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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Father

I still needed to make my FIL his Father's Day card, so when I saw this week's Raspberry Suite colors were green, black, and cream, I figured they'd be perfect for a masculine card.

I kept this one simple, since the men I know don't seem to like or appreciate the fussier cards. I did a bit of distressing, then added a few buttons.

Stop by tomorrow to see my project for the next Paper Blooms challenge. I'll have a Father's Day gift idea to share.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (SU), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Basic Black, Old Olive dp (SU)

Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive
Accessories: Nestabilities circles, distressing tool, buttons (BasicGrey)

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49 comments:

  1. gocanucksgoJune 16, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Such a sweet card using my favourite colour too! That reminds me I should start on my father's day card =/

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  2. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    The colours go well together.
    I like the layout.
    And most of all i love trees! Recently someone cut a tree outside and i couldn't bear it!
    Hugs xx
    Pat

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  3. itsallrosiJune 16, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    men don't like fussy cards, thats for sure. this is perfect!

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  4. LauriJune 16, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    This is a wonderful card! I love how you added the distressing. I think it is perfect!

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  5. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultJune 16, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Yes, this is a good masculine card, so well done with just a hint of color for the tree! I like this, Ann.

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  6. Susan RaihalaJune 16, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Oh so fabulous! Love the bit of distressing on the card...not too much, just right. And Lovely as a Tree is perfect for guy cards. I'm so glad SU didn't discontinue it because new stampers deserve to have easy access to such a versatile guy set! Thanks for showing me a new layout to use with it!

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  7. AUsome momJune 16, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Super Father's Day card! I'm really struggling with the ones I need to make. I had 9 orders from co-workers for these cards and I find myself stumped this year. Man cards are my least favorite, but yours is just perfect-o!

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  8. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)June 16, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    great card! I love the use of brads along the circle edge!

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  9. MichelleJune 16, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    dont you just adore Lovely as a TRree? ...I think its ideal for guy cards and makes a beautiful simple and wonderful card...as youve demonstrated here. this is a wondeerful card! TFS!

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  10. Cindy H.June 16, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I agree, great color combo for a masculine card. Would also work for "Welcome Neighbor".

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  11. ~amy~June 16, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    lovin' those solid matte buttons and oy vey, that old olive hounds tooth paper??!!! LOVE this!

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  12. LeAnneJune 16, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Ooh, this is perfect for a masculine card--great use of these colors! TFS!

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  13. LaurenJune 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Very nice. I love the distressed strips in the background.

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  14. AimesJune 16, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    AMAZING! I love it!! Ooooh it's so masuline yet so pretty at the same time! Gotta make a Fathers' card yet...I keep putting it off! LOL!
    Aimes
    x

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  15. Ann KranitzJune 16, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    wow Ann, the distressing really makes this card!! Love it.

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  16. CarlyJune 16, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful take on the challenge Ann! I love the clean and simple design, and that image is just lovely!

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  17. DeannaJune 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous Ann, love that tree stamp!

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  18. Niki EstesJune 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    What a great father's day card! I love the colors, sketch, and edge distressing!

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  19. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    What a great card! I need to get busy and make something for my dad! The idea of useing a tree is one I may have to steel!

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  20. VanessaJune 16, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I love your Father`s Day card! You are right, the colors are perfect for a masculine card!

    Hugs
    Vanessa

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  21. Bethany PaullJune 16, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Great layout. I love the distressed circles!

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  22. Brenda H.June 16, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    This is a great card...love it!
    ~Brenda H.

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  23. Angie TiemanJune 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Oooh, this is awesome!! Love the green strips and the roughed up edges on the circle!

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  24. Cindy HaffnerJune 16, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. LeahJune 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Great card Ann, love that tree image.

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  26. DanniJune 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Wonderful card!! So perfect for a masculine card!

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  27. Virginia KillmoreJune 16, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Ann so pretty your FIL will love it

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  28. Susan (peebsmama)June 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I like how you stamped the word at the trunk of the tree and added the embellishments on the edge of the circle.

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  29. JessicaJune 16, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Very nice design!!!

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  30. Terri Trotter EarleyJune 16, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Super fun big brads around the curve. What a fun design element. Fabulous job on the color combo!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  31. ElenaJune 16, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    It is a beautiful card! I love the tree stamp and distressing looks great here!

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  32. mamia (me and mine in Alabama)June 16, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Perfect masculine card. I like the color combo and the layout.

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  33. KathiJune 17, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Fabulous card. I really love the color combo and the image!

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  34. WinterJune 17, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Great card! Love the design!

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  35. SusanJune 17, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Very pretty Ann!

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  36. BLJ Graves StudioJune 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    So pretty! Love the colors.

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  37. Erin BiglerJune 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Ann, I just LOVE this! Handsome and clean...your work has such IMPACT!

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  38. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful! I love the tree image and how you used mostly cream with just touches of black and green!

    (-: Heidi

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  39. Allison RankinJune 17, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    This is awesome...very CASE-worthy!

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  40. Stamp and SmileJune 17, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Perfect!! Totally understand about fussy cards... less is more for some men!! TFS girl... :)

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  41. BJune 17, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Cute!

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  42. Monika/BuzsyJune 18, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    What a great card! Love teh simple lay-out and the colors... TFS!

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  43. cr8ivemeJune 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    great card perfect for Father's Day.

    M.E. aka CMCMaryD@SCS

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  44. Deb NeermanJune 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    LOVE this, Ann!

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  45. Lyn SJune 19, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Perfect! I'm sure your FIL will just love it!

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  46. JustineJune 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    You need to enter your tree cards into the newest challenge that Cathi announced over on the Moxie Fab World blog!!!!!

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  47. Marti BJune 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    great tree! Very calming card.

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  48. StampinCathyJune 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    This is a great manly man card and love the colors together.

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  49. Steph ZerbeJune 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Yeah, boys just don't get it do they?

    Very nice though. I like the button accent.

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