Masculine Cards

The last month (May) was a time to get ready for Father's Day.  I'm usually a day behind rather than a day ahead.  Once I saw the new Jack Workshop Your Way, I became really excited about making masculine cards of any kind.  So what do consultants do when that happens?  They have a workshop!

These are the cards that we made which are all standard size cards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"):

Here is a closer look at each card.  First such a handsome guy:

Next is a card that came from the optional card workshop (that can be downloaded from the here).  I always add a few changes just to switch it up:

Finally the last one.  I just love this cutie bear!  I saw a card similar to this on Pinterest that gave me the idea for this card, however, I can't remember where I saw it but that had such cute projects.  If this was your idea, I'd love to give you credit here.  😊

Papers:  G1129 Jack WYW; Black, Glacier, Ruby, Barn Red (ret.), Juniper, Slate and White Daisy Cardstocks
Stamps:  C1678 Jack - CardMaking; D1723 Jack - Scrapbooking
Inks:  z899 Black Memento Ink, Black Exclusive Inks; Z2467 WG4 Warm Grey Shinhan Marker

Embellishments:  z3314 Black & White Dots; z3095 Whisper Thick Twine

Other:  Z679 Liquid Glass (on eyes & nose of Happy Birthday bear); z3304 Happy Birthday Thin Cuts; z1809 Black Shimmer Trim; Black Nuvo crystal drops

Happy Father's Day to All the Father (past, present and yet to be)!  Being a Father is one of the most important and blessed jobs you'll ever have!

Happy Stamping!

No Worries Blog Hop

Happy June everyone and welcome to our No Worries Blog Hop.  We will be showcasing items from our new Seasonal Expressions II Idea Book with various projects created by talented Close To My Heart consultants. So, relax, take your shoes off and enjoy the journey.

If you just arrived from Marty Barnett's Blog, Queen Bee Art, then you are on the right track, if not, please start at the CTMH Blog Challenge and Support Group Blog Hop Guidelines beginning with our hostess Carol, at Crafting with Carol.

Below you will find my project which is a 5" x 7" card for a retiring supervisor who will be leaving at the end of the month:

Next is the inside of the card:

And I thought you would be able to see from a close up my use of the Clear Shimmer brush on the umbrella and the sand to give it that little extra glint but I'm not sure it's showing up:

Papers:  G1127 No Worries WYW; Whisper and White Daisy Cardstocks
Stamps:  C1679 No Worries - Cardmaking; D1718 No Worries - Scrapbooking
Inks:  Sapphire, Lagoon, and Cashmere Exclusive Inks

Embellishments:  Clear Shimmer Brush

Other: z3322 No Worries Sequins; x7220c No Worries Complements; Border strip from No Worries WYW

Here are images of the major supplies used, first the Workshop Your Way:

C1679 No Worries - Cardmaking:

Finally, D1781 No Worries - Scrapbooking:

Next on our list after me you will find some appealing eye-candy at Melissa Robinson's blog, My Heartfelt Sentiments.  

Happy Stamping!