Masculine Monday

Well September has rolled around and time for the kids to head on back to school. Where did the summer go?

I know I have been absent for the past while with Masculine Monday.  I apologize.  My life over this past summer has been turned upside down having to deal with my Father.

I do have some wonderful news though!!! It's not a project or card for Masculine Monday but an announcement.  After 10 years of applying and being turned down on all to many occasions, our son has finally been offered a job with a fire department.  He has managed to get on with the town he wanted and is looking forward to spending his time in his chosen career path.  Life could not be any better right now,  we have a new grandbaby from our son and now this.  I guess the saying is true "all good things come to those who wait!"

I do have a small project to show you today.  This is one that I put together for the Stampin Fun and Friends site.  I'm sure that we have all either just about walked through a screen door or walked into a screen door.  Or what about those small holes that you just don't want to replace the screen for. Here is a fun idea that you can share and make with your kids.   Hope you enjoy.

That's all from me today.  Time to prepare for a family diner and celebration!

Nancy

TST #81

It's Tuesday...so time once again for Try Stampin on Tuesday.  Today's sketch leaves a lot to the imagination and I have used the sketch to create a subtle but dramatic effect. 

I started with a Marina Mist card base and then using Whisper White and my scoreboard I made diaginal lines accross the card front.  Then using the Spellbinders Labels Five I cut out, stamped and sponged the front.  Then with Vintage Vogue and More Mustard (an unusual colour combination) I stamped and cut out the two flowers.  Added a little bling to the flower centres and a button.  Voila!

Now it's your turn.  Hop on over to the Try Stampin website and give the sketch a try.  I know you will be inspired by the great cards that have been made by the other designers.

Hope you like what I have come up with.

Nancy

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TST #80

As promised I am back this week taking part in Try Stampin on Tuesday.  For the sketch this week I wanted to try something a little different and then I needed two cards for two different co-workers who are off to University in a couple of weeks, so I decided to use this sketch for their cards.

I decided to try and make the cards more personal to them, even though they will be going to universities in the same city.  Once is going to Carlton University and the other to University of Ottawa. 

Both cards started by using map.google to locate and print out the location of the university.  This was then printed onto CS and cut down as a layered base on the card front.  Then using the "Go Confidently..." stamp from Word Play I stamped it onto Whisper White and then a different version of "Go Confidently..." for the other card.  One of the cards is for a girl and the other a boy. 

I hope you like what I have come up with.  Now hop on over and see what the other designers have in store for you.  You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for dropping by.

Nancy

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Celebrate Summer Aperture Card

Celebrate Summer started on Wednesday over at Stampin Fun and Friends and this was my first of two contributions to the projects.  This session we are creating at least one project each that involves a different fold for a card, along with a holder and series of cards to go with it.

Mine is an Aperture card.  An aperture card is one that has a hole in it with a picture or sentiment behind the hole.  With the card that I have produced you could actually put an actual photo inside from a pool party or summer event to say "Thanks" to the host and hostess for their time and efforts in creating such a great day.











Along with the card is a holder that will not only hold the Aperture card, but four coordinating cards using the same stamp set "Sunny Fun".  These cards are clean and simple.  You could even get your kids to help colour in the stamps.

We have lots in store for you at Stampin Fun and Friends and you can still register and receive all of the great tutorials that have been posted so far.  Plus you can see the great job of recreating the different cards.  Two Aperture cards have already been posted and both are spectacular.  Click on the link to the top right of my blog and join in on the fun.  

See you there!

Nancy

Wow, talk about lifting my spirits!

Wow ladies.  I certainly have news for you today. 

I have been having a hard go of it lately dealing with my ailing father and having to take over his affairs along with working full time, and that has to do with a lot of why I have not posted in the last couple of days.  However....

Last week I entered a sketch and colour challenge over at Ispy and The Dynamic Duos.  On Saturday I discovered that I had made Honourable Mention for Dynamic Duos.  Today as I am going through my emails and blog I find that I have received the honour of being Top 2 at I Spy for the same card.  Thank you, thank you so much, and to think the cards inspiration all came from a stamp set that I spoted on the internet!  Just to refresh your memory here is what the card looked like.

The next thing I would like to tell you all about is that I have been chosen to be a Designer over at Cardabilities.  I am so exited about this and over the next three months I will be able to join the Design Team there. 

Lastly the next session of Stampin Fun and Friends starts Wednesday night so if you have not registered yet, you don't want to miss out on this one. 






Thanks again.  Being sellected as an Honourable Menton, Top 2 or Designer is the icing on the cake, but what means the most to me are all your great comments, so thank you all for your time in letting me know what you think about my cards.

Nancy

TST #79

Unfortunately this week I was unable to take part in Try Stampin on Tuesday, because of obligations and problems dealing with family issues.  However, I encourage everyone to take a look at what we have for you this week. 

I have seen what the other designers have in store for you and I know you will be just as pleased as I am.  So hop on over to Try Stampin on Tuesday and give this sketch a try.  Can't wait to see what you have come up with.

See you next week for sure.

Nancy



Party Starts Tomorrow Night...

Yes ladies tomorrow night the party starts.  Time to catch up with old friends, meet new friends and just have a good old time.  Along with making great projects to Celebrate Summer.

If you haven't signed up yet click the link to the right...don't be late!

See you there...