Dream Valley Challenge 9 - Father's Day



It' time for another challenge at Dream Valley and this fortnight's theme is Father's Day. You can make any kind of project - did any of you see Melly's amazing caravan for the last challenge? Just fabulous!!

We have two lovely sponsors this fortnight: Karen's Doodles who very kindly gave us some images which the DT girls have used to great effect; and One Stop Card Crafts.

This cute image is Herbert the Turtle chillin' with a glass of something sparkly!

The sketch is from Inspirational Card Sketches it's perfect for an unfussy man's card, don't you think?!

My paper is a double-sided sheet from Pebbles Inc Lil' Miss Collection which came from Dies to Die For. I used a loop-edged Nestie for the circular mat to echo the loops on the paper - I'm sure this is the kind of thing you chaps do in your sleep, but I was quite pleased with myself for thinking of it! The green ric-rac from my stash also echoes the loops!

The sentiment is PB, the 'DAD' is some alpha stickers I've had hanging around for a while, and the spots are my lovely shiny Paperchase circle stickers - they are so useful!

I'm also entering this into Stamptacular Sunday Challenge whose theme is 'Dads and Grads.'

So that's that! I hope you're all having a lovely weekend in spite of the grey, damp weather! Do hop along to Dream Valley to see the gorgeous things my teamies have made!

Thanks for looking!

luv, Mags x

Promarkers: Pastel Green, Mint Green, Lime Green, Pear Green, Vanilla, Pastel Yellow, Ivory;Lipstick Red, Cool Grey 4; Tan, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna, Caramel

Comments

Debs said…
Great fun card love it, thanks for joining us at ICS this week.
Hugs Debs
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Carrie's Corner said…
Your card is so cute! Love that turtle image and you coloring is wonderful!

Hugs
Carrie
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Khristen said…
Isn't that just the cutest image?! Love the color scheme here, fab card!

xoxo
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Carole of Brum said…
Love that image, Mags, he looks so fab in his sunnies! lol. it looks even more summery in the sunny spot where you took the photo, and I agree that layout is perfect for a man card. CoB
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Mel said…
Just fab!
Such a perfect male themed funky bright card! I do love that wee Herbert chilling out enjoy a wee cool drink hee!
Hugs M xxx
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Anonymous said…
Love this card, isn't he the cutest! And I love the matching loops too (now I wouldn't have thought of that!)
Jack xx
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Noor Nahdi said…
Love that turtle...Great selection of papers :)
Thanks for playing with us at ICS this week!!!
~Noor N. (June Guest Designer)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
coops said…
fabulous fun card mags.the image is brilliant and i love your bright colours and papers ;D

xx coops xx
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Lin said…
Mags, bab bright papers, love how the loopy paper matches the nestie so cleverly and Herbert is beautifully coloured.

Lin xx
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Jules said…
Hi Mags

A great card for Father's day.

That looks like one "laid back" and "relaxed" turtle LOL!!!

Have a good week.

Love Jules xx
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sarn said…
What a great father's day card. Love it.

Thanks for coming to visit my little blog.

Hugs, Sandra
Monday, June 13, 2011
Jennie said…
Love that turtle! Such a cute image.
Love your card. Hope you are well? xx
Monday, June 13, 2011
melsanford said…
Gorgeous card! Love the way you've coloured him - so cute! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lynnes old blog said…
Cool card Mags! Gorgeous DP too and yes, your nestie was PERFECT to use with it!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bron said…
Such a cool card. Love the patterned paper. Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular this week hugs from Bron :D
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Susie Little said…
Love your turtle! Thank you for playing at ICS xx
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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