Wednesday 5 March 2014

Divas by Design - Let's Hear it For the Boys!

Hello.... I hope you are all doing ok today?.... I can't quite believe we are now into March!! where did February go? Lol .... it's Team A's turn again over at 


and we have a wonderful theme for you this week of....

'Let's Hear it For the Boys'

I've kept things simple for this classic male card... using a pre-coloured topper from LOTV.


Image: LOTV - 'Vintage Boys' Art Pad
Papers: Red - Kaisercraft 'Christmas Collections', Beige - Prima 'Romance Novel'
Sentiment: LOTV - 'Sentiments' Art Pad 8
Black Mirri Card - Handy Hippo


This really was an easy card to make as the image and sentiment were pre-printed, so just a case of mounting everything on black mirri card. I love the effect of the warm red paper... which is actually Christmas paper but think I have got away with it on this Birthday Card...it has little leaves and berries... but they aren't holly so could be used any time of year! :-))

We are sponsored by the wonderful Craftie Charlie


I hope you can pop on over to our main blog at Divas by Design and see the rest of the team's wonderful manly creations!!! :-))

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my last card... I seem to be really enjoying doing vintage cards at the moment. I'm also feeling inspired to make some Spring themed cards... so hopefully I will find some time to squeeze them in.... we have had lots of lovely sunshine here in Manchester UK, which has been nice! it really makes you feel better in yourself.
Take Care and hope the rest of the week goes well for you! 
Love and hugs

40 comments:

Wendy L said...

Sue this is so cute, LOTV have some gorgeous images and the 'men' ones are lovely. xxx

Doreen said...

What a gorgeous card,love the image and fab papers.xxx

Berry said...

This is fab Sue those pre coloured images can be a life saver sometimes! Hugs Rebekah xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Sue. I love the image and fabulous papers too.
hugs Sue xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Sue this is adorable. What a lovely topper and love the papers you matched up with it. If you are interested it would be perfect for our March challenge at A Little Bit Crafty which is Are We There Yet? We've had sunshine here in Blackpool too - yippee! Susan xx

Sue said...

A gorgeous card,love your topper and colours.
Hugs Sue xx

Chrissy said...

Such a great topper Sue and love the background colours and layers..

luv CHRISSYxx

chrissy xx said...

Your topper is such a cutie Sue..
LOving your design too. Wouldn't have know it was Christmas paper if you hadn't have said..
Chrissyxx
Shame Alfie wasn't singing again at weekend lol

Margreet said...

gorgeous Sue...love that image so much...great card!
xxx Margreet

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

The image is so cute, it's a fabby male card Sue.

I hope you're having a great week sweetie!

Warm hugs
Maarit

Loopylou. said...

oh sue thats just so cute, I love that image and the papers are just perfect for those guys out there!
huge hugs Lou xxx

Sharon said...

This is a gorgeous card Sue. I love the fabulous image and design.
Hope you are having a lovely week.
Hugs Sharon. x

Claire said...

Fabulous card Sue, love the image and fab layout and papers. Hope all is well with you lovely? Hugs, Claire x

Pia S said...

I too love using Christmas papers for non Christmas designs, mostly due to the wonderful red color of these papers! This card is adorable, it's clean and this card doesn't need any embellishments! The cute image and lovely red DP look great together!

Pat said...

Super male card Sue with a great image and design.

Pat xx

Unknown said...

How cute your male card has turned out sweetie! Love your choice of papers, they go splendidly together with this pretty image! Biggest of hugs, Ira xox
Ira’s Crea Corner

Crea-Sandra said...

Beautiful card, I love the image and your coloring!
♥ Sandra ♥ DTsis

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so fantastic sweetie. I love those papers you have used they go so well with the image. A fantastic layout. Hope you are having a good week.
Hugs
Cathy
Xxxx

Kathleen said...

Fabulous card Sue, love the image and the papers, it is also one for the boys at LCI this fortnight too if you want to add this to the challenge.

Kath x

cotnob said...

This is a gorgeous card Sue, I love your LOTV topper and your papers are perfect along with your clean design.
You are so right about the weather, a little bit of sunshine makes everything seem so much better.
Take care.
Pauline
x

Wendy said...

Gorgeous boys card Sue, love the cute image and colours.
Hugs Wendy xx

Debs said...

Love these fabulous LOTV toppers Sue and you have made a perfect CAS male card with this one.
Hope you are well and enjoying the better weather.
Have a fab day.
Debs xx

DesignerDiva said...

You might have kept this simple but its really quite special Mrs! A perfect little card in every way Sue, it has everything it needs and from my point of view its missing nothing either!!
Hope you are well and have been enjoying the lovely sunshine, its changed here today unfortunately!
Hugs Laurie xx

Tammy said...

Gorgeous masculine card Sue!! I love that fun LOTV topper and your beautiful rich colors! Take care and enjoy the sunshine!
Big Hugs, Tammy

Aunty Sue said...

Hi Sue Love These Male Cards Must Get Some Of The Pads Great Layout. Yes Was Nice The Sunshine But Back To Rain This Morning. Have A Good weekend

cheryl said...

oh gosh hunny this is amazing gosh really love the image papers and colours on this hun,amazing,sweetie hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

Cindy Groh said...

I love this card. It is such a perfect male card. May I post a link to your card on my Manly Monday blog post? It's a post where I showcase masculine cards for my readers. LMK-Let me know. My email is grohcm at gmail dot com. Send a link with an email so I can find your card again.
Thanks
Cindy

Janice said...

Clearly I'm not doing comments at the moment Sue, sorry for missing this post! Clearly I've been too busy eating cake to tell you how lovely this card is! Enjoy the weekend, Jx

mixamatoasties said...

Super card Sue. Love it.

Susan xx

Wishcraft said...

Fab layout and a really lovely card Sue... Hope you're enjoying the weekend :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Mary J said...

Just super, Sue! Love the vintage sweet look!

craftinka said...

Hi Sue, love your card the image is so cute! Hugs, Justyna x

meg said...

Great card Sue love the topper you've matched the papers to the colours beautifully. Your card has a real sense of adventure with the balloon and the car.Hope you have a great weekend and week. Hope you are all well. Hugs Megxx

Jules said...

Hi Sue

A great male card.

Love your colour choices and neat layout.

I hope you have had a lovely weekend.

Love Jules xx

Donna Mosley said...

Great card Sue, love the super cute image and fab design.

Donna x

May said...

Fabulous card Sue, Love the colours & great image... perfect for a boy... Hugs May x x x

Glenda Atkins said...

Ohhhh this is such a fabulous card! Love the red paper, the balloon paper, the fun layers and the adorable image!
hugs
Glenda

coops said...

stunning male card sue.fabulous papers and colours and i love the image :D

xx coops xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Oh this is fab hun, perfectly vintage love it!
Hugs Shell xx

Mau xx said...

Hi sue, playing catch up as always..lol
Got my friends wedding over so now maybe more play time :o))
Love the super male card..and yes the paper is great!
I think I need some pre-coloured images, they look super.
hugs Mau xx