ODBD April Release Blog Hop

Friday, April 1, 2011

ODBD April Release Blog Hop

8:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Hello everyone! Welcome to the April 1st Our Daily Bread designs Blog Hop! The sticks in the bread basket are soooo excited this month about all the sets being released! I know you will enjoy this hop and will love all the new sets! I know I personally have enjoyed inking them up!!!

If you got here from the amazing Angie's Blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and hop from there!

The Hop will run from 8am EDT April 1 until 8pm EDT. April 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Sun. April 3.

For this hop, there will be THREE Prizes of One Free Set (your choice), and

ONE GRAND PRIZE of THREE FREE SETS, YOUR CHOICE!

Here is what you need to do to be entered in the drawing:

Leave comments for each designer on each blog
Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment, telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you were unable to comment on.
Answer the question on the ODBD blog ( no need to answer it on all our blogs)

If you should get lost along the way...there is a list of all the dt on the ODBD blog but I am adding it for your convenience here as well.

Here is the order for the hop:
Julie
Debi
Angie
Chris -> YOU ARE HERE
Dawn
Grace
Sandee
Connie
Becca
Lorelie
Betty

Here are my card details:

Many associate me with more feminine cards...I do make many more of them and enjoy adding all the details. Today, however, I want to share a masculine card set I created for Father's Day using the fun Father's Day set released today!! Rather than coloring the moose, I wanted to distress the edges of my image panel instead to match the Creative Imaginations designer paper I found in my stash.

The image is frame with a circle and Labels 18 die from Spellbinders which I cut with my GRAND CALIBER. The sentiment is cut out with the Ribbon Trios 3 dies from Spellbinders. Since I did not want to use a lot of embellishment on a masculine card, I decided to create a window to create some interest. The trim on the card and bag is raffia.

On the inside of my card, I created a pocket to put a gift card inside. Under the pocket, I used the verse from the Father's Day set which says: "A good man obtains favor from the Lord." The "Happy Father's Day" sentiment is from the Happy Father's Day set released last year!! This set is on sale at ODBD for 15% off.

In addition to a gift card holder, I wanted to create a coordinating gift bag. The handle are raffia. The bag is created with a Stampin Up template die.

I hope you enjoyed my creations today.... now from here hop on over to Dawn's Blog where I know you will be in for some real inspiration.

Have a great day!!

Chris

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Grace said...: Chris my goodness this is such an amazing project! I love the unique cut out on the card! It's a great design and the box of goodies is sure to please! I love the moose done in just line stamping too... GREAT fathers day set my friend!!!
Enjoy your weekend and be safe!
hugs,
Grace; April 1, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Kay said...: I love this project, it is so masculine and the chocolate doesn't hurt! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win a great prize.; April 1, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Margarita said...: Absolutely amazing! What a gorgeous set! From the inside out, this set is masculine, beautiful, and attractive not just to us but to a man. Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 8:45 AM
angelwhispers said...: Such super Fathers day Card & Gift I love it so perfect! Chanelle xx; April 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Tami B. said...: I love new ideas, so I really love your FD card with the different cut. Can't say "pretty" for such a masculine card so let's say "stylish".; April 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Francie G. said...: Outstanding, Chris! Gorgeous masculine set! Thanks for all the inspiration. Beautifully done as always! Hugs!; April 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Deborah said...: I love the richness of the colors you chose.; April 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Unknown said...: This set is stuning. I love the card/gift card holder, and that amazing treat bag. Great use of the stamps.; April 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Beth Norman said...: My heaven, what an outstanding project. You really outdid yourself. Your card is so very unique. I like the deep rich colour.; April 1, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Unknown said...: Beautiful, rich colors - stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Rachel Brooks said...: Love this masculine set and your take is just inspiring! I don't have a father any more, but I do have a moose hunting husband! Thanks for the ideas; April 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM
perennial-mommy said...: Great masculine treat box! I just love how you used the colors and textures.; April 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Joyce said...: The gift card pocket is so clever. What an original card.; April 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Angella D. Crockett said...: Wow, girl! You have not only hit a home run with this set, but a GRAND SLAM!!!! Absolutely fantastic!!!! Blessings, Angie; April 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Wanda Thomas said...: It's hard to make a pretty card that is manly, but you pulled it off and then some! Thanks for the ideas.; April 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful card and treat bag. Love the colors and the new stamp sets. Great masculine set. Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Beth Ann said...: I love this card & stamps used. The paper is a perfect choice. Thank you for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Vail's Creative Endeavors said...: Gorgeous card and gift. Love your color combination. Great ideas.; April 1, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Deborah said...: I love the dramatic coloring you chose for the card.; April 1, 2011 at 9:30 AM
cyndie2010 said...: Oh my gosh, what a beautiful card and bag. Love your creations. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.; April 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Becky said...: These are fabulous Chris! Love this design paper you used for these. Love that candy also :).; April 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Marlena M. said...: I just love your projects. You have inspired me to "try again" at some masculine cards. I really like the idea of color in the paper, not the stamped image. I have to try that!; April 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Sarah Raines said...: Lovely rich colors in your projects. That paper looks perfect with your stamped images. Thanks also for sharing the inside of your card - I love how that's decorated.; April 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Great masculine card. These are hard to create but you made this one look easier. I love the idea of a 'treat' for dad. Kudos.
Hugs, Jeanielou in PA; April 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Anna said...: I never realized I could like Moose(S?) so much. These are great for the man in your life. So cretive!; April 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM
schnurse2004 said...: great card.. love the masculine colors..

tfs; April 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM
bethann said...: wow, what a fantastic card, love the cuts, and the colors; April 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Amanda said...: GASP!!! WHAMMO! You hit me with a good old fashioned wake-up-call this morning!!! And I'm loving it!! Great gift set and idea!!! :); April 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Becca Feeken said...: Chris, this is an amazing creation!! I've had to go back and pour over it quite a few times. I love the black rimming on all the pieces and there are so many delightful surprises here!! I love the openness and how you used that label tag for your sentiment. Genius, I tell you, genius!!; April 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Dawn said...: Chris!!! this is beyond AMAZING!!! wow, I love it!; April 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM
cdjcape521 said...: Very nice for the man in your life!; April 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Gretchen said...: I just love this masculine set! Can't wait to bring this home with me!; April 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Evette K. said...: Totally awesome creations Chris.....you have truly made some "GREAT" fathers day gifts.; April 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM
NancyD said...: I love the rich dark colors of your card and bag! Really beautifully done.; April 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
Magnificent fathers day card. I love the colour, papers and image. The gify bag is a brilliant addition.
Hugs,
Fiona x; April 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Rosemary said...: wow!! what a beautiful father's day set!!; April 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM
LINDA said...: Chris, You always amaze me with your gorgeous creations,, This is just gorgeous!!
Hugs, Linda; April 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Candy Meyers said...: I'm always scouting out ideas for men's cards so I am really glad you did a Father's Day card. I'll keep this one in mind for the future. Thanks loads.
Candy Meyers; April 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Julie- justwritedesigns said...: Chris, these are fabulous! You always have such amazing sets! I love the wonderful Father's Day gifts and the oh so manly colors. So many beautiful details. Gorgeous, Chris!; April 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Barbara said...: Your projects are spectactular.; April 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Sherry Kushibab said...: Wow - you put as much pizzaz into your masculine cards as you do the more feminine ones. Colors are outstanding and all those dies and details...I could spend and hour studying this and still miss something....love it. TFS; April 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Linda said...: I love the Moose I'm constantly looking for stamps appropriate for a male. Thank you for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Chris R. said...: Very nice projects.; April 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM
BuzzyBeeCottage said...: Wow what a great project. I can't think of any guy who wouldn't like this for his own. Thanks for the inspiration.; April 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Becky E. said...: Love your ideas, Chris. There are a couple of fathers in my family who are going to be sooo glad I stopped by for this visit today. Thank you.; April 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM
madmummy said...: what stunning man cards....just beautiful. What a shame the males don't appreciate the hard work and inspritation that goes into our creations quite as much as the ladies do!
Jo; April 1, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Sheila said...: This is a great project. May have to try something similar for the man in my life. The rafia is a great touch.; April 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Queen Mary said...: Wowzer! These projects are fantastic -- from the choice of papers to the layers of dies! Gorgeous!; April 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM
NanL said...: Great Father's Day ideas!; April 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Jennifer L said...: Great job Chris! The card is wonderful all the way through, oustside and in! The bag really tops off a great set! Thank you for sharing!; April 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Elena C said...: How cool is that for Father's day???? WOW I LOVE IT!!!; April 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Charlotte said...: Oh . . . stunning! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your gift set! That card is sooooo unique . . . and, the papers you used are so rich. [And, that moose is great.]; April 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Karen Wedding said...: I love both of your father's day items. I like how you have a window on the front of the card and hide the gift card behind it. Very nice. I love that moose stamp.; April 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM
June Pegram said...: Beautiful gift. Love the rich colors and the view through the front face of the card!; April 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM
NANCY P said...: THANKS FOR SUCH A SPECIAL DAD CARD. LOVE THE WINDOW EFFECT.; April 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Judy W. said...: Wonderful Father's Day gift set! Love the colors and framing!; April 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM
ChristineCreations said...: What a great masculine set Chris! So rich in color, perfect for a guy!; April 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Lucy said...: Wow! I can't wait to make this! What a wonderful masculine card with extra special goodies!; April 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Darlene Gabriel said...: WOW - what a gorgeous Father's Day set - such rich colours. I love the way you've showcased this new set. I'm still mind boggled at the way you cut the front of the card and the pocket behind it - wonderful creation.; April 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Taylor said...: How superb is this?? WOW!!! It's absolutely perfect :); April 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Angela Toucan said...: wow, that is so stunning; April 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow! Awesome gift set. . .so detailed and so masculine. A true work of art! (The chocolates are a bit distracting, though! :D ) Blessings! Jan E. (Janaria); April 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM
TN Granny said...: Holy Moly your cards are amazing I see how you have thousands of followers WOW you are good!; April 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Bobbi said...: I love this Father's day card. The cut out is so cool. I like the moose and the masculine colors; April 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Simply Delicious! And candy too! I love what you created and so would any lucky dad!
Cindy C; April 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM
sandyh said...: love the way you cut the card! and the colors are so rich looking! beautiful!
sandyh; April 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Barb P. said...: Beautiful!! Gorgeous colours, and I love the inside pocket on the card.; April 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM
ellepaulette said...: WOW!! This is all so wonderful and inspiring!!; April 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM
bernietom47 said...: WOW this is a stunning set. Love the rich colors. The window turn pocket is amazing! Great use of the stamps as well.
Blessings Bernie; April 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM
PatS said...: Chris, this is one fabulous set for Father's Day. Love your masculine card and candy holder! Great inspiration.; April 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Riet said...: This is so wonderful Chris.

Hugs Riet.xx; April 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Mari K. said...: Very nice, I have such a hard time making masculine items, thanks for sharing, I now have a little inspiration for when I start on Father's Day cards this year.; April 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Cheryl W. said...: I love the colors and cutout. Such a perfect Father's Day set!; April 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Catherine said...: AWESOME! What a wonderful gift for Father's Day! Totally amazing!; April 1, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Judy Hall said...: I love the moose stamp and the colors you used are perfect.; April 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM
stampencamper said...: what a great masculine creation. Great new image, lovin how you cut out the card,; April 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM
christi said...: wow, i really had to look at your card to see the details and open work. at first i thought it was a cd holder. this paper was meant for the stamp. it goes so well together.; April 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Sharlene L. said...: What great masculine cards. Great for Father's Day. Job well done.; April 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Kathy B said...: Wonderful stuff for the guys! Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Dianne said...: What a creative mix of medium. I really liked the your window idea and the pocket inside the card. Very nice.; April 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Kathryn said...: What a wonderful card/gift bag for any guy! Love the contrast with the layers and background paper. The moose is cool too!; April 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM
JR Swoboda said...: Great Fathers Day Cards. Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Ann G's crafts said...: It looks like you went all out on this, the colors coordinate so nicely. It's a great gift you have being able to be so crafty.; April 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Laura (sandytoz) said...: Lots of eye candy in the chocolate sort of way! Wonderful colors!; April 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Jan Castle said...: Ohhhh YUM! Your projects are a delightful eyefull and, making me hungry!!!
Jan; April 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: What gorgeous cards, love the the colors.
Mary L Schreiber; April 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Great masculine projects! Thanks for providing inspiration and sharing with us.; April 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Judy Kulm said...: Great masculine card. Sometimes the masculine cards are harder to make then the femine ones. Love it.; April 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Annika said...: wow, that set is si incredibly stylish and really masculine! I love the way you have designed the card so it works inside out - clever!
Hugs!
Annika; April 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Wendy G said...: I loved how you created the window to frame out the moose. I thought it was clever that you used a portion of the labels 18 die cut to create the sentiment tag. I learn so many tips from the blog hops. Thanks.; April 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Nice colors, and nice card. barb f; April 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Lynne said...: Love your card and gift bag. That moose stamp is awesome as is your color choice. Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Lynne said...: Wow, what a wonderful 3 piece set. Really excited about this stamp release and all the wonderful projects on this blog hop.; April 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Carpenters said...: Such pretty paper and stamps! I really like what you did with this set. What a blessed recipient!; April 1, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Kathy said...: You have done a fabulous job of selling this set! The pattern paper choice, the colors, and the rich layering is amazing. I love this Father's Day set, thanks for your inspiration.; April 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Mary said...: Love the window in your Card..thank you for sharing; April 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM
snowbear said...: Your card is fabulous! the paper is perfect for a man's card... it was perfect to make a gift bag to match!; April 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM
normajeanr50 said...: Simply Amazing! Your attention to detail is fabulous! I love the window you created!; April 1, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Brenda said...: What a wonderful Father's Day card and gift bag! They are both so very masculine! Great job!; April 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM
chris said...: such stunning projects AMAZING.; April 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow!What father would not like this.Thanks
for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Cheryl said...: These are fabulous! I love the window effect.; April 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Sherry said...: What a gorgeous gift set!!! i love it and the stamps!!; April 1, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Wendy Ogden West said...: I love your fathers day items!!!; April 1, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Judi said...: OMG! I love your Father's Day card, the whole idea and layout are excellent. Masculine through and through!; April 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Susan said...: You have done an outstanding job on your Father's Day card and gift bag. I really like the way you cut the front of the card and used your dies to frame the sentiment.; April 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Peachy Wessels said...: What a great card and gift set!; April 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM
schmidtrv said...: Theinsideofyour card is as beautiful as the outside.What a great gift bag.
Vicky Schmidt; April 1, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Diana said...: Really beautiful, great use of color; April 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris I have followed your blog for a while now and I really enjoy your beautiful creations! I hope to have a blog in the future too.
This project is simply amazing! The different cuts and the details are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Diana Walsh
earthdiana@hotmail.com; April 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM
jean wilson said...: Chris what a great card and box for a special Dad!; April 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Barbie D. said...: Both of your projects are amazing. I love the way you created the pocket for the gift card and the use of the Spellbinder dies which are a favorite of mine. The gift bag to match is perfect as is the dp you used.; April 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Fonda said...: OMG! These are gorgeous... and I love the chocolate idea too.; April 1, 2011 at 6:24 PM
Danni said...: You never cease to amaze me with your creations! These are just beyond stunning! Wow!; April 1, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Babs Y. said...: Can't believe what you can do with paper. Perfect for any man.; April 1, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Jeanne J. said...: Gotta say I just love that moose. It reminds me of Yellowstone and the beauty of nature. Great masculine cards.; April 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh what a wonder card & gift bag set! I love the colors and the layering you did on the card.
Great job. TFS

Judy A; April 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Barbara said...: As I said before, we can always use more masculine card ideas. Thanks!; April 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Cindy Lou said...: Amazingly beautiful masculine card and set! Love the DP you used as well, it is all just breathtaking! Thanks for sharing :); April 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM
SavedbyGrace said...: Just stunning!! Everything you chose works together beautifully. I love moose, Now all of a sudden I'm thinking of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
: ) It's been a stressful week?!?! Any fellow would love receiving your card and gift. Iris, Saved by Grace; April 1, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Elizabeth said...: Chris, OMGoodness! These are fantastic! I really like the way you used the different dies and layers to add dimension. I actually had to look closely to realize you only used one DP! LOL; April 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Karen said...: I love the gift bag to co ordinate with the card!!!; April 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM
kiwimeskreations said...: Wow - what a stunning masculine set - both the card and the package are eye catching, and I love the window effect on the card!!; April 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Jan Keen said...: Oh Wow Chris!! what a awesome job your did with the moose, and also the box/bag!! JanK; April 1, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Denise Marzec said...: Wowwwwwwww! This is SUCH an aweasome masculine project. Love the new stamps and that DP used is PERFECT for a masculine card and bag! Looooove it!; April 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Kath said...: Manly but elegant at the same time.. very nice; April 1, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Susan said...: Masculine is so hard and you did a fantastic job.; April 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Anne said...: Your FD projects scream "masculine". The colors and textures are great.; April 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM
CraftinGranny said...: Such a beautiful card and gift bag Chris. Gorgeous colors and so appropriate. "Hugs" Carol; April 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM
lstroker300 said...: Very manly and nice colors. Mmm - chocolate- gotta love it; April 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Bertha W said...: Love the card and gift bag. Thanks for sharing.; April 1, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Peggy said...: Fabulous card and gift package. I love to see good masculine gifts. Thank you for the inspiration.
God bless,
PeggyS; April 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Robyn said...: love the chocolate box, and the cutouts
thanks for sharing; April 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Mary Roberson said...: You scored with this set! You were able to achieve a regal look and feel, without breaking the bank on expensive supplies. Good job on this masculine set!
hmheartfelt(at)yahoo.com; April 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Unknown said...: What nice rich manly colors you used in the card and gift.....LOVE IT!!!; April 1, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Kathy Billings said...: Wonderful cards!!! Great idea to put rhe pocket on the inside. I'll remember that.; April 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Melody (lacyquilter) said...: These are fabulous. I love the colors and the papers you used.; April 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow! These colors and projects are great. The really first manly items that really are suited for men.

Sandy Duley; April 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM
fishsmom said...: I have such a hard time making a masculine card.....you sure succeded!!; April 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Unknown said...: Wow, wonderful creations!; April 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Sharon Peele said...: Chris, I really love your porjects! The colors and the DP you used are amazing!! I love how you made your gift card holder!! Wonderful job!!; April 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Debi said...: Love your gift set Chris, could you pass me some of that dark Lindt chocolate that is a favorite of mine. Love how you colored your moose and how you framed it.; April 1, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Love the card, especially all the details. Thanks for sharing. Jo4Him; April 1, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Sue D said...: Fantastic masculine gift set!; April 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM
craftymom205 said...: Great project. Thanks for the great idea for Father's day.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com; April 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM
gram cheryl said...: Love the way you incorporated the gift card holder. Very nice, masculine cars.; April 1, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Rachel said...: PERFECT!!!! Masculine cards are my fave!!; April 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM
wendy2512 said...: Love this warmth that come through, and such a cute mmse....gotta love the moose,great guy card...:0)....TFS; April 1, 2011 at 10:34 PM
cvrdhinlo@yahoo.com said...: Oooohh! Such wonderful rich tones! I love them. I recently attended a Stampin Up party, and boy was it fun. I am looking forward to utilize more of their tools to re-create your wonderful cards. Thanks.
Loretta; April 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Georgee said...: Absolutely wonderful card & bag! Love them!; April 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Anonymous said...: What a neat masculine card. I studied it for quite awhile then moved on to your comments and when you wrote you made a window, it was like a whaaaaaaaat. Had to go back and study it some more. W O W ! ! ! Neeeeeeeeeeeeat.
Jean McGee; April 1, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Barbara Jay said...: Your card & bag are great!! It is a struggle to find stamps and designs for masculine cards . These are wonderful; April 1, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Connie M. said...: Chris! This is such an amazing set! I LOVE the raffia you added, and how the card holds a gift card too! So wonderful!!; April 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM
janey said...: So clever and so creative! I love the way you handled the gift card. I also loved the candy!!; April 1, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Waipahu CBDO dba Waipahu Community Coalition said...: Such A rich and elegant set. Amazing; April 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM
kngwd89 said...: No foolin' here! This Father's Day combo is FANTASTIC! Any guy would be thrilled to be the recipient! LeAnn; April 2, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Heather said...: Love how you've used those scrumptious chocolate brown papers. Gorgeous!; April 2, 2011 at 12:43 AM
luvthatstampin said...: How lucky to find those gorgeous papers in your stash. Great job!; April 2, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Anonymous said...: the browns are such a lovely blend of colors. So nice, I think that I might just have to case the colors. Thanks for sharing.; April 2, 2011 at 1:23 AM
E. Marie said...: Love these. So perfect for a man. I really like how you gave the card a window affect. Wonderful use of these great new stamps.; April 2, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Unknown said...: You just made this set a must have. You are very talented.; April 2, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Casmiles said...: What a wonderful set. The colors are absolutely beautiful. And the entire set is wonderful - what a great gift!; April 2, 2011 at 2:29 AM
Natalie said...: Great choice of paper, Chris! Beautifully done!; April 2, 2011 at 2:36 AM
Anonymous said...: Fantastic Father's Day cards! The colors and layering are wonderful!!!; April 2, 2011 at 2:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Great papers and colors. Very handsome card and gift bag!! Thank you for the inspiration.

Carol Froehlich; April 2, 2011 at 3:02 AM
rush said...: how attractive it all is. forget the gift card...just send me the chocolate! thank you for sharing.; April 2, 2011 at 3:04 AM
Linda said...: Linda F.

Two great masculine creations. I loved the depth you created. Thank you for simulating the masculine creative side of my brain.; April 2, 2011 at 3:37 AM
Viki Banaszak said...: Oh my goodness! I had to click on those to see all the details close up! Beautiful!!!; April 2, 2011 at 3:47 AM
NYtina112 said...: Your cards are beautiful. Your creativity is amazing. Thank you for sharing. You just have to love cards that feature a moose!; April 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM
Stampvanwinkle said...: Wow!!!! What a wonderful gift set. These are amazing Chris.

Hugs,
Deb; April 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Sheila said...: Wow! The deep, rich colors combined with the moose image just is so amazing. Definitely one of my favorite cards. The bag certainly reflects that you go the extra mile with your projects.; April 2, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Tanja said...: Lovely projects Chris, such deep masculine colours.; April 2, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Auntie Em said...: Great projects! Guys are always so difficult to buy for let alone make a card or project for but this set is a winner!
Thanks for sharing! :); April 2, 2011 at 7:12 AM
imsteelefullofscrap said...: Love your choice of colors what a great idea may have to copy this for fathers day!!!; April 2, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Unknown said...: Love it ... Love IT... love it !!!!! There's that moose again... May have to get that stamp...; April 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Luv 2 Create said...: Oh my Chris, what a fabulous Father's Day project!! Masculine is the hardest but you have absolutely nailed it. Just love it.
Marcie; April 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Irene said...: Beautiful color combination and design for Father's Day! Thanks for sharing your creativity!; April 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Designing with Debbie said...: Wonderful creations, so fun, and original. Love the colors and this is a really great set.; April 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Chrissy D said...: Ohhh what a fabulous gift set for Dad - beautiful papers!; April 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Dee said...: This is beatiful!; April 2, 2011 at 10:37 AM
sillyoldgramma said...: Now those are wonderful masculine sets!!! Love the colors and the amazing cut-out focal point! These rock!!!; April 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Glenda said...: Some stamps need no coloring when you have such amazing details as your GORGEOUS cut and paper! You will be the envy of the neighbourhood come Father's Day!

Glenda; April 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM
GrannieR said...: I love the rich colors. What an awesome project!; April 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Ratty Hugs said...: Great guy cards, perfect for Father's Day.
~C8>; April 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Marie D. said...: Both creation are so cool! I'm not one who usually make guy cards, but I really like these creation.; April 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Kim P said...: Wow...love the richness of these projects!

...but isn't the chocolate supposed to be for Mom?? ;-); April 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Sarah Stainback said...: Great masculine card!; April 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM
DottyA Cards & Things said...: OMG!!!! I am always looking for ways to hid a gift card and this is the best yet!!! I just love that idea! And the card is cut away to see thru too... LOVE it!! Both the Goody Bag and card are GREAT!!; April 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Anonymous said...: Loved your edgy "Mother" card, Chris! It is so nice to see someone else recognizing the fact that asymmetry is indeed a recognized design principle!; April 2, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Sara Mac said...: WOW Chris!! These are amazing. That pp is stunning and you've put it to perfect use.; April 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Liz said...: This is a keeper and a must make I love this for my father in law; April 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM
LaDawn said...: My son would love to eat the chocolate for you. His favorite is dark chocolate. The card is wonderful. It really pops out at you. Hugs; April 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM
peacefulgardens said...: I always find it difficult to make a masculine cards so I do so appreciate these ideas. Thank you.; April 2, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Karen said...: The dark outlines really make the cards; April 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM
mamaduck said...: You did a wonderful job with the masculine card. I have a very hard time making a masculine card, it always seems to look to much like a feminine card.; April 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM
shelleyjwilliams said...: I love the gift card holder. I need to make a few for those "manlier" gifts I need to give.; April 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM
chaun said...: I love the chocolate bar holder and card. I am ALWAYS looking for masculine cards for my husband and two grown sons. Thanks!; April 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM
April said...: You did a super job on these! I love the colors and the moose stamp! My husband is a big game hunter and would love this!; April 2, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Traci S. said...: Wow, Chris! These are so incredible! I love the way you cut the card, and it is perfectly done--inside and out! I love that moose image. I don't think I will be able to get away without it! I was wondering, what adhesive you used to attach the raffia handles to the bag. I love the look---very natural. Very creative.
I also like that you left the moose as a line image. It is a great pair for Father's Day! Way to Go! God Bless you and yours, Chris!

He IS Able,
Traci S.; April 2, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow Chris!! You do awesome work on both masculine and feminine creations!! Love this set!! So rich!
hugs,
Marty; April 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM