Friday, July 15, 2016

Comfort & Joy

 Creating masculine cards can be a challenge, don't you think?  And to make a masculine Christmas card can really be a stretch for me.  That being said, I was so glad to get this stamp set from Lil Inker Designs because I thought it was perfect for a quick, easy "man card"! I gold embossed the image, then watercolored - voila!

Thanks to these challenges for the inspiration (and for giving me a reason to break out this set!)





















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20 comments:

  1. JaneJuly 16, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Stunning! And I love that it can be used for a fella - always a challenge with any cards, but especially Christmas. Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers Gold Christmas challenge.

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  2. Heather TJuly 16, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    It is a great man card and looks wonderful with the emboss resist method.

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  3. Darlene July 16, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    PERFECT manly holiday card Kathy! Great thinking! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘ANIMALS’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

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  4. stampwithsandyJuly 16, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Kathy this is stunning! The deer image looks great embossed in gold and your watercoloring is perfect. And wow, I didn't realize how many Christmas challenges are going on right now! Thanks for playing along with us at Stamp Ink Paper!

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  5. Terri WinskeJuly 16, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    This is indeed a great "man" card!! So glad you joined us this week at Tuesday Throwdown Challenge! Terri

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  6. Vickie YJuly 16, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful card; love the CAS one-layer design. Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

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  7. TanjaJuly 17, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    love the gold embossing - thanks for sharing your project at Addicted to Stamps and More - Hugs, Tanja

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  8. ChrissyJuly 17, 2016 at 4:30 AM

    Fabulous Christmas card and love the masculine feel..
    Thank you so much for sharing and joining in with us at CCAYD...

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. KathJuly 17, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    A great card for the men in our lives. Thank you for joining us at Christmas Cards All Year Round.
    Kath x

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  10. GinginJuly 17, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful masculine Christmas card Kathy! Thank you so much for joining us this week at Stamp Ink Paper:)

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  11. UnknownJuly 17, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Oh wow, Kathy, I love the unique coloring on this card! I have loved embossing with watercolor and you have done beautiful here. Thanks for joining us at Stamp Ink Paper. Crystal

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  12. Tina's Crop ShopJuly 17, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    Stunning card Kathy! Perfect masculine Christmas card! I love all the gold! Thanks for joining us at Stamp, Ink, Paper this week!

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  13. AngieJuly 18, 2016 at 1:21 AM

    Thanks for joining our Challenge at Christmas Cards All Year ‘Round.

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  14. JayBeJuly 18, 2016 at 6:19 AM

    Just perfect for a male themed Christmas card, Kathy - thanx for playing along at Cardz 4 Guyz.
    Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

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  15. CazroJuly 18, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    A cool card, loving the colours portrayed. Thanks for joining in the fun at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz DT

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  16. BożenAJuly 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful gold embossing. The way you painted a picture is really wonderful. I love tem watercolor effect.
    Thank you for sharing it with HLS CAS.
    hugs,
    BozenA DT HLS CAS

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  17. Creative worldJuly 20, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Gorgeous holiday card...love your fesign and color combo...thank you for joining us at ATSM...hugs Željka

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  18. Rushd LadyJuly 25, 2016 at 4:24 PM

    I know my husband would like this one and you did great! Congrats on being featured in Kathy's 30 Day Coloring Challenge! Have a great-day! =0)

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  19. HelenJuly 30, 2016 at 5:35 AM

    Great card - love the gold embossing.

    Thanks for joining us at Christmas Cards All Year Round.

    Helen x

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  20. LindaAugust 2, 2016 at 7:17 AM

    This is gorgeous .... I love the gold embossing. Thanks for playing along with the Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge xx

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