Today's way's to use it challenge was to create a masculine card. I always struggle with this. I love glitter and bling. So it was a great challenge for me.
I used a Sutter Stamp today. I have had this stamp forever. I chose this stamp today for a very good reason.
My dad has been a farmer for 52 years. He raised hundreds of heads of cattle. This year the EPA is shutting down his operation. He has a creek behind his property and the cattle have caused too much pollution. With a VERY heavy heart he will be selling them all this summer.
So I dedicate this card to him. He has had unconditional love for these animals his entire life. He has also had unconditional love for me. He is an awesome dad.
I hope using ribbon on a manly card is acceptable. I was inspired by red, white and black from a card I saw in Mothermark's gallery this morning. Go take a look.
Thanks for an awesome challenge.
Thanks also for looking,
Dawn
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008 GMT Views: 784
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Thu, May 22, 2008 @ 9:16 PM
Dawn - just wow! What an amazing card with a very sad story behind it...thanks for sharing that with us. My heart goes out to him. I'm sure he will treasure your card for years to come.
Registered: March 10, 2006 Location: Blountstown, FL Posts: 6191
Wed, May 28, 2008 @ 11:08 AM
Wow!! What a great manly card!! I love how you used the hardware--never seen that before but I love it--will have to CASE that in the future!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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Fri, Jul 04, 2008 @ 6:08 AM
Dawn, this is so touching. Your dad sounds like a wonderful father! I hope God fills his life with wonderful memories and a renewed spirit. Your card is a great testimony to him. TFS
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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