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Friday, May 18, 2012

The Craft's Meow Previews: For My Dad, Dads & Grads

Welcome to The Craft's Meow's preview week. Today we're featuring two beautiful masculine sets, For My Dad (which is probably my favorite set by my friend, Michelle Bertuzzi) and Dads & Grads by Kaitlyn Ord.

My first card showcases For My Dad. I love this image of stacked books and the glasses on top because it reminds me so much of my Dad. So, I made him this card from my girls for the upcoming Father's Day. I stamped the image and sentiments (one from this set and the Happy Father's day from my previous set, Mothers and Father) directly on the patterned paper.
Grandpa-deet
I die cut the left border with Spellbinders Edgeabilities and punched the small holes. The papers are all Echo Park's For the Record. Ric rac and buttons are the perfect embellishment for this masculine card. I love how vintage-looking this ended up, but with a modern touch.
Grandpa
For my next card, I used the same papers with Dads & Grads. I stamped and cut the tie and embellished it with a button.
Dad
I then added two of the sentiments from this set. I couldn't resist and I felt like it needed a bow. I believe it still looks masculine. What do you think? :)
Dad-details

Please make sure you check out the TCM blog for more inspiration and giveaway info. Speaking of giveaways, make sure you check out the NinaB Designs blog hop where there are 5 prizes up for grabs. 
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25 comments:

  1. Mary-Anne VMay 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Great cards...love the red polka dot paper on the 1st..really pops.

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  2. rlovewMay 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Love you fun and detailed cards for men!

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Great. Some man cards!

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  4. LeanneMay 18, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    You've done a splendid job with these cards for men.

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  5. jen del muroMay 18, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    LOOOOOVE your cards! Great colors and such fun sets, too!

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  6. Holly AKA KopyKatMay 18, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    These are fabulous, love them

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  7. Miriam PrantnerMay 18, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    These are really great Nina! I wouldn't have put these patterns together myself, but they work so well. You have such a wonderful eye!

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  8. SharriMay 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Gorgeous card Nina! Love the colors and designs on both cards!

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  9. Annette AllenMay 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Love all the amazing color...great color combos...great designs...totally love...

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  10. Jen CuthbertsonMay 18, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Oh I lvoe the pops of color over the newsprint! Great job!

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  11. Luv2talkMay 18, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I love that GRANDPA doesn't get forgotten. Thanks for reminding us to send one his way, too!

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  12. JennyMay 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Loads of colour and detail to look at.... Wonderful cards :0)
    Jenny x

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  13. Julie RanaeMay 18, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    So much fun...so much color...so much to enjoy!

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  14. Kathy/NorthCarolinaMay 18, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Sweet cards...I like your choice of colors!

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  15. GeriMay 19, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Love the color combo's and designs, Nina!

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  16. Kim SMay 19, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    I love all the layers of colors!

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  17. UnknownMay 19, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Great cards, Nina! I love the bright colors you always use on your designs! And, thanks for the heads up on the timing of my posts - I didn't realize it until you said something. I was scheduling it in the wrong timezone... lol!

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  18. LynneMay 19, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Wonderful Father's Day cards Nina. Interesting composition with lots of color combos.

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  19. Martha HerreraMay 19, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    WOW, these cards are great! You always pick the perfect paper!

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  20. JennieMay 19, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Love these cards Nina and such creative designs! Such fab new sets and definitely thinking of this Dad set for Father's Day.

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  21. missstamperMay 19, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Both of your cards are absolutely gorgeous!

    missstamper (at) yahoo.com

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  22. LageneMay 19, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Both cards are fabulous!

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  23. Larissa HeskettMay 19, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    WOWOWOWOW!! I am SO LOVING your creations for today!! I really like the BRIGHT colors that you used!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  24. Ruth SMay 20, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    What a great idea to give these manly cards vibrant colours! I would never have thought of it - this really works! Thanks for the inspiration, Rx

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  25. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Great cards! Really love the Grandfather card! ;o)

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Thank you for your kind comments.