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Sunday, 1 April 2012

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Masculine



Second post of the day for me! :) Steady! lol.

So today sees the start of our new fortnightly challenges over at the  Joanna Sheen Challenge, and our theme this time is 'Masculine'.

I used this brilliant stamp set called Speedy Celebrations and even though male cards are somewhat out of my comfort zone, I had a blast making this.  I heat embossed the stamped speedo image and put the dial on top of a piece of die-cut acetate.  I used other stamps from the set to create the background cogs and the number-plate and the border was cut on my digi-cutter.  The papers are MME and the black and white twine was also from Joanna Sheen.

I am entering this card in the following competitions:

Craft Cardmakers - Time
Papertake Weekly - Fab sketch
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Spots and Stripes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Stamp Something
CES Challenges - No Girls Allowed
Thanks so much for checking out my today I hope everyone has a smashing Sunday!
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40 comments:

  1. Wishcraft1 April 2012 at 10:18

    That's fab Alison, what a great stamp for male cards! Lisa x

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  2. Tracey T1 April 2012 at 10:24

    Wow, Alison... where do I start? First, many congrats on the Cheery Lyn DT post. And well deserved, too - you are indeed the "Die Cut Queen"! And second, what a fabulous male card. It's a classic "Alison" card - beautifully put together and totally original. Hugs, xx

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  3. Fiona1 April 2012 at 10:25

    woo hoo Alison...congrats on your first Joanna card...it is beautiful but then it would be anything else now would it??

    Fi
    x

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  4. Desire Fourie1 April 2012 at 10:55

    Absolutely stunning male card Alison. Any man will be over the moon receiving this. Love the design and colours.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  5. Wendy1 April 2012 at 11:49

    Absolutely stunning Alison, fabulous male card.
    Wendy xx

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  6. Paula (PEP)1 April 2012 at 11:51

    Your border is a stunner & I love how you've turned your hand to a non-cute design & still given it your own look. Masterful.
    Paula (PEP)

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  7. craftieodmae1 April 2012 at 12:19

    sorry it has took me so long to drop by to comment, super busy weekend, I love your card,

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  8. Heidi1 April 2012 at 12:26

    Fantastic male card!
    Great details:)
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  9. ulrike1 April 2012 at 12:46

    Fantastic card for a man! Great image, colors and patterns and the border is a big hit.

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  10. Pauline1 April 2012 at 13:39

    This is wonderful! A great masculine card, perfect for a guy!

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  11. Sue B 1 April 2012 at 14:18

    Wow! this is the coolest card Ever!! it's fab Alison!! I love the design with the speedometer - what a wonderful idea for a milestone male birthday! Love the papers and cogs and the border and sentiment are all perfect! I love it !!! :-))
    Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!!
    Big Hugs!
    Sue xx

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  12. Tine1 April 2012 at 15:45

    Brilliant idea for a card, Alison,just perfect!
    Tine :)

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  13. J1 April 2012 at 16:11

    Thank you for sharing your card with us at Crafty Cardmakers.

    Jackie

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  14. Suzilou1 April 2012 at 16:50

    What a fantastic card Alison, love the stamp and great papers. :)

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  15. Lukrut1 April 2012 at 17:15

    Thats a great idea for male cards! Love the colors and stamps! =)

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  16. Heidi1 April 2012 at 17:32

    This is great Alison, love the colourways for a male card. the die cut is perfect. hugs heidi x

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  17. Vicky1 April 2012 at 17:32

    Stunning Alison...and thanks for joining us at Divas too :o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  18. Unknown1 April 2012 at 17:42

    Fantastic Alison what a lovely card it is so nice well done Hugs Elaine

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  19. Teresa - My Crafty Heart1 April 2012 at 17:59

    Hi Alison, I just love this - a great male card (I always try and avoid them!) really striking, love it! Hugs, Teresa x

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  20. KarinsArtScrap1 April 2012 at 18:29

    this is a fabulous card alison.
    great for a men or boy.

    greetings karin

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  21. Anonymous1 April 2012 at 18:38

    Brilliant card. Do you think if I had one of those I could turn time back a bit, lol. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers. xx

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  22. Theresa1 April 2012 at 20:58

    Hi Alison, definitely a different look for you...but WOW lady what an awesome card. Fabulous layout and DPs. You are simply amazing.

    Hugs,
    Theresa

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  23. Margaret1 April 2012 at 21:34

    Great idea. I always have such a hard time with masculine cards. Love all the layers you've used for this.

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  24. Debbie1 April 2012 at 22:20

    Fabulous male card Alison...and Congratulations on your news too. Well done you....well deserved.
    Hugs Debbie x

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  25. coops1 April 2012 at 22:24

    stunning male card alison.the clock is fab and i love your papers and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  26. Sasha1 April 2012 at 23:04

    I find it so hard to make guy cards, but your card is brilliant, and so inspirational...love it!

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  27. Unknown1 April 2012 at 23:39

    Wow Alison, this is stunning, what a fantastic card.. yes definitely out of your comfort zone but you truly rocked it!!!

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  28. Lindsay Craftymonster811 April 2012 at 23:58

    Really fantastic hun, I love the image and those papers are fab, really stunning
    Lindsay xx

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  29. Lorraine2 April 2012 at 03:01

    OMG, this is stunning! I totally love it! Perfect masculine card! Love the colors, papers, design - everything!!!

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  30. Inkypinkydelights2 April 2012 at 07:13

    Oh Alison this is brilliant! I think most of us struggle with male cards you you have excelled here! We have had a lovely weekend thanks and been lucky with the weather too. Here starts another week and who knows what lies ahead! Enjoy, Judy x

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  31. debby40002 April 2012 at 07:21

    Love your brilliant mans card Alison and congrats on your DT place.
    luv
    Debby

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  32. As.I.Do.Rodos.2 April 2012 at 11:06

    Brillaint card I love the stamp you have used have a great day Ginny x

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  33. Catherine2 April 2012 at 14:46

    Fab male card. Thanks for joining us at LCI this fortnight....

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  34. Anonymous2 April 2012 at 20:01

    Fabulous!! This is so perfect and so original!
    xx

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  35. Jenny2 April 2012 at 21:59

    Masculine cards may be out of your comfort zone but it doesn't show. This card is perfect.
    Thanks for joining Papertake Weekly.
    Jenny

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  36. Mary J3 April 2012 at 00:28

    BRILLIANT!! Nuff said

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  37. Unknown3 April 2012 at 11:38

    Hi Alison, what a fab masculine card! Love the speedo and papers / colour combo.

    Sarah

    PS - You asked me ages ago what I'm using for glue on the beaded pins - I tried the super sticky stuff from Wild Orchid which was good - but found that Rangers 3d gloss is brilliant.

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  38. Vicky6 April 2012 at 18:27

    Awesome male card I love the design of it sweetie.

    Fabulous card love the image

    Thank you also for joining us over at CES Challenges, good luck hun.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  39. Kerry8 April 2012 at 14:30

    Fab male card Alison...what a great stamp set too. Love the pop of red behind the clock. Thanks for joining our Spots & Stripes challenge at LCI this fortnight xx

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  40. Anonymous15 April 2012 at 08:47

    Wow, this card is amazing! I love the contrast of it. And the clock and side-embellishment are just stunning!

    Love Mickaela

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