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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Couldn't help it

With all their faults and shortcomings, we do love our masculine counterparts especially when they overlook OUR faults and shortcomings, tell me I'm wrong.  But allow me another snivel about greeting cards for men.  Okay, I'm done.  Here's my latest.  Looking at it  now it seems a bit too vertical, but it's done and sealed with a kiss.  

Do you think he'll forgive me this one flower on his guy card?  How bout if I explain that it IS a flower created with genuine Tim Holtz tissue tape, would that atone for it a bit?  I'll let y'all know.

Hope you're all having a terrific weekend.  Shout out to some great California friends who are enjoying a weekend long crop at our favorite B&B in lovely old Folsom.  Sure wish I was there with you. 

Hugs,
Kathy

Michael's kraft cs; MME Lost & Found, SB fleur de lis rectangles, small labels, TH vintage photo distress ink and Nostalgic tissue tape, Lasting Impressions mini brads, machine stitching, twine and button from stash, Heidi Swapp pink edge distressing tool

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23 comments:

  1. MApril 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Ahh wow, you have absolutely knocked this one out of the park! Gorgeous! I've had a little nosey at some of your other posts too - loving your work, will be following! M x

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  2. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)April 14, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful card love the browns and black color combo . Awesome flower --I think you'll be forgiven this time .Ist time visiting your blog I'll be back
    Marilyn

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  3. Patti P.April 14, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Kathlene, I think you have created a wonderful card for him...love the design and your flower....I am all in for anything with text! That is a great sentiment stamp!! So glad you shared with us at Sugar Creek Hollow.

    Patti SCH/DT

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  4. downrightcraftyApril 15, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    what a lovely creation and a great masculine card fabulous flower, thank you for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
    Hugs Kate xx

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  5. CarolApril 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Fabulous male card Kathy. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's this time. Carol DT x

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  6. Sheri GilsonApril 15, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Gorgeous card, Kathy!! Love the black & kraft combo!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet note.
    ~Sheri

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  7. Franz♥April 15, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    What a gorgeous card for man, so cute!

    Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week.

    Hugs, Franz.

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  8. Lisa KindApril 15, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Very pretty card! Good luck with explaining away the flower! ;-) Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!

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  9. DelphineApril 16, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Gorgeous card, Kathy! Very elegant, and I am sure he will understand and forgive you about the flower, it is too beautiful! Thank you for the lovely comment you left me and congratulations on your high school French, it's excellent:-)! Have a lovely day! Hugs Delphine xx!

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  10. Ann WhitfieldApril 16, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    It's absolutely fabulous Kathy! Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  11. Cindy HaffnerApril 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Kathy, I love the splash of black!!~

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  12. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    GORGEOUS! I love how well the black stands out against the kraft. Very nice use of dies! Thanks for joining us at the Drunken Stampers!

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  13. PiaApril 16, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    wow so wonderful card, lovely details
    hugs Pia

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  14. Carole BeathApril 17, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Kathy, this is a wonderful guy card and I think the flower looks great. It is very hard for me to create two kinds of cards: a guy card and one to convey sympathy. Love your card.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  15. Holly YoungApril 17, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    FANTASTIC guy card!!!!!!!

    Thank you for joining us this week at SCH! We loved having you!

    Holly SCH DT

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  16. TracyApril 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    It's wonderful Kathy! The splashes of black mixed with the print and kraft look fabulous together. Pretty design too. :-) Hugs!

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  17. Cindy HaffnerApril 18, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    STUNNING Kathy!!~

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  18. scrapper alApril 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Hey, we can send flowers to guys, why not cards with flowers? Beautiful, as usual. And we missed you this weekend.

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  19. Elizabeth CooperApril 18, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful card! I think it's perfect masculine. I mean, guys need flowers, too. :-) Thanks for joining us at Drunken Stampers this week!

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  20. PatriceApril 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Love the vintage feel...I'd love for you to link up this week at 52 Card Pickup!!

    http://www.oldbackporch.com/2012/04/52-card-pickup-week-16.html

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  21. DonnaApril 22, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Gorgeous card!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Drunken Stampers!!

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  22. Gina LindsayApril 23, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Fabulous! I love the black with the browns. I think the flower is great, even for a guy card.

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  23. lauren bergoldMay 9, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    coupla things:

    1. i don't think it IS too vertical... especially as you've cleverly used a horizontal stripe on the main panel & it totally balances!

    2. it's not a "flower"... it's a MEDALLION!!!!!!!!!!!!! (work with me, WORK with me!!!) :) :) :)

    2a. i noticed right away that it was made from tissue tape and now i HAVE TO KNOW how to do that... is there a tutorial?! (whatammi sayin'... it's a TH product... OF COURSE there is!!!) :)

    3. (which i probably should've said first) agree wholeheartedly with the "fault overlooking" going both ways... in my case it's WAAAAY more to my benefit!!!

    4. guy cards are empirically *HARDER* to make than girl ones. FACT!!!

    5. you've done amazingly, awesomely, envy-inspiringly well with this one, missus!!!!! ♥♥♥!

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