Masculine Birthday

I created this for my good friend Deb's challenge of nautical, she has a challenge at the end of every month called Last But Not Least, check it out and play along!  I luv this SU set, it is perfect for those manly creations.  I used the sketch from SCS today, keeping it on the CAS side.  I added scoring that comes out and meets the birthday sentiment.  I added stitching, distressing, and burlap string.  I changed up the shapes a bit from the originally sketch, you know me always making it my own...hehehehe.  These challenges are great to get a few manly cards completed, don't forget The Last But Not Least challenge!  Have a super day and give the man in your life a big hug and a shout out of encouragement....enjoy!

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ABC Challenge-wish
Color Dare-colors
Last But Not Least-nautical/LBNL5
Paper Variety-the guys
SCS Sketch-sketch/SC336
Stampin Royalty-dad/#75
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Stamps:  The Open Sea(SU)
Paper:  Kraft(PTI), Cajun Craze, and White(SU 
Ink:  Night of Navy(SU)
Accessories:  Circle Nesties, Buttons, Burlap String, Distressing Tool, Scor Pal, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream-Becasue I Care

Hi friends, I have created a favorite square card using a tag...so sweet!  I have also used the new stamps from JustRite called Family Garden....I adore this flower sprigs..it has so many possibilities!  I added the tiny flowers that come in the set with pearls scattered throughout.  The sentiment is from the set Because I Care.  I also used the wonderful stain on my tag, it is by Tim Holtz...it is awesome!  The bottle has a dabber on the end so it is super simple to apply.....no mess and the coverage is spectacular!  I distressed the edges and then went back over with more stain so that it is darker, the beauty of this stain...with each layer it is darker or with a damp cloth it becomes lighter....luv it!  I used a white doily, ribbon, and May Arts burlap string to complete my card.  I hope that your weekend plans include a little creating fun......get out also and soak up the sun...enjoy!  
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Card Positioning-sketch
CCEE-colors/CCEE1118
Paper Variety-inks or paints
Stamping 411-colors
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Stamps:  Because I Care and Family Garden(JustRite)
Paper:  Black(SU), Mella Tag, Steel  Rose Deisgner Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Peeled Paint Tim Holtz Stain and Bermuda Bay(SU)
Accessories:  Doily, Ribbon, Pearls, Spellbinders Scalloped Nesties, SU Circle Punch, Distressing Tool, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream-Just For You

Good evening, I have created a darling little square card for you today.  I wanted to play along with some of the great challenges tonight.  I statred with JutsRite stamps from Stanpers Dream.  I used two different sets for this card, Decoraitve Border and Birthday Sentiments.
I used designer papers from My Mind's Eye, the gorgeous Stella Rose collection.  I added a little cream colored paint to the borders, stitching, a Maya Road Chipboard(luv these) piece and ribbon.  I added a button with Burlap String to the top left corner.  I used the Spellbinders Blossom to cut the main image panel.  I hope you are having a great week, I am again counting the days until the weekend.  Make the most of today....enjoy!
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Color Throwdown-colors
Paper Variety-polka dots
Pixie Cottage-sketch
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Stamps:  Birthday Sentiment and Decorative Borders(JustRite)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla(SU), and Stella Rose Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Early Espresso(SU)
Accessories:  Maya Road Chipboard, Ribbon, Button, Burlap String, EK Success Border Punch, Distressing Tool, Paint, Janome, Spellbinders Blossom Nesties, and 3D Foam Squares

Stampers Dream Blog Hop

Hello peeps, the Stampers Dream team and some very special friends are having a blog hop today.  You will want to visit and comment on all playing along.  Michelle from Stampers Dream is giving away two different groups of blog candy, so you chances are double!  The blog candy photos are on Michelle's blog.  I used two JustRite sets for my card today.  The circle is from the Birthday Card Making Kit and the sentiment tag is from Fancy Tags set.  I added stitching, gemstone flourishes, and distressing.  The papers are from Prima design called Botanical and the purple polka dots is from a winter Basicgrey.  I played along with several challenges today too......

CR84FN-color 
Paper Variety-stitching
Tuesday Morning-sketch 

Below is a list of all the gals playing along in the hop, remember to visit and comment to increase your chances of winning!

Michelle    http://michellerodgers.blogspot.com/
Becca       http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/
Jerri Kay  http://jerrikay.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/  
Amy         http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/        
Tosh         http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/
Mariana    http://marianagrigsby.wordpress.com/              
Cindy        http://onehappystamper.typepad.com/stamping_inspirations_wit/    
Leslie         http://lesliekmiller.typepad.com/running-with-scissors/            
Kim           http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/
Teresa:ME http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/        
Lea            http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Christina    http://flowersandink.blogspot.com/