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Saturday 16 February 2013

Men Only!

Hello there! This is my second post for today....if you are looking for my Sweet Stampin DT card please scroll down!
 
Oh no!! Did you see those dreaded words?? They always make me shudder when I see them in a card challenge....."men only" or "masculine"....yuck!
 
Not that I'm a man hater or anything....Joe wouldn't be particulary pleased with me for being anti-men...especially as he proved himself to be really romantic this week...for Valentine's day I was cooked a three course meal, with matching wine. He also remembered a card (which featured cupcakes) and even a box of chocolates!
 
Noooo...I'm just a girlie kinda crafter...anything pink, cute or sparkly and I'm there! I struggle more when I have to make a card fit for a man!!
 
So, when I saw the challenge this week at My Time to Craft was "men only" I decided I would use one of my favourite manly stamps....I think I probably always get this stamp out for these challenges!!
 
 
Pop by the My Time to Craft Challenge blog to see how all the other DT members used the theme.
 
I've coloured my stamped image with my Promarkers and then I opted for a manly blue and brown colour combo. I was quite pleased with myself for finding that paper that looks a little bit like wood!
 
To be honest I'm not sure why I struggle with manly cards and I am pleased with how this one has turned out....I suppose practice makes perfect!
 
I'd also like to enter this card over at Tuesday Throwdown where they have an anything goes challenge for us this week!
 
Thanks for popping by today,
Wedgie xxx

15 comments:

Lorraine said...

It's a great mans card Wedgie. The image is fab and I love the colours.
Lorraine x

mixamatoasties said...

It's great Wedgie! I on the other hand have the same reaction to you when someone mentions having to do a girly pink card ;)

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...

cool card!!!

Vicky said...

Gorgeous as always hun...and loving the colours/layout too...:o)

hope you are having a lovely weekend...biggest of hugs Vicky xx

Chris said...

Looks great, Wedgie! I always struggle with 'men'cards too, you can't just add a few flowers and bling! Really like this- the colours,papers and image work well together!
Chris
x

Lori said...

Great card! Sounds like you had a great Valentine's, too!

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Great card hun, love the image he is fab! Sounds like you had a fab Valentines day!
hugs shell xx

Ann said...

As one girlie crafter to another - you did a fabulous job on this car! Love it!

Pat said...

Great male card Wedgie, super image.

Pat xx

Judith said...

This is just a fab male card Wedgie - I think you got it just right - I quite like male cards - they're less fussy - just think make it simple - like a man!! hugs judith x

Donna Ellis said...

Aha! This is a perfect image for my husband (except this little guy has too much hair LOL). What a wonderful card - I especially like the sentiment, so it can be used for a "just because" type card. Really cute with the blue and brown, Wedgie. I wanted to also thank you for visiting my blog today and leaving a sweet comment. huggers

Nonni said...

What a great manly card, Wedgie! The image is perfect. :) Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Tuesday Throwdown!

Sheila said...

A fab card, any DIY enthusiast would love x

Kim. said...

Great card Wedgie, love the image he is adorable.
Glad you had a romantic Valentine's.
Kim xXx

downrightcrafty said...

what a great masculine card, love it
Hugs Kate xx