Saturday, August 27, 2011

One of those days...

Not much time for crafting these days, but I still enjoy making a card when I have a moment.  Sometimes life deals us a bad hand, but we make it through....learning many lessons along the way.  Today, for instance is lovely and sunny here, and once again not everyone is so fortunate.  So stay safe and enjoy the day if you can!


This card is for my DH, who is definitely not feeling his best today, so hopefully a little humour and some nice bright colours will bring some cheer.  This is another fun image from Just Inklined, called Best Seat in the House.  It's coloured with Prisma pencils and OMS, then cut out with my Nestie Die.


For the layout, I've gone with this week's sketch at Cute Card Thursday.  Nice and simple, but perfect for some nice bright papers and ideal for a male card.

The flower is a rub-on, and I've added a little doodling to the edges of the DP.


A little tip:  I've used crackle accents on the sentiment for something a little different, and when you then add colour to the edges, it actually bleeds a little into the cracks.  This would work well for vintage.

Thanks again for visiting, and hope you enjoy the card.

Some fun challenges:

Cute Card Thursday  *#179 Sketch Time
Lollipop Crafts  *#45 Make It Masculine
Top Tip Tuesday  *#48 Masculine Card
Crafty Creations Challenge  *#133 Bring out your inner animal
Challenge up Your Life  *#51 Something for the Men
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This card put a big smile on my face. Great coloring on this one. Love your papers also.

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  2. VeeAugust 27, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    This is great, I love the fun image just perfect for a male card, and the cracked sentiment is wonderful. Must have a go at this.
    xx Vee

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  3. CarissaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Cute card. Great colours and hopefully some good cheer with it. Hugs,Carissa

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  4. Sandra HAugust 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    This is brilliant great card for a challenge:) Sandra H

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  5. Elaine StarkAugust 28, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I love this. Great image, made me laugh and lovely colours. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine

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  6. Brenda BrownAugust 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Fabulous card Joyce and I am sure it bought some cheer to Bruce. Give him our best wishes, thinking of you both.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  7. AlannaAugust 28, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Great card. Super cute. Thanks for playing along with Lollipop Crafts this week.

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  8. CaroljenksAugust 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    What a fabulous card - that image is fab...I think I need him as I know a couple of dog owners that would suit ;)

    I hope your Hubby is feeling better after seeing this little gem :)

    Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday this week for our Masculine Challenge. Don't forget if you have a Top Tip to share with us (your colouring the edge of the crackle glaze would be fab if written in 'Tip' form!) you could win another prize! Just add (TIP) after your name when linking :)
    Have you made a note on your calendar so as you don't miss our Birthday Bash week after next? £100's of prizes!!!

    Carol x

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  9. CaroljenksAugust 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    FANTASTIC - Thanks for linking your Top Tip - I'm so glad you have :)

    Carol x

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  10. TammyAugust 29, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Sorry your husband is not feeling well but surely this sweet card cheered him up. It definitely put a smile on my face after being without electricity for almost 24 hours thanks to Irene!

    Fantastic tip! Definitely will give it a try.

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  11. Bettina L.August 29, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This is the ultimate and fab male card for everybody who need's to recover some. It will definetely put a smile on his face. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope you'll join in on the next challenge that is launching tomorrow. Bettina

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  12. AnnetteAugust 30, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    LOVE this image!!! It is so apt for loads of men I know !!! It made me smile. Thanks for joining our masculine challenge at Top Tip Tuesday. Great tip too. Hope you join us for our new challenge this week. Annette xx

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  13. juli77September 7, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Great card. Thanks for joining us at CUYL this week. Hugs juli

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