Have a Fun{TACHE}Tic Day

Good morning!  It's Tuesday, so we have a new sketch for you at Tuesday Morning Sketches...it's also a Judged Challenge...the added twist is "Masculine".  Our very own Debbie is our sponsor this week!  Here's the sketch:

I love mustaches and this challenge was the perfect reason to break out a fun stamp set and die from The Cat's Pajamas!  I found the perfect patterned papers in my stash and for embellishing I've added mesh, twine, and brads...this was a fun one to put together!

Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: CS from SU! (retired), The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Black Mesh (stash), PTI Twine
Extras: The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Mustache Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's masculine creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Craft Your Passion: Father's Day/For the Boys
Make My Monday: Male Themed
That Craft Place: Men

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

One For the Guys

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps June Blog Hop; our theme this month is "One For the Guys"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win the image used by the designer.  In addition, one commentor on the
From the Heart Stamps blog will win a $5 gift voucher to the store.

If you have arrived from our Guest Designer Kelly's blog, you are in the right place.  If not, you may want to start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.

Here is my project, using Lighthouse:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Lighthouse" Digital ImageInk: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Sahara Sand and Ruby Red, Coordinations CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Carrera Marble Glitter, Cheesecloth
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

The image is colored with pencils and I've added just a touch of white glitter to the "sea foam" on the shoreline.  The card base is neutral except for the pop of red; for embellishing I've added some red brads and cheesecloth.

Now head on over to Calypso's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today; the hop will end on Monday, June 9th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted, on the From the Heart Stamps blog, on Wednesday, June 11th.

Challenges entered:

A Gem of a Challenge: Use Fabric or Felt
City Crafter: Nautical
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: Father's Day/Male
Digi Choosday: All About the Men
Digi Sketch Challenge: Stamp or Sketch (both)
Fan-tastic Tuesday: Summer
Incy Wincy Designs: Something for the Men in Your Life
Simon Says Stamp: Father's Day/Masculine
The Crafter's Cafe: Masculine

Thank you for hopping along!

Angela

Smoke 'Em

Good morning!  It's June 1st...which means it is release day for Doodle Pantry!  Today I have a "man card" to share using Classic Cars 3.

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Classic Cars 3 Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Brilliant Blue, PTI Smokey Shadow, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Gray Grosgrain Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

You can find the new release sets here...there is sure to be something to suit you!

Challenges entered:

Crafting for All Seasons: Boys Will be Boys
My Sheri Crafts Challenge: Masculine
Papertake Weekly: Sketch
Polkadoodles: Men on Our Minds
Suzy Bee's: Layer it Up
Sweet Stampin: Father's Day/Special Man/Boy

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Flat Friends March Challenge

Good morning!  Emma, from Flat Friends, has a new challenge for March...we are focusing on "Cards for Men".  I don't know about you, but I rarely have "man cards" for my stash.  Emma has a bunch of new masculine images, but I used an older one that made me think of good times ahead.  I am really ready for warm weather...and food on the grill!  How about you?

The image is colored with pencils and I've paired it with some fun DP from my stash; for embellishing, I've used brads and a bit of grosgrain ribbon.

Image: Flat Friends Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Ruby Red, PTI True Black, Carolee's Creations DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, SU! Black Grosgrain Ribbon
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/GooGone

Please check out the DT cards for some inspiration and play along!

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Hot Stuff!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Debbie has chosen our challenge..."It's a Male Thing".  That's right, we would like to see some "Man Cards"!

I went with Bugaboo's Gus...the guy makes me laugh...in a good way, of course!  Gus is colored with pencils and I've even remembered the zinc oxide for his nose...he's ready to head to the beach!  Some banners and die cuts complete the card.  Sketch is from Fusion.

Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf, SU! Brilliant Blue and Poppy Parade, October Afternoon DP
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, MFT Die-namics (cloud and sun), The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's "Man Cards"...the line-up is looking good!  Why not take some time to play along?  Build your stash!

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Crafters Circle: For the Boys
Creatalicious Challenges: For the Boys
DRS Designs: Mad About Plaid
Fusion: Sketch
Here Come the Boys: Lazy Summer Days
Kreativeinkauf: Summer, Sun, Beach
The Male Room: The Great Outdoors

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Wrinkles....

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen has chosen the challenge and it is "Birthday".  I don't know about you, but I always need more birthday cards for my stash.  I decided to go with a "man card" and chose Bugaboo's Gus to work with...the guy is a hoot!

The image is colored with pencils and Gus' eyes are dotted with a black gel pen.  (How do you like his snazzy boxers?)  I've done some simple matting and used stars and a few black crystals for embellishing.  The fun sketch is from Sketch Saturday.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamp
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hawaiian Shores and New Leaf, SU! Poppy Parade, Basic Grey "Bowties" DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Jet"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Stacking Stars" Die-namics Dies, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's birthday creations...you are sure so find some inspiration!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Cards for Men: April Fools (Humorous)
Charisma Cardz: Happy Birthday
Crafty Cardmakers: Humor
Created with Love: April Fool's Day (Humor)
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
The Crafting Cafe: Let's Celebrate
Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Birthday

Good morning!  It's time for another challenge from the Creative Card Crew; this fortnight we would like to see birthday cards!

I used Dottie from Bugaboo and intended to use their sketch as well...I did get a bit derailed though....  Does that every happen to you?  Oh well!  I thought it might be nice to make a "man card" to add to my stash.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a diecut arrow and Bella Dots for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo Digital Stamps
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select and Dark Chocolate, SU! Brilliant Blue, Lil' Davis Designs DP
Embellies: Bella Dots
Extras: MFT Lead the Way Die-namics Die, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: It's Birthday Time
Cards Galore: One for the Men
My Time to Craft: Men Only
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations...why not play along?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Fish Whisperer

Good morning!  I was looking through the challenge list at Feline Playful and decided I would make a "man card" with the Bugaboo sketch.  Then I had the great idea of doing a bit of shopping at Bugaboo...they have such fun stamps...there really is something for everyone!

I printed Gus,colored him with pencils, and cut him out with a Spellbinder's die.  The papers are distressed and I added some brads for embellishing.  As I was making this, my husband asked if I was making it for our electrician who just retired and moved up north so he could fish.  Great idea...this one's for Bill!

Image/Sentiment: Bugaboo Stamps Digis
Ink: Printer, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Always Artichoke, Bella Blvd. DP
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads
Extras: Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, The Paper Studio Sticky Doos

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Clear it Out: Use old supplies, brads or eyelets: also Father's Day/Man
Crafting for all Seasons: For Man
The Crafty Pad: Let's Hear it For the Boys
The Pink Elephant: Masculine
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything Goes
Stella Says Sketch: Sketch Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow featuring new sets from Clear Dollas Stamps....

Angela

MOJO172: I luv u this much!!!

Hello; I hope you're having a great Sunday! I am so excited that I was able to do the Mojo Monday sketch! It was a fun one, too!

I had some DP out on the table that I had used yesterday; I decided to go with it; I just switched CS colors and went with something I thought would be appropriate for a "man card". Poppy Parade is certainly more manly than Regal Rose; interesting thing is, when I think of "poppy", I think of red but this color has a lot of orange in it. I havn't used it much yet, so will have to work a bit more with it. It's certainly bright and cheerful! (I will share the card I made yesterday later in the week.)

Changito is colored with pencils and accented with glitter (yes, I know this is supposed to be a "man card", but I really couldn't resist!). Instead of matting the layers, I sponged them. I thought it might be a lot quicker but I am thinking I'm a slow sponger! LOL I think I am just slow at cardmaking...period! I kept the embellishing simple, just some Bella Dots.

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous "Changito Cupid" Clear Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Soft Suede
Paper: SU! Poppy Parade, PTI Dark Chocolate, Bo Bunny DP, Basic Grey DP
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Bella Dots
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, SU! Corner Rounder, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for stopping by today; enjoy the rest of your weekend! We are having a wonderful, lazy day today...there's a fire burning and we are going to roast bratwurst and make s'mores for supper.... Yumo!

Angela