One For the Guys

 Hello my crafty friends!  I just love this set from JustRite called "Going Places."  I have a bunch of guys cards that I have made with it so I thought I would share one with you today.  I am constantly asked for cards for the men in our lives.  I think this set is perfect and I had quite a bit of fun with the samples.  I know you are used to seeing me with big bows and bling, but I love doing the grungy, vintage styled mens cards as well.  It gives you a chance to play with embellishments you may have stuck away, but don't know what to do with.  Hessian (or burlap,  for my fellow Americans!) is perfect for these sorts of cards (and inexpensive too, so a double treat!)  I used a piece of decorative paper in my stash that had a map print to it, but you could easily use a map instead!  I offset it on a piece ofkraft card background that I roughed the edges.  I cut a piece of hessian and removed some of the pieces going both directions so it's weave was loosened.  I glued it across my background with Cosmic Shimmer dries clear glue (great stuff!)  I cut a small piece of cotton hemp ribbon which has a very masculine feel to it and tucked it around the top of the card, allowing it to hang down a few inches.  I cut the tail into a "V" and tied it with natural jute twine.  I stamped my sentiment (I know it's a bit early, but why wait until the last minute!) and cut it out with one of the tag dies from this set and attached it with some black jute twine to  my ribbon.   I glued a tiny metal gear on to the tag.  These are so cute and they are on the show today.  I just love them and they are so useful for those guy cards too!   I stamped the vintage card from the set using a black archival pad and cut it out with the matching Vintage label and banner die.  I used Walnut stain around the edge while it was still in the die.  I stamped the image again and this time cut it out with the smaller die in the set.  I raised this one directly over the original for dimension.  I inked it to the edge of the die cut.  I glued a fancy key from Creative Expressions in the lower corner of the die cut.  I distressed all the edges and added a final black mat to finish my card.  Such an easy and quick card and I would be willing the men in your life would love one like this!  Finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x 7" in size.

   I hope that you can tune in today for my shows at noon (Tool Shed) for two hours then again at 5pm for my final hour.  I think you will love this collection from JustRite Stamps, I know I have really enjoyed playing with them!

        I haven't forgotten that it's Sunday and time for the comment game winners!  This week's
winners are:
Jean Woodward!!!
Katie-Louise Sweetlove!!!
Shirley T!!!

I have redrawn a name for the orphan cards so that they have a nice home to go to also.  The winner of the cards is:  Julie Bee!!!

Congratulations to all!  Please email me at  americansue1@gmail.com   to confirm your address and claim your prize.    All for now, Sue x