Welcome to my stop on PTIs April Blog Hop! This month's challenge is to make a masculine card. They're often the hardest to do, but luckily I just got my Alpha Blocks set so I knew what I was going to do.
First of all, I die cut some blocks with the Alpha Block die, then I stamped "dad" with Dark Chocolate Ink. Next, I stamped the sentiment from Signature Greetings at the bottom of some Kraft card stock and did a little paper piercing in the upper right corner. A couple of layers of card stock, some patterned paper from Graphic 45's A Proper Gentleman, some twine, a button, and popped up letters finished it off.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have fun looking at all the eye candy on the hop!
~Supplies~
Stamps: Alpha Blocks, Signature Greetings (PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Dark Chocolate (PTI); A Proper Gentleman 8 x 8 pad (Graphic 45)
Ink: Dark Chocoalate (PTI)
Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug (Provocraft); Alpha Blocks die, button, twine (PTI); foam squares (craft store); paper piercer, template
Very cool card. I love your work.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Barbara!!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for Dad! Love the simplicity and perfection of the card, Bar!
ReplyDeleteAwesome CAS card!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes me think of cappuchino pie or tiramsu for some reason, just a yummy color palette. I like your layout and how the twine you chose matches the cardstock perfectly and blends right in. Really love this!
ReplyDeleteGreat card; makes me wish I'd put that alpha in my cart!
ReplyDeletelove it! the alpha-blocks are perfect on this card.
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card, Barbara! Love the CAS layout and paper piercing.
ReplyDeleteawesome....love the new alpha!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Classy and sharp.
ReplyDeleteI KNEW I should have gotten that Alphablocks set. This is such a great card, Barbara! LOve the colors and layout. Really nice chica!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great masculine card! Love your design with those fab alpha blocks + perfect colors = LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this design, Bar! Perfectly masculine!
ReplyDeleteTotally love this Barbara! The mix of alphas is the perfect touch!
ReplyDeletePerfect, perfect, perfect. Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove the card!!! That set is great :)
ReplyDeleteA really great CAS card...
ReplyDeletelove it!
Love the colours you used! I so wish I had ordered that Alpha-blocks set too!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice card! Simple yet sophisticated! Great color combos too!
ReplyDeleteSimple and stunning! Very solid and masculine.
ReplyDeletelovely use of colors
ReplyDeleteI love the geometric shapliness and the colors on this, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love how clean and masculine it is.
ReplyDeletesuch a great design- love everything about this!
ReplyDeleteBarbara......This is gorgeous!!! Don't you just love the Alpha Blocks stamps? I used them, too and can see using them very often. I also love your color scheme and that wonderful patterned paper. Lots of nice touches for your masculine card!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! The paper on the side, the twine and the button! Super, super!!
ReplyDeleteReally nice card, I love all the elements together.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!! What a perfect card for dad!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple but striking. I really like the color choice.
ReplyDeleteThis is a classic card - love the kraft card base and the coloured patterned paper. The twine and the button is a great accent and the paper piercing at the top corner is a subtle touch.
ReplyDeleteSeriously COOL masculine card. The colors are spot on for a "guy card."
ReplyDeleteTerrific card! I love the pattern and texture you've used. Very graphic and masculine, but warm, too. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteMost Excellent! Love the style and layout.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card! Sorry I missed it on the Blog Hop.
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