When my Father was ill and later had to go into a Nursing Home, I had to give up a lot of my DT positions. He sadly passed away in January and I found that I had lots more time to craft - fortunately most of my old Design Teams have welcomed me back and I have also been invited to join some fabulous new ones.
The new challenge at Bearly Mine Designs this month is One for the Boys and I have made a card using Donna's fabulous new Wooden Wonders Digi Set.
I have stamped directly onto one of the papers with a Tim Holtz Travel Blueprint stamp, I stamped it several times so that I could cut it out and layer it up. I used the same stamp to do some second generation stamping on another of the fabulous papers from the pack and inked the edges of everything with Frayed Burlap distress ink.
The sentiment is computer generated, I tried to match the text on the stamp, I think I did quite well! As this card is for a man the only embellishments are some string and brads from my stash.
We have two fabulous sponsors again this month:
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Prize: £15 voucher to spend in the Bearly Mine Designs Shop
Inky Impressions Challenge 161 - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties Challenge 312 - Father's Day/Masculine
Ruby's Rainbow Challenge 80 - One for the Boys
The Paper Shelter Challenge 160 - Make it Manly
Crafty Girls Challenge 19 - Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps Challenge 91 - Masculine or grungy
Allsorts Challenge Week 261 - For The Guys
Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Week 214 - Vintage
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 134 - Anything Masculine!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Make sure you pop over to the Bearly Mine Inspiration and Challenges Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our One for the Boys challenge.
Thank you for calling this morning, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.
Pauline
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loving the weathered look, a great masculine card and another of your stunners
ReplyDeletehugs Kate x
Wow, your card is fantastic.
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Melodie
Fabulous colour and card Pauline.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Wow this is fabulous, love this style of male card. Great to see you back on the DT
ReplyDeleteFantastic card you made Pauline :-))
ReplyDeleteI am happy that you back!!!!
Hugs, Andreja
I am pleased you are back on the DT Pauline, your designs are always so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, I love colours and brilliant layout.
Sue xx
I luv this card Pauline I struggle with men's cards but this is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteChris x
Superb male card Pauline, love the papers and how you've used your stamp here, it's gorgeous! Hugs, Ira x
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Very masculine card Pauline, love how you've stamped onto the wood effect papers, looks very rustic with the string too, thanks for playing along with The Paper Shelter Make It Manly challenge, good luck, hugs, Colette xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Pauline, so love these journey type cards for men, you know the sort I mean, with maps, ships, compasses I love them, just don't have any items to do them myself lol! Love the stamp you have used here though, brilliant.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have been accepted in so many Design Teams, your cards are amazing. So sorry to hear about your Dad though.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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wow pauline. what a fab make. really looks like wood xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous male themed card Pauline, love the string!
ReplyDeletehugs Jo x
I'm so pleased for you dearie, I bet you were welcomed back with open arms - just think you are a talented lady.Sometimes life has to take over and then we can pick up again when things settle.Loving your rustic card.Such texture.Have a lovely day.Hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteWow, what a nice male card Pauline, beautiful papers and the way you've used the stamp is so nice. I find if very hard to make a card for a male so I don't make them very often. This is a good inspiration for me.. so perhaps...........;)
ReplyDeleteHugs from the Netherlands, liefs Hanny♥
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Cool card Pauline :) love the colors and stamp yes the sentiment matches the stamp:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card for a guy. Love everything about it. Tastefully done. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeletePauline it's wonderful that you are back on your previous teams...who wouldn't want a lady with your TALENTS back!! Your creations are always so wonderfully done!! This card is so PERFECTLY masculine and lovely to behold!!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Beth
A wonderful card Pauline. So glad you are now able to re join your DTs, as your designs are always fabulous.
ReplyDeleteJanet xxx
Your creation is super super gorgeous sweetie, hugs Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteFeels like it fell off Christopher Columbus ship .Thanks for sharing at Speedy Fox and Friends.......Lis MFP
ReplyDeleteI lost my father in March, but have been busy trying to settle his estate ever since. There's light at the end of the tunnel, so I'm hoping for extra crafty time soon! I love your masculine card and how you matched the font so closely! Thanks for joining our challenge at Eureka Stamps. Julie, DT member
ReplyDeleteThis is great Pauline. Pleased to hear you are back on your Design Teams too. Judy x
ReplyDeleteThis is great Pauline. Pleased to hear you are back on your Design Teams too. Judy x
ReplyDeleteGreat guy card, I love it. Thanks for joining us this week for our "Masculine or Grungy." Come back to join us again and good luck.
ReplyDeleteKaral Eureka Stamps DT
Oh this is totally FAB Pauline, what a lovely design, love the colours and the central image, superb card.
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lorraine x
A brilliant masculine card Pauline. Fab design and colours.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are back on the DT.
Lorraine x
congrats on rejoining the DT and fabulous card love the masculine image and fabulous B.paper--thanks for joining us at Crafty Girls
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Love this Pauline its really great huggles Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Pauline love the image and fab design.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Fab card Pauline xx Jan
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card for a man. Love it! Lx
ReplyDeleteLove the weathered, masculine look to this great nautical card!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on returning to the the design team.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Maureen
Congrats on being back on the team and a wonderful one to be on....I had to leave for reasons you would know with my dad and his care....love the card and awesome result.xx
ReplyDeleteYour Masculine card is gorgeous Pauline. I love the pretty papers and the compass image. Your card give that rustic feeling, just stunning.
ReplyDeleteWOW, a stunningly masculine card -- LOVE every sweet detail!!! Thanks of sharing with us @ My Sheri Crafts!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect card for a man Pauline! I agree, your text font matches the stamp beautifully!
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Dawn xx
Great news about your DT teams Pauline I bet they were thrilled to have you back! Wonderful nautical theme masculine card. Susan x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card for a man. The weathered look is fabulous. The image is gorgeous and yes you did get the font just right! Michelle x
ReplyDeletePauline, firstly lovely to have you back on the Bearly Mine DT. What a stunning card for a male. Love the weathered look to it. Best wishes, Kym
ReplyDeleteThat's a seriously great looking DP, I really think this worn wood and nautical style is a fab combination!
ReplyDeleteThis was really neat! Love it ..
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in The Paper Shelter Challenge this week! Good Luck!
Hug Lena
Your card is awesome - and what a perfect masculine card - I love it! Thanks for joining us at MFP's Speedy Fox & Friends challenge and hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a top 5 winner on Eureka's challenge Masculine and Grungy! I picked you as a winner, too! I am #51 and also won the top 5, which is really what I was aiming for. It's my first time entering any challenges and also my first time blogging. I have no idea what this 'grab a badge" means or how to do it. I am a newby to all this! Would love some advice, as your blog seems well decorated:)! Love, love that compass card!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing male card (I wish I could make them as fabulous as yours) and the stamp looks wonderful with those papers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on rejoining the DT xx
Wonderful card Pauline, I love everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Mandy xx
Thanks for playing along with us at allsorts Tracy x
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, such a fantastic male card. I love the image and twine!
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
This is a fabulous card and love the vintage worn look. Perfect for the Allsorts challenge Jo x
ReplyDeleteI love the stamp! The papers you used it on are perfect too. The rustic look on this is wonderful. Hugz!
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic look to this card... great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with My Sheri Crafts
Fab card, just perfect for our 'One for the boys' challenge at Ruby's Rainbow. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs Helen P (DT) xx