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A Manly Christmas Wreath

This week the Squigglefly challenge (SF3113) is to make your card Masculine. Masculine cards are one of my favorite kinds of cards. I used the Wreath Nest by Marla Shega. I love the detail on this image and it was great fun to cut out an extra branch and bow and pop them up for dimension. This is my hubby's kind of wreath. If we didn't have a screen door covering our entry door, we would probably have a bird's nest in our wreath too - we have them in our awnings and the rafters in the garage. This reminds me of Fall - a season I am so looking forward to this year!


Grab a Squigglefly image and your favorite manly papers and embees and work up a masculine card for this challenge (remember that is you don't have a Squigglefly image there are some free ones in the store). The card I made is going to be my Christmas card for my boss.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. BenziAugust 5, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    That is the most awesome, masculine Christmas card, Nancy. I really love it. I think you are one of a few that likes to make masculine cards.

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  2. KellyAugust 5, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Beautifully done! Your boss is going to love this card...it is sure to win you some brownie points.

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  3. Anne TempleAugust 5, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Fabulous vintage card. Love all the layers and textures.

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  4. MarisaAugust 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Fabulously done!! A wonderful masculine Christmas card indeed :)

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  5. bumblebee creationsAugust 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Can I say GORGEOUS!! I love this image, haven't noticed it before--but gonna have to get it now for sure! Your card is perfect!

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  6. JD/ JillAugust 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Nicely done card!

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  7. TammyAugust 5, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful card for the holidays! Love the soft shades!

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  8. coopsAugust 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    wow so stunning nancy.the wreath is fabulous and i love your gorgeous colours and distressing ;D

    xx coops xx

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  9. luvmycards.blogspot.comAugust 5, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Nancy, I can't say enough about how this card speaks to me with all the yummy creams and stunning sepia tones. I'm often inspired by your creations, never more than seeing this one today. You have such talent and I'm glad you share it with us all.
    Carolyn

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  10. Elizabeth HartAugust 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Nancy - this is just so elegant - your boss is lucky to get this beauty of a card!

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  11. Carol LAugust 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    This is an earthy beauty with gorgeous rustic details! Your boss will absolutely love it, especially the fact that you made it! Hallmark, move over!!

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  12. *Vicki*August 6, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    WOW!! This is so amazing!! What gorgeous details with the coloring and texture!! Thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog! HUGS :)

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  13. Kathy BradleyAugust 6, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Nancy,
    Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous masculine Christmas card - it's so awesome! I love what you've done with the image and your layout is perfect!

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  14. wannabcre8tiveAugust 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Nancy, this is gorgeous. I love the wreath in the browns. A great idea to do a Christmas card for this challenge.

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  15. downrightcraftyAugust 7, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    gorgeous beautiful colours and a great image
    Hugs Kate xx

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  16. Colleen DietrichAugust 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Oh! Nancy, I love this. Not sure if I would allocate it just to the guys...I would be so happy to receive it!

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  17. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsAugust 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Love that image and your extra bits and the whole vintage, washed out sepia is just fantastic :)

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  18. Holly YoungAugust 11, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    This is beautiful Nancy. I love the extra dimension you've given it by popping up the branch and bow. The sepia tone you printed it in and the raffia in the background are just perfectly wonderful!

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