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Saturday 16 July 2011

...Do it!....


It's been a busy week and i snaffled a few moments for myself to make a card! It's a sort of masculine encouragement card, for a chap I know who is dithering over a decision. I guess you can tell that I'm not  'on the fence about it' lol, I do think the biggest regrets are often the chances we don't take!

Anyhow, I used a terrific little Spellbinders leaf die template from the Foliage set.

I trimmed out 3 different sizes of patterned paper (Tim Holtz Paper stash - Kraft  resist) and I die cut the same foliage piece into each of them, ensuring that the die cut fell in a place on each piece that would enable me to line them up nicely.

I then sponged theraputically with several shades of brown distress inks and added a little red stitching to two of the layers.

I cut a piece of red card, stamped with a gingham from Gingham and Co and sponged some more. I layered this behind the largest piece of patterned paper. I little line of mushroom coloured ric rac up the side of the front panel was just about right I thought.

The sentiment is from Words of Wisdom, and I stamped it in cream ink (PTI) onto a little taggy shape thingy I cut with a punch....just can't remember the right name for this...

anyhow, hope it tickles!

Don't forget to check out the Challenge blog tomorrow, there's a new sketch up in the morning and then on Sunday it's our Blog waltz!!! Come and play!

21 comments:

  1. Fantastic! The gingham reminds me of a plaid flannel shirt - very manly.

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  2. Simply Stunning!!!! Love it!

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  3. Me too, Joannie B!! Claire, I know just the punchy thingy you mean, too! Round tab punch, I think. Can't even imagine lining up the floral Spellbinders die...love the red plaid.

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  4. What a great way to use this die Claire! Fabulous male card! Ooooh and these new dies from Spellbinders are amazing!!!! Needless to say I'd love all 6.... well who wouldn't!!!! I'm working on my story for the Boss!!!

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  5. Love this card Claire - just perfect for a masculine look. I'm sure he will appreciate your thinking of him ;)
    Rx

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  6. Lovely - great way of using the foliage die template and the inking really sets it off. Adore stitching on projects too!

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  7. this is fab and very inspirational thank you

    Ali x

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  8. Looks great Claire! It reminds me of the winter...not quite red plaid but almost... it has that feel!! I think it's definitely a masculine look and I am sure your recipient will be very happy with it!

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  9. this is amazing. love the die cut out and the colors.

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  10. Great card Claire!!! And I'm still wondering what's up for next month's "orphan" release!(You did say it is only one set, right?)

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  11. Beautiful card Claire! Perfect for a guy but still beautiful.

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  12. Claire, Perfect man card!! I love the gingham on the rich red - I've been using it in pastels - you made me see it in a new way - which is the best part of seeing what everyone else is up to!! Best of all is the DO IT! I totally agree with you - there is nothing worse than regret at not taking a chance - even if it doesn't work - you'll never have to wonder how it "could" have been.

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  13. Gorgeous Claire, LOVE your stitching and the gorgeous leaf cut.

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  14. what a gorgeous and encouraging card! if i sit on the fence do i get one too? ;)

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