Monday 26 August 2013

One for the guys

Hi Bloggers.

I thought I'd throw this one in today. Kathryn selected it from my box to give to her boyfriend for his birthday - I think it was the sentiment that did it. Anyway, I thought I'd better blog it before I completely forget what I used to make it!

For the background, on one side I inked through the Fleur De Lys Tiles Mask with Faded Jeans Distress Ink and the other side I ran through the Grand Calibur with the Heavy Duty Couture Creations Embossing Folder. I inked around the edges with Faded Jeans using Cut n Dry Foam and then hid the join by wrapping some Blue/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon around it.

I stamped the Tea Clipper using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Denim Lilac Aurora Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Card Creator Distressed Edges and inked through the die with Faded Jeans.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Tea Clipper using Perfect Medium and embossed with Denim Lilac Aurora. I cut it out using Spellbinders Matting Basics (sorry I can't remember if it was A or B).

I added some Blue Buttons and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Cobalt around the edges.


Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

33 comments:

  1. Good morning Julia,
    This is lovely. Love it.

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  2. Good morning Julia this is definately one for the guys
    and great colours too.
    Nancydxx

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  3. Morning Julia
    lovely card very nice sentiment thank you.
    Take care Kitty

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  4. Morning Julia,

    Always loved this card for a man, it does have one of the best sentiments with it.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx

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  5. Great card for the men, perfect xx

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  6. Hi Julia
    What a great male card thank you Tracy w x

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  7. Good morning Julia this is a great card for the men your daughter's boyfriend should be very pleased with it. BTW the Country Park that your daughter wrote about in her blog is just up the road from where I live. There is a farm museum there as well and my daughter used to volunteer there. It is a very nice place to go we are very lucky to have it close by. Enjoy today I hope you are having a bit of a rest. Jackie

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  8. Hi Julia. Greatmans card, I love the sentiment. Have a restful day, if possible. Take care.

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  9. Morning Julia, this is definitely a great male card and I too love the sentiment! Love Jean xxx

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  10. Morning Julia,
    Kathryn has good taste, love it.
    Lydia
    X

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  11. Morning Julia,

    Great card.

    Thanks for reminding me of forgotten backgrounds. X

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  12. A great sentiment on a great card Julia, I love this

    xx Sandra

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  13. Morning Julia, I love this !! The tea clipper stamp is a favourite of mine, and love how you have compiled this card, and this beautiful focal image is 'centre stage'. Love it !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  14. Hi Julia, Kathryn made a good choice, it is a really great guy card, love all the blue shades. Bx

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  15. Good morning Julia, love this card which is just perfect for those difficult males! Super colours and love the texture you've created. x

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  16. Morning Julia, super card, I love the sentiment. Perfect male card

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  17. Hi Julia, gorgeous card,love the colours and the sentiment is spot on

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  18. Hi Julia, great card today. Love the way you have used two different patterns for the background. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  19. What a fab man's card! Love it!
    Marion x

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  20. good morning Julia, lovely card, great background and a sentiment that says it all, best wishes Jackie D

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  21. Hi Julia, just love this card the colours are perfect for the theme and the sentiment is beautiful love Jean Z xx

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  22. A beautiful card Julia with a lovely sentiment.
    Love Val x

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  23. A gorgeous card, Julia, and perfect for a guy! Enjoy the bank holiday sunshine!

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  24. Hello Julia, Kathryn made a good choice, this card is a perfect male card. Love the textures and colours, the stamps are beautiful, lovely sentiment.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  25. Hi Julia, so nice to see one for the men, as they can be a task lol so bright and love the colours thank you for inspiration xx

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  26. Hi Julia,

    Lovely card, men are so difficult to make for.

    Hugs
    CraftyJacq
    xx

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  27. Hiya Julia
    I love the tea clipper stamp as it's something different. A good choice for a man's card - which I hate making!

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  28. Hi julia this is a great mans card and the clipper stamp is one i have used frequently. Looking forward to your shows this week love Lesley x

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  29. Hi Julia love this card and the clipper stamp is going on my wish list,it would make a great card for my son who is a Ships Captain,thank you for the inspiration.
    Smiles
    Ita

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  30. Hi Julia, Love this , thought I might try it with the
    Vintage Car stamp. Always looking for something for the men

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  31. Hi Julia, lovely boy card, Perfect for my grandsons's.
    X Ros

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  32. This is gorgeous Julia - great for the guys. Pat x

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