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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Not So Macho Masculine Cards Blog Hop

Hi there! and welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog hop!  If you hopped here by way of DeeDee Maligno, then you're in the right spot. If you'd like to start from the beginning to become eligible for great prizes, then click here. 

There will be 2 winners for this blog hop:
  • The grand prize - 1 stamp set of your choice and 1 each of the designers donated products.
  • 2nd prize -  the stamp set of your choice.
The drawing for the prizes will be May 14 and the winners names will be posted to the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog.

To become eligible to win the prizes:
  • please leave a comment on each blog.
  • Return to the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog and leave a brief comment about which design(s) you most enjoyed and why. 
Now, let me share with you my creations.
 

My first card was made using stamps from set 285  -  1900 Cars
1902 Curved Dash 1337-285G
Oldies but Goodies  1354-285B
Green Nugget Glitter - G1065
Spellbinders Label 1 - S4-161
COPIC Markers  - COPIC1A
Using ribbon is usually a "girlie" accent but if you add it as a woven element it becomes masculine.
The glitter is a nice accent that picks up the color of the car. Don't be afraid to add an accent of glitter to that masculine card.

My next card is a little more clean and simple.

On this card I used an embossing folder to get that background texture. Next, I used a dark brown leather-like paper. I used a corner punch from Just Imagine Crafts to add interest to the corners.
This card used stamps from Set 285 - 1900 Cars
1914 Chevy Royal Mall Roadster  - 1335-285E
Classic Birthday - 1353-285B
Spellbinders Label  - S4-309
Copic Markers - COPIC1A

My donation to the grand prize is:  Green Nugget Glitter.

I hope you've enjoyed viewing my cards and all the designers cards as much as we did in creating them.
Don't forget to scroll down and leave a comment here to become eligible for the prizes, then hop on over to Julie Warner's blog

HOW TO LEAVE A COMMENT: Are you new to blog hops? To find the comments section on each designer's blog, scroll down to the bottom of that day's post. The word COMMENTS possibly will be very tiny. Click on the tiny word COMMENTS. A box will pop up (or you may have to scroll down again). Write your comment (sign your name if leaving an anonymous comment). Perhaps one of those wonky SPAM preventer options will show up. Just type in the shown characters and click enter. That's all there is to it. You will become an old hand in no time at all. Designers covet sincere comments left on their blogs. They share their artwork, hoping to inspire others. Visitors who leave comments, in turn, encourage and inspire the designers. (If you absolutely cannot leave a comment for some reason, please e-mail SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your comment AND the name of the blog or designer you are commenting about).

Your hostesses from Sparkle N Sprinkle are:
Shona Erlenborn
Eleanor Jenkins
Donna Ellis
Sandy Meier
Julie Zippel
Erika Taylor
Linda Loew
Judy Rozema
Joan Petty
Donna Maligno
Barbara Bruder  - That's me
Julie Warner
Jill Jacobson

Start hoppin'!
The Sparkle Team
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48 comments:

  1. Donna EllisMay 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Tremendous cards, Barbara! I hope everyone clicks on the thumbnails of your cards to see the up close details of creating the woven ribbon and background you've made for your cards! They are beautiful yet manly!

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  2. GinaMay 12, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    These are great Cards, Barb! It's so hard to make cards for men. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  3. Our Sparkle AdventureMay 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks for making great cards for the blog hop, Barbara!

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  4. Donna MalignoMay 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Your first card is s stunner. Love the ribbon weaving and glitter strips. It all works so nicely together! It's been fun seeing how the different designers can use the same stamp and come up with such completely different cards.

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  5. Judy RozemaMay 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Ooh! The woven background looks amazing! And I love the texture on both! Wonderful job~!

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  6. Sondra EvansMay 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    LOVE that woven ribbon! I wouldn't have even thought of that. GREAT JOB on your beautiful cards!

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  7. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Wow, that ribbon weaving is awesome! And the glitter with the tape is a great accent!

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  8. creativeartsMay 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Love the woven ribbon and the second card is really manly! Great job.

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  9. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that weaving in the first card Barb. And the rosette you made from paper is the perfect finishing touch. These are fantastic

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  10. Julie- justwritedesignsMay 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Wonderful, Barbara! I love the woven ribbon on the first and the texture on the second is perfect for a guy card. Great job!

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  11. DebraMMay 12, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    These are wonderful cards to say the least. That weaving is just fabulous. AWESOME on both the cards.

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  12. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Love the textured backgrounds on all your cards Barb,,,,,,,great job.

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  13. HeatherMay 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Love the woven look on "oldies but goodies" great color choices too!

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  14. KristinMay 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Love the textured background on the 2nd card - need to get that embossing folder for my collection!

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  15. Verna AngerhoferMay 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I love how you achieved so much texture into your cards. Each one is amazingly wonderful!

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  16. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wow! Both cards are amazing!

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  17. Seoulscrappin'May 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Totally love your concept of the woven ribbon to touch that 'masculine' effect! Love the cards - fabulous!

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  18. NanaConnieMay 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Barb, the vintage cards are perfect and I love, love, love that woven ribbon background! I definitely have to try that on one of my cards for Father's Day. Also love the leather-look background on the other card. It really works with the car image.

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  19. Alice WeissmanMay 12, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    your first card is so dimensional!!! everything just pops out at you and it is a beauty!!
    The textures used on both your cards are stunning!!

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  20. jenniferMay 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    fantastic cards, the second one is my favorite, really an eye catcher

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  21. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    The weaving in the first card is very eye catching and doesn't really matter if made out of ribbon. Your color choice of the ribbon is very impressive, too. The second card is near with the color of the background you used to emboss. Neat cards!

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  22. carol.drumwrightMay 12, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I love texture and your cards are very impressive! What a great way to incorporate ribbon without a "girlie" feel. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  23. Donna EllisMay 17, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Barbara, your cards certainly have the feel of the era and are beautifully executed. The ribbon card is WONDERFUL in every way - the different shades and textures remind me of the fabric in the seats and clothing of the day. Both cards are fantastic! Thank you for creating them to inspire the rest of us.

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  24. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Texture, texture & more texture! Love it! Brenda

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  25. Kathy VogelMay 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I especially like your second card. I love the textured look & the color scheme. The corner punch is intriguing as well.

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  26. ChrisDMay 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I would never have thought to use ribbon on a guy card or to weave it into a cool background! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. joyMay 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Great idea to use weaving on the first! Love the leather on the second!

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  28. Shona ErlenbornMay 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Love how you put the flowery flare behind the car on the first card. And the weaqving idea is just great!

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  29. chipieloloMay 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Beautiful cards... I really admire your work on the embossing, and the mixture of materials...

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  30. KathieMay 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    The textures created from the embossing folders really gives the card depth. Nice!

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  31. Pat P.May 17, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    The theme seems to be the 1900's cards for Father's Day and what a great idea. Like both of your cards.

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  32. LisaMay 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Love that woven background on the first card. Would love to see a tutorial on that. The second card is also perfect for a guy, C&S!

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  33. carrieMay 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Love both of your cards! Love the textures on the second; but I especially like all the elements in the first card .......... love the woven ribbon, the strips of glitter, and most especially I liked the way you put the stamp of the car on the top of the rosette.

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  34. DianaMay 18, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Your weaving is beautiful! Great ideas.

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  35. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    So many inspirations in just two cards! I love the woven ribbons and the way you used a pleated medallion as a mount for the car on your first card. All the texture and the punched corners make the second card ultra masculine.
    Frann

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  36. PriscillaMay 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Great texture cards! Never thought to use ribbon woven on a mans card. Really looks cool.

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  37. Julie ZMay 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Great cards Barbara - really neat backgrounds on BOTH! And love the car on the medallion on the first card - great touch! Something different on each - great job!

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  38. Mary MMay 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I think the woven ribbon idea was fantastic; it really makes it look more masculine.

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  39. AprilMay 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love cards with texture and you certainly did a great job on these! I love the weaving and the snake skin look. Very nice!

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  40. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Your backgrounds are awesome. I really like the woven background idea.

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  41. CharMay 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love your backgrounds and the use of ribbon. How clever. I just love the cars of course. You know how to make a very interesting card. Thanks, Charlene

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  42. BethMay 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    The backgrounds for your cards are amazing! They add a lot to the masculine feel of each card. I like how they really highlight the stamped images.

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  43. BarbaraMay 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I love the woven background on the first card. It has never occured to me to use more "masculine" colors for a man's card. Now I need to go check my ribbon stash! THank you for sharing and for the inspiration.

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  44. LindaMay 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Barbara I really like the ribbon weavng and backround on the first card. My favorite is the second card with the two leather backgrounds. Great cards.

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  45. happyMay 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I liked the flower behind the car on the first card.

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  46. NWFlamingoMay 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Your backgrounds are awesome! Great work.

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  47. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love absolutely everything about these cards! The weaving, the aligator skin and the car mounted on the rosette are brilliant! You've given me great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  48. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I would have never thought to weave the ribbon! Great look! both cards are wonderful!

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Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I read and appreciate each and every one.