Category Archives: Masculine

Engraved Greetings & Blog Candy

Stampers  Today's card is a hybrid masculine Happy Birthday Card.  I wanted a bold look to it with strong robust colors.  I decided to use Engrave Greeting Stamp Brush Set: a six-piece stamp brush set including overlays. Love the bold look with the vintage style.  I paired it with Nautical Expendition Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalog and used the colors Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.  The sentiment was… Read More »

Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers  Before I get into today's post, I would like to introduce you to our newest member of the family – DD.  Her name is DD for Daylight Donuts!  I found her outside Daylight Donuts yesterday.  My BFF Jane and I were having donuts and coffee and I noticed this little kitten outside.  She would go up to everyone who was either going in or going out and meow… Read More »

Timeless Digital Image

Hi Stampers  Today's post features the Timless Stamp Brush Set, Digital Download.  This set works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car. The image was printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Chocolate Chip from My Digital Studio.  I paired it with the gorgeous paper called Well Worn Designer Series Paper.  What I like about this DSP is that you can use… Read More »

Sunday Guest Stamper

Hi Stampers Sunday's guest stamper is Valerie Anglesey, one of our own Ink Abouts!  The Duke & Duchess (William & Kate) live in Anglesey, Wales and I asked Valerie if she came from that area.  She doesn't.     You can tell she really likes this stamp!  Since my husband is a sailor, this is also one of his favorites. Visit Valerie at her blog, Stamping by Valerie, and see her… Read More »

Sail Away

Hi Stampers Happy Father's Day.  Although my Dad has been gone for 14 Years, I carry in my heart and mind special memories of him.  Thank you Daddy for all the wonderful memories – they are forever etched in my heart.   I hope that this Father's Day holds some special memories for you and your loved ones.   I made this card for my husband for Father's Day.  Though he is not… Read More »

Travel Log Card Set & Journal Tutorial

Hi Stampers Looking forward to a summer vacation?  This tutorial features the Travel Log stamp set along with rich colors that blend perfectly with the timeless elegance of the travel theme.  All this travel fun may just inspire you to hop on a plane or jump in the car for a road trip! Take the journal along to jot down little notes about the people, places, and things along the way. Create… Read More »

Go Graduate! and Free Stamp of the Month for June 2011

Hi Stampers  Today's card is for my grandson, Troy, who is graduating next week.  I used the Go Graduate Plus Stamp Brush Set Digital Download with My Digital Studio.  The image and sentiment were printed on Naturals White Card Stock in Not Quite Navy.  The background is the Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper retiring on 30 June 2011 which was adhered to the base card (Not Quite Navy Card Stock).  I… Read More »

Tuesday’s Tool Tip – Stampin’ Write Markers and a card

Hi Stampers Thought I would try something different with my Tuesday's Tool Tips.  I've decided to include a card using the featured tool.  For this week, it's the Stampin' Writer Markers.  Many Marvelous Markers – 119806 – $109.95 Have you ever created a marvelous project only to get frustrated when you couldn’t find a coordinating marker? When you buy the Many Marvelous Markers, you'll have all the colors you need… Read More »

Sail Away

Hi Stampers WHOOHOO – Scotty won American Idol!   And now back to our regular programming!  Today's card features the stamp set Sail Away from the Summer Mini Catalog.  Not only did I buy this as a regular stamp but I also purchased the digital download.  I'll be using this stamp alot because my husband and I are both sailors – though I'm more of a "Okay, I'll go sailing if the… Read More »

The Open Sea

Hi Stampers  Classic images and old world designs are part of The Open Sea stamp brush set. It's perfect for a masculine or a Father's Day card.  It coordinates perfectly with the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper. This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at Stamp Campon Friday, 13 May 2011.  If you live in the Nothwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please e-mail me  and let me know… Read More »