Yeah! Well, after all that, it really was something simple, but not that I could fix! Next time it happens, at least I’ll know what is going on.
Today’s Bloggers Challenge was to use the colors Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip! I have been using these colors a LOT since they appear in the designer specialty paper, To The Nines! These specialty papers are especially nice…a cover weight (cardstock) designer paper that are great for boxes, but add a bit of texture to your cards, too!
I pulled out one of the Occasions Mini sets, And Many Mower. I loved it because it has a golfer and my husband is an freak about his lawn looking nice. Plus, my father loves to tool around in the yard. I thought I’d get a lot of use out of it for all the men in my family (and it has some nice greetings in it, too!)
The shape is a 5 1/2 square card. I used two different patterns to combine for the square 5×5, they are layered onto the Very Vanilla so that a little window of the Very Vanilla remains to stamp on. Then that is layered on the Sage Shadow base. The stripe designer paper carries all the colors and I also used my markers to color the lawn mower…maybe not your traditional lawn mower colors…but I used a little creative license! I wrapped some 1/4 Chocolate Chip grosgrain around the top layer and added a Sage Shadow tag…from Lots of Tags Sizzlet die…to the knot. Finally, I used a couple mini glue dots to place the Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button on the bottom right, tied in the center with some Linen Thread.
Do you like? Have a great weekend!
Set: And Many Mower
C/S: Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla, To the Nines DSP
Inks: Basic Brown ink, Sage Shadow, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip markers
Other: Chocolate Chip Corduroy button, 1/4 grosgrain ribbon, Lots of Tags Sizzlet, Linen Thread
Shona Watson says
April 17, 2009 at 5:03 pmGreat card Connie! I love that DSP – I’m so jealous that everyone has it but me!!
Ida says
April 17, 2009 at 5:09 pmGreat card for that “man” in your life or those who enjoy the great outdoors. I agree with Shona that the DP is to “die for” perfect for today’s challenge. I don’t have any yet either.
Sheryl Dickinson says
April 17, 2009 at 6:19 pmVery cute and great use of the colors! I really like your layout too!
Lisa Somerville says
April 17, 2009 at 6:32 pmGreat job with this weeks challenge – love the color blocking of the DSP. I’m with Shona and Ida in the “I don’t own that DSP”.
Kimberly Gajewski says
April 17, 2009 at 7:07 pmWhat a wonderful masculine card Connie! I was really hoping that my paper would be here for this challenge! You did a terrific job with it! 😀
Rachel Hope says
April 17, 2009 at 7:31 pmLOL….cute sentiment! Great card!!!
Lisa B. says
April 17, 2009 at 8:02 pmI DO like! I really like the layout idea! Will have to case that idea for sure!
BarbaraD says
April 17, 2009 at 8:49 pmLove this simple card! It’s a fabulous masculine card…..and we all know how difficult they are to come up with.
Nikki says
April 17, 2009 at 9:48 pmWonderful masculine card! {SMILES}
Barb Hardeman says
April 17, 2009 at 9:54 pmWell, it looks like there are more of us who don’t have that DSP because I don’t have it either, but it certainly is pretty. What a great layout, and a great ‘guy’ card.
Chris Dickinson says
April 17, 2009 at 11:26 pmThis is absolutely adorable Connie! TFS!
Lisa says
April 18, 2009 at 1:54 amYou are on a roll with that set, Connie! Great card!
Claudia says
April 18, 2009 at 6:48 amI love what you did with the DSP – great idea!
Alexandra Hobson says
April 18, 2009 at 5:02 pmFabulous masculine card Connie!! Found your blog while blurfing and love to come across other demo sites…your blog is great and I have you saved now *wink* Have a great weekend! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Tiffany says
April 19, 2009 at 4:32 pmThis is a great man card!! Love it!!
Patrice Pierce says
April 19, 2009 at 5:18 pmCute card!
Robin Merriman says
April 20, 2009 at 10:49 amI like a LOT! Great layout Connie and I love the mixed papers. Going into my idea file! TFS!
Connie Paxman says
April 20, 2009 at 9:44 pmGlad you used this DP Connie…really brings this combo to light…awesome job on this challenge.
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Selene Kempton says
April 21, 2009 at 10:43 pmWhat a beautiful masculine card! Just awesome!
Margaret R says
April 23, 2009 at 3:38 pmWhat a nice man’s card Connie! Great layout and love that DSP!! Margaret