I got this idea a few years ago from a very talented downline, Cindy Lieberman--I copied her layout for this card, and updated the papers and colors (this is the new 'Comfort Cafe' designer paper I used on the last post--fabulously versatile prints)! Here's a picture of the set (click for actual size): And the photo below doesn't do the designs justice: Below are the accessories ... View Post
Countryside Vintage Truck Masculine Card
I have fallen in love with the phenomenal artwork of the 'Countryside' stamp set (see below). The vintage effect of this Soft Suede and Black card is simply done by stamping the truck in Soft Suede on 'Naturals Ivory' (#108849) cardstock and gently blurring some of the edges with an Aquapainter--that's it. The dye ink will run easily with the water, so don't get carried away! The edges of ... View Post
Sentimental Journey Father’s Day Card
This is one of the awesome new Summer Mini Catalog sets called Sentimental Journey and using the Designer Series Paper 'Travel Journal' on pages 22-23. The colors are Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede on a white card... literally takes minutes to make. I tied the card up in a knot of natural hemp... kind've like tying everything up to leave! Accessories: Whisper White ... View Post
Autumn Splendor Redux
Yikes, posting two days in a row! Can you stand it? I actually have some truly beautiful fall samples to share and they are easy to boot! This card is with exactly the same set and designer paper as yesterday's card but with different designs from it and a vertical layout. Again, I used the Autumn Splendor stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog, the Autumn Meadows designer series paper ... View Post
Nature’s Nest Rustic Card
This card was a lot of fun to make, not to mention easy! I used the new 'Nature's Nest' stamp set (click on the thumbnail for a larger image) and you can be sure I will be sharing more. The colors are the new Soft Suede for both the card, a torn layer and the feather stamped image. The cardfront is Mellow Moss and there are torn layers of More Mustard and Chocolate Chip. I 'texturized' ... View Post
Men’s Vest Card
Isn't this adorable? My husband doesn't really like nature scenes (deer, wolves, etc.) for Father's Day cards... he refers to them as 'road-kill' cards (niiiiiice... he's so lucky he still gets one with that attitude!). Since he dresses up for work (well, he doesn't wear vests, but he does wear a tie), I think that this is more appropriate. Accessories: Close to Cocoa cardstock To the ... View Post
Father’s Day Dress Shirt Card
I love this truly quick card. And in anticipation of 1000 requests... I have included a PDF with the recipe and the dimentions and template. Just quickly though, I used the Manchester Designer Series paper, Twill Tape ribbon, and you can't tell by the photo, but the collar is Always Artichoke which is the same as the darkest stripe in the shirt. This is my gift to my wonderful followers ... View Post
May Online Shopping Special!
Finding the perfect card & gift for a man is always challenging ….until now. WOW that special guy--or your husband, LOL-- with a fantastic set of four masculine “fun-fold” cards and briefcase-shaped gift box. Each card is based on an original template and is created out of one sheet of DP making it a unique card & gift-card holder- in-one! Your $50+ online purchase will earn you this ... View Post
For Father “Rustic” Card
Well, I'm aware that this card is suspiciously like my Spring Song card, but I do like the color combination and the look of this type of card. The card is River Rock with the Weathered background stamp in Close to Cocoa. The image from the "For Father" set is a toolkit stamped in Staz-On and colored with Stampin' Write Markers of the following colors: Creamy Caramel, Sahara ... View Post
Dad’s Day “Wanted” Card
This combination of the "Wanted" set and the greeting from "Dad's Day" makes an excellent Father's Day card. Recipie: Sets: Wanted, Dad's Day, Canvas Background Inks: Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky Paper: Soft Sky, "Afternoon Tea" designer series paper and Whisper White cardstock Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, Chocolate Chip grosgrain and Choc. Chip wide ... View Post