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It's a Guy Thing

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Poster: Doodledop

My challenge was to make a b'day card for a well-liked male coworker from everyone in my department (all females). It had to convey how special he is, without being flowery. Hope this does the trick.

Date: Sunday, October 21, 2007 GMT
Views: 2475
Favorited: 21

Additional Info

Keywords: masculine birthday cuttlebug emboss foil tag

Stamps: Genuine Articles, Noteworthy

Paper: Choc. Chip, Very Vanilla, non-SU deep red, DP

Ink: Choc. Chip, Cranberry Crisp

Accessories: Cuttlebug & "You" embossing folder, red foil, sanding block (to sand the red off the raised letters), small & large tag punches, choc. grosgrain ribbon, silver cord, red eyelet, 3 silver brads, piercing tool, dimension dots

Techniques: emboss

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 1

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scgustaf

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: May 18, 2005
Location: Northern MN woods
Posts: 11652

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 @ 8:50 PM

Great man card, layout and details ~ TFS!

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~ Carol G.

"The Lord is a Mighty Savior who rejoices over you with great gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears and exult over you by singing a happy song."
Zephaniah 3:17

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Lois Beamer

Polyshrink Goddess

Registered: February 24, 2004
Location: Paulding, OH
Posts: 680

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 @ 8:56 PM

nice card, and layout.. looks masculine to me..

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cmkebennett

Polyshrink Goddess

Registered: October 27, 2005
Location: exploring the UK country side!
Posts: 566

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 @ 9:51 PM

I think you hit the nail on the head with this one - great card, but very masculine ... I am storing it away for future reference!!

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MyMelissa

Matboard Maniac

Registered: October 15, 2006
Location: Los Angeles County, California
Posts: 280

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 @ 10:35 PM

This is so awesome! I'm sure he'll love it as will your co-workers. GREAT job. Thanks for sharing!

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MyMelissa
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edjumarru

Pearl-ExPert

Registered: May 12, 2006
Location: Near by Frankfurt - Germany
Posts: 2939

Sun, Oct 21, 2007 @ 11:02 PM

Oh yes, this does the trick! It�s absolutely great! They all will love it!!! TFS!

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phleb7

Insane Embellisher

Registered: January 7, 2007
Location:
Posts: 879

Mon, Oct 22, 2007 @ 3:06 AM

Great card. I must get this embossing folder.

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KayInFL

Pearl-ExPert

Registered: August 4, 2004
Location: In Florida!
Posts: 2024

Mon, Oct 22, 2007 @ 4:38 AM

Fantastic card - great use of colors and layers. I love it and will be adding it to my faves for future inspiration. TFS

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cindy_haffner

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: June 18, 2005
Location: SK Canada
Posts: 66875

Mon, Oct 22, 2007 @ 5:23 AM

Perfect, love the colors, awesome work.

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momof2stampers

down and digi

Registered: August 13, 2005
Location: probably on the treadmill
Posts: 20681

Mon, Oct 22, 2007 @ 11:39 AM

Love this!!!

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ezstamper

Embossing Fanatic

Registered: July 22, 2005
Location: Twin Cities, Mn
Posts: 63

Mon, Oct 22, 2007 @ 11:54 AM

Love the color combo with the DP! Teriffic!!!! TFS....

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nitestamper

Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: July 24, 2004
Location: glendale, AZ
Posts: 18652

Tue, Oct 23, 2007 @ 3:57 AM

1. love the red foil !!! great design
2. tfs

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