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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

It all started with........

It all started with THIS card by Lindsay.  I loved her use of argyle and the layout.  I needed a masculine Birthday card.

My card:



I didn't want to totally CASE her card.......so I changed it up with a different focal point shape and sentiment.



So from there, I made more of them.  :)



This time I paired up the fantastic sketch from Card Patterns this week with the new Make it Monday challenge from PTI:  Glittered strips with Scor-tape.  I sure hope the person receiving this card, likes it! :)



Here's the sketch:



I'll be back later in the week with the others I made!
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38 comments:

  1. ReneeFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Both of them are gorgeous!
    Love the argyle!
    And the pink card is fabulous!
    Love how you ran the strip of glitter back behind the panels to give it glam!

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  2. Silke LedlowFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Super cute take on the Sketch Amy! Both cards are just beautiful! Hugs ~S~

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  3. Kim O'ConnellFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    WHOA! They are both beautiful , but your Make it Monday card is over the top fantastic! Great combo of challenges! Well done!

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  4. KevaFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Ohh, those are awesome!! I had no idea what to do with that Card pattern sketch, but you totally rocked it! Love the colors and love the designs so much.

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  5. KaraFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    love these...your mim is wonderful...i love how the buttons keep the eye moving, but the fact that two of the buttons are behind the image keeps the focus on the soft stamped image rather than the buttons themselves!!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    wow...this is simple, clean and beautiful....

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  7. AimesFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Both cards are seriously FABULOUS! Love the CAS elements of the masculine card (great for ANY guy!) and I adore the colour and sparkles of the super duper girly version :D
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  8. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    That card is genius! perfect for a man (especially mine because he could care less what I make and this one is quick but nice). Love that argyle!

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  9. Rachel IzakowiczFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Love these cards. I think the 1st one is perfect for a guy - I really struggle with masculine cards. Both are just great!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Aaaa! I'm lovin all this great argyle on blogs lately! That is a GREAT guy card, and the pink version was a total surprise. Love em both!

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  11. ChristinaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love how you used the same sketch to make perfectly masculine AND feminine cards! I really must break out the argyle set again. I'm loving how the glittered strip just peeks out on the pink card, too.

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  12. BrandiFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Amy,
    These are so cute. I love the button placement and glitter strip on the pink on. Great job.
    Brandi

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  13. LindsayFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Awesome card Amy! I looove the masculine take, just fabulous! I looove the second card too, super fun glitter strip and flourish panels!

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  14. Jen CarterFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Those are both cute!! Love the argyle and buttons!! And the 2nd one is so pretty! Love the take 3 set with the buttons and the glitter strip too!

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  15. Diane JaquayFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    LOVE both of these Amy, the argyle squares ROCK!!!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love both of your takes on the sketch, Amy. These cards turned out fabulous!

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  17. KarenFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love both but my fav has got to be the pink one. Great job!

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  18. KatieMade(c)Handmade cardsFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Both cards are really top notch, Amy!
    incredible! And so thoughtful of you to link to the card that inspired you in the first place.
    ~Katie Marie

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  19. Mrs. CunninghamFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    These cards are fabu! I love the way you incorporated the glitter strip. =)

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  20. MichelleFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    love them both! I like the addition of the buttons to the squares.

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  21. Michelle (abzzymom)February 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    These are such fun cards, Amy! I love the argyle patterns. I'm going to CASE that card and keep a few on hand for emergency masculine cards. The pink card is divine! So feminine and pretty! Great job with the challenges!

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  22. Mrs. TamashiroFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the masculine card. Simple and manly. Lol.

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  23. ElenaFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love the little buttons peeking out on the pink card... and great use of the glitter strip - I love the whole layout!

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  24. Sue AnnFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I went crazy for her card too just like these. I love the guy card just as much at the take 3. Always beautiful just like you :)

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  25. Just A Pac RatFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Very cute and great take on the sketch! Thanks for sharing them!

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  26. TreesFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Awesome cards, I love the first one so much! I have a hard time with masculine, I so admire people who can do it and make it look so easy!

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  27. JillFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Oh my gosh, what a great case of Lindsay's card! I fell in love with her card too, and you have run with it in a masculine direction . . . and then in a feminine one! Awesome, Amy, I feel some inspiration coming on!

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  28. Lee AnneFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I love both of these cards. They are so different, even with using the same sketch. Just shows how awesome you are!

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  29. NerinaFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Beautiful Amy! I saw your comment on Lindsay's blog - and you really did make one to match :0)! I really love the way you've switched the circles to squares - it gives it a really masculine feel! And your squares with scor tape are beautiful - the recipient will be THRILLED with it!

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  30. Jen AdcockFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love. Both cards are extraordinary! I adore the amazing stamping of the first. Kudos to all who can line up A Little Argyle and not get overcome. And the second card is such a beautiful and bold card. So very color rich. Gosh, you're good!

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  31. TerriFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Great job on both of them. I especially like the one you did with Little Argyle.

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  32. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Love the Argyle! Also, I love you song on your playlist "Where is the Love" by BlackEyed Peas. I have not heard that song in years, my sister wore out that CD playing it:)

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  33. whoistracyFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful Amy! Really in love with the second card you made and all that pink. So happy you could help Card Patterns celebrate our 2nd anniversary!

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  34. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Both of these cards are GREAT, but that second one is just plain STUNNING!!!!! LOVE the pink on pink and the strip of glitter!! AWESOME job!

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  35. LaurieFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I love love your take on Lindsay's card! So cute! That argyle is my fave!! And your MIM card is too cute! I just love that glitter strip!

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  36. ~amy~February 24, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love how Lindsay inspired you...such fab cards! Thanks for joining us in the Card Patterns 2nd Anniversary Festivities!

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  37. BumblebeeFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Great masculine card, will be giving this a try!

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  38. Alli MilesFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Gorgeous cards Amy!!

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