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Saturday, 16 February 2013

Message Magnified - Saturday 16th February

Good Morning Friends,

I was up blogging late last night, just wasn't sleepy and Tom was watching a TV show that I wasn't interested in...so I think at 10:30pm, that was my first late night post!

On my day off last Wednesday, I decided it was time to make some guy cards...I always put it off! But actually once I got into it, I was actually enjoying a day of male cards very much and I'll share them on here over the next week or so, starting off with this one using this Sherlock Holmes stamp set by Sam Poole.
The actual idea for using the book, I got from a card posted on Sam's blog, but I adapted the actual card to my own ideas otherwise.

I matted and layered a 6x6 card blank with black and then white card and then stamped this newsprint stamp (also by Sam Poole) and added that as the next layer. I cut out a little open book shape in black card and then used a script stamp (from Vintage Labels, Creative Expressions) on two pieces of white paper, cut to represent pages.

The magnifying glass is from the Holmes set - I cut out the centre and added a piece of acetate. The sentiment and 'for you' are from another Sam Poole stamp set, Your My Type.

This was a quick card, a bit of fun!

Have a great Saturday!
Carole X
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13 comments:

  1. SanDee189916 February 2013 at 07:04

    Dear Carole,

    this card is marvelous (not only because I am a big Sherlock *lol)

    I like that you kept it in black and white. That looks so elegant!
    A fantastic card have you created - Fabolous!
    XOXO
    SanDee

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  2. Christine Harrop16 February 2013 at 08:03

    Looks great Carole. I really love the black and white effect. Enjoy your weekend. Christine xx

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  3. Stamps and Paper16 February 2013 at 08:25

    Great card Carole love the the stamps you have used...

    Anne

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  4. Barb Cady16 February 2013 at 09:53

    I find male cards such a challenge but this is fab! Love the magnifying glass. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog, I must say I am envious, oh to visit Venice without being a tourist, you must know it so well, I think it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Have you read Miss Garnets Angel? I highly recommend it if you like a good read! X

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    1. Carole Z16 February 2013 at 21:16

      Hi Barb, yes it is great to have been visiting Venice for so long & having a wonderful connection thru my husbands family - I haven't read the book you mention, but I will check it out now, thank you! X

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  5. Unknown16 February 2013 at 10:16

    Beautiful card Carole,love the black and white.
    Carol.x

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  6. Redanne16 February 2013 at 10:41

    Wow, Carole, this card is brilliant. Clever use of the magnifying glass and loving that newsprint background stamping too. Love it! Have you seen Sam's new house stamps, I have now added those to my never ending list of must haves....... Hugs, Anne x

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    1. Carole Z16 February 2013 at 21:12

      Thanks Anne, I won't stop using them, no worries! Yes I do have my my eye on Sam's new stamps! :) X

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  7. Patricia16 February 2013 at 21:03

    Carol, I LOVE this, what a fantastic creation. Love how you have done the magnifying glass that is ingenious.
    Happy Crafting

    Patricia xx

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  8. Jenny L16 February 2013 at 21:37

    Hi Carole,
    what a superb male card. I love everything about it. I think these stamps are going on my never ending list of must haves.
    Have a wonderful crafty weekend.
    lots of crafty love.
    Jenny L.

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  9. The Scrapbook Lady UK16 February 2013 at 23:22

    I like that! I could see that working on a scrapbook page. HAppy saturday, jenx

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  10. Unknown17 February 2013 at 01:07

    oh this is just so good. Just love that stamp...must admire the way you have set this out and gosh it's a fab guys card. Good to hear I am not the only one who sits up late, not by choice mind you...luv aNNIe

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  11. Oksana17 February 2013 at 08:49

    Hi Carole, love this card, everything about it, fantastic!x

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