Masculine Valentine

Hello!  Today I have another masculine Valentine again using the Hero Arts Argyle Background Stamp.  This time I cut hearts from the paper stamped with the argyle pattern.  I made a mini slimline.  Here it is:

This is for our grandson.  I sure hope he likes it.  I enjoyed making it for him.  I stamped the background using Hero Arts Pool Ink on blue card stock.  I cut the various hearts using I've had for years and years.  The front panel was cut using Kat Scrappiness Mini Slim Line Double Stitched Dies and added to my card base after I used a diamond embossing folder from my stash to create a pattern on the navy card stock.  The sentiment is from Kat Scrappiness also - the Quokka Valentine set.  It's heat embossed with white embossing powder.

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Here is a Place to Start-March 2020-Use a Household Item

It was a lot of fun playing along with our twist at Here is a Place to Start this month.  The option is to Use a Household Item.  I used heavy duty aluminum foil, doubled it up, and ran it through an embossing folder to create the background for this masculine card. I then used black shoe polish to add some color and a bit of depth.  I totally love how it turned out.  I learned this technique from some of my crafty friends.

I stamped a car image and fussy cut it.  The road is a scrap of black paper given texture with a brick embossing folder.

I will add a sentiment later when I decide who will receive the card and the occasion.  I'm building up my stash.

We want to see what you come up with. You'll have fun playing along with this twist, I'm sure.  Of course, you'll have fun even if you don't use the twist.  See you there!

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613 Avenue Create #223 - Anything Goes-Option Use Your Country's Flag Colors

Hello There!  Well, we're officially in the second half of the year - wow, how time flies.  Our new Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create is to use the colors of your country's flag.  Here's my card using red, white and blue:

I used paper from my stash to cover the card base.  Then I used Memento Inks blended over a brick stencil to create a background panel.  I inked the stamp and sentiment and fussy cut them before adhering them to the brick panel.  The stamp set is an old one, which I really love - In the Cards by Casual Fridays Stamps.

This card has a masculine feel so I'll probably end up sending it to a man.  I think it's a fun card, one that can be used for a variety of occasions.

We'd love to see your creations so please join our challenge. Happy crafting!


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Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #334 - Autumn

Fall is in the air and so we have the theme of Autumn at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.  I do love this time of year.  I've seen several deer over the last few weeks which is why I made this card. These majestic animals always make me smile.

Challenge #334-Autumn
Make a project using anything Autumn related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

Three new Close to My Heart Stamp Sets!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Getting back to my card, I created a Distress Ink background and then dusted the background with brown chalk before using a stitched rectangle die to cut out a panel.  I hand cut the grass mound and inked the edges.  I used my Close to My Heart Artbooking Cartridge to cut the deer and the leaves, distressing them with various inks to add depth and shadows.  I haven't added a sentiment yet, but I think it will be a birthday card for my brother-in-law.  It has a nice masculine feel, don't you think?

We hope to see your projects at FCCB.  And in the meantime, Happy Fall, Ya'll!! 


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Fanatabulous Cricut Challenge Blog #310 - Fall

Hello, friends!  Fall is the theme for our new challenge at FCCB.  I love seeing the leaves change colors. It's hard to believe, but Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner.

Challenge #310-Fall Season
Make a project about the fall (sports, leaves, etc)!

Our sponsor is The Dreaming Tree

The winner will receive a $20 Gift Certificate!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.  If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!


 I made a birthday card for my brother-in-law for my project.  I think it's appropriately masculine with a definite sense of the season.  I sure hope he likes it.

I created the background paper using a rubber stamp.  I cut the tag from white card stock using a Cricut cartridge. The acorn was cut out as a part of the tag.  I sponged inks on the tag. I colored the acorn using Spectrum Noir markers and set the pieces back into the negative spaces.  I cut the twig from the same cartridge and colored it with markers. I used green paper, punched out the leaves, and distressed the edges with ink to add dimension. I glued everything down and stamped the sentiment.  So now my card is ready to be mailed!

Card Stock:  Recollections 60 lb and 100 lb
Inks:  Distress Wild Honey and Spiced Marmelade; Close to My Heart Chocolate
Spectrum Noirs:  TN3, 4, 8, 9;
Punch:  E K Success
Stamps:  Stampin' Up Hardwood (background); unknown sentiment stamp
Cricut Cartridge:  Close to My Heart Art Philosophy

Challenges:
 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple
Always Fun Challenges #24 - Fall Colors
Crafting from the Heart #175 - Anything Goes

     

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Leaves

Here I am enjoying simply gorgeous and unseasonably warm Fall days. I just love being in my craft room filled with natural sunlight. It makes creating cards a bit easier as I feel so happy. This card is for my brother-in-law's birthday

I stamped the leaves and fussy cut them, adding a bit of color randomly with colored pencils. I think the card has a nice masculine look.


Cardstock:  Recollections (white and kraft)
Inks:  Memento, Close to my Heart
Stamps:  Close to my Heart (retired)

Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Lots of Leaves
Craft Your Passion #335 - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #43 - Anything Goes

       




Well, I need to do some housecleaning so I'm off to do just that. I hope your weekend goes well!

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My Husband's Birthday

Hi, Ya'll. Today I'm showing the card I made for my husband's birthday. Of course, it's totally CAS.

The color did not photograph well in spite of my best efforts. The CTMH car is stamped in Brilliance Starlite Silver. I used a Nestabilities die and dusted it with grey ink before removing the cut. The car has Glossy Accents on the lights, windshield and windows. I used white gel pen on the sides. The balloon and dots (I used a hole punch) also have a coating of Glossy Accents. I punched a hole to have the balloon floating above the card. The sentiment is CTMH. The background DP is Bo Bunny Double Dot Designs. The red DP is a snippet from my stash.

I'm entering these challenges:  Addicted to CAS #35 - Wheels; Mema's Crafts - April Anything Goes; Addicted to Stamps and More #89 - CAS.

Birthday Card for my Husband

Hi, friends!  Today I have a card I made for my husband's birthday a few months ago and never posted. 



The papers are from my stash.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but there is a bit of bling on each end of the ribbon that I colored with a Sharpie.  The sentiment is from Close to My Heart. The label punch is EK Success.

I'm entering this card in Addicted to CAS - Code Word: Birthday and The Perfect Sentiment - PSC80: Anything Goes.

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Masculine CAS Birthday Card

Hi!  My post today is a birthday card that I made for my husband's good friend and golf partner. 

I used chalk to color the background paper and the paper on which I stamped the image.  Everything is from my stash.  The sentiment and tree stamp are CTMH.  I didn't take a picture of the inside, but it says "Birthday Wishes."

I entering my card in challenges at Addicted to CAS - Masculine, Cards for Men - Wintertime, and Make It Monday - Anything Goes.

Beachy Birthday Card

This is a birthday card that I made for my youngest son.  He loves the beach so I thought this was appropriate.  Everything came from my stash. I don't know who made the palm tree stamp that I stamped, colored and fussy cut. The sun is a circle punch with Stickles. And I hand cut the sand and inked the edge.  The sentiment is from CTMH.

My son liked the card and I hope you do, too!  I entered my card in two challenges:  Make It Monday (Anything Goes) and Alphabet Challenge Blog (For Men Only).