Look Out...Yeti on a Motorcycle!

I know I say this a LOT, but I am SOOOO excited to share this card with you guys today!

I absolutely use many other products besides my Close to My Heart stash...and I adore all things Lawn Fawn.  When this little Yeti showed up in my stocking this past Christmas, I was smiling from ear to ear.  I never imagined I wouldn't get a chance to use him until Valentine's Day!

I used my adorable little Yeti along with the brand new Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment from CTMH to make a fun Valentine's Day card for Lawnscaping Challenges #75:  Dots and Hearts.

THIS card is for the hubs.  It suits him to a tee from the motorcycle I used from the Born to Ride My Acrylix, to the sentiment found on the LF Yeti set.

This envelope was made out of Teresa Collins' new You Are My Happy 6x6 inch paper with one of my new toys from MCT called the Stitched Mini Envelope Die.  I used another MCT die to cut this tiny little heart right out of my Red Shimmer Trim!  It was so easy, you would not believe me.  ;)

This came together nicely using three different stamp sets!  This one is also from MCT called Fun Paper Airplane Die and Stamp.  Someone has been doing heart-shaped wheelies!  ;)

Alright, this is the most exciting thing to me...see that little helmet the yeti is wearing?  I made it out of Whisper CS and the earmuff stamp by simply drawing in one line and trimming it out! 

Here is what the earmuffs looked like before a little presto-change-o!  Have helmet, will travel!  ;)

This was a really fun project to make, and I know my hubs is going to LOVE it!  :)  Thanks so much for popping in to see my card!  I am linking up with the Hearts challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog and also with Heart 2 Heart Challenges this month since it is all about the LOVE!

One more!  I am also linking this up with CAS-ual Fridays:  Over the Edge!  :)

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OWH Midweek Throwdown! Welcome!

Hi everyone!  I'm super-excited to be the sample card maker for Operation Write Home this week!  I have a fantastic series of motorcycle cards to show you today to get those creative juices flowing for the OWH Midweek Throwdown--Masculine Cards. 

Personally, I am a sparkler, lol, so glitter and bling are my thing!  I am all about expanding my horizons though, and when a potential client wants motorcycles, you don't try to talk them into tiaras!  I came up with these six designs using the Close to My Heart Born to Ride My Acrylix stamp set after a tiny shopping spree for the proper unblingy supplies..sometimes, you see, when making your man cards, it's all about having the right embellishments!

No bling here, but plenty of shine from this printable silver foil from Silhouette.  It is sticky-back and works a lot like vinyl (which is what I have been calling it before I READ the package, lol.)  It comes in 8.5 x 11 sheets and embosses beautifully, as you will see!

  
These two are my faves!  Inside, the sentiment reads, "enjoy the ride!"

See, embossing folders can be manly!  Take this Diamond Plate folder from Cuttlebug, for example.

Hey, washi can be manly too!  I found this roll at Archivers--but threw away the packaging, I'm afraid!  I could have also used the fantastic tire tread stamp from Close to My Heart's Fast and Furious My Acrylix stamp set. Can't wait to see how that works out next time!  :)

See the little staples?  Another FUN manly addition--with the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher!  I stamped the motorcycle in this one with a second generation image to give it a worn look.

More man-bling here too!  These 3 mm nailheads from Mark Richards are a GREAT alternative to sparkle.  I can just hear Tim, the Tool Man, Taylor now!  ;)

Alright, so a girl can only go so long without bling!  Still appropriate for guy though...or even the Harley girl in your life! 

The bottom left corner of this one sports two pewter Durables Round Studs from Close to My Heart.  Perfect on a card for YOUR stud!  ;)

I am so happy to be a guest on Operation Write Home today!  I hope these cards were able to inspire you to get some manly bling to use on your future cards.  For me, anyway, shopping for the right embellishments can be inspiration in itself!  If you haven't checked out Operation Write Home yet, please do!  It is a fabulous organization that collects and distributes handmade cards for American troops, and I can't wait to send off another box of cards to them.  If you are interested in seeing what they are all about, check out the details HERE on their blog!

Thanks for stopping in!  If you are involved with OWH--thank you so much for your time!

If you are interested in any of Close to My Heart's limited edition patriotic stamps pictured below, you can find them on my website by clicking on the links in the name.  They are available only through the end of July, and a portion of the proceeds go to the USO! Plus, they are PERFECT for making Any Hero cards!

B1437 Courage

D1576 Home of the Brave