Saturday, February 6, 2010

Follow Your Heart

Have you ever tried to make a Masculine Valentine?
I've recently had some commission requests to create "Manly Valentines", however, I think I might be Man Valentine CHALLENGED ;o(
So just as I sat starring at my table and supplies, here I sit starring at the scrren wondering what to say about this card....... In my opinion it is ALESAGGIO (Italian for boring). Where is the Glitter? Where is the RIBBON?

One of the other requests that I received was quite specific: "Manly Valentine for a guy that served in the Army and loves Music"......... Needless to say, that card is still a blank piece of cardstock....
Speaking of MEN, I am outta here. Gonna spend the day out in the sun getting to know my MAN again. (guess you'll have to read the previous post if you are confused)
Blog Land is FULL of LOVE this week, check out some of these challenges
CHALLENGES:
Crazy 4 Challenges: Be My Valentine
ABC Challenges: N for New (I used a new Unity stamp)
Crafty Creations: Wings (my heart has wings)
Stamp Something: Love Something
You have until 12am EST TONIGHT to enter the
ABC Toys & Crafts "I Love You..."Sweetheart" Challenge


.........Supplies I used............
Stamps: Unity
Paper: Stampin Up (white naturals), My Minds Eye (red hot paper), piece of caramel colored scrap & not sure about the dark paisley
Ink: Momento (black), Stampin Up (close to cocoa), Paper Trey Ink (dark chocolate)
Misc: Paper Trey Ink (wood buttons, twine)

18 comments:

Stef H said...

i love this card. it's simple yet says it all. it just wouldn't be the same with glitter & ribbon. i'm proud of you!

hugs :)

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Love this Justine it's perfect for a man!!!

Anonymous said...

WOW!! This is so gorgeous and so romantic!! I love it!! :)

Nikki Schmaltz said...

I think it's Fab. and quite honestly, I don't think most men care. Atleast none that I know of. You rock girl!

Anonymous said...

love it so different from the norm!
Love the colours and card you used too! thanks for joining us on the ABC challenge this time Samantha :0)

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is not boring! I love this striking design and colors!

Enjoy your day!!

Jen said...

I love your new stamp! Beautiful work. Thanks for joining the ABC challenge this week.
Hugs
Jen x

Danni said...

I didn't get a chance to comment but YAY on your hubby being home! So happy for you!!
Fabulous card!

Rose said...

thanks for joining us on crafty creations this week with your wonderful creation :)

Anonymous said...

what a beautiful card. Love everything about it.
Thank you so much for joining this weeks challenge at Stamp Something.
Dorte aka dot-scrap

Kim said...

Justine that is so adorable! What a great card hun!
Hugs~ Kim

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Awesome guy card, Justine! Love that gray DP you used - just the right amount of vintage pattern, but not to frilly for a guy. Hope you have a great weekend with your DH!!

Mina said...

perfect mans valentine card Justine, I love the aged feel of it, it reminds me of the vintage cards of the 1900's...gorgeous
Mina xxx

Delana said...

I <3 that card!

Lorraine Robertson said...

Hi honey,

Thank you for your lovely compliment... very much appreciated & I must admit that I keep saying I'm going to send cards off to magazines but to date I've never actually gotten around to it... lol... maybe one day eh!

Anyhow, I love this card & it's so perfect for a man... Nice clean layout, masculine colours & the red heart hits you in the face which is the perfect way to tell someone how much they are loved... Well done you..

Big hugs
Lorraine xxx

Cindy Haffner said...

So so pretty.

tanjaak said...

Simly stunning! Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something this week.
hugs,Tanja

Maria Matter said...

you did a fabulous job! It's a very handsome card!
Hugs & Blessings, Maria