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Friday 15 November 2019

Cards for guys

Hello crafting pals!

Thank you for your get well messages, all very much appreciated. I've got out of Grim Lurgy Land and am lingering in the Resort of Recuperation where what the doctors order is a spot of light crafting! Come and see what I've been up to:


This one layer card was rustled up in a jiffy for my 14 year old nephew. I've used a favourite recipe of mine for male cards:

Combine one big punchy greeting with a thick card base
Add a sprinkling of stars
Serve with the minimum of layers and fuss!

(Here's another recent example if you'd like to see more!)


The sentiment I used today was created from two stamp sets - Big Birthday by Avery Elle and Uniko's Wild - and I used black and blue inks for interest. I used my Stampin' Up Twinkle punch for the stars and the tiny dots. I'm pleased with the colours I chose - Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Real Red, Old Olive - which give a light bright celebratory feel.

I shall link this card up with Addicted to CAS where the code word this fortnight is BIRTHDAY,  and also Seize the Birthday where Anything Goes, with an optional topping of Off The Edge. I am normally a toppings kind of person but this is an anything goes entry because I realise I screwed up the off the edge element!


AND IN OTHER NEWS
This horrible lurgy really brought me down and, apart from dragging myself out with the dogs three times a day, I have been laid out on a sofa, watching rubbish films on Netflix, and ignoring the housework. Although I did see The Grinch, which was actually quite fun. Also, dogs are the best nurses :)

Thanks for popping in to visit today. See you soon!

Hugs,

16 comments:

  1. SUPER card for either gender IMHO!

    Glad you're feeling better now that Nurse Eva and The Baroness have looked after you!

    I mean, the housework may not kill you, but WHY take the chance?

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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    1. This made me laugh out loud in my darkest hour Sarn! xxx

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  2. I LOVE your card Vicky, it's fun, colourful and says exactly what needs to be said. In fact I may have to case this for an urgent card I forgot about LOL
    I'm glad you're on the road to recovery and thank you for your kind words.
    Faith x

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  3. Great male card Vicky, I so hate making that type so need all the tips I can get lol.Sorry you had the lurgy, isn't great feeling ill in this horrid weather either is it! I hope you feel much better soon ;) hugs Viv xx

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    1. Bless you Viv, thanks for your good wishes x

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  4. This sprinkling of hearts and dots is perfect! Great colours for the big sentiment. Thanks for linking up with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  5. What a cheery card - I really love the placement of your stars on this fun card. Thanks for joining in at ATCAS

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    1. Thanks Vicki - and thanks for all the inspiration :)

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  6. Such a colourful and happy card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at ATCAS challenge.

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    1. Thanks Raga - colourful and happy is definitely a good thing!

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  7. Vicky, I love the rainbow of stars and the bold sentiment. I also love that it's perfect for any age and any gender. So glad you joined us at ATCAS this week
    jaydee

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    1. Thanks Jaydee! I do find stars very useful for the guys!

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  8. Congrats again on your well-deserved win, Vicky! I really love this design, especially with all those fabulous stars! I think it's the perfect masculine card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at ATCAS...I'm looking forward to seeing what you create as our Guest Designer ~ no pressure :)

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    1. Thanks Barb, I'm very proud! Haha, no pressure needed - I'm honoured to be joining you :)

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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