Time for my marvelous DT and I to welcome you to Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #193~Holiday.
For some odd reason, I had a heckuva time deciding on my direction for this challenge. Christmas, Halloween and Valentine's Day were just not calling - or even whispering - my name. Finally, I narrowed the field, choosing Father's Day, because that will be upon us in a blink of an eye. Then, I couldn't figure out what to make, given my dad isn't with us any longer (sad face), BUT I was bound and determined to forge ahead. We have 'another' dad in our family - my brother - so I pulled out some of my niece and nephew's favourite colours (which is justification for the maybe-no-so-much "typical' guy palette), which just happened to correspond with a sheet of plaid paper I have, and went to town with the sentiments *grin*
I'll give it to them to give to him...or maybe I'll just send it from me. I rather like this jazzy number and my brother is an amazing, fantastic, five-star dad, too!
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Okey-dokey...Your turn!
Looking forward to seeing your holiday themed cards in the gallery!
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Addicted to CAS Challenge #87~Plaid
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Thank you for spending time with me today; your visit brings me immense joy!
That plaid paper is fabulous -- love all your "matching" sentiments too :)
ReplyDeleteps Thanks so much for all the love! You really are a super STAR in my book! :)
Thanks for your recent visits. I've hit publish, but not seeing them on the blog, so dunno why not! When I checked on blogger, to see if I had any unpublished comments, I see your comments, but don't have the option to publish again. Who knows what went wrong! ANyway, appreciated all your lovely words, and glad if you enjoyed the cards. I admire the thought process that resulted in the creation of this pretty card. Actually I think the plaid colors work great for a guy...very happy feeling. Love the slanted sentiment with all the sweet attributes and also the fact that you've replicated the colors in the plaid with the words. Hope blogger & posting is coming along nicely for you. Looks like you are gaining some new followers! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh... your Father choice was a good one! I love that plaid paper it was sold out by the time I wanted to buy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a felt special on Mother’s/ Aunt/s Day , I know you are very special to your niece and nephew!
What a great sentiment, and I love how you stamped it, Carol! I'm really crushing on this plaid patterned paper, too...it's perfect on your card!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you'll be missing your dad ~ I think it's really sweet that you created this fabulous card for your brother, though...and so thoughtful to use your niece and nephew's favourite colors! I'm sure he's going to love it! Hugs, Barb
Oh, and I meant to add: Thank you so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS! We always enjoy seeing your beautiful creations in the gallery!
ReplyDeleteWow great design and lovely card. Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect as always sweetie :0))
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun masculine card...LOVE the plaid!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card guaranteed to make your brother smile very big when he receives it! It's bright and festive and oh so fun. I adore the plaid and the great colors that perfectly coordinate. You are so very good at what you do, Carol and that is to make others feel like a million bucks (as well as making some pretty awesome cards). Hugs!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat plaid paper is so beautiful, Carol and the stamping in the matching inks was so perfectly done!!!! This is such a cute FD card and it is going to make your brother's day - for sure he is going to love it as much as I do!!!!! Really lovely!!!
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Really fun card Carol!! I just love the plaid papers and colors! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a jazzy card...very nice and fun! Thanks for sharing at ATCAS!
ReplyDeleteI love this! That plaid and those colors make one fabulous card, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great layout and those colors are so fun!
ReplyDelete...sigh. I know exactly how you feel...I still manage to make my husband father day cards, though he understands if don't. No doubt it's hard. You made a WONDERFUL father's day card and I'm sure your brother will LOVE it! And I love the colors and plaid! ;) Hugs, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Awesome card!!! Love the layout and lovely sentiment.Thank you so much for joining our plaid challenge at ATCAS!
ReplyDeletedid you made the PLAID miss C
ReplyDeletewooooww looks tidy and adorable
and the sentiment in this colors so beautifully look
Any dad will love this
sweet manly card not so hard like my manly card its sweet love this
see you on my DT card teamie
miss you Miss C
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Monika
Love that plaid paper Carol and a fab selection of sentiments! :)
ReplyDeleteStamping that sentiment so perfectly in so many colors requires way more patience and skill than I have, Carol. It is terrific set off by that fabulous plaid.
ReplyDeleteOOOOO, oooooo OO! Love that plaid and the very cool stack of sentiments. Love the colors too. :)
ReplyDeleteWow...what a fabulous and fun card! I love how you used all those incredible sentiments, what a wonderful look!
ReplyDeleteFabulous plaid, Carol ... and wonderful sentiments to go with it ... fresh, bright and so fun! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThis card is fantastic!! The sentiments really get the point across...:) And it's amazing how well the colors in the fabulous plaid paper match the ink for the sentiments!!! Great idea to make it for your brother, since your dad is no longer with you....I may do the same - as my dad has been gone for a while, too :(
ReplyDeleteSusan - ATSM teamie
Such a fun card for your brother, Carol! Bet he won't mind the non-traditional masculine colors, either!
ReplyDeleteThis card just oozes coolness and fabulous-ness!!! Love it - that plaid is awesome and I love how well matched the inks are to it!!! Have a beautiful day!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool Father's Day card! Fun design!
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