Welcome,
And a very big welcome to two new followers - Stevenson Que, who's blog is currently off line,
and Nelly Shaw, whom I cannot find a blog for - please let me know, Nelly, if you have a blog, so I may follow you back.
I made this card for the husband of a friend recently, and it started with two off-cuts from my 'promise box' (I promise I will use it one day...).
The one on the left of the card is from a Craft Works pack called Oceania, the one of the right, I think, was another Craft Works pack of simple Black and White paper - this sheet has some patches of gold in the design.
This top sentiment was a magazine freebie, embossed with white on blue card
As is this greeting. Both were trimmed and hand cut into a fishtail on one end.
The watch was from a NBUS (Never before used schtuff) Kaisercraft set that was crying out for inking - I stamped it in black and clear embossed it, and die cut it with the accompanying die.
As he is a man of faith, I stamped this quote on the left of the inside.
The only other detail was the silver ribbon tied around the card on the outside.
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Fabulous card Maxine. Love the different patterned papers on the front. Very clever use of the papers.
ReplyDeleteA super card Maxine, a fabulous masculine design.
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Hi Maxine,
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, am not able to view your lovely card. But the second photo does let me peep into it. It is such a nice masculine card with a perfect text for a man who believes.
Love,
Monica
That's a perfect masculine card Maxine, both the colours and elements you have used.
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Beautiful masculine card, Maxine. Great design and a fabulous clock! Kisses!
ReplyDeleteMaxine, your card is so creative and gorgeous! I love the watch, nice addition... and the saying is awesome, too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Great card for a guy too!
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Hello Dearest Maxine! I am so happy and honored to be greeted by you on this post! Thank you very much! You are right I took down my blog for the mean time due to a massive identity theft attack on us Filipinos yesterday. It stressed me a lot because I found out somebody created a fake account on my name and my photo! It's very scary what is happening in our country now. but anyway I super love this card! Love the watch that you chose to accent on the card face and I very much agree to the message. Pray often because when all efforts seems not enough (just like how me and my friends unwaveringly reported the fake account) only God and prayers can really be your refuge. Congratulations to 0 active cases in NZ! your country truly lives up to being the world's role model!
ReplyDeleteOh Maxine, this is a fabulous masculine card! Love that you used some stuff from your promise box. The papers are awesome, loving that pocket watch-well done on using a NBUS! I love the faith quote on the inside, so true! Congrats on NZ having 0 Covid cases, your country has truly done things right. I think we all need to take a cue from your country on how to handle this. Bret just told me tonight about NZ and I thought of you immediately. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of patterns and colors on this awesome masculine themed project. Would love to see you sharing your masculine themesd designs at the new "masculine cards" facebook group to help inspire creativity. Hope you'll join us! :)
ReplyDeleteHow very wonderful! I love your mixture of patterns and pretty colors! Wonderful card Maxine!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for your friend's husband's birthday, Maxine. I love the mix of papers and designs. Always great when you can use some items from your "promise me" box.
ReplyDeleteOn our local news in BC tonight, there was a story about New Zealand being declared Covid-free. Congrats! What a relief that now life can start getting back to normal. Your Prime Minster did a great job keeping the virus under control. xx
What a great name for the box...maybe I'll name mine like so...
ReplyDeleteYour card looks great; good for a man and I love the combined background! Hugs, Gerrina
I love the Ociana paper. This week I have actually made some of my own backing papers. I haven't done that for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card for a man. Well done. Kate x
So lovely, great colours and design here, so beautiful images. I am still upgrading my new computer and almost there, bit lacking in time for comments.. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of scraps to create this striking card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cut it Up for our Boys Will be Boys challenge!
Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
This is a great masculine card! The quote by John Bunyan is so very true and our prayers are truly a scourge to Satan. Thanks for sharing this lovely card. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteNice man-card with such nice papers Maxine. LOve the one with the little metallic patches - I must remember that trick. CarolG
ReplyDeleteAwesome masculine card! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Joy
Joyfully Stamps
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator
I like your idea of a promise box. It certainly came into good use with this card. It is lovely and I am sure the recipient will be delighted with it. So manly.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx
This is a wonderful masculine card. I LOVE your idea of the "promise box." thanks for joining our Cut it Up Challenge.
ReplyDeleteReally super masculine card Maxine. Love those papers! And the words are just right.
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Di xx
Hi Maxine! I love your masculine card, the paper to the left looks just like the surf! Also, I just followed you, I can't believe that I wasn't a follower all these years! You too are one of a kind, a loving, giving, kind person! If you don't mind I would like to digitize that Bunyan quote and I will send it back to you!
ReplyDeleteHugs from the other side of the world.
Ginny
Such a great card. Thanks for joining us at the Creative Fingers Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis card is just so lovely my friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chriss
Lovely card Maxine. I particularly like your co-ordinated layout. Hope you are keeping well x
ReplyDeleteWow sis... LOVE that Bunyan quote.
ReplyDeleteIs that stamp still available?? I've just made a digi image out of it, in Phonto app, but stamp would be great.
Yes.. simple design but great card.. great combos!
Sorry.. 😊 .. soooo slow to comment.
Days are simply tooo short!
Not been 100% too.
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X
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Thanks for joining us over at Creative Fingers Challenge blog. Great card! Georgia DT for Creative Fingers.
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful instincts when creating your cards! I know they are really appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGreat male card Maxine.. love the colours and design and a big thanks for visiting my blog and leaving kind comments... just sent a reply to your last comment re Crochet... don't know if it comes direct to you but here is the Moogly CAL link
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Robyn
Maxine, this is wonderful! I love the time piece- such a great focal point! ANd the overall tones of your card -superb! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteStunning masculine card! Thanks for playing along with Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh this is fabulous hun! Love the raging sea paper and the juxtaposition to the calm geometric design. This is awesome. Gorgeous creation. Thanks for your message on my blog today too and I hope the reno' is soon finished, the shower surfing sounds quite interesting! (I agree though, thank Heavens for family and friends!) Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card, with a great design and the pocket watch sure does set it off x.
ReplyDeleteI am very glad you joined us this week at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog. I hope you had a fantastic time!!! See you back very soon to play in another amazing challenge. :)
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CraftyGirl
craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Design Team Member
Hello... Thanks for entering your lovely card into our ‘Anything Goes’ Challenge. Good luck in the draw and hope you will come back again soon.
ReplyDeleteDiane Louise [Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]
What a great project! So cute! Thanks for sharing it with us at Polkadoodles’ Gems Challenge good luck and hope to see you again!
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A striking and very apt card for a man Maxine. I love the choice of papers for the background and the fishtail is so clever with the reference to the sea. Not easy to do male cards but you have certainly nailed it with this one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Neet xx
Fabulous creation! Thanks for joining us for Week 12 at Gem of a Challenge!
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