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Sunday 27 May 2018

Best Husband

Good Sunday morning all!  With Father's Day right around the corner (in both the UK and the US, perhaps even Canada, Australia and others), I thought I would share a super simple card for you.  I started with a piece of tan card and used the Stitched Pegboard die set to create a Faux Pegboard background for my card.  I used the stitched dies in the set to add a multi layer frame of tan and Antique silver card for interest.  I layered them up with mounting foam.  From the In The Tool Box die set, I cut all the various tool dies and added silver paint pen for the metallic look on them.  I glued them all to the pegboard background as if they were from a neat an organised garage (who are they kidding!LOL)  Finally I added the Best Husband sentiment stacked a few times to it, but you could easily adapt for Father's Day or birthdays too!  I completed the card with white, tan and silver mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/4" x  7 1/4" in size.  All for now, Sue x










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77 comments:

  1. CraftySuetoo27 May 2018 at 06:12

    Hi Sue. Great card! Sue xxx

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  2. hollyberry27 May 2018 at 06:12

    Love all these tool dies,they are so different and definitely very useful. The pegboard is such a great way of displaying them. Good card for any occasion.

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  3. Unknown27 May 2018 at 06:25

    The swirliness of the sentiment contrasts nicely with the straight rows of pegboard and tidy tools. And you're right, the silver frame adds interest.

    I tried Caught in Crystal today with limited success. I'll keep trying.

    Best,

    Donita

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  4. June Smith27 May 2018 at 06:31

    Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a beautiful card here today, I have made some similar to this and they have gone down a storm, can be used for anyone really, a budding DIY'er or a even the lady of the house, yes there are many of us out there who would use these tools.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  5. Steph Cotterill27 May 2018 at 06:35

    Hi there Sue. I love this set, although I admit to only using it once so far and made a messy looking tool box (rather more realistic for some I'd say) lol it's great fun but for those that struggle with tiny dies due to finger problems it can be rather hard and frustrating (the sticky bud tool plus other inventions have been tried) so it may take longer to complete a card but it's so worth the high blood pressure, *tuts* and sighs lol and with all the different colour inks and colouring media's it's so easy to colour the spirit level so it looks like a real branded tool. I may have completely lost all enthusiasm and my mojo may have followed our Sam a good few hundred miles from here but I still love getting inspiration for when it returns so love and hugs to you Sue and hope your Sunday is a great day xxx

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  6. Marion Scott27 May 2018 at 06:42

    Great card Sue and perfect for Father's Day
    Marion S x

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  7. Janice K27 May 2018 at 06:45

    Good morning Sue,
    A great card for the guys in our lives! I love the detail on the tools, so life like.x

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  8. Anonymous27 May 2018 at 06:45

    Hi Sue, a great male card this morning. Love all the little tool die and the pegboard background.

    Barbara V

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  9. kittyedavies47@gmail.com27 May 2018 at 06:47

    Morning Sue.
    A great card thank you.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  10. Jan.moogie27 May 2018 at 06:51

    One for the boys woohoo and what a great card Sue, love it. Have a great day, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  11. Alice (scrAPpamondo)27 May 2018 at 06:51

    Beautiful card! Love this set, it's just perfect for a lot of men :D

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  12. Debra K.27 May 2018 at 06:51

    Great masculine card! Love the tools done with the silver pen rather than the tools cut twice in brown and silver then pieced together, it looks much more like metal with the pen. Debra x

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  13. Ann Topp27 May 2018 at 06:53

    Good Morning Sue. Yeayyyy a man card .... and a brilliant sample too. Just in time for fathers day as well. I love the tools set always comes in handy for those pesky man cards. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  14. ClareW27 May 2018 at 06:57

    GM Sue. Fab card. If only my hubbys tools were this tidy!

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  15. stitchingranny27 May 2018 at 07:04

    I am never short of ideas for men, just one rule, No Sport, as I am told by quite a few that they get sick of cards with a sport theme. However I am sure most of them would love these and done in a red or a pink I know a good few women who would love them too.
    This one is lovely

    Hugs Helen xx

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  16. Jan on the Fosse27 May 2018 at 07:05

    Hi Sue
    Great card today.Just back from holiday in France.I have a lot of catching up with older cards etc.
    Jan x

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  17. Jackie T27 May 2018 at 07:09

    Hi Sue this is a stunning card I love it. Those dies are just amazing. Thank you for all the inspiration. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  18. Pussycats27 May 2018 at 07:10

    Good Morning Sue and all
    Thank you for to days card. I have to say I love the stitched peg board die set and its one of my go to die sets. I also got the tool kit and been making a few cards for Fathers day charity sale. The silver pen has been great tip and save hours of paper piecing .
    Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

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  19. TDQ Karen27 May 2018 at 07:17

    Love it, so cool

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  20. NannaShaz27 May 2018 at 07:24

    Good Morning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
    What a great card today love these dies they are so useful

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a good day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK

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  21. JAO27 May 2018 at 07:28

    Great card Sue.

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  22. Barbara Gosden27 May 2018 at 07:39

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card.
    B xx

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  23. Muriel27 May 2018 at 07:45

    Help Sue and all
    Great male card, unfortunately no DIYers for me to give to but it is such a fabulous card. I love the pegboard die, the frames are good on it too.
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  24. CraftyCoffey27 May 2018 at 07:59

    Brilliant card today, great for many occasions.

    Michele

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  25. Clai0127 May 2018 at 08:09

    Great card, love the tools and the pegboard. x

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  26. Unknown27 May 2018 at 08:17

    Good Sunday Morning Sue

    This is a lovely idea for a Father's Day card. I am sure a lot will be inspired by your ideas.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  27. Pauline Austen27 May 2018 at 08:21

    Morning Sue, great card. I've used these tools to make a variety of cards even for my stepson's birthday who hasn't a clue about DIY. I thought it would make a great educational 'tool' and save us a job!!
    Enjoy your weekend everyone. Hugs xx Pauline

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  28. karenlotty27 May 2018 at 08:28

    A great card and like you say perfect for all sorts of male occasions!

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  29. Suemac27 May 2018 at 08:31

    A great card for diy enthusiasts.

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  30. jean.phillips127 May 2018 at 08:32

    Morning Sue, great card, I do have this set and have used it a few times for male cards. Love Jean xxx

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  31. hazel young27 May 2018 at 08:34

    Brilliant card Sue x xhazel

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  32. theresa w27 May 2018 at 08:34

    Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic card Sue x I love the pegboard die and it goes perfectly with the tools x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  33. Izzy27 May 2018 at 08:39

    Hi Sue,

    Love all your DIY and gardening tool dies - and it's surprising how realistic they look with just a dab of silver paint pen...and again perfect squared-up framing for the whole card - did you use a spirit level? lol

    Izzy

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  34. Jean Z27 May 2018 at 08:43

    Hi Sue, Love the card and these dies. love Jean Z xxx

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  35. Kate's Cards27 May 2018 at 08:51

    Great husband card! Just right for my man. Xxx

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  36. sharon27 May 2018 at 08:54

    Fabulous card Sue, I think that I will buy the tool die set as it would be very handy :)
    The stitched Pegboard is perfect.
    Father's Day is in September here in Australia.
    hugs
    sharon :)

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  37. lydia jordan27 May 2018 at 09:05

    Morning Sue,
    A fab man card, love the little tools.
    Lydia
    X

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  38. BridgetCG27 May 2018 at 09:26

    Morning Sue, a fabulous card for any occasion for the men, especially if they do have a Man-cave. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  39. Crafty vonnie27 May 2018 at 09:33

    Good morning Sue,
    A fabulous fun card but unfortunately I don't have any diy enthusiasts in family who would appreciate this card. Yvonne xx

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  40. June Horrocks27 May 2018 at 09:41

    Love this card sue thank you so much I have used it many times but love the way you have displayed the tools I’m surprised at the number of lady’s that do d I y and love these cards
    Love always june Horrocks xxxxx

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  41. lindyloo1227 May 2018 at 09:56

    Another super men's card> Love the way it is set out and the colours of card.

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  42. Lisbeth27 May 2018 at 10:17

    Hi Sue. A really great card for those men, the tools are so realistic.

    Lisbeth

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  43. Susan Battensby27 May 2018 at 10:42

    Hi Sue
    I love this card and the tools look great but I don't know many DIYers unfortunately, I usually end up doing the jobs myself!

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  44. Fluffycat27 May 2018 at 10:55

    Hi Sue, a lovely CAS card today for any DIY enthusiast whatever the colours. This would have been good for my husband years ago but unfortunately although he is no longer able to do much DIY he is still able to tell me what tools I should be using! :-) I bought the pegboard to hang all my gardening tools on and love it.

    We have a lovely sunny day here but I hope that no-one has suffered from the overnight thunderstorms in the South and West.

    Frances

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  45. Pat S Witney27 May 2018 at 10:56

    Hi Sue
    A lovely card for any DIY enthusiast.

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  46. Anonymous27 May 2018 at 11:02

    Hi Sue, great card for the male's in your life who enjoy DIY. WakeyL

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  47. Anonymous27 May 2018 at 11:25

    Good Morning Sue
    What a great card this morning, such useful die sets!
    The silver pen added to the tools make them so realistic!

    Lesley S x

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  48. Chris Curry27 May 2018 at 11:51

    A great card Sue, my husband would have loved it. It would have made him smile. Thank you, have a good day. Xxx

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  49. Margaret R27 May 2018 at 12:03

    Hi Sue
    The tools on this card look like you could take the down and use them.
    Margaret Rogers x

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  50. Lynn Dalby27 May 2018 at 12:34

    Hello Sue.

    Great card, lovely dies and so useful for male cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Best wishes

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  51. Rose in Chester27 May 2018 at 13:06

    Hi Sue,
    I wish my garage looked like that! Or even a bit of it. It's a fabulous card, that pegboard die is so versatile - it grows on you that's for sure.
    Hugs, Rose

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  52. Scottydog27 May 2018 at 13:26

    My husband thinks I should make a card with this sentiment for him! Ideal card for men, but soon adapted for a female DIYer. Thank you Sue.

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  53. Littlelamb27 May 2018 at 13:31

    Great card Sue. Thank you.

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  54. Anonymous27 May 2018 at 13:33

    Hi Sue,
    I love the tool kit.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Véronique L

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  55. Lynda's craft's27 May 2018 at 14:02

    Hi Sue great card today for all the men in our lives as well as Husband.
    Hug's Lynda xx

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  56. Anne27 May 2018 at 14:11

    I know several men who would love this card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  57. Suzzette Yandle27 May 2018 at 14:34

    Now just look how neat and tidy this set of tools look on the peg board. A dream come true! Great masculine card, too.

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  58. Viki Banaszak27 May 2018 at 15:25

    I love this card! The little tools are wonderful.

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  59. Eunice27 May 2018 at 15:47

    Very timely Sue, thanks for the kick start!!!

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  60. ursula27 May 2018 at 15:57

    Excellent card for that man who has a hobby using these tools....luv Ursula xx

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  61. Pat L27 May 2018 at 16:06

    Hi Sue
    Great card for the DIY enthusiast and the silver paint pen gives an authentic look to all the tools

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  62. Karen M27 May 2018 at 16:26

    Hi Sue,
    Back at last,we had limited (very) wifi in Cornwall for the last three weeks! Lovely holiday though.
    To days card is brilliant for men ,birthday & Father's Day.
    Enjoying looking at what I've missed now.
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  63. Dawn Holben27 May 2018 at 16:32

    Hi Sue this is a fabulous card for those men folk. I was stuck for ideas so
    todays card is perfect timing x

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  64. Princess Pixie!27 May 2018 at 18:43

    Hi Sue
    I always love any inspiration for those 'pesky men' cards x
    Mind you I have a friend who is a dab hand with a tool box so she would love this card x
    I have been enjoying sunshine, blue skies and peace and quiet (Jake went to France yesterday morning).
    Sending lots of love to all specially missing friends x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  65. sued9927 May 2018 at 21:22

    Fabulous card x

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  66. Laura O27 May 2018 at 21:57

    great card ,always love to see male cards ,Laura O Springfield

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  67. carol edwards27 May 2018 at 22:38

    Hello Sue, such a really great card, would be ideal for Father's Day or birthdays x

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  68. Brenda 27 May 2018 at 22:42

    Hi Sue, Great male card. Would be perfect for my OH his garage really does look as neat as this. (My craft room drives him mad)
    Lovoe Brenda xxx

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  69. Betty McAlister27 May 2018 at 23:18

    Great card Sue. My husband son and daughter would love this xx

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  70. Pawprintx428 May 2018 at 00:49

    Such a cute "manly" card today. I love all the little tools and have enjoyed the pegboard die set.
    Donita, you will conquer the "Caught in Crystal" technique. I have only used alcohol inks but I got the C/S colored lacquers and can't wait to try out. I do have to use alcohol ink for a swap so that may wait. I just got home from the beach so rather behind (including laundry!).
    Everyone, a Happy Monday...Memorial Day here,
    Stephanie K
    SC/USA

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  71. Latenight SandyH28 May 2018 at 04:14

    Super card. The tools are so realistic.

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  72. CCM28 May 2018 at 04:43

    Hi Sue,
    I love the tool kit and this card fits my husband to a T. He is not only the best husband, but he is both handy and very well organized; all his tools are always where they should be.(I wish I could say the same about myself. At least I have a good memory and I can easily remember where I left a certain die set or a stamp etc.) So this will be a great birthday card for him or for Father’s day. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Hugs from Toronto to you all and special hugs to all missing friends.
    Still a newbie to Craft / not longer the newest, or the only across the pond Wilsonette
    Carmen-Dorothy

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  73. Owlish28 May 2018 at 09:24

    Hi SUE
    I do think ur card is very good and good for the best husband if u got a handy husband
    JOY Xx

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  74. Kiraneries28 May 2018 at 12:08

    Hi Sue, a great card. I love all the cute little tool elements, especially the drill. Great for those who do DIY or work with tools.

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  75. CraftyJo28 May 2018 at 18:01

    Very cool :)

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  76. DeCor29 May 2018 at 04:20

    Love all these tools..a wonderful card Sue

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  77. Dorothy of Baldock, GB16 June 2018 at 12:00

    Hi sue

    I like your card very much. Not often we get a card for our male friends. Very versatile too, as I know there are a few handy ladies too that would suit this card.

    Love it!

    Love n hugs
    Dorothy of Baldock

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