Friday 19 August 2011

Oh goody, socks again!

Good morning, the sun is shining and I am feeling energetic this morning so after posting this I'm off for a bit of Wii Fit before coming back to the craftroom for some bloghopping. Our challenge this week at Winter Wonderland has been set by Denise and she wants to see men's cards. I know some people don't like making men's cards and images for Christmas cards are not always easy to find for men but I just love this image from Pollycraft which aways makes me smile. Maurice has been coloured with Promarkers with glossy accents added to his glasses and glitter flock to his hat. The papers are Papermania, Basic Grey and First Edition (new purchase from Crafty Emmas). Ribbon is Papermania and holly was made with Sizzix die cut leaves and card candi. The metal embelies are K & Co.

I would also like to enter this into the following challenges:
Bah Humbug! Something new (First Edition paper)
Totally Papercrafts Christmas in August
CES Mix and match (Use at least 2 different manufacturer's papers)
Sparkles One for the boys
The Ribbon Girl Use ribbon

Here's a little tip when using ribbon across the page, especially for 8 x 8 cards like this one. Stick your double sided tape to the paper rather than the ribbon. It is easier to get a straight line this way.

We have 2 fabulous sponsors this week, Crafty Emma is offering £10 to spend at her store and Squiggle Stamps are giving away 2 digis of your choice so 2 reasons to enter this week.

I'll be back later with at least one more card to show you and my mega candy.

20 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

love the image and the little ribbon is great
Hugs Kate xx

Sandra H said...

Beautiful card Marianne! love the image and the background papers go so well with the image which is coloured beautiful, great sentiment and the holly and ribbon just finishes it off beautifully:) Sandra H

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Fab card hun, love the image & those papers are great!

Thank you for sharing with us at Sparkles, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

Victoria said...

nice card
thank you for joinin gus on tp this week x

Claire said...

This is a great card hun. Hugs, Claire x

dolcreations said...

This card makes me chuckle! Too cute actually! Love the Christmas papers. Thank-you so much for the tip with the ribbon....
Hope your weekend is a good one!

Kathyk said...

Delightful card and so apt!!!

Kathyk

Wishcraft said...

Ooh love this Marianne. Maurice is fab :o) Great papers and layout. Lisa x

Lisa Jane said...

oh he is fun Marianne .. made me chuckle
Lisa x

Mau xx said...

I love the card, the image is brilliant and love your papers and detail. Great Post Title too brought a chuckle xx

Danielle said...

Really cute image Marianne ... I love it! Great card and fabulous layout with those papers too! Have a wonderful weekend and I hope the sun keeps shining!
Hugs, Danielle

Suzi Mac said...

Such a cute card hon, love the image and the design.
Hugs
Suzi x

Arline said...

Great card...love the image! Thanks for the tip about the ribbon too!x

Unknown said...

Oh this is just fabby!! Thanks for sharing it at CRAFTY EMMA'S XX

DonnaMundinger said...

Adorable card and image and those new papers are just fab! Thanks for joining the Humbuggers this week. xxD

coops said...

brilliant card marianne.your colours are stunning and i love the fab image and design :D

xx coops xx

Aquarius said...

That image made me smile - great card

Sandra said...

Funny card. (I'm afraid our Wii Fit only gets dusted these days!) Sandra

Annie said...

Oh my goodness so many entries at the Hall this week - didn't we just know that our followers would love the theme of something new.
My goodness this card is really fun - love that image - so funny.
Thanks for joining us at Bah! Humbug!
Ann xxx
Bah! Humbug! DT

Lesley said...

Great card, cute image! Thanks for taking part in the SFC and good luck xx