Friday, June 18, 2010

Gone Fishin'

Today I used another GREAT image from Di's Digi Downloads. This one is a perfect summertime image and great for cards for guys, even if your guy is not a fisherman. I'm not that happy with the way this turned out. I was trying to get a lighter look on the bear's face and ended up messing that up and actually making it darker in the process of trying to correct my first attempt. Oh well...live and learn. This is going to be Kyle's card for John for Father's Day.
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Challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers: cards for men
Incy Wincy: cards for men
There She Goes: distressed
Picture Perfect Creations: espresso, saffron, dark red and eggplant
Raise the Bar: for a special guy
Cupcake Craft: one for the boys
Critter Sketch: sketch
Pollycraft: Be inspired by a song ("sittin' on the dock of the bay")
Teddy Stampers: summer bear
Shabby Tea Room: summer fun

25 comments:

  1. Here's one of those examples of one mans trash... -I think this card is "perfect" but aren't we always harder on ourselves? This is what I always tell my hubby about eating out...yes I can make the same thing at home but it always tastes better when someone else cooks it-lol

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  2. great card and I think the coloring looks perfect too! Thanks for playing the Critter Sketch challenge.

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  3. Cute card! I love that fishin' bear, it reminds me of my brother as a little kid fishing off the pier. Thanks for playing at the Tea Room!

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  4. Super cute 'dad' card!! Thanks for sharing with us in the Tea Room this week :)

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  5. Again, such a wonderful masculine card -- thanks for sharing in the Tea Room and PPC this week :)

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  6. oh oh oh what a fabulous image for your song choice, I love it! thanks for joining us at pollycraft
    Joey.x

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  7. Super cute! Love those polka dots! Thanks for playing along with us at TSTR! :)

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  8. Oh my gosh ... this is so cute and your coloring is PERFECT!! Thanks for joining us at Raise The Bar! Hope to see you again next week!!

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  9. Nothing wrong with your card...looks great from where I'm sitting!!Cute stamp too. Good luck at Crafty Cardmakers challenge XX

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  10. Very cute, love your coloring of the image and what a great male card. Thanks for joining us this week on the Critter Sketch challenge.

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  11. Lori, I think the bear is adorable. I like how he turned out! I love the matching colours with the bears clothes and the papers! Thanks for playing along with the Critter Sketch challenge again!Great take on the sketch.

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  12. Brilliant male themed card and perfect for our theme this week...thanks for playing along at Cupcake Craft Challenge :) Donna x

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  13. What an adorable Father's Day card this is! That bear is so sweet. Thanks for sharing this with us in the Tea Room.

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  14. I think this card is adorable and perfect for Father's Day! Hubby will love it (and I'm sure he won't even know the bear is darker than you wanted).

    Allison - PPC Creator

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  15. Perfect image for a dad's card you've done a brilliant job for the Teddy Stampers challenge gorgeous, thank you for joining us.
    love Cherie

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  16. This is such a great card and I love the image, and your coloring. fabulous job with the sketch. Thanks for playing with us at Critter sketch challenge!

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  17. The image you used is soooo perfect and I really like your coloring too. Thanks for playing at PPC with us.

    Tamie - PPC Creator.

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  18. Gorgeous card, perfect colours and image for a mens card!

    Thanks for joining us over at Incy Wincy for our "One for the guys challenge"

    Sarah x

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  19. I love your Summer Teddy Creation. It is simply wonderful!! Thanks for playing along with us at Teddy Stampers x

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  20. Cute image, wonderful coloring! Thanks for playing at the CSCB.

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  21. Lori this came out really cute! I see nothing wrong with his coloring, he looks like a warm sweet bear. :D Funny how we are our own worst critic! Adorable layout, I am sure he loved it. :D Thank you so much for joining us at Raise The Bar this week with your special guy!
    ~*Joni RTB DT

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  22. Super cute! Love that image!!! Great job in this week's challenge!! Thanks for sharing with us at Raise the Bar!!!

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  23. Your card is perfect hon and I love the little fishermen teddy's I'm seeing. Thanks for joining in the fun at Teddy Stampers. Hope to see you back again in a fortnight. hugs Sharon

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  24. Hi Lori

    what a cute summer card with such a beautiful fisherman, thank for joining the Teddy Stampers challenge.

    Lins x

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  25. ooo how cute is he! thanks for joining in with us on Teddy Stampers.
    hugs, annie x

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