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Hi my name is Tab and I'm married to Leigh, and we live in a little village in Leicestershire, UK with our very cuddly Shih Tzu called Teddy and between him and Leigh they make me laugh each day! I love to spend my time either doing a bit of crocheting or inking up a rubber stamp....truly love both and I love to dabbling in a bit of cake decorating too :o)

Friday, 10 June 2011

Father’s Day Card!

Good Morning and Happy Friday to you all!!!!!!!

Yes, it’s Friday…..oh I so love Friday’s….yeahhhhhh!

Today I have a card to share with you that I have made for my Pop for Father’s Day {which in the UK it’s on Sunday 19th June}…….I have used one of the adorable new release images from Teddy Bo and Co….yes prior to this card I was shamefully a Teddy Bo virgin *hanging head in shame*……but those little Teddy Bea’s just get me every time LOL……I am not a fan of making male cards really, purely cos I just don’t have a clue on how to embellish it…….but yesterday I sat and thought long and hard to try to think of things other than flowers to use LOL……and here is what I came up with LOL

Don’t forget you only have a couple of days to enter this weeks Challenge which is Shaped Cards…..and also to enter for the DT Call as the same time……..be quick cos you’ll be gutted if you miss out :o)

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I absolutely adore the papers that I have used, the colours are just delish….they are Raspberry Road Design papers and they are from a Collection called Vintage Peddler….and are perfect for men’s …..and ladies for that matter :o)

The yummy Seam Binding is from Creative Treasures…..Tracy stocks a divine collection of ribbons, lace and embellies…truly fabulous :o)

The little snail is a Sizzix Sizzlit die, that I have had since my die cutting days…..its amazing what you find when having a rummage, I must use my dies for often rather that letting them sit there gathering dust :o(….

The Stars and the Shooting Stars Border, are by Magnolia, that I inked them both with Walnut Stain Distress Ink……I love that they didn’t print as a solid colour, adds to the vintage look :o)

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The sentiment is computer generated, using a free font called DearJoe4 which I got from HERE.

I have coloured the image in with Prisma Pencils and blended with sansodor.

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The inside I have decorated using the image again, but lighted it and then added the Magnolia Shooting Star border again and a few gems too!
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Well that’s it from me today, got to plough on with the Magnolia Ink stuff….almost done….she says LOL

Have a great weekend, and if you are going to Stamp Magic @ The Dome in Doncaster this weekend…..don’t forget to stop by The Hobby House’s stand, Jill has got some absolutely gorgeous stamps and embellies on there….truly to die for :o)

Hugs Tab xxx

28 comments:

nessy said...

stunning male card ~my mojo has left me with male cards at the moment!! after to seeing your amazing creation i feel i can get creating again for fathers day!!
so beautifully made..... love it all!!
vanessa xx

Exclusively by Mel said...

Splendid Man's card Tab!!
Love your design,and the papers are perfect.
Your colouring is wonderful,love the grass!!
Have a great weekend. Lets hope the weather gets better!!
Love, Mel. xx

Kirsty-Anne (Kitty) said...

Hi I love how he is looking at the snail . Yes the papers are divine. The stars are perfect with your fathers day theme. Kitty :D

Janette said...

Oh wow it's brilliant, just brilliant.xx

jiminy japes said...

Hi Tab
Lovely card as usual, and just to let you know that Father's Day is next Sunday 19th!
Heather

Astrid said...

Oh Oh Oh Tab as always so very very gorgeous, i must smile when i see the image. so cutie.
Hugs Astrid

Deb said...

just beautiful, love those papers!
Happy Crafting, Debxx

Hunnybunnycards said...

Fabulous card Tab, I am sure you dad will be thrilled with it! Those Teddy Bo's are soo addictive, I know, I cant resist them!!

Have a brill weekend, hope Teddy is behaving himself! lol!

Hugs, Barbara xx

Judy's Crafty Moments said...

Totally fabulous Tab! Gorgeous colours and love the soft vintage look! Just wish I had a few more hours in the day to play with these gorgeous Teddy's! Beautiful embellishing :)

Have a great weekend,
Judy xx

Marijke said...

Very lovely and cute card!!!
Love your colouring!
Hugs,
Marijke

Kathy said...

This is absolutely adorable!!! The colors are perfect and so are the embellies!! I know what you mean about the pain it is making man cards but I just can't resist Bo ~ he is adorable!!
Your coloring is always brilliant Tab ~ love your card!
:)kathy

Judi said...

Hi Tab!

Well your spell of 'thinking' certainly paid off ... this card is FANTASTIC! I often find that stars work well on a male card, SUCH a shame we can't put flowers on them though!!

Have a great weekend

Hugs

Judi xxx

Daniele said...

super sweet
hugs

FairyD said...

Absolutely gorgeous Tab...so glad you've made the swap to Bo as well...he was getting a tad jealous!!! ;o)

Gayle x

Antoinette said...

Your pop is going to love this Tab, it is PERFECT and those adorable Teddy Bo images always help. I'm addicted to Teddy Bo & Bea!!
Such a beautiful card where all the colours work and blend so perfectly together, you defo have an eye for what goes well together xXx hugs Annie xXx

Eskimo Frosting said...

Teddy Bo is just so cute. Your card is fantastic and I love the papers.

Jayne
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Liz's creative corner said...

Hi Tab, wow hun this is truly gorgeous, love it, I bet your pops did too, love the colours and that so cute snail, hugs Liz xx

Marianne said...

How adorable this image is!! And so beautiful colored. Love your paperchoise and the colorcombination. It's one of my favorites.
Have a nici weekend.
Hugs Marianne

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a great card Tabby! Wonderful colours and details and the image is so pretty.
hugs Jacqueline

Cazza said...

Wow Tab, utterly, utterly gorgeous as always!! Love that snail too!!
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

Time-To-Share said...

Wonderful card - just stunning! Luv Trish x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Tab,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

cardmaking bird said...

Gorgeous card, Tab. The papers are lush and all your embellies are perfect - specially the die cut snail!! I love this image - one of my faves of this latest release - the look on the snails face gets me every time!!! Hugs, Marie xxx

Dena said...

Girl! You have made lots of amazing things while I have been gone, including those adorable shoes!! Love this teddy with the snail image. GREAT job on the coloring and gorgeous color scheme!
Hugs, Dena

Jacque said...

Tab, this is just darling..that image is priceless!!! And you have showcased it beautifully!!! Love it!! Hugs..Jacque

Sue said...

Hi hun
aww as ever a totally gorgeous card, awesome colouring, lovely papers & design, fab stitching, sue,x

Georgia said...

Wow, this is so cute Tab! It's gorgeous, I love it! The image is adorable and I love the way you've embellished it, perfect for a Father's Day card! :) Love, Georgia xx

Nanda said...

Oh wow, I just love this card. everything about it, the image, the colouring and the layout with all the little details. Wonderful done.

Hugs, Nanda