Thursday, February 7, 2013

A Manly Ruffled Heart?


 I have been soooo busy preparing for my trip to the UK beginning next week, that I almost forgot to make the hubby his Valentine card! So, in the Pampered Stamper's usual fashion...I'm going to kill two birds with one stone (what a ghastly expression!).

Fortunately for me, this month's challenge on the Dream It Up! blog is "Love and Friendship", and since most cards are for those reasons, there should be no excuses for YOU not to play along this month. Hint, hint...there are prizes involved!

I chose to play with the newly-released Ruffled Heart, and for that manly touch, I added an ink-distressed and machine-embossed Houndstooth background.

For the center of the heart, I pieced in a section of Woodware UK's new background design by Jane Gill...Men We Love. Stamped with Jasmine Mixed Media ink from Clearsnap on black cardstock, it has that oh-so-trendy chalkboard look for added punch.

Now go hop around to the Dream Team blogs today, and be prepared to feel the "love and friendship". Then go off to your crafty space and create something full of love and hearts and mush for all of your sweet someones...and then link your creations to the linky tool on the Dream It Up! blog. Or, email your pics to lynell@dreamweaverstencils.com for a chance to win a fab stencil prize of your own. Here's the team list:

 
 
Big announcement! If you haven't noticed the post at the top of the page, then go and check it out. The Dream Team is looking to add to our team. Read through the info linked there, or email me at phornschu@yahoo.com for complete info. You have until February 28, 2013 to submit your samples and details for consideration. 




8 comments:

Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver Stencils said...

I Likey! And what a cool rubber stamp from Woodware. The combination of the ruffled heart with the houndstooth background is GREAT!

Liz Martin said...

Manly Valentine's Day cards are hard to come by, but this one is a winner!

Scrappychick said...

This is fabulous!!

Louise said...

Love how this turned out! Definitely a great "manly" card! Have a wonderful trip!

Anonymous said...

Great card Pam!

Laura Drahozal said...

Great masculine Valentine card!

Kristi Parker Van Doren said...

I like it very much!

JD/ Jill said...

Fabulous Masculine card!