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Hello, my name is Dionne and I have been crafting for a very long time. As a very young child my mother tried to teach me to knit, it was a disaster. However, it must have sparked an interest in making things and, partly to prove that I was not totally useless and partly because I really wanted to make things, I taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have developed a love of cross stitch and all types of paper craft ..... I eventually even taught myself to knit.


I am married to a very understanding man, thank goodness, because I spend all my time either crafting, thinking about crafting or talking about crafting. I am hopeless at housework and dinner is often late!


Thank you for visiting my blog.


Dionne

Monday, 15 June 2015

Something for Sir?

Hi

I am sorry, I know I am so behind with my posting, I am surprized that search parties have not been sent out to check that I am still alive.  I have lots of cards to share with you, my problem has been getting on line to post them.

So, a quick catch-up.  Over at Crafty Boots Challenges the current theme is Father's Day or, if you prefer, masculine cards and projects.  This theme takes me seriously out of my comfort zone, I don't know what it is, but I just cannot do masculine cards.

Sadly I no longer have a father to send a Father's Day card to, however, I do have a lot of male friends and relatives, and I am sure they would all appreciate birthday cards that are a bit more macho .... so here goes!


This card features Stampin Up's 'The Open Sea' stamp set.  I started by creating my own backing paper by using my Night of Navy ink pad to make a wash.  Once it was dry I took two of the stamps from the set and, using Cherry Cobbler, I stamped a random pattern.  I made a second wash with Pool Party and stamped it with a third stamp from the set and Night of Navy - well, I had it out!  More stamping, but this time onto white paper and, to complete the look, a pre-made sentiment.

Whilst I have been missing in action, my amazing Crafty Boots team mates have been making some fabulous cards, but don't take my word for it, take a look for yourself.


Dionne
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6 comments:

  1. Unknown16 June 2015 at 09:47

    I was going to head up a search party, but it is a bit of a long way away! Hope all is ok :)
    I beg to differ, you can definitely do masculine cards. This one is wonderful, I love the washy background, it looks just like water, and the sentiment suits the rest of the card perfectly!

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    1. Dee's Craft Room20 June 2015 at 12:22

      That is so kind Chris, but I am pretty sure someone would have found me before your plane had landed. Thank you for the encouragement, I have made one or two more masculine cards to post this week.

      Xx

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  2. Jacee16 June 2015 at 18:05

    Love your design Dionne, a great 'man' card.
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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    1. Dee's Craft Room20 June 2015 at 12:24

      Thank you Jacee, I have been trying but I think there is room for improvement.

      Xx

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  3. Mrs Beez17 June 2015 at 19:00

    I must admit I was slightly worried that you had gone missing in action whilst I was away so glad to see you back. Great card, absolutely love the backing paper you have created and I am trying to work out how you have done the anchor, it looks dimensional, like a charm, but I have a feeling it may be stamped and beautifully cut? Either way, it looks fabulous. xx

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    1. Dee's Craft Room20 June 2015 at 12:28

      All is well here, just a little complex. Thank you for your comments, the anchor was easy, it stamped it on white and fussy cut it. When it can to attaching it to the card I took care to place the small inside white areas I had not cut out over the white area below.

      Xx

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Dionne

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