Your Challenge Cards

 

Good Sunday Morning Ladies, 

I hope that you are all warm and dry on this damp and chilly day,  we had to do an 'Essentials ' food shop yesterday, I was gobsmacked at how many people were out, large family groups too, they weren't challenged at all either in Sainsbury's or Aldi, so they aren't being as strict as they were last Lockdown.  It rained pretty much the whole time we were out, the standing water on the roads around here is terrible and the river has flooded that bad that there is no visible land mass as far as the eye can see in either direction, its flooding across acres and acres of fields, we have never seen it this bad, it will be worse today as it rained pretty much the whole day yesterday,  we will go for a walk and take some photographs nyter on, weather permitting.  No sign of the snow that we were forecast yet, have any of you had any? 

You have all gone to great lengths to create some amazing 'Man ' cards for this weeks challenge,  I think that it's quite clear than none of us can say that we struggle to create cards for men, you all created incredible examples,  just look.................

Sonia 

Sonia has designed an amazing card for her husband Mark,  it couldn't be more perfect with Mark being in a band, I love how you have used the Honeydoo Splat stamps.

Sonia's Description: 

Here’s my challenge card.
I made it for Mark’s birthday. I used the ‘paint splodges’ stamp from Honey Doo on the slimline base. The main image is ‘Vocalist’ by AALL & Create. I added two stamped hearts and the sentiment strips which are from Tracey Hey.

Such an amazing card, thank you so much Sonia for taking part XXX 

Janet

Two fantastic cards for this weeks 'Man' card Challenge, I would have put money on you using these amazing papers Janet,  these papers are so perfect for Masculine cards. 

Janet's Description:

My first CC for this week is made from my latest purchase from LABLANCHE and the theme is TRAVEL.

My second CC is made from STAMPERIA of course and titled VAGABOND.

Thank you so much Janet for two inspirational Challenge cards XXX 

Cheryl 

Now  I think that this is first for our Challenge, 2 of you using the same papers!! What are the chances?!  Cheryl has been tempted to join the 'STAMPERIA ' appreciation group that both our Janet and Lilian belong too !! 🤣😂

I totally see why you live them though,  such incredible papers with so many layers of detail.  I love the design you have created Cheryl. 

The papers Cheryl has used is called 'Sir Vagabonds' by Stamperia. 

Thank you so much Cheryl for taking part in this weeks challenge XXX 

Maria 

Three amazing Challenge cards from Maria, oh Maria I love your first card, it's hilarious!  

Your second card is completely different, featuring a lovely scene. 

I really love the darling baby elephant following behind his Daddy, such a perfect card for a Son or daughter to give their Dad. 

Maria's Description:

My first cc for men is from Crafts u print, decoupaged and a

red ribbon.

Second card is from Honkeydory, used the papers that came in the pack.

Have quite a few of them so trying to make some cards up.

On the third one I used a peel off sticker from my stash and not much else

as it will be sent for my dad I made it flat as possible.

Maria you have created some amazing designs for this weeks Challenge,  thank you so much for the inspiration XXX 

Michele

Michele has created a brilliant 'Man' card for this weeks Challenge,  this must be a card for a 'distinguished gentleman ' as it features wine and not beer!! 😉

Michele's Description:

The topper was one I’ve had in my stash for ages, embossed background is the 4 symbols of a pack of cards. 

What a great embossing folder to have in your stash, another brilliant 'Man' card, thank you so much Michele for taking part. XXX

Karen

Two amazing cards from Karen for our Man card Challenge this week,  the designs are completely different and highlight Karen's ability to turn her hand to so many different techniques.

Karen's Description:

 

Card 1:  Just finished a cc

It is a variation of a retirement card I did years ago on Serif originally inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest 

My original had the “grass” all over the place and had ugly lines across it Kept thinking there must be a better way of doing it and Create a “punch” instead of trying to cut it I think you talking about Mel H and punches inspired me I also added 19 (the club house) to the flag It is all simple shapes ie triangle oval rectangle in various shades of colours and the grass/golf balls from a digikit Sentiment printed too

Card 2:

Here’s a 2nd cc It is a card inspired by one I saw on Jamie Rodgers video showing Pixie Sparkles 

I used Pixie Powders instead with SW Happy Birthday and balloons on a smaller card base than his At first I didn’t want to use silver mirri but it works

Thanks so much Karen for two very inspirational cards for Men, that Pixie powder background is AMAZING XXX 

Lilian 

Lilian has used different techniques to create her Challenge card for this week’s 'Man' theme.

I love the cute shabby looking cat in the foreground with the grasses, Lilian has then created some hills and then stamped the Tree line in the distance, what a brilliant idea to add the Hot Air Balloons floating above the trees, it really does look like the cat is watching them! 

Thank you so much Lilian, such a brilliant card for a Man of any age, thanks for taking part XXX

Sue

Sue has made a fantastic card for our 'Man' card Challenge.  

I really love that embossing folder you have used Sue, perfect for Male or female cards.  Sometimes its the simplest designs that are the best. A real clean and simple card in a really classic colour combination. 

Thank you so much for taking part in this weeks challenge Sue, I know you have had a busy week XXX

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I am as always incredibly grateful to each and everyone of you dear friends, for going out of your way to create amazing cards for this weeks challenge,  thank you so much ❤ 

Have an enjoyable Sunday my lovelies,

Love and hugs to all of you, 

Sandra

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