Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Shopping Our Stash Challenge

Well, I'm finally back!!  I actually was able to get in my "craft hole" some this weekend.  I finally just said "enough is enough already" and was able to have a nice quiet time in the "hole".  I didn't get a whole lot accomplished, but that's ok too!

It's time again for another challenge at Shopping Our Stash and our theme this week is Father's Day/Masculine.
Come on over and join in on the fun - just remember to use some of your stash that you haven't used in a while.  Check out the challenge blog and I know you'll be inspired by all the creations from the DT members!


I haven't used an image from my Noble Deer (SU) set in a while and I really do love this image.  About the only thing I colored on here was a slight tint to the cloud and the trees and grass - also did a little sponging.  I paired the image with some camo paper and New England Ivy (CTMH).  The New England Ivy is white core so embossing on it gave it a sanded look.  I added the twill tape and a DO-HICKEY!!  I don't know what you call these things other than maybe a ribbon holder, but DO-HICKEY kinda has a ring to it so that's what I call them!  LOL!!

I'll enter this in the challenges at Di's Digi Designs (Male Inspired), Love to Create (Father's Day or Special Man), and Lexi's Creations (Father or Man/Boy in our Life).

Come on over to Shopping Our Stash and show us your Father's Day or Masculine creation!

Thanks for stopping by.............
Lynn
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24 comments:

  1. Vicky HayesJune 5, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I do like these outdoorsy images Lynn and it looks great on this embossed background. Thank you for your birthday wishes!

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  2. MarilynJune 5, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Gorgeous card Lynn! Love that image and your design and papers. I have that stamp set too... just need to get some ink on it.

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  3. MiamiKelJune 5, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Oh LYnn, me either! I think I've used it once so long ago! So happy you brought it back out as this is a gem! I love the sponged sky - it gives your card so much depth - a beauty!

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  4. Alyce Kit and ClowderJune 5, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Another stunner Lynn. Glad you had a nice crafty weekend...and it has paid off! I love everything about this creation..such beautiful rich colours :D

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  5. Donna HanleyJune 5, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Lynn, great to see you back creating again. Your embossing seems to be perfect for this image. I also like you Do-Hickey very much and I think that is the ideal name for it. LOL This is one of my favorite images for a masculine card.

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  6. Carol LJune 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I love this masculine beauty with that great image, the perfect colors and that awesome piece of hardware! I need to get my hands on some camo paper somewhere! It makes great guy cards!

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  7. TammyJune 5, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    WOW stunning card Lynn! I love that image! Awesome masculine creation!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  8. NanaConnieJune 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Magnificent, Lynn! I love the embossing. Such a regal looking stag. Love that you left most of the image in black and white, and combined it with those other greens.

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  9. KERJune 5, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    great masculine card...i love the stamp you chose and the details added to make this card

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  10. TammyJune 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Wonderful card for Father's Day or some other occasion. The image is so beautiful.

    I do believe you are right, it is a do-hickey but I think some folks also call it a do-flanger.

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  11. Wendy LJune 5, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful card and your image is stunning. Thanks for joining us at Love to Create challenge. xxx

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  12. Lynn McAuleyJune 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Great design!! Love the camo with this noble deer!! Wonderful work, Lynn!

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  13. DaviJune 5, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    I love the image and the great camo print...a perfect man card. Fab job Lynn :)

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  14. julie_woolstonJune 7, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    This is a lovely card Lynn, the image is stunning, I like how you have done the layout and the detail.

    Thank you for joining us at Lexis Creations.

    Hugs Julie x

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  15. Shelly SchmidtJune 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Love this card- one of my fav stamp sets...that I rarely use! The coloring is spot on and looks perfect with the do-hickey!

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  16. Joan ErvinJune 8, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    The deer image makes the best guy cards...love how you used the camo, Lynn...perfect for a hunter!!!!

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  17. MonicaJune 8, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Wow, so rugged and so perfectly coordinated. Love the image...

    Monica xxx

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  18. Karen HowardJune 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Fabulous masculine card Lynn! Love the image and your layout! Hugs, Karen

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  19. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJune 9, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Another great masculine card!!!! I'm struggling with my images for masculine cards!!! This is great!!!

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  20. MargaretJune 9, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Love the camo paper on this card! It goes so well with the woodsy image!! LOL at DO-HICKEY! I always call it the 'hanger thingy', but I like your title better! A fabulous, manly card!!

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  21. Amanda PhillipsJune 9, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Really Handsome card. Thank you for sharing over at Love To Create Challenges.
    ~ Amanda LTCDT

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  22. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)June 10, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    This is such a masculine card and what a magnificent image! Thanks so much for joining us at Lexi's Creations for our For the Man/Boy in Your Life Challenge hugs Susan x

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  23. galeJune 13, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    What a beautiful card. The argyle embossing goes so perfectly!!

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  24. Deanne SaundersJune 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Awesome card!!! Love the image and the colors! Thanks for joining us at Love to Create Challenge!
    ~DEANNE~

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