Saturday, August 25, 2012

August Blog Hop

 I must be perfectlly honest. I really wasn't thrilled with this month's PTI Blog Hop challenge which is all about autumn patterns, textures & textiles. Below is this month's inspiration.

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   However, since I have two masculine birthdays in September, I decided to create a CAS card using my new Herringbone Impression Plate and felt.  I used the Happy die from Pretty Peonies with black felt.




A close up shot of the inside sentiment.


Thanks for hopping by.

18 comments:

Tracey McNeely said...

Fabulous card Carol, love the texture.

Kelly Griglione said...

Carol, these are perfect for a masculine birthday! They are my least favorite cards to create, so it's always good to have some on hand : )

A Crafty Person said...

Great card!

Rhonda said...

Happy card indeed Carol!! love the herringbone.

Joyce said...

What a fun card. Great idea to die cut the felt (wink!)

jen said...

Looks like you turned lemons into lemonade! This turned out great- and I wouldn't have thought of that die for a masculine card- but it works great! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

Jill Norwood said...

Great card for a masculine birthday...I always struggle but managed it myself this time! :)

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, I love that happy diecut out of felt! It looks fabulous with the herringbone impressed background!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Excellent cards for the masculine side! I have two coming up in September and you have given me some ideas to use. Thanks!

Luanne said...

Hey, I used that happy die too! I forgot I had it, does that mean I have too much? Never!! Lol... I love it cut with felt, I'll need to remember that! Great card!

Unknown said...

I think you captured the spirit of the hop nicely. :)

Terri said...

Very nice. Love the herringbone background and your use of the happy dies too.

Nancy Guse said...

I also love the herringbone pattern and the felt on top is warm and cosy. Great card and thanks its good to be back.

tonyamaries said...

Great job! The black felt looks great on that herringbone.

Jean said...

A great masculine card and great way to add texture!

Jen said...

oh, you did a great job!! i love, it! that embossed background is awesome!!

craftmates said...

Great card! Love the texture.-Irma

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty! Great textures!