The reason being , it's my Uncles 65th birthday this weekend and I needed to make a card to send so I looked to blogland for some inspiration.
Well the colours at ColourQ are just gorgeous and could easily be used on a feminine card but I decided they would make a great masculine card in this instance, The Paper Players are asking for Clean and Simple masculine cards this week and I couldn't resist another chance to play again with the die-cuts challenge at Less is More , so that was enough inspiration to make this card....
The 'argyle' pattern is made using my PTI stamp set and the numbers are cut using dienamics dies, the sentiment and 'woodgrain' effect on the numbers are made using the stamp set that goes with the dies.
I made the label tag from an oval die-cut and then knotted 'Oyster' bakers twine onto the metal triangular fastener.
After waking up and creeping round with a dizzy head this morning I was thrilled to see that my splash of pink card won 'Cup of the Week' at the Play Date Cafe... whoo hoo :0) It was such a last minute make on Tuesday but I'm so glad I found the time to join in.
Right, time to take the terror out for a walk in this lovely warm sunshine.
Thanks for visiting me today and hope your enjoying this summery weather if you're in the UK :0)
Jenny x
This is sensational Jenny!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card for a chap.. I love your treatment of that little metal loop thingy!
Super job!
Thanks once more.
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Another hole in one Jenny! Love the use of the jewellery fastener - I must dig out my stash and see what I can use on cards. Glad you posted this one as I have a boys card and was searching for a challenge to enter it into!
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Tara
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A fabulous card for your uncle, the numbers are super cool with the woodgrain pattern.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats on getting Cup of the Week, no surprise there, as it was a really smashing card!
what a fun card...your uncle is going to love it...
ReplyDeleteA great masculine card Jenny...your uncle with love it....Congratualtions on getting Cup of the Week also.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Wonderful card Jenny, the pattern looks amazing....very clever.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win and enjoy the sunshine!!!!!
Diane
Fab card Jenny, your uncle will love it.
ReplyDeleteJo x
you have such a fantastic eye for putting together these color combos, jenny! another amazing card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous layout, Jenny. Love the details on oval tag and wood grain letter die cuts.
ReplyDeleteHAHA, that's too funny that you are staying indoors when it's so warm out. Hey, if I had the chance to do that, I would, too! :D Your masculine card is FABulous! I love how you fastened the twine to the tag.
ReplyDeletefab card jenny... just love the layout you have used
ReplyDeletejen xx
Fabulous Jenny - I love the 'off' the edge look and the detail on the numbers. Congrats too on winning the Cup of the Week :)
ReplyDeleteFAB card Jenny! Love your use of the colours, excellent design for the men in our lives!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your well deserved win!
Terrific masculine card, Jenny, I love your design! Thanks for joining this week at the ColourQ.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful clean and simple masculine card! I love the argyle pattern you created. Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card Jenny! Love the stamped patterns, great design and colours :o) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteA super masculine card Jenny, I love the colours and layout! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win, Jenny! That card was fabulous as is this one! Straight into my Guy Card inspiration file with this one :)
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Aimes
x
Great CAS design Jenny! Love the way you've used the colors!
ReplyDeleteHola Jenny, great idea for a man, fantastic design, the colours are perfect, well done.:D
ReplyDeleteA hug from Palma
Wow, great 65th birthday card, your uncle is sure to love it! Congrats on cup of the week...totally well-deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your PDCC win! And I love how you used the ColourQ colors. The twine in particular!
ReplyDeleteCongrats of the win! Isn't that a great way to start your day:) I love this card you did for your uncle. Guy cards are so hard for me and yours turned out amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my...this is just perfect for all the challenges--definitely CAS, yet edgy enough to be fun for a 65-year-old youngster! I just LOVE those blue woodgrain numbers! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteFab card Jenny! Perfect birthday card for a man. Great colours and lovely and CAS. Loving the argyle stamp by the way!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~
Awwwww, Jenny this is so fabulous! Happy Birthday to your uncle. :)
ReplyDeleteThese colours are great for a masculine card, I love the argyle and that awesome tag. The woodgrainf numbers are pretty awesome too!
This is absolutely FABULOUS! Great CAS design! I love your card!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end, hugs, Karin
I love the woodgrain numbers Jenny and your argyle background is beautifully done. Congratulations on the PDC win - very well-deserved! Hope the terror is still talking to you! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteOh my is this ever awesome Jenny. Love that tag and numbers on your beautiful argyle bg.
ReplyDeleteAnother FABULOUS card, Jenny! LOVE that argyle stamp...might need to get it too! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe woodgrain on the numbers is wonderful Jenny!! Such a terrific CAS masculine card! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card! I love the different patterns you used. Great use of the colors! Thanks for playing at ColourQ!
ReplyDeletehappy 65th birthday to your Uncle. I just love your card, the argyle especially. PTI is one of my favorite stamp companies.
ReplyDeleteFab card Jenny - love the stamped argyle pattern - so clever. :)x
ReplyDeleteholy cow i thought that must have been a purchased tag and pattern, but no of course you made it yourself! have you ever thought you might be an over achiever in the craft department! it's a gorgeous card jenny, love how you have used the colours for a really masculine card :)
ReplyDeleteJenny - love what you've done with the the argyle!!! This is a fabulous creation. Your uncle will love it. I love the twine treatment and the woodgrain on the numbers! I had a nutty week. Did not get to play LIM or anythig else LOL.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to play in any of my usual challenges, and probably won't for the next little while. But I AM now able to get to different blogs and leave comments again. I'm always happy to poke around here and see all the wonderful creative things you've come up with.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
This is a fabulous masculine card. Totally worth sacrificing the sunshine to get it done. I love that oval label with the little taggy thing that you made.
ReplyDeleteLove, love , love these colors :) happy birthday to your uncle too :) such a wonderful creation..hugs
ReplyDeleteA big WHOOP WHOOP on your Splash of Pink win! I was so excited to see it yesterday!
ReplyDeleteAnd this card rocks my day. The plaid, the woodgrain, the staggered numbers and the way the white panel pops off the top - love it all! It's totally publication-worthy! Get submitting, woman!!!!
Congrats on your Splash of Pink card win! This is a great guy card and nice way to use the colors. Love this 65 tag with the twine! Thanks for your kinds comments !
ReplyDeleteHope your dizzy head is gone, I hate that!
A fantastic card and a wonderful combination of challenges! Love the argyle and the fun color combo. Thank you so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and so totally masculine. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've used these colors here. It makes a great masculine birthday card. Congrats on your 'cup of the week' win. Ann Y.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Jenny - Love the colours and the style is great, hugs x x
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card! Did you add a photograph of the birthday boy later?
Love the colours and the label tag very much.
Congratulations on receiving the "cup of the week".
Have a good Sunday.
Love Jules xx
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteLove this special card, I love how the front section overhangs the top, great idea :-)
Hugs xx
Hi Jenny, Fabulous card, I love that you stamped all the elements well done, it turned out so perfect for a guy:0) Congratulations on your PDC win, it's a stunning card, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous! As always from you, Jenny. I love the argyle and such great use of colour:-)
ReplyDeleteI hope your head is feeling better...and that Rolo enjoyed the romp outside! We just got another blast of winter this weekend (ice pellets, freezing rain, and snow to finish...blech) and the boys just came in from racing around in it with our pup. At least it's not muddy ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this card - perfect for a BIG birthday to remember!
Jenny, this is VERY COOL! I love it! Thank you so much for joining us at colourQ this week!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the inspiration colours, haven't been blogging this last week, so must say, love the rest of your cards too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great man-card. The argyle is a great accent! Thanks for joining us at colourQ!
ReplyDeleteBrill Jenny! Love the woodgrain on the numbers and your tag. The argyle pattern is perfect for a bloke. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pair, you with Flickr and me Can't send emails ! Thanks for yours cant wait to receive it !!! Fantastic card and love the Argyle and the white space really enhances the design.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Congrats on your Colour Q win!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing birthday card for your uncle, Jenny!! LOVE your woodgrain numbers...you see to every detail!! What a fantastic use of the colors...love how you put things together:)!!
ReplyDeleteawesome card Jenny, the colours are perfect for a masculine card and I am sure your uncle will love it. Congrats on your win, your cards are always wonderful :) :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful masculin card and great take on the colours.
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