Simply Masculine

Hello! Just popping in to share a simple masculine birthday card with you. I used some fun papers, and added some distressing to the edges.  Some simple ribbon like a road for the recipient loves to drive and some buttons as an accessory. I used the fishers sentiment that I cut out of a background block (I just liked this particular part).

I hope you all have a wonderful day! Thanks for dropping in!

Sharing with Word Art Wednesdays.

Manly Birthday

Hello! Today I have a card to share with you that I created for a young man.  I I tried to go with simple, and a mysterious smoky paper. :)  And of course some screws.   I used a sentiment stamp from Tina Weinke and then added distressing to the edges of the papers.  The board panel is popped up with foam cubes. 

Sharing with Word Art Wednesday.

Planted by the Waters

Hello!  I have a card to share with you today that I created for the wonderful Word Art Wednesday challenge. It's anything goes with a free word art that you can snag if you would like.
I found some misc papers in my stash, and I loved the swirly paper so that's the water, and a die cut tree that I was given a long time ago I found in my stash.  Then I added some great buttons to the side.  Simple yet I didn't want to distract from this scripture.
When one is planted by the living waters of God's Word they won't suffer when trials come but will find their source of strength in the Lord and His Word.  Neither shall cease from yielding fruit...how powerful that is when you understand plants.  Any disturbance can cause a plant to stop producing fruit, and yet when the life giving source of a plant/ person is the Lord Jesus then there is no interruption in fruit bearing.   Bearing fruit= good works.  May we who know the Lord Jesus and who live by God's Word continue to bring forth good fruit for the glory of God!

Praying you all have a lovely day, and do come join us at Word Art Wednesday if for no other reason than to read the wonderful devotional and see some great inspiration. :)

Just Man Walketh

Hello! Today begins a new challenge over at Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes Challenge.

Today as we think of Father's Day approaching this verse resonates.  As I look at the man the Lord has blessed me with, I also look at our children who are blessed because of the spiritual leadership he gives our family.  My husband is a man of integrity blessed by the Lord and I am ever so thankful for him!

For my card today I used a couple papers, one is a bit scuffed with distress ink and some great grid paper that I distressed a touch around the edges.  I then cut a few pieces of twill ribbon I had and made them different sizes one for each of our children.

Have a lovely day and if you'd like? We'd love to see you over at Word Art Wednesday! :)

For My Father-In-Law

I would like to share with you a card that I made for my father-in-law that I forgot to post earlier.  I used some simple My Mind's Eye paper with some burlap fabric.  I printed off this wonderful image from Shoregirl Creations inked the edges a bit more and then added the sentiment I printed off the computer and some buttons.  
A simple card for a wonderful man that we love very much!

The Crown of Old Men

Hope you are having a wonderful day! Today I have a card to share with you that I've created for the Word Art Wednesday challenge where I'm guest designing for the month of June.  Do come join us!
This scripture passage is wonderful and brings to mind how children are a blessing not a burden.  How wonderful it is to have fathers who can look back at their children and grand-children and see how the Lord has blessed!  May children always give pause to consider the blessing that fathers are in return. To see the time and care that have been shown them by their fathers.
Even though I live far from my father, I cherish all the times that I spend with him.  One of my favourite memories of my father is when he would take me for walks through the forest with him.
When I see my husband spending time with my children it swells my heart! How he learns and encourages their interests and capabilities.  How he show the girls what a real man is to be, and the boys how to be a man.  I feel so blessed!
Praying you have a beautiful day!

Don't Sweat It...

Hello! Today I have a card to share with you...yes, I know it's been awhile.  This one I've created with the wonderful monthly freebie at From the Heart Stamps.  This is called Birthday Candle Birdbrain and can be found HERE!  I have also used the I {heart} sketches challenge this week.

I thought that this would make a great masculine birthday....since I have so few of them.  Oh, here's the inside. I made it to match the front.   I just love all the sentiments that go along with this cute bird!

Have a wonderful day! Thanks for dropping by!

Masculine Birthday - Just Because

Hi All! I just wanted to share a card that I made just because I don't have a lot of masculine cards.  My Mom just came for a visit and cleaned me out of a bunch! :)  I'm so glad my mom loves my cards!
I used some background script paper that I found HERE!  A panel that I just loved, but cannot find where I got it from?  Then I added a touch of braiding cord and a sentiment by Tina Wenke.
Well, that's it.  Something simple yet fun.  Have a great day!

Do You Love Manly Frogs?

Here's my Manly Frog called Carl - I Heart You from Scribbles Designs.  Do check out Scribbles Designs for some great digis! I've coloured him with pencil crayons and then popped him up over a homemade lily pad.  The papers from my stash, but I thought it was fun and characterized the movement of air and water and reeds that you find in ponds.  The sentiment I just grabbed from a folder of left over digis and I'm not sure where it's from.  Then I added some green rhinestones for a final touch.
There's a Masculine card challenge going on over at Scribbles Designs Blog....do hop over there and check it out!

It's Manly Time!

Hi! It's challenge time again at the Scribbles Design's Blog!  It's all about the men this time and we'd love to see your masculine cards!
For my card I've used this fantastic apron image and coloured it with pencil crayons.  I used some misc paper and some burlap ribbon stapled on.  I added a touch of bling flourish for the smoke from the BBQ! Sandy has a ton of great images so do head over to the Scribbles Store and have a gander!
I know that it's a challenge for me to create masculine cards, but who doesn't love a challenge??? do come see the great inspiration at the Scribbles Challenge Blog!

Yeah! It's Sketch Time with I {heart} Sketches!

Hi Everyone! It's sketch time again over at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}!
For my card today I've used this great bird from Faith's Birdbrain Balloon set you can find at the Designed 2 Delight store HERE!  I wanted to go for a masculine feel so I used some burlap ribbon and staples to go with the great paper I found at the Dollar Store.  The panel the birdie is on is actually vellum and I framed and popped it up.

Do try out this sketch, it's simple yet fantastic! Would love to see what you come up with!  Here's a close up of the great birdie popped up panel!

Thanks for dropping by and have a beautiful day!

Where To?????

Hello! Are you ready for another fancy fold and a Scribbles Design image?  Here's Sandy's wonderful Hike Brr all dressed up and ready to start on an adventure!  There's still time to play with us at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog!
I've coloured him with pencil crayons and a sharpie ( I just couldn't get the black right so.....) I found this really great fold while poking around at fold cards and thought I'd give this a go.  I used misc papers that I was given from a friend! I love scraps from others....one woman's trash is another's treasure!  Then I added a fun page panel behind Brr and some fun sticker fish, eagles and a few others on the inside.  I took a button and popped a leaf brad in it and then popped it up on a foam square.  Oh, and a fun detail that I just had to try was paper piecing the map!  I left a sentiment off because I'm not sure what occasion I want to use this for.....any ideas?
We want to see your fancy shaped and easel folded cards! so pop over to the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog and share share share! Remember that you get UNLIMITED entries if you use Scribbles Designs images and 3 entries with other images.
Here's a few more pics for you to see.

Boys to Men at Card Crafter's Circle!

Happy Friday! Today I'd love to share with you a card that I've made for the great challenge being held at the Card Crafter's Circle this week. Boys to Men! We want to see your masculine cards!  We have a splendid sponsor this week: Digi Darla and you can see their shop HERE!

I've used this wonderful Blowing Paper Windmill image and coloured it with my pencil crayons.  I had decided to pop up the windmill part of the image and then had issues with the original one....so I ended up making one of my own to go in it's place.  The original is great though!!!  I used some great papers from K&Company along with some burlap and buttons.  Sentiment is by Lil' Inkers.  
I have a challenge making masculine cards, do you?  Would you like to give it a go? Or perhaps you love doing these kind of cards? We'd love to see them........pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle and join us! Plus, there is lots of wonderful inspiration by my team mates to enjoy!

Thanks so much for popping by! Have a beautiful day!

Something New and Fun!

Hello again, I'd love to share with you the rest of my projects that I created for Cindy Coutt's Season of Love online card class!  It was a wonderful experience for me and if you are looking for some great inspiration and teaching I encourage you to pop over to see Cindy and the new class that she is offering!

 For this masculine card I've used just black and white.  The image is form Marianne Designs, paper from Make it Special Crafts with a touch of black tied ribbon.  For the inside, I used a sentiment from Simon Says.

 For this next project, I must say this was a challenge for me! But I love how it turned out! I have never made a treat box before, and my family thinks I should make more.  I think they just want the treats! LOL I used a tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers and tweaked it to suit me.  I used a piece of K & Company paper that's been scalloped with my picture rounder punch and the flower is also stamped on and cut out from the same paper.  Then I added a glittery gem sticker for the centre of the flower and some ribbon from my stash to tie it together!

Thank you very much for stopping by! I pray you have a great creative day!

Love to Eat Cake!

Today I have a simple birthday card that I've made up for a man.  I'm not that great at masculine cards, but I thought this cake and these papers from K& Company would suit well.  This is a new image from Designed 2 Delight and is simply called Happy Birthday Cake! YUM.  You can find it at the store HERE!
I left it really flat so that I can mail it out easily!  Hope you're having a wonderful day and perhaps enjoying some cake!

For the Fellas!

Have you ever tried to separate a man from his food?  I personally wouldn't chance it.  Today is the beginning of a new challenge at Card Crafter's Circle, and it's for the fellas!
I've chosen this great squirrel and sentiment from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne.  I've coloured it up with my pencil crayons and added to some wonderful digi papers that I got free at Papercraft Inspirations. I've added some ribbon and bronze pearls as well as a touch of inking around the papers.

We'd love to see your fella's cards and if you need a bit more inspiration, there are fabulous cards by the design team at the Card Crafter's Circle Blog!
This week we have two wonderful sponsors: Di's Digi Downloads 

and Stamp Art Design by Kathryne.

Hope to see you join us! Have a wonderful day!

Godly Men

Today I just have something to share with you.  This past couple of weeks the Lord has blessed our town and family with some incredible Gospel meetings and children's meetings.  Two gentlemen from a Gospel Hall in Manitoba came to town and their ministry and teaching has been such an encouragement to my family and I.  The children's meetings not only taught more gospel truths to my children (two of which by God's grace are saved already) and also encouraged them to share their faith with others.
The one gentleman who came Pete Smith works with a program called Postal Bible Studies.  It's a wonderful program of Bible teaching that comes each month in the mail and the only cost to you is the return stamp (they provide the envelope).  They also gave some meetings back in April and my children and I have been enjoying the lessons we've been receiving.  I encourage you to check them out at Postal Bible Studies.
As a thank you I made a card for each of them from our family and then forgot to take a picture of them so I've made a couple more similar to them.  The ones I'm sharing with you today.
Praise God for the proclamation of His Word and the faithful service of those who stand unmoved in the great truth of the Gospel.
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" -1 Corinthians 15: 3-4
"...Sirs, what must I do to be saved?  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...." -Acts 16:31
Are you ready to meet the Lord God of Heaven?  If not I encourage you to read the Bible.  The Book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start, it's all about meeting Jesus.

I'd also like to put a special mention in that these incredible tree images are actually freebies over at Shoregirl's Creations.  They are a some of the many incredible freebies that she so generously shares!

The Future is just Beginning!

Hi again! This is my third post today...I'm sorry to pop them all on you at once.  This is a card that I made for my best friends son who graduated last night from high school.
For me I always think of it as the future is just beginning, because that's when often one steps out on their own and things are fresh and new.  I remember the excitement and trepidation at this step but thankfully I had the wonderful love and support of my family and the Lord Jesus to guide and direct me.  I pray that this young man will meet the Saviour Christ Jesus and follow in His footsteps.
I'm going to be sharing this card with Vicki over at Stamp Smiles!

A Card and A Good-bye

Hi There! Glad you could come by! I have a card to share with you that I've made for my kids to give to my husband on Father's Day.  I knew the instant that I saw this set that it was for him! It's called Classic Cars and can be found in the Clear Dollar Stamps store HERE!

This is the last card that I'm sharing as part of the design team for Clear Dollar Stamps.  Time has gone so quickly and as I mentioned to a couple of team mates- I know all good things must come to an end, but I'm sad that this is one of them.  I have truly loved being on this team and working with the incredible images they put forward! So for now I must say good-bye.
One other pic from an angle, since my husband when taking pics of trucks gets every angle imaginable! LOL
I used some dark blue textured cardstock for the base and underlay for all the panels, blue patterned is from K&Company and the ribbon is from Portafolia.  Simple card, just how he like things!
Thank you from dropping by! Take Care.

Be Not Afraid!

There is a challenge going on over at Word Art Wednesday and it's using Joshua 1:9 (I've done mine in KJV) I printed the verse off on my computer and layered it on some navy blue cardstock.  I popped some eyelets into the side and wove a navy scarf ribbon though them and tied it off.  The wonderful blue DP is from Clear Dollar Stamps and the rhinestones are from Forever in Time.  (they are clear, but picked up some colour in the room)  I have been really enjoying playing with digital papers since they are inexhaustable.  I can print them out as many times as possible and won't run out and then never be able to find it again!
Thanks so much for dropping by! Hugs