Hi Everyone. Happy Friday.
It's not often I create masculine cards. In fact I get completely flumoxed by them. So, I decided to push myself out of my comfort zone after seeing Terri's card featured on this post.
I really do love the In Wilderness set. It just doesn't get ink-love as often as it should. I also love Always Artichoke – it is absolutely one of my go-to greens. For tonight's card I also used my new background stamp, too!
Card recipe – all ingredients Stampin' Up!:
- Card stock: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
- Inks: Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip. (The buffalo is actually Chocolate Chip on the back end and Early Espresso on the front.) Buffalo image was inked with Stampin' Write markers
- Stamps: In Wilderness, Wonderfully Worn, Bring on the Cake (sentiment)
- Accessories: Linen Thread, Neutrals button
- Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tomorrow is the new Paper Players challenge and I have a little sneak peek for you. In fact, you get a sneak peek of my card for tomorrow – and my card tomorrow features a sneak peak of a brand new set!
It's a really cool stamp set – and for a very good cause. I'll be sharing all the details with you tomorrow night with the Paper Players Challenge reveal. I hope you will play along with us this coming week. It's a great challenge hosted by the fabulous Ann Schach. This week also sees the return of the wonderful Anne Marie Hile. Marian is our guest designer again this week.
On a personal note…… It got to the low 40s today… yes…. the low 40s. We awoke this morning to hoar crystals coating every available surface. It was magical. Even though I am truly tired of winter now, I can still feel awed by the beauty of Mother Nature.
Then…. I can be awestruck by the might of Mother Nature. The earthquake that struck off Japan this morning was devastating. It never ceases to amaze me how far the tsunami waves will travel. What scares me even more, is that radiation is now 1000 higher than normal around the nuclear plant in Japan. I am still not sure why we build nuclear reactors on such active geographic faults.
Continued prayers tonight for Missy. Prayers too for those in Australia who were affected by massive storms – and are now affected by flooding. For those affected by the Tsunami in Japan.
I hope you all have a fabulous Saturday, one filled with love, laughter and time spent doing the things you love with those you love.
I will close out tonight's post with a quick photo of Mr Charlie sitting on top of my desk organizer whilst I work.
Look maw…. aren't I cute?
Hugs
Jaydee
6 Responses
Oh! Oh, this is fabulous! :o) I love how you took Terri’s card and CASified it. :o) It’s perfect!
Did you take any photos of the gorgeous hoar crystals? It’s truly beautiful. You’ll have spring–someday, right? ;o)
The events in Japan has stuck with me all day. I’ve been unable to focus on much of anything else. I too question the wisdom of those nuclear plants in such geographically unstable regions. :oS I was also thanking God my mom had left Hawaii last week. :oS
On a completely different note, what is it about pink kitty pads I find so utterly irresistible? I LOVE kitty paws. :o)
I wish everyone a wonderful weekend filled with love and laughter. We’ll be digging holes to plant the lovelies I picked up today–three hydrangeas, a lilac, and a dogwood. :o)
Hugs to all!
I would never know masculine cards would be a challenge to you. The card you made John was one of my favorites – really well-designed and beautiful. As is this one. Love the photo of Mr. Charlie.
We woke up yesterday to a lot of snow–by the end of the storm had about 12″ or more! I want spring! I read Rach’s accounts of planting and yard work and am jealous!
Your card today is great. I love the colors together and the image is just right for a masculine card. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful masculine card! Those are my hardest too!
Mr.Charlie looks like he is content where he is at! ADORABLE!
Huge hugs & prayers to all in need! Especially in Japan!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Love the card–reminds me of the Western’s my Dad would watch on TV–in black and white of course (hee,hee)!
Mother Nature is sure playing games this year–One day she puts 8 inches of snow in my yard, 2 days later 2 inches of rain, back to snow, then more rain. So we go from having a Lake to a skating rink!!
So much sadness going on on this Earth–hate to complain about something so minor.
Maybe we should be sending Mother Nature a prayer–asking her to behave!! 🙂
This is just PERFECT! Love everything about it. Such a majestic animal and a wonderful card.
Mr. Charlie looks like he’s right at home!
Lynn