Sunday, 2 November 2008

It's all about men today!

Good Sunday Afternoon!
Sorry no early morning post today but I spent a great deal of yesterday with a headache so I just took it easy. I'm feeling GREAT today though!
It's a busy sports day here at the Easton house....
Oiler's are currently playing(and winning) and the Nascar race will be starting soon too! Go Gordon!
I was looking over Jen's sketch for this weekend and thought about making some holiday cards for some single men we know. I hope this one will do...even with that bow?!
Other than the ghost snowflake both of my cards are SU! only cards.
Stamps: Loads of Love; Cardstock: Bashful Blue, NQN, Olive, Watercolour paper and Maine Blueberry DP; Inks: Black Stazon, Bashful blue, Olive, NQN, Going Gray, Summer sun, Close to cocoa; Accessories: Aqua painter, Olive ribbon, Ghost snowflake, Dimensionals
I figured since I had out the masculine papers, I'd make a pick me up card for a male too! I have a ton of those Thinking Of You cards, but ALL are for women....
I kept this fairly simple since it was for a man....no bling ;)
This was made using Taylor's sketch #40. Instead of having the sentiment on the lower right hand corner I put it up top and made it a square rather than a circle.
Stamps: Loads of Love; Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, WW, Watercolour paper and Maine Blueberry DP; Inks: Black Stazon, NQN, Olive, Bashful blue, Going gray, Summer Sun, Celery; Accessories: Aqua painter, Mat pack and paper piercer, dimensionals, olive ribbon
Thanks for stopping by!

41 comments:

Cindy Lawrence said...

These are PERFECT masculine cards, Dawn! Love the way you've colored the truck, and both layouts are fabulous! I especially like the way you put the words up top on the second card, really makes for a great layout! Fabulous!

Shelly Roberts said...

There are GREAT! Always love a fresh idea with this set! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Both of these cards are great. I think you have shown that masculine cards do not always have to be done in dark or neutral colors. Great job on the challenges as well. TFS.

Kathryn said...

So Wonderful -- I just love how you use the same paper for several cards -- they are alway so very BEAUTIFUL!!

Love your blog! :)

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

FAbulous! Love the way you coloured the truck...great masculine cards and a cute little sketch set!

Jody Morrow said...

Your cards are SO cute! I see someone likes Heidi Swapp ghost shapes like me! :)

I LOVE both of them. Super cute!

thimbles bobbins paper and ink said...

Both cards are wonderful! Your coloring is fabulous and I love the layouts and embellishments you've chosen too.

Stamp and Smile said...

Glad you are feeling better! I adore your card today. The colors are perfect for a masculine card and the SNOWFLAKE... you have my heart! Smiles... :)

Cindy Haffner said...

Love your manly cards Dawn they look fun, enjoy your day, Hugs cindy.

Allison Rankin said...

Super cards with the truck Dawn!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Awesome stuff Dawn, they are both fabulous!!

Ida said...

Super Fun...Love the DP and the big snowflake.

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

ADORABLE, Dawn! I LOVE your man cards!

Lauren (mytime) said...

That first one is super cute. Love the touch of the snowflake! Really nice guy style stuff. I always for about LOL. Its such a cute set

Alex said...

Great manly cards Dawn, lovin' them even with the bow!! Hope your headache stays away - I have one today, uggghhhh! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Catherine said...

one of my SU favorite set... both cards are just too cute!

Anonymous said...

Your pickup cards are awesome. I really like your colors and papers also. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Joan
MN

Taylor said...

Totally cute, Dawn! Love both cards... the colors are great!

Denise Marzec said...
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Denise Marzec said...

Sorry, that was me up there!

LOVE these. PERFECT masculine cards.

Gordo finished 2nd!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Dawn! I love this! I bought this paper and need to use it as everytime I see you use it, it looks great!

Nancy Riley said...

Dawn, I love the fabulous cards you've created this week! That silly full-time job sure gets in the way of my daily commenting ... sorry about that!

Anonymous said...

Dawn, I love your card. It's so charming and yes, masculine. What an awesome take on the sketch!!
--Becca

Rose Ann said...

Great cards guys cards, Dawn!! The papers and images are perfect, and I love your snowflake and piercing!!

Jennifer Love said...

These are just perfect for men...even with the bow on the first one. :D

Lovely work.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

great cards Dawn! I need to pull this set out again and play with it. I have very few masculine stamps/sets, so this is one that I've kept around.

Corie said...

These are so adorable!!

Congrats on Jeff's 2nd place finish.

CraftyC said...

Gorgeous cards Dawn and I love the colour combp!
Clairex

Julia said...

Love 'em both Dawn!! The colors are awesome!!

corinnesomerville said...

WOWZA, DAWN !!! This is soooooooo adorable !!! Absolutely, postitively LOVE IT !!!!! Way to go :)

Anonymous said...

WTF - it's 4:20 and no post today??

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

Oh man! This is so cute that I'm actually glad I didn't sell this set. Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration! Love the colours and the markered sentiment. SO pretty but still great for a guy too. :O)

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn,
I think your cards are fabulous masculine cards. I like the the use of ribbon on the first card...think of it as a bow tie or just a tie. Well done.

Amy Sheffer said...

Dawn, I love these!! GREAT guy cards!

Lori said...

Fantastic masculine cards, Dawn! Love the ghost snowflake--great way to embellish without being "girly."

Lynn Put said...

Dawn,
These are awesome masculine cards! Your color combination with the Loads of Love pickup truck is perfect!

Anonymous said...

How FABULOUS!! I love these. LOVE them!!

Heather Schlatter said...

Great Card Dawn!

I love how you showed it as both a girl and a boy card! This set is perfect for masculine cards!

Great job thanks for sharing, both ways to do it!

Heather

Unknown said...

Love these designs! Gorgeous!

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Love your manly cards... I always have trouble with masculine cards. These are great!

Anonymous said...

Both of these cards are so masculine...but pretty. That is my favorite DSP and you did a fabulous job. WOW!!!