Friday, April 12, 2013

Male Birthday Card with Dogs


I've used part of a DP as focal image for this card. I like how the "daddy dog" wears his crown, it was my inspiration for adding the heat embossed stamped crown as embellishment and using a dark bronze colored paper as background. For the background paper I used an embossing folder with script. I chose a layout inspired by the "Seize The Birthday" sketch. I heat embossed the sentiment (meaning "Wishing you a day filled with smiles and laughter" in Norwegian) with brown embossing powder. I used 2 different DPs for the panels. All edges have been inked with Walnut Distress Ink. I finished off my card adding a bronze colored metal charm.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Seize The Birthday - Sketch #13 Masculine Birthday
2) Sisterhood of Crafters - Animal
3) Whimsical Designs - Embossing
4) Anything Goes Challenge - #90 Heavy Metal
5) Cupcake Craft - Cats and/or Dogs
6) Gingerloft - For The Guys
7) Aud Sentiments Challenge - For A Guy
8) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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33 comments:

  1. SueApril 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    This is wonderful Pia. I love the image, gorgeous papers and fabulous embossing.
    sue xx

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  2. KraftyKoolKatApril 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    This is so gorgeous Pia, you do male cards so well.

    Have a good weekend.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  3. Pat KApril 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Fabulous, very creative card Pia. I love the colours you've used, absolutely perfect for this image. Hugs, Pat k x

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  4. Darlene April 12, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    OH WOW this is awesome Pia! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘Animal Antics’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  5. Lisa BApril 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    WOW! I LOVE this card Pia...it is done just beautifully. Thank you for sharing this with us over at the Sisterhood and taking the time to enter our Animal Antics challenge.

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  6. Lau WApril 12, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Oh so perfect card, love this sweet image !
    Have a nice week-end my friend !

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  7. chrissy xxApril 12, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I LOve your image Pia...
    FABulous colours and LOve your embossing too.
    Chrissyxx

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  8. cotnobApril 12, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your embossed background and that image is gorgous.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. RoseApril 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    this is so elegant!!! Thanks for joining us on Seize the Birthday this week.

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  10. TammyApril 12, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous card Pia! Fabulous image and the embossing is beautiful!!
    Tammy x

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  11. LouiseApril 12, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Gorgeous card,thank you for joining us this week at Cupcake craft and good luck.
    Louise xx

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  12. JacquelApril 13, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Wow! Pia, your card is gorgeous & I love how masculine it is...I have such a hard time with these! Thanks for the inspiration my friend & nice work!!!

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  13. Shirley-AnneApril 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Great masculine card .love the image and embossed layer.
    hugs Shirley-anne

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  14. karenApril 13, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Great card Pia, the embossing and colours are fabulous, Kaernx

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  15. Sue JonesApril 13, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Just Love your Card. Thanks so much for playing along this week at whimsical Wednesdays - Good luck.

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  16. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Awesome design here and love the cute image and colours..xx

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  17. happyglitzygirlApril 13, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous card, great details, thanks for playing with us at Gingerloft, blessings Hilde

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  18. xxcalamityxxApril 13, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Amazing card, love it, thank you so much for joining us over at Anything Goes for our heavy metal challenge xhugsx Nikki

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  19. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Fabulous, love the design and a great image...thanks for joining us at Cupcake!
    Helen x

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  20. shellyApril 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    fab card! great design and nifty image and saying. thanks for sharing in our emboss it challenge at WWC :)

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  21. FayeApril 13, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Pia, this is a lovely male card. I like the depth and texture gives and the embellies are super choices. Fab colours too. X

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  22. SYLVIA-ANNEApril 13, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    A superb masculine card Pia. The Daddy dog with his crown is fabulous, and I love the texture and the colours.

    Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  23. Sue B April 14, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Wow! this is gorgeous Pia… what a fab image… great idea to use part of the DP! :-) I love the layout and papers… and the embossing looks awesome!!
    Hope you're having a lovely Sunday!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  24. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    What a wonderful masculine card Pia! Love the textured background and the images on this card. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday.

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  25. ArdillaApril 15, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    A great masculine card! Great image!
    Thanks for joining us this time in our challenge at Gingerloft!
    Hugs,
    Ardilla

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  26. JudeApril 16, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    What a gorgeous masculine card. I love the colours and the image is adorable!
    Thanks for joining the Heavy Metal challenge at Anything Goes.
    Hugs Jude x

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  27. SandyApril 17, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Wonderful male card. great image, love the layout and the embossed panel too. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Gingerloft this fortnight.
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  28. Lesley April 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Love the "daddy dog" idea! he is indeed the King PUP!! Thanks for joining us at STB!

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  29. PeanutApril 18, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    You know I have a soft spot for dogs...and this just makes my heart melt. Beautiful card, my kind of card! Thanks for sharing and for your kinds thoughts. I truly appreciate them.
    xxx Asha

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  30. Crafting VickyApril 21, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    WOW this is such a fabulous card. Just love the DP and the embossing. Great image.

    Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at Gingerloft Card Challenge. Hope you will join us next time. DT Crafting Vicky

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  31. Kym's Crafty CardsApril 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    What a gorgeous card you have made. Thank you for taking part in the Aud Sentiments Challenge this fortnight and I wish you the best of luck in the draw. Best wishes, Kym (Aud Sentiments Design Team Member) xxx

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  32. SkyeApril 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    A beautifully stylish card. Love the crown and the embossing

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  33. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Wow! I took a walk through your blog and found so many beautiful cards it made my head spin! Couldn't decide on which to leave a comment... :)
    Really, beautiful work!
    Have a nice day!

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