Friday, August 26, 2011

JAI #82 - From your Stash

This week at JUST ADD INK, you get to use something you have hidden away in your stash and haven't used for some time!!  This is a great challenge!  I have dusted off a stamp set called "Coast to Coast" which hasn't seen ink for about a year!

Killing two birds with one stone here, as this is my BIL's Birthday card too.  He is an ex-sailor, so anything to do with the sea appeals to him. 

I have kept it pretty manly with wide grosgrain ribbon and an antique brad, which looks like a compass.  I have also used the Lattice embossing folder in my Big Shot to add texture to the main card.  I have stamped a birthday sentiment on the inside.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the Design team are guilty of leaving on the shelf!  Be sure to pop over to JUST ADD INK for a looksee and join in!


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13 comments:

  1. ~Leslee~August 26, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Gorgeous card Paula! Love the ribbon treatment. I always have a difficult time with the wider ribbons. Perfect for the masculine card. I, too, have several sets that haven't seen ink for far too long. Great challenge idea! I may have to give a go at it :) (((Hugs)))

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  2. Kim SAugust 26, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I agree with a previous comment....I am commenting to thank younfor the idea for wider ribbons and realized I am it the first!! Thanks for a great card!

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  3. Christine BlainAugust 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Perfect male card, Paula. You're right - that brad does look like a compass. Nice touch!

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  4. JoAugust 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Great masculine card Paula. Bet your BIL loves it.

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  5. KimBAugust 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Great guy card Paula, love the mix of the grey, black and white - and how decorative yet simple the striped ribbon looks.
    Kim xxx

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  6. Kathy @ Stamping StillAugust 26, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Love the ribbon and brad treatment Paula. A great clean and simple "guy" card.

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  7. Tania GouldAugust 27, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Perfect card for a "sailor-man"!
    And how cool is that the brad looks similar to a compass!

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  8. Paula ReidAugust 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Paula - you never cease to amaze us with your talents. This is a fantastic card. I'm sure your BIL will appreciate it.

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  9. Mae's CachetAugust 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I lovely manly card and I like how it still is even with a ribbon attached...a very nautical look! Your BIL is sure to appreciate it and especially as it is made with love!

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  10. PatriceAugust 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love this one Paula, the perfect masculine card. You know it's going in my CASE file *smile*.

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  11. Nikki SpencerAugust 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Fab guy card Paula, you always seem to do bloke so well, its really lovely with the wide ribbon and brad, perfect accents.

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  12. JodeneAugust 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is just THE most perfect masculine card Paula, I love it!

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  13. H2 :)September 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Perfect! Love the ribbon treatment Paula! :)

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