December 24, 2008

2S4Y Weekly Sketch--Kazan's Sketch 16

I was fortunate to have today off from work, so this morning (when I should have been wrapping gifts) I finished up my card for this week's 2 Sketches 4 You challenge based on Kazan's sketch--
One of my crafting goals for the new year is to try and make more masculine cards. I have a husband, a son, a dad, and two brothers so I'm always in need of cards for guys. I start off with good intentions, but I also end up adding silk flowers or ribbons or other non-masculine embellishments. Here's my card for the challenge--
I used ivory linen cardstock, a scrap of textured green cardstock, striped patterend paper (My Mind's Eye) and painted die cut stars (Sizzix) all distressed with brown ink. I stamped the "make a wish" sentiment ($1 Michael's letter stamp set) and tied the tags to the stars with some hemp cord. I proudly showed it to my husband thinking he would really like it. He wanted to know why it was "dirty," but he did like the "lassos." He also didn't understand the "make a wish" birthday sentiment. Oh, well. At least I tried! Thanks for looking, and I wish you all a wonderful and safe Christmas.

18 comments:

  1. Ugh husbands sometimes they just don't know! This card is stunning Steph! I love the "dirty" look, very masculine!
    Merry Christmas!
    Laura

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  2. I like your card. I think you did a great job.

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  3. I thought the card was damn nice... especially loved the stars... and husbands! well, I never try to make mine understand anything! :-)

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  4. I love your distressed and very non "dirty" card! Men! lol! I also love the "make a wish" sentiment paired with the stars. Wonderful take on Kazan's sketch!
    Have a merry Christmas!
    -Heidi

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  5. Men! What do they know? I love it! :D

    Merry Christmas!

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  6. Great card Steph! Love the stars and the sentiment attached to them.
    Merry Christmas!
    Sarah x

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  7. LOL, oh men! I think it is a great card! LOVE that Michael's $1 area! It has made me a bonafide ribbon collector. LOL

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  8. fabulous masculine card, great take on kazan's sketch too! Merry Christmas!

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  9. Fabulous card, love the paper
    hugs ev x

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  10. You card is `beautiful` hope your enjoying your Christmas:)~X~

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  11. This is a wonderful card for a man. I also have a hard time coming up with things for masculine cards. You did a fabulous job with this one.

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  12. This card is great !!! I love how you made the sentiment !

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  13. That's funny! My husband always says: Lovely whenever I show him a card.
    Your card looks great.
    Eveline.

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  14. Oh love love love the stars and the color choices! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. LOL....love the comments about your hubby!! Your card ROCKS and I totally got the B-day sentiment ;)

    Katie

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  16. You did an amazing card... ...Happy Holidays...HUGS..SK :)

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