It's the first challenge of 2009 on Penny Black Saturday and this week it's
EMBOSSING
Don't know about you... I am having a real problem getting back into crafting mode after Christmas but had a few male birthday cards to make and I now seem to be stuck in the "Male" card rut. Mind you these dark mornings don't help either.....it's a thought to crawl out of your nice cosy bed... never mind be creative. We have had the shortest day and the lighter mornings are only round the corner..just need to get winter out of the way first.
I am so in love with this collection of papers from My Mind's Eye.....they are all flittered with glitter but it's so subtle that it's suitable even for a male card and of course..this image is one of my favourite ever PB's and if you are reading this Joz....I did eventually get it online from The Glitter Pot.....believe me no humming or haaing this time...right in there with the credit card....but me being me.....can't just buy one thing....so ended up with a rather large order.....all just to get one stamp.
Card Designer of the Year......oh dear and she can't even get the image straight on the card I hear you say ...apologies......must have been one of those rare "senior moments"
Papers: My Mind's Eye...Natural Aspire
Core'dinations.....Cappucino
Cuttlebug "Happy Birthday" Embossing Folder
Ribbon: Maya Road
Image: Penny Black "Dressed Up"
Charm from my stash
And the prize this week for one lucky person chosen at
random has been donated by Pollycraft
"First Love" Jade & William
and isn't this just the cutest stamp
And the prize this week for one lucky person chosen at
random has been donated by Pollycraft
"First Love" Jade & William
and isn't this just the cutest stamp
Can't wait to see what you create this week...will be popping over to check out your fabulous embossed creations. A little reminder...back tomorrow with my Big Blog Candy Fest Give-Away No 4...and there is a little twist this time...it's a date then...catch up with you all later....
Hugs Kath xxxxxx
fantastic card Kath, great papers, wonderful for your male card. can see why you had no hesitation in buying that stamp...even though you overloaded your shopping basket while buying it....funny how things just seem to fall in there all by themselves...lol.. I have the same problem..
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what a cracking male card!
ReplyDeleteI love the wee dog house charm.
here's to the brighter mornings.
xoxoxo
aww fab card hun, love the image, in fact I received one of these in a package of stamped images, nice to know it is a PB I can finally join in one of the challenges lol
ReplyDeletewish I had your skill with male cards :o)
lotsalove
Amanda xxx
Great card! Perfect for a man! I love that little charm, it is perfect for your card.
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Larissa
Morning Kath, I adore the card and will be making one using my new arrival of Coredination card once I've finished the other challenge you have just set. There'll be no walks for Sophie at this rate, have you been to see her yet, isnt she gorgeous?
ReplyDeleteJen x
this card is great hun, a really good card for a male!! I think I may have to invest in this stamp and papers at some point! lol xxx
ReplyDeleteI love this Kath, it is just perfect .... whoever gets it will be delighted!! How cute is the charm!
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This is fab!
ReplyDeleteI love the little charm you have made and he looks so cool!! Pascale :)
ReplyDeleteHi ya Kath, fabulous card ~ you're always so great at the male cards, think I'll put my order in with you this year, lol
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp too ~ gorgeous.
Have a great weekend
hugs
Tracie :)x
Gorgeous card! Hugs, Moni
ReplyDeletelove that stamp for male cards, fab card
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Great card and loving that "dog house" charm. It's also reassuring to know that you can use ribbon on a mans card!
ReplyDeleteFab card! Love those rich browns!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Fabaroonie as always Kath loving the colour combo. He's a cutie.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card...didn't even notice it wasn't straight!!! Lol
ReplyDeleteEmma x
Tis fab and gorgeous Kath and I am so glad you got your hands on that stamp eventually (even if you gave the credit card a hammering in the process! lol)
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gorgeous card as ever kath,love the stamped image he's just so cute,and im loving that little charm.i didnt even noticed it wasnt straight.i had some of the coredinated card free in a magizine....didnt know what or how to use it..lol,but you've just given me a idea..thanks hun xx
ReplyDeletehugs clare xx
Gorgeous card, kath!
ReplyDeleteI love this cute image!
hugs Gisela
What an adorable stamp! Your work is amazing!! You are very talented!!
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Hugs, Melissa
Stunning card for a man Kath - plenty of detail but not fussy, and gorgeous colour scheme. Love it :-)
ReplyDeletePauline x
What an adorable card! Kath you are such a sweetheart :) Thanks for visiting my blog!!
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Katie
Gorgeous card Kath, love the image and the soft colours. Debbie
ReplyDeletePS: Love your new pic too!
Love your DT card for Penny Black, Kath. Love the embossed effect! Louise x
ReplyDeleteThis is fab! i love the colours, and the cute stamp and charm go perfectly together! I hope you're having a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card again dear, just adore this stamp, lovce the colours you have used and what an adoreable little doghouse charm. Happy 2009
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
Hi Kath, I didnt realise I had used the same stamp as you until after I had done my card lol, I love what you have done with him, your comment made me laugh as you are so right apart from that one line of the song I wouldnt have a clue how the rest goes lol. joey xxx
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