Wednesday, March 23, 2011

WOYWW, For the Fellas and waffle...

Hello Mercredi, woensdag, miércoles, Wednesday...
Hands up if you remember the weekend. It did pop round to my house but didn't have time to come in for a cuppa so we only chatted on my doorstep. Anyway, back to the mid-week mutterings with a shot of my desk. Looking pretty tidy as I had just cleaned up one mess to make room for a new one...
Just starting on some vintage cards but leaving them until tomorrow. Despite owning a zillion design papers it seems the right shade of brown just ain't one of them.


 So, I could be a very good girlie and get this (today)...
 ...looking like this again (Sep 2010). But I didn't.
(Julia - I hope you now can now go into major gloat mode). I am pretty strict on keeping things tidy in my room, but this ravage of ribbons is my teenage kid...it just won't listen.

So with no vintage success or any ribbon joy, I decided to turn my efforts to the Less is More Challenge where the theme is a rather daunting sounding Masculine, or as I prefer to say ...something for a fella. Yes, that obscure and floral free genre we tend to avoid. I decided to go for a modern take on the theme, have fun and rustle up my own decor...

 I played around on the Mac with words and fonts and designed my own paper with the words Rockstar, Hero, Lover... should cover a few avenues in life. Then I cut out three circles, glued them onto card for strength and inked the edges.


Just layered them up with a brown cotton ribbon onto textured green card and there you go.



 Number two...I really wanted to use this male symbol and it made me laugh. Decided to go for the parallel-legged man, as opposed to the wide-legged one - as I wasn't planning on crafting a new toilet sign!!!

I would have liked to have tried out other ideas with this chap but seeing as he had to be hand-cut and painted each time, I took a rain-check. Went for Kraft card-stock this time...which is great with the colours of the words. Is it the world or a giant football? Who knows? But could I send it to a fair gentleman. Me thinketh so...

I will leave you with a sneak preview of next weeks new Design Piece for Simon Says Stamp & Show. The idea is that you now gush "Oooh, that looks so darn intriguing, I will just have to come back..." See you Monday then!

 This weeks challenge is Show us a Word...and my DT piece is on the left. More details here...If you're feeling creative and up for a good challenge I would love to see there. That's the gossip for today. Enjoy yourselves wherever you may be. Thanks very much for calling by...and so many lovely comments. Thanks to all of you!
I'll be around soon too.

Sarah.
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59 comments:

  1. NickyMarch 23, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Happy WOYWW love all those ink pads on you desk and what a pile of ribbons - great fella cards

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  2. HarmonySweetpeaMarch 23, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Wow what a neat way of keeping ribbons. Mine are squished into a box. Some lovely work this week. Your DT item looks great. Happy WOYWW

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  3. peggy aplSEEDSMarch 23, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    great desk and projects today. yup, ribbons are lovely but so hard to keep in order. i particularly like the three circle card. so fitting for the masculine theme.

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  4. Carola BartzMarch 23, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Isn't it funny how we clean up one mess to make space for another one?
    Love the green card, I'm always for clean and simple. Beautiful.

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  5. Franka BenjaminsenMarch 23, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I had the same problem yesterday. Couldn't find the right colours. And it's not good for your mood. Good to see that your ribbons are a mess too.
    Bye Franka

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  6. ClareMarch 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    You have been very productive and the 'man' cards are perfectly suitable. I know what you're saying about your brown being not quite the right shade, I get that all the time with my fabrics. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. A Hovel to HomeMarch 23, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Gosh it is looking tidy, that piece done looks mighty interesting.

    Kay (Toodles & Binks)

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  8. DragonMarch 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Hey that desk is fab and your next week's piece IS darned intriguing!! I have just started to do this challenge and will post my THIS week later today, so will look forward to seeing the whole YOU soon!!! tee hee
    Frankie
    xx

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  9. HelenMarch 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I very much will say wow! Love your man cards, very less is more! The sneak peak IS intriguing. See you Monday for sure. Now, go get your ribbons tidy, lady! Have a great day.

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  10. KathykMarch 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I'm loving your newly crafted "toilet sign" card - your comments made me chuckle too - Happy Wednesday

    Kathyk

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  11. Suze BainMarch 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Two super cards Sarah, the first one is my favourite, love the green base card. x

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  12. FionaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love what you've done with your ribbons - I had an accident with my ribbon box - well not me exactly but my cat decided it made a great alternative to a toilet - and the whole lot had to be thrown out. grrrr x

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  13. KarenMarch 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Looks like you have been very busy with various craft projects, I love your cards and the sneek peeps!!
    Have a great WOYWW,
    Karen #11

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  14. ChrissieMarch 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    As fabulous as ever Sarah, love those masculine cards and I think that your homemade script paper is super!
    Nice peek at your desk too!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  15. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Great desk and projects, lovely cards....thanks for sharing Jo (51) xxx

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  16. Berry March 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What a fantastic set of CAS cards love your organisation too, my ribbons are a dreadful mess lol! Enjoying the mooch hugs Rebekah xx 57

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  17. LulabelleMarch 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Your desk looks great! All those ink pads! Love the peek photo, will have to come back and see the finished project!

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  18. karenMarch 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great Less is More cards you have made! They are clean and yet effective!
    And yes you do have me intrigued with your shot of the new Design Piece!
    xoxo Karen #22

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  19. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsMarch 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    ooo Sasa so much fun going on over at your house

    ...and fancy you having a giant monkey NOW!! you know you will haveto post him now or we wont beflieve you have him!!???

    ...after all Méchant wants to see what a giant monkey looks like??
    I will have to hold his hand as he peeks, of course but we are waiting....TFS!
    Shaz In Oz (and Méchant). xxoo

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  20. SarnMarch 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow - you have a lot going on!
    Thanks for visiting me.
    HAPPY WOYWW.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  21. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)March 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Sarah, it sounds to me as though your tool collection really NEEDS a new addition - a Silhouette die cutter. You could then have set it up to cut as many men as you wanted with little or no hassle. I could not do without mine these days. You do seem to be a very vusy creative person this week.

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  22. MinxyMarch 23, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    WOW your super organized, already ahead with your Dt work, good for you.
    Love your less is more cards, especially toilet man lol, i must remember i have that shape on one of my slice carts, he's quality :D
    happy woyww
    StAy InKy
    hUgS MiNxY x

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  23. TwigletMarch 23, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Great cards - had to chuckle at the toilet sign man - yes you are right!
    If you haven't already, then please pop over to our blog shop and get your name down in the BIG celebration draw.

    http://sisterscraftycreations.blogspot.com/

    Good luck
    Jo

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  24. MarkerGeekMarch 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love your cards!

    And your ribbons, even as they are, are positively organised compared to mine at the moment!

    ~Elaine http://quixoticcards.com/

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  25. SusanneMarch 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Lots to see today; thanks for the peek at your space.

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  26. LionelsaMarch 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I like your ribbon holders.
    Happy WOYWW! # 77

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  27. AileenMarch 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love your homemade script paper. Super idea. x

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  28. donnalouiserodgersMarch 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    since you ask my debauched weekend was spent impersonating Carmen's 'Rock Lover Hero' for my Comic Relief 'keep on giving' saturday blogpost,

    will see you at the reveal on Monday (I secretly stalk since I don't always have time to comment on everyone's blogs...except weds when I make superhuman efforts)

    Dxxx

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  29. MortiMarch 23, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    "Oooh, that looks so darn intriguing, I will just have to come back..."


    ROFL

    Love the Fella Cards - perhaps we can talk Sir Tim, or the Lords of Sizzix into creating a parallel legged man die....

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Sarah, Happy WOYWW! I think your card for the Less is More Challenge is perfect! It's simple and masculine. Love your creative desk. Thanks for stopping by mine. :-)

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  31. Bluefairy4UMarch 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Afternoon Sarah, lovely organised tidy desk. You are a very clever lady to think of those word and print them out on card and put them into circles super man card..The other one made me laugh but again very clever. thanks for visiting, hope you get to finish off your other DT work. Have fun. Hugs JO.xxx

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  32. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    How come it always looks like the middle of the night in your room? Although I do like the warm glow in your pics today. Great Fella projects, computers are really, really useful for crafting aren't they?

    Hugs
    Brenda 84

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  33. shazsilverwolfMarch 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I think maybe my weekend & yours ran away together- I wondered where mine went! Shaz #122

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  34. Cauliflower CupcakeMarch 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love those male cards and I am intrigued with that pic. Your desk looks very creative.
    Happy WOYWW
    Rebecca x (32)

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  35. MandiMarch 23, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Fantastic cards SArah
    Super to see you as always
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  36. The Crafty ElfMarch 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Lovely work!!! Very organized desk. I hope to see the vintage cards and that piece your working on for next week.

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  37. SueMarch 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Sasa
    very busy desk, ya ribbons look lovely n tidy, but for how long! lol,happy WOYWW, sue,x

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  38. Mrs A.March 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love what you have done with the circles for the Mans thing card. Yep I have a big monkey too called Side kick. He lives in my car snuggled between the seats and holds Hubby's base ball cap for when the sun is shinning!!!
    Hugs Mrs A. #54

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  39. Faith A at Daffodil CardsMarch 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    FAB cards, but I do lean towards the green one.

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  40. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Super cards and a great desk!

    Happy WOYWW

    Ali x

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  41. JennyMarch 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I love the graphic style of both your cards, striking colours too x

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  42. Kim DellowMarch 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Ooo fabby bits and pieces Sarah, love your work space! Kim

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  43. ScrapcollectrMarch 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Looking good, Sasa... nice and easy card ideas for the menfolk (I can always use an idea...) Your peeks look very interesting, too. I may just have to investigate...
    Starting to sleet... so much for spring!
    #141

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  44. A Consuming PassionMarch 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Great take on the challenge........perfectly male and I love the waffle!!!

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  45. lisaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I like your pile of ribbons, they always look nicer than all neat and tidy I think, well that's my excuse anyway.
    Love your "fella" cards. The writing looks great.
    Hugs Lisax

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  46. SusanMarch 24, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Love the circles card...very unique and creative. Don't know that I'd have know how to include the "man" stamp on a card...but this is perfecT!

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  47. Sue from OregonMarch 24, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    still laughing at the toilet comment LOL!

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  48. okienurseMarch 24, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Very busy and creative desk! Love all the fun stuff. NIce cards! Thanks for sharing! Vickie #162

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  49. Fiona@Staring at the SeaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Ooh lots of lovely things to look at on your desk:) Thanks for stopping by yesterday.
    Fiona xx

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  50. Cardarian March 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Hmmmm....so much to comment! Great post...as always....the desk full of goodies....must laugh at the ribbon mess....I have three boxes of ribbon in the same state - I am asking my DBF from England to buy me some dolly pegs to sort the ribbon out but he hasn't done it yet so it is all his fault!(He, he) Love your M cards - I didn't have a clue what to make so I gave up! See you Monday you secretive girl you!
    Lots of hugs,
    Cardarian

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  51. sandra deMarch 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    So now I have to remember to come back on Monday.... My little brain is intrigued.

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  52. SylvieMarch 25, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wonderful cards
    Hug Sylvie x

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  53. Jona PanesaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    lovely cards!

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  54. TertiaMarch 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    You have been busy. Lovely cards, I really struggle with male cards. Funny how the right shade of brown is never in your stash, I seem to have that problem with green. Had 11 shades in my stash, but not the right shade... weird.
    Happy belated WOYWW

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  55. nnaloracMarch 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    We never have the right colours that's why we keep buying! Love the house creation, fab!!Thanks for sharing your workspace and visiting me. Carolxx

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  56. fairy thoughtsMarch 25, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i just love the peg doll family, what a great way to store ribbons
    thanks for sharing
    janet

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  57. SDCraftsMarch 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    When your ribbons are sorted, please pop around. I have one clever idea on show and four boxes of not-so-clever teenaged ribbons.

    Been poorly so short & sweet this week
    Shirl #38 again!

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  58. AliMarch 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oooh look at all the lovely inkpads! :D I love the look of that vintage couple stamp in the background too.

    Good luck with sorting the ribbons... and finding that perfect shade of brown patterned paper! :)

    Thanks for your comment on my blog - to answer your question, the drawer unit in my craft room is a triple stacker unit from Storage4crafts.com. I'd wanted one for ages and I looooove it! :D

    Ali #50

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  59. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I hope seeing my desk made you feel better about your ribbon! Because seeing your wonderful font sampler has given me a great idea of ways to share my love of fonts.

    cheers, rachel

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