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Friday, December 16, 2011

FWF: Enjoy the Ride

A new Friday means a chock-full-of-inspiration Friends With Flair blog hop over at the Unity blog. I'm linking up this card:
This clean and simple masculine concoction is already winging its way to my father-in-law, whose birthday is Monday. I used three stamps in the Authentic Man stamp set from {ippity} by Unity, some twine for the Tangled Twine challenge over at Ribbon Carousel Challenge, and not a whole lot else! I was inspired by the Potpourri Challenge in the Moxie Fab World, which offers this photo for inspiration:
I love that bold monogram on the mug, and picked up that idea for the start of my sentiment. I also latched onto that neutral color palette. :)

Finally, I'm adding this to the mix over at {ippity}'s Free-for-All challenge.

Can you believe that we are heading into the last weekend before Christmas? We are all pretty excited here. Luckily our preparations are all under control. Both of my kids are in our Sunday School Christmas pageant, which will be this Sunday. Should be fun!!

Thanks for stopping by for a little slice of bliss today!
Emily
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34 comments:

  1. PamDecember 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Great job encorporating this card into so many challenges! Love the twine embellishment!!
    Pam

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  2. ~amy~December 16, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    excellent masculine card!

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  3. Emily (stampingout on SCS)December 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your FIL will love this, Emily. I like the twine at the top and the monogram look of the "e". :)

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  4. Jen MDecember 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    This is a fab cas masculine card!

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  5. GwenDecember 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love this! Awesome card and definitely Moxie Fab!!

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  6. JingleDecember 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I. Am. In. Love. This is perfection!

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  7. MarisaDecember 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    This is FABULOUS, Emily!! Love the twine and the BG to the sentiment.

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  8. KaryDecember 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Emily! This is a COOL card for your father in law. I love how you added the twine and the fun sentiment. It'a really GREAT card!! Love it!!

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  9. Dana F.December 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Fabulous card! That glittery letter and sentiment part alone is stunning on its own!!

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  10. sharon gDecember 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love the car image!

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  11. B. PoterajDecember 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Nice use of twine!

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  12. CrystalDecember 16, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love the simple B&W color scheme with the twine and sentiment, really pops!

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  13. RubyDecember 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Emily this is such a nice masculine card.

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  14. Tammy OzunaDecember 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Love the minimalism and the colors you chose for this card.

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  15. Emily LeiphartDecember 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Oh, Emily, this is stunning! What a fantastic design and masculine card. I love that it's CAS but has all those fine details like the strings and the sparkly letter. Absolutely fantastic!

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  16. jennifer mittenDecember 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    This is simply fabulous! I love how you have used this set....

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  17. lisa aranaDecember 16, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    wow! this is a winner for sure!

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  18. Noelle ReeseDecember 16, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    How cute is this? I love the e!

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  19. Mynn xxDecember 16, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    What an awesome card!!! LOVE the "noise" stamped behind the sentiment--and I really love the monochromatic color scheme! :) Fabulous!!!

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  20. angie/shuggyDecember 17, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    you make the greatest cards!

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  21. Colleen DietrichDecember 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    GREAT interpretation of the inspiration pic! I was thinking your card looks worthy of publication in PC, then I see you are entering it for one of their challenges.

    It's perfect!

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  22. ddazzled71December 17, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Wow what a fabulous CAS Card just perfect for a male. I love the use of the twine at the top and that gorgeously blinged up E.

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  23. Auntie EmDecember 17, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I love the simplicity, the sentiment, the twine, the colours, the stamp.
    A very stylish greeting!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  24. Glenda JDecember 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Absolutely perfect! Great work on this CAS card.

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  25. BenziDecember 17, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Great job with your inspiration, Emily, and there's sure to be a delighted father-in-law on the receiving end.

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  26. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 17, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Love the bit of sparkle.

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  27. Jessi FoganDecember 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    He's sure to love this! The twine looks super, and the simple bit of sparkle makes me happy :)
    Enjoy the kids in their pageant - hope they break a leg (break their legs? Dang, how do you wish luck to multiple performers? ACK!)

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  28. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    This is totally awesome Emily! Lvoe those subtle lines beneath the sentiment and the CAS design!

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  29. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorDecember 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hey Emily! Thanks for linking this up to the Pot Pourri Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  30. ~Tammy~December 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    This is awesome! Great take on the on the challenge!

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  31. LaurelDecember 19, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    This is fabulous! Congrats on being the Moxie Fabber! Thanks for playing at RCC.

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  32. SusanDecember 19, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    totally coolio, Emily and I am still beaming thinking of your huge shout out!

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  33. JenMarieDecember 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    LOVE this!!! Thanks for joining us in the IPPITY challenge!

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  34. Danielle DawsDecember 30, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    This is awesome! LOVE it! Thanks for joining in with RCC!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love to read every word!! Wishing you a day filled with bliss, ~Emily