Wednesday 20 January 2016

January Blues

Hello peeps hope you are well today. 

I struggle with cards for men so am going to make an effort to join in with more male orientated challenges this year to increase my stock. So, here is the first attempt ( as promised Julie)!!


Now, I really didn't need any more stamps BUT another accidental purchase happened after Kat shared a couple of cards using the Taylored Expressions Party Grumplings so, unfortunately, I had to get them!! They are just right for man cards so I am intending to get value from them. He was coloured with Pro/Flexmarkers and the spotty paper was from a Craftwork Cards pad. The perfectly coordinated button was from my button tin and I added some hemp twine to finish off.

I am playing here

Cardz 4 Guys #103 - Blue is the colour
Ruby's Rainbow #121 - Animal Magic
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge - Create with critters
Dream Valley challenges #123 - New (my stamp!!)
Love to scrap #70 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #295 - Anything Goes

I'm off to do more of my crochet blanket, and to keep warm while in the process!!

Have a lovely evening xx

37 comments:

*Vicki* said...

LOL!! This is too cute!! I think it's a great masculine style card! My hubby loves blue and humor is a great idea for a masculine design! :) I always need masculine style cards, so I try to make one up whenever I can. Thanks for sharing! HUGS

Laine said...

Fabulous male themed card Sarah. I struggle with these also! Love the grumpy bunny and your stunning papers.
Laine
xx

brenda said...

I think we all struggle with male cards Sarah, but think this ticks the boxes fine.

B x

Nataliascraft said...

Brilliant male card, love the sentiment x

Janice said...

Brilliant Sarah and I so love the sentiment! Keep cosy, milder air tomorrow so it'll soon be shorts and tee shirt weather! Jx

Unknown said...

Aww how funny are those stamps!! Brilliant sentiment too! I think we all struggle a little with male cards, or just prefer doing girlie ones ;-)
Lucy x

Annette said...

I love these stamps and have been looking at the set too. They're fan and great for guys. Love your card Sarah. It's perfect.

Carole said...

A fab sentiment & image Sarah, did put a smile on my face
Hugs Carole x

cotnob said...

Such a fun card Sarah, a super image and great sentiment.
Pauline
x

Carole Pollard said...

Sarah such a fun card love the sentiment its perfect with that image a brilliant card love it Love and hugs Carole x

Julie B said...

This is fab Sarah,love the grumpy rabbit.
Just got back from my Son's where I did not have internet so just catching up with what's going on now!
Not too cold at the mo, only -1 but could be a lot colder by morning, keep warm. :)

Veerle said...

These taylored expressions critters are the funniest little creatures.
I like your card Sarah, well done. Hugs, Veerle

Judith said...

ha ha i just love this - this would be perfect for lots of awkward males lol hugs judith x

Brenda said...

Kat's wonderful cards cause all sorts of trouble...I'm on the hunt for this set also, and for the same reason! Your card is perfect for a male type. I love all your perfect details.

Lisa xx said...

oh this is fab Sarah! Great card for a chap - had a peep at the rest of the stamp set and a I can confirm that the facial expression of all of the images is exactly how my hubby looks on his birthdays too, lol

aussie aNNie said...

Ha Sarah, super fun card.xx

Doreen said...

Love your fun card and what a fab image.xxx

Jane Savage said...

Brilliant male card, Sarah and OMG that rabbit is FAB!! He is sporting the same expression I have on MY face every birthday! I feel his pain!! :) xxx

Pamellia said...

Bwahahaha!! Oh Sarah, this was just the pick me up I needed this morning! Hilarious! Such a wonderful card and I love that you went with blue to go with your hare! hugs :)

Michelle said...

Awwww great grumpy rabbit - love this! Great clean layout too - Michelle x

Lena said...

Hehehe, that is one grumpy bunny! :-) Love the card you made with that cute image. Made me smile!
Hugs ~ Lena
Lena’s Creations

Karon said...

Fabulous card and LOL love that sentiment! TFS

Jenny L said...

Hi Sarah,
what a perfectly brilliant card.
Just right for the male of the species.
Love the image and the spotted paper.
Those stamps sound brill.
I mist admit I am never really happy with males cards I make.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Lorraine said...

A brilliant card, love that image and sentiment.
Lorraine x

Tracey said...

Gorgeous card Sarah & I love that cute image :o)
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Neva Cole said...

What a great masculine card, and I have a friend that would totally love it! He has a goofy sense of humor! Clean, simple and quick :) Thanks for playing along at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges and come again soon!

Debs said...

Fabulous CAS card - love the cute image - brilliant sentiment and gorgeous colour.
Have a great day.
Debs xx

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Brilliant card Sarah....love the cute image and the sentiment made me smile....too many grey hares here!!!....off to a hairdressers next week...lol....Joolsx

Sue said...

Sarah, this a wonderful card. I like those adorable grumplings and I am trying to resist temptation!
You have created a gorgeous card, just perfect for a chap.
Sue...xxx

nnalorac said...

Great fun card, love the grumpy image. Off to check these out Sarah, really don't need leading astray, I seem to do that without much help! Thank you for dropping by, much appreciated your visit. Carol xx

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Too dang cute Sarah! I love these grumpy wee fella's. Such a cool set of stamps. LOVE the CAS design and the spots. Works brilliantly! Hugs, Wends x

Unknown said...

Brilliant card, love that stamp and the sentiment. I too saw Kat's cards and instantly thought of my brother as it is always difficult to find images for his cards and now I have seen yours too I definitely need this set ! I love your scalloped layers too.
Hugs, Kaz x

Kat W said...

Ha ha...glad you couldn't resist so I can see what you do with these fab stamps too! This is a great CAS design and adding the sentiment wit a button looks brilliant :-)
Now, how many more people can we tempt between us to et these stamps?!
Big hugs, Kat xx

Lynne in NI said...

Hahahaha, LOVE it! And yet another set for my wish list ;)

jenn shurkus said...

ha! this is so fun!!! :) thank you for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!!

Maryvonne Coussé said...

Beautiful card !
Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog and good Luck !
MARYVONNE DT Member

Peanut said...

My psoriasis flare-up at the very thought of making a boy-card. You've done a GREAT job, friend. That little fella looks adorable!
x Asha