabella Collection -Botanical News-double sided
Accessories: Black corduroy buttons, Copics