Hoppy Father's Day!

Coffee/Tea of the Day - World Market Fireside Rum coffee

Hoppy Father's Day to all of the dads, granddads, uncles, and father figures out there! :)

now I say 'hoppy' because my card today is inspired by all of the fabulous craft beer breweries around our wonderful world! Dave and I enjoy visiting them as we travel the country (or we did travel a bit before my health woes took over).  in the Cleveland area, which is near where we live, there are some amazing breweries, not to mention in the state of Ohio. I was never really a beer drinker, but have enjoyed trying some since some of the stouts have tastes similar to my beloved coffee. did you realize that? servers are always amazed that I am the one drinking the dark beer, while Dave gets the lighter ones. it's funny. :)

Power Poppy has this really fun "Hops and Barley"digital image which includes several neat sentiments that can be used for different occasions. they currently have a sale going on if you use the code COLORINGCHALLENGE.  I believe the sale goes through the end of the month and can be used multiple times. for more information, head to their store or blog.

I added the image twice, flipping one of them, and then inserting the Benjamin Franklin quote inside the space. I then fussy cut around the piece. the papers are from the Authentique Meadow collection. the brown gingham is one of my favorite go to papers right now. it's actually the flip side of their journal cards, but I just love the look, especially for masculine cards. :) I added texture paste over a Carta Bella stencil in the corner.

matting dies are by Spellbinders, seam binding is from Zipper Stop and was distressed with ink, vintage buttons are from my stash, and jute ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

the inside reads, "Hoppy Father's Day," which is one of the newest sentiments that was just added to this set in the past week. I didn't get a photo.

I apologize that my photo is so light. I am having a tough time with photo editing with my head all messed up due to the seizures. my eyes just don't seem to work properly. so very sorry. if you click on the photo, it will take you to a larger window where you can see everything in much better detail, and hopefully that will make it better. I will try to do a nicer job on future projects until I can get over these yucky things.

Have a most lovely day, and thank you for stopping by!
Jennifer

Challenges:
Allsorts - use at least 2 dies (both by Spellbinders)
Craftaholics R Us - kraft (card base and one of the matting pieces)
Digistamps 4 Joy - anything goes w/optional for the men in your life
Crafty Calendar - 3 of something (buttons)
Pile it On - holidays (Father's Day)
Catch the Bug - bingo: ribbon, die/punch, sentiment
Daisy Chain - for the boys/men
Simply Create Too - for a male
Aud Sentiments - anything goes w/a sentiment
Cardz 4 Guyz - Father's Day
Stinkin' Inkers - the guys have it
Try it on Tuesday - for the boys
Unicorn Ch - masculine
Daily Marker 30 coloring challenge - trying the best I can when my seizures allow

Camping Tag

Coffee of the Day - Vanilla Cupcake (thanks, Kirk & Alison!)

It's 'Anything But a Card' Day over on the Bugaboo challenge and inspiration blog. I'm sharing a tag I made to go with my hubby's Father's Day gifts yesterday.

I used the 'AKV Men - Camping' image to create the tag, adding papers from the Kaisercraft Hunt & Gather collection. a few fun trims, some washi tape, and a button are all that are needed to complete the tag.

for those of who who don't know, my hubby is the Director of a camp. so this image and tag were perfect for him! :)

hope your week is absolutely amazing! Jennifer

Challenges:
613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist to create a tag
Come and Get It - Father's Day
Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - masculine
Brown Sugar - Father's Day
Craft for the Craic - masculine
Double Click Skittles - for a man/boy
Digi Choosday - just for men

Best. Dad. Ever.

This is my second post of the day. for my Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra project, please go here. :)

Today we have a new challenge starting over at Crafts Galore Encore with an 'Anything Goes' theme! our sponsor is the fabulous Kenny K Stamps!  I hope you'll play along with us!

as soon as I saw this great 'Old Time Bartender' image, I knew it would make the perfect Father's Day card for my husband. the sentiment is also from Kenny K, from a Father's Day set.

you know how much I love to re-purpose things, so you will see a bit of cardboard that has been inked and torn on here, an old belt loop from a pair of blue jeans headed for the trash, and a beer label. they add such neat touches, don't you think? :)

papers are from the Basic Grey Boxer collection and navy burlap string from Really Reasonable Ribbon. liquid applique was added to the beer foam. it's so much fun to use!

thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a most amazing day! :)

Challenges:
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Moo-Mania - masculine
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day/masculine
TTCRD - anything goes
Di's Digi Designs - for the boys
Creative Fingers - anything goes

Happy Father's Day, You Silly Lumberjack Beaver!

Coffee of the Day - Caribbean Coconut Hazelnut

Well it's been a long time coming, but I finally have a card to show all of you. and boy was it ever tough to get made!

poor Mocha hasn't been doing very well since Latte died. she has never been alone in all of her 13 years, so if I try to go anywhere or do anything, she panics and starts to freak out. crafting has NOT been allowed, needless to say. I've tried leaving the door open in my craft room, but she won't come in. so this card was made in bits and spurts.

when I had all of my computer woes, as I went through my files cleaning things out, I realized I have a LOT of images I have never done anything with. this summer one of my goals is to remedy that! so you will be seeing some fun images that will hopefully either introduce to some long forgotten stores or remind you of some files you might have hidden in your computer, too. :)

(if you click on the photo, it will take you to another screen to see the card much larger)

my hubby loves to do woodwork whenever he has the spare time, (which isn't that often, sadly), so I combined the QKR Stampede carpenter beaver with a fun Tool Time template/cutting file I won over at The Cutting Cafe. I took a sentiment from Eureka and cut it apart - almost looks like this little guy got at it with his saw! tee hee!

digital paper is Prima Craftsman, burlap ribbon is May Arts, seam binding is SU!, buttons are from my stash, flower is Prima, belt loop is from a pair of shorts that were about to be tossed, and cardboard is re-purposed packaging.

the cardboard is actually on the inside of the card. seam binding was distressed with ink and wrinkled prior to tying bow.

here's a little tip for you regarding masculine cards - guys DO actually like flowers, believe it or not. they just don't want a LOT of them or frou frou ones covering their cards. stick with neutral colors or even better, those flowers made from fabrics, especially burlap. same goes with ribbon.

Thank you again for your loving comments about Latte and your patience as well. you make my heart so very happy! :)

be on the lookout for more crafty stuff coming soon. Mocha and I WILL get through this. ;) blog candy to post over the weekend, I hope!

Challenges:
Ribbon Girl - masculine project with ribbon (2 types of ribbon)
Creative Moments - anything goes with a masculine twist
Mod Squad - Father's Day
Paper Shelter - make it digital (paper, image, & sentiment)
Whimsy - use ribbon, lace, or twine (2 types of ribbon)
WAW - anything goes family friendly
Cardz 4 Guyz - Father's Day
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day
Loves Rubberstamps - masculine
TTCRD - anything goes
Top Tip Tues - cut it out (waving to my old teamies!!!)
Tuesday Throwdown - Mr. Handyman
Digi Galore - Father's Day with digis
Craft Dee BowZ - anything goes with handmade bow (sorry that it's hard to see the one loop of the bow)
Craftin' Desert Divas - masculine or Father's Day
Eureka - Father's Day
QKR - Father's Day
Get Creative - for the boys or Father's Day
Kraft Journal - anything goes krafty and masculine (kraft cs used)
Come and Get It - it's a guy thing
One Stitch at a Time - anything goes with men
That Craft Place - anything goes
Little Claire - Father's Day
Creative Corner - just for boys
Jo's Scrap Shack - Father's Day
Left of Center - for the boys
Simply Create Too - masculine
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Sister Act - any card goes
DL Art Thankful Thurs - for a man or boy

Father's Day Truck

Coffee of the Day - Coconut Pecan

Happy Father's Day to every Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle out there! My life has been so very blessed in that not only did I have a most amazing father, but Dave is a wonderful father to our sons. he is also the best husband I could ever ask for. :)

This is the card I made for Dave for me to give him for Father's Day. I tried to match the coloring to the truck he drives out at Camp. I had Tyler take a photo and send it to me so I could match it up as best I could.

papers are from the Basic Grey Hipster collection, image is by Tiddly Inks, flower is Petaloo, tab punch is Jenni Bowlin, main die is Spellbinders. I added a few highlights with my clear spica gel pen. faux stitching is added with a white gel pen, and woodgrain bg stamp on card base is by SU!

I'll be back shortly to add some info about my Birthday blog candy. one item that will be part of the giveaway is this fun digi set by Faith at From the Heart Stamps - 'French Mustache Birdbrain.'  see you soon! :)

Challenges:
Sketch File - sketch
Pumpkin Spice - masculine
Totally Gorjuss - Dad
Creative Corner - just for boys
Delicious Doodles - stitch it (faux for me!)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Father's Day
Pattie's Creations - wedding or Father's Day
DL Art - masculine
Hobbybook - for Dad or male
The Male Room - Father's Day
WAW - anything encouraging goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink - for him
Oldie but a Goodie - Father's Day/masculine (buttons & punch are old)
Papertake Weekly - for the boys
Tues. Throwdown - special man
Craft Your Passion - for the boys
Digi Sketch - for the men
Mema's Crafts - only  men allowed
Digi Makeover - for the men
Incy Wincy - faux techniques (faux stitching)
Eclectic Ellapu - for a man
That Craft Place - men
Glitter 'n Sparkle - Father's Day/men

A Car for Dad's Day - wouldn't that be nice?! ;)

No, sadly, we can't really get Dave a car for Dad's day, but we are getting him something car RELATED..... so the guys and I decided that his Father's Day card needed to have a car on it.  this great image & sentiment from Crafty Secrets is almost like his dream car, so it was perfect!

it's taken me for-ev-er to get it scanned because it is so humid here. nothing is drying very fast... and that includes the crystal effects I used on the windshield and rear view mirror as well as just plain ol' glue.

the card is fairly simple because that is how Dave likes them. papers are from the long retired Basic Grey Boxer collection, silver mesh is retired SU!, pennant border die is MFT, main image & matting die is by Spellbinders. the key is from our Jeep that went to its resting place last fall..... a moment of silence..... sigh..... I loved that Jeep, which is why I kept the keys. since the card is going to Dave, I knew it was okay to use the key on here. ;)

Crafty Secrets - monthly linky party
Sketch 'n Dies - sketch #8
Love to Scrap - Mind Your Banners
Outlawz Paper a la Mode - Father's Day
Eclectic Ellapu - for a man
Sentimental Sundays - anything goes with a sentiment
That Craft Place - men
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Country View - only men allowed
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes w/patterned paper
Ladybug Crafts - something for the boys and/or use your dies (both)
Mema's Crafts - only men allowed
Really Reasonable Ribbon - masculine w/ribbon (tied around key)
Catch the Bug - anything goes
QKR Stampede - Father's Day
Sister Act - any card goes
Aud Sentiments - any sentiment for a guy
CRAFT - Father's Day/male
Moving Along With the Times - Father's Day
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day
Cuttin' and Stampin' - Father's Day
TTCRD - anything goes

Hello Sweetie! Happy Father's Day! :)

Coffee of the Day - Red Velvet Cake

My card today is for my Hunny Bunny. He is my sunshine, my knight in shining armor, my heart and soul. he will probably never know just how much I need him and love him. Because of him, I am a mother when for 10 years the doctors told me I would never have children. God has blessed me beyond measure with this amazing man I am privileged to call my husband and my children can call Father.

I wanted to make him a special card for Father's Day that would let him know just how very much he means to me. if you are a Whovian, you will understand the meaning behind this. if you have never watched an episode of Dr. Who, I urge you to start NOW. :)  I don't have ONE favorite Dr, because each one is so special in his own way. I cry each time one leaves.

Just like the Tardis, my love for my husband grows even bigger on the inside. :)

fab stamps come from Viva Las Vegas, papers are Authentique Original collection, clock and banner dies are Spellbinders, retro squares border die is MFT, burlap ribbon is May Arts, Love ticket is SU!, and buttons are from my stash. the clock was covered in distress stickles. the sentiment banner was sprayed with glimmer mist while the Tardis was sprayed with my SU! ink squirty tool after painting.

Challenges:
613 Avenue Create - anything goes with twist: a special male
Catered Crop - for the boys
Dream Valley - Father's Day/male
Fashionable Stamping - something new (stamps, papers, clock & border dies, love ticket)
Glitter & Sparkle - use 3 of something (buttons)
Hobby Cutz - masculine or Father's Day
Joanna Sheen - Father's Day or male
2 Sisters - for a dad
A Gem of a Challenge - Father's Day/male
All That Stickles - distress stickles (vintage photo)
HIMCR - die cuts
Artistic Stamper - makes for men
Crafting Musketeers - stamped images
Really Reasonable Ribbon - dots & ribbon or trim
Scrap it Girl - dies
Chocolate, Coffee, & Cards - bingo: buttons, glitter (stickles), die cut
Southern Girls - punches or die cuts
Crafting for All Seasons - one for the guys
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - for the men in our lives
Crafting By Design - male themed
Inky Impressions - Father's Day or for a guy
Simon Says Stamp - transport (hey, if you can't get there in a Tardis, you really CAN'T get there!)
WAW - anything goes
Sentimental Sundays - sprays, paints, mists
Jellypark - masculine (waving hello to my fave friends!!!)
A Little Bit Crafty - something sweet (my hunny bunny, of course!)

Dad, You Rock!

Coffee of the Day - Moon Pie

Today starts a new challenge over at Top Tip Tuesday. in honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday, we want to see your masculine projects. Our sponsor this fortnight is Birdie Brown. gosh, does she ever have some cutie images! you can also find some great freebies and a fun challenge on her blog.

my card uses her latest freebie, Rockin' Doggie, and his matching sentiment. I made this card for the guys to give to David, as it goes pretty well with part of his Father's Day present. shhhhh..... can't tell you what that is just in case he peeky peeks over here before the big day! ;)

Papers are some digital ones called Celebrate Today from Design House Digital, star border is a MFT die, linen thread is SU!, buttons are from my stash, as is little black grosgrain ribbon snippet under metal clippie.  the guitar is covered in rock candy distress stickles and silver metal portions are painted with shimmerz. frets are accented with my clear spica glitter gel pen. the bg of the main image is actually a pale blue, but I couldn't get it to scan no matter what I tried. 'Dad' stickers are Melissa Frances. his sunglasses are covered in crystal effects.

Posts are going to be a bit sporadic for a while. lots of medical stuff coming up. ick. cancer really really stinks. and y'all are weary of hearing about it, I know. but not half as weary as I am of typing it all out. just glad I can craft when I'm feeling up to it. I am very blessed in that regard - well in lots of ways actually. :)

Challenges:
Birdie Brown - June freebie challenge
Twisted Tuesday - clothes make the man
Papertake Weekly - hello boys
Creative Card Crew - metal (file clip)
The Kraft Journal - just for him
Loves Rubberstamps - masculine
Tuesday Throwdown - you're the man
City Crafter - all about him
Craft Your Passion - Father's Day/masculine
Creative Craft - we love you, Dad
Country View Crafts - die cuts
Ladybug Crafts - for the men in our lives
Really Reasonable Ribbon - masculine plus ribbon or trim
Crafter's Cafe - father or for a male
Heck of a Challenge - bingo: yellow, die cut or punch, green
Eureka - Father's Day
Get Inky - boys and/or men
Lexi's Creations - Father's Day or special male birthday
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - manly card or Father's Day
Clear it Out - male cards with metal (buttons are from old stash, as is shimmerz paint. metal is an old file clip)
Crafty Sentiment - card for a male
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day

It Takes Someone Special to be a Daddy

Coffee of the Day - Cinnamon Hazelnut

A new challenge begins today over at Pile it On - for or from a father. Father's Day was always a special day for my dad and I. every few years my birthday and Father's Day would land on the same day, so my dad and I would really plan something fun together. for many years it was just the 2 of us as I was growing up, so we were very close.  he's been gone for over 20 years now, and I still miss him every day. some years I still make him a Father's Day card.

the image on my card comes from A Day for Daisies. it's called 'Dancing with Dad'. I remember dancing with my dad like this! I'm sure many of you do as well. :) the sentiment is a freebie from Paper Crafts magazine. I turned it into a tag, adding ric rac and a bread tag stamped with a sentiment from Wordsworth. it is a VERY old stamp, but one of my faves.  papers are Basic Grey Fact, buttons from my stash, burlap trim from May Arts, and linen thread from SU! I added little polka dots to the girl's dress with my white gel pen, while the buttons on his jacket were highlighted with my clear spica gel pen.

btw. A Day for Daisies is also having a new Club Kit blog hop if you want to see some gorgeous projects by their DT. if you leave a comment, you will also have a chance to win the entire kit for free! :)

Challenges:
A Day for Daisies - add food packaging (bread tag)
Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day/masculine
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - to be young again
Party Time Tuesdays - Father's Day (badge is further down my sidebar)
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - masculine
Creative Belli - Father's Day  (buttons are from stash)
Love to Create - Father's Day or special guy
Paper Pretties - fantastic fathers
Perfect Sentiment - Father's Day or special man
WAW - anything goes with encouraging sentiment
Anything Goes - Father's Day
Clear it Out - male cards with metal (staples)
Creative Craft - for the fellas
Loves Rubber Stamps - anything goes
Happy Campers - metal (staples)
Crafty Creations - one for the boys
Craft Your Passion - haberdashery items
Melonheadz - Father's Day or male inspired
Mema's Crafts - anything goes with twist: graduation, Father's Day, or summer/vaca
My Craft Spot - Dad
Paper Playtime - 2 or more ribbons (3 spooled items)
Crafts 4 Eternity - for the boys
Stampin with the Dragon - one for Dad
Wags 'n Whiskers - Father's Day
Crafter's Cafe - Fathers or for a male
Stamp 'n Doodle - Father's Day or for a male
Crazy 4 Challenges - Father's Day
Ladybug Crafts - for the men in your life