Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Cards for Men "Someone Special" Challenge




Neither my man, nor I, are feeling particularly fit at the moment. Overindulgence and crafting (for me at least) has pretty much taken it's toll. We each complain about various body parts, yet to each other, we still look pretty darn hot. (Keepin' those love goggles on, right Baby?) The nice weather is at least getting us moving again. He's working hard outside and I'm back to my walks and workouts. So here's a card for my big strong man. The image is from the Smitten digi set from Smeared Ink. The DP is from the La Crema 8x8 stack by DVWV. The image is enhanced by Copics in the W range and inked with Frayed Burlap Distress. It's cut with Nesties Labels Eleven. The sentiment is computer generated , inked and cut with Nesties Labels Ten. The gorgeous tassel trim was a gift from Kellie Winnell, of Tickled Pink Stamps, when I was a Guest Designer. (Thanks so much, Kellie!) I've been hoarding it because Kellie only ships stamps outside of Australia so I can't order more. I'm entering it in the Cards for Men Someone Special Challenge, because no one is more special than my man. LOVE YOU, Sweetheart! xxxxxxxxx
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17 comments:

  1. Jenn BorjesonMay 10, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    hee hee Very cute - and I can sooooo relate! I am looking forward to Summer and nice weather and getting out of the house! :)

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  2. Susan EdwardsMay 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    OMG - I ADORE this card! How funny! I confess I had to go take a peek at all of the other awesome stamps at smeared ink. THAT was fun. Love your tassel trim, too.

    xx Susan

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  3. WenchePMay 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my gosh - the image is the coolest I have seen in some time! Really, really cool! Thank you for joining us over at Cards for Men.

    -Wenche

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  4. DeeDeeMay 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    CUTE! And oh so vintage-y! This card is so fabulous girlie! HUGS! :)

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  5. Andrea CMay 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Aww you two sound too cute for words from your pics you look pretty fit. Love your card it is very classy cool x

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  6. AlisonMay 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    This looks awesome! I love that stack (I have it too!). My husband and I are in the same boat...hoping we'll get back to our old size soon too! Your card is awesome!

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  7. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    This card is totally stunning. I love the papers and I love the way you distressed the edges of the image with frayed burlap ink. Love the nestie you used to cut it out with too! So fabulous...not that aside I am LMAO and can not wait for the DH to get home. We just had this conversation...it seems like we are having it everyday lately. Anyway...he keeps saying he is 12 months pregnant. So we can totally relate to your card Donna. I LOVE IT!

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  8. yyamMay 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Awww...to your sweet post...and lol too! :) What a fab monotone card! Love the image and the mix of papers!!! :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    LMAO!!! LOVE IT, Donna! Dan and I were having a very similar conversation yesterday.
    That image is a riot and the papers are just a perfect match for it. Dig the added shading and I'm really wishing you hadn't used that Labels Eleven! Looks like one I NEED!

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  10. Sharon CaudleMay 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this card, Donna!!! that image is awesome, and I love the tassle trim too!
    hugs, Sharon

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  11. Edna MarieMay 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    OMG!!!! What a fabulous creation my Diva!!! the colors are perfect and the sentiment is just wonderful with the image :)

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  12. Sandy from UkiahMay 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    BEAUTIFUL trim... and I can't imagine you being out of shape.... hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday.. hugs

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  13. MarleneMay 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Bwaaaahaaahahaaaa! Love it! Crazy girl.

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  14. Donnas DenMay 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This as such a wonderful card. Thanks for joining us over at Cards for Men and good luck with the challenge.

    Donna x

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  15. My Scrap DiaryMay 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Lol that image is to funny but the shading is to die for. Love the whole monochromatic look. And I dont blame you for hoarding the tassle ribbon. Its beautiful.
    Jess :)

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  16. KellyMay 23, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    You are too funny...I can totally relate. The older I get, the less I worry about how fit I am. Love this card...great sentiment!

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  17. MariaMay 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Very funny! Jim and I feel the same way....glad you guys are doing something...let us know how it goes, we can feel like we are doing something hearing about you LOL! Those papers are beautiful!

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