Enough of the teaser... As you read this, I am either getting ready for, driving to, or at Yosemite - one of my most fave places to visit! I hear that there are waterfalls in places that didn't have them before. Since my boys were little tykes, we'd go camping or stay in the tent cabins at Yosemite. They are now 23 and 22 years old! My DH and I are just going for the day. How spoiled is that? We are only a few hours (at the most) away. The kicker though is that we are leaving at 6 AM... zzzzzzzzz! I hope that I don't sleep through my visit there lol! I have been known to sleep through the 17 mile drive in Carmel. Can you believe that? I was just young and naive then. Now I KNOW better lol! If you are not familiar with Carmel or the drive, it is just beautiful. Carmel is along the coast of California where the sand and sea draw you into it's fabulous-ness!!!
So, back to Yosemite and camping (hee hee, I took a little side trail there). My DH is a very good cook. He is the B-B-Q King! The image I used on the following card is perfect for him. This is Thrill of the Grill by Karen Doodles. Don't ya just love it? I love the dog ♥ So adorable!!!
This week's challenge is "Embossing." So, where's the embossing, you ask?
I'm hoping that you can see two places where I've 'dry embossed.' The image was cut out with Labels 8 nesties and embossed. The buttons were punched out and embossed with my MS punch. It's a little hard to see the embossed part on the buttons because I gave them a thick coat of Diamond Glaze to make them shiny! I also gave the bbq a coat of Diamond Glaze. This card was really a struggle for me! The card size, the fact that my DH doesn't enjoy flowers, lace, pearls... you know, my fave embellies! Even though this is a very simple card, it took me waaaaaaaaaaaay too long to finish - grrrr! I kept trying different things, but nothing was turning out right. So, I just stopped lol! Ready or not, here I come *shouting*. Do you remember playing Hide and Seek? After you've counted to let's say 20, you shout out, 'ready or not, here I come!' Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional HA HA HA!
If you enter Karen's Doodles US Challenge with your embossed creation this week, here's what's up for grabs:
- 1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of their choice from Karen's Doodles
- 2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of their choice from Karen's Doodles
- 3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of their choice from Karen's Doodles
Challenges Entered:
Simon Says - Father's Day/Male
The Shabby Tea Room - Just for Dad
Cards For Men - Father's Day
I Love Digi - For Dad
Stamp Something - Digi Day
Daisy Doodles - Father's Day
I have one more (sigh of relief) masculine card to make this week. I'm not complaining (much lol!) but I definitely am going through withdrawals. You know what I'm talking about... the pretty things!!!
Only 3 more days to enter my CANDY (open until 8 PM PST on June 10).
Thanks for stopping by and putting up with all my silliness : ) I love you, my friends!
May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul ~
Lori
23 comments:
Hi Hunny, ahh your making me drool your trip sounds divine, all the sunshin,e were lucky if we see our sun for two minutes, yep it's disappeared totally, given it to bucket down tomorrow,you'd better watch out I'll be coming to visit lol,then I can sleep in the car too he he,
Oops after a long while to get their your cards fab, love the gloss and the dog's really cute, I think I'd sit up and beg if their was steaks like that though lol, speak soon, hope you enjoy your trip, hugs Liz xx
Hi Lori,
Your trip sounds lovely wish I was coming with you...What a great male card,love the image and papers..
Mandy xx
Wow, what a fabulous card and I'm just loving that fun image! I'm totally amazed by the buttons, what an awesome job with the Diamond Glaze!
WOW Lori this is AWESOME.....WOW your coloring is fabulous and lovin those added buttons!
Fab card! you are soooooo lucky to live where you do! have fun in the sun!
Hugs Di xxx
oh wow hun this is just stunning your detail is just amazing,love it to bits,have some candy on my blog hun would love you to enter,hugs cheryl xxxx
Well, Lori, you may have struggled but your card is wonderful. Those buttons are amazing, they look real. And of course you have colored the image perfectly. Great challenge card.
I love that 17 mile drive! Gorgeous scenery! You have not have loved making this card but you did an amazing job with it! Really, really like it! Can't wait to see what you come up with for your other masculine card! Hope you didn't sleep through your day!
R/
Fabulous card Lori! My Dad is a BBQ king in my family, so this is a perfect one for him too!
I love your card but I am totally distracted by your trip. OMG I'd love to be with you. I haven't been to your part of the world in 30 years. Hope to get down that way again one day. Have a wonderful time.
Hugs
Bernie
Wow, I'm totally loving that image and your coloring! Fantastic card, Lori! I have to go to Yosemite soon. I went to Sequoia for Memorial Day :)
- Ann
This is absolutely adorable! Wonderful job with your coloring and how cute is that little fella waiting for his daddy to drop him a snack! Thanks for sharing this with us in the Tea Room this week :)
Wonderful card, Lori. Fab colouring. Thanks for joinig us over at Cards for Men and good luck with the challenge.
Loved reading your post, such fun!
Donna xx
Fabulous card :-) the image is lovely ,,, perfect papers too :-)
thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x
Fabulous card especially when the weather is ok. Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men, and good luck with the challenge. With hugs Shirleyxx
What a fun card! Just love Karen's drawings and your coloring is amazing! Beautiful card, Lori! hugs, Angela
That image is just so perfect for a masculine card. Great job! Thanks for sharing this with us in the Shabby Tea Room.
Fantastic card! I love the buttons and the screws and the is colored beautifully!
Thanks so much for joining us at I ♥ Digi! I hope to see you again soon!
Dee (Spryte)
Hey Lori - Absolutely LOVE this card!!! Ok, I love ALL your cards!!! I happen to have this image AND those brads too! That's why it caught my eye...I haven't made a card with it yet though...oh, and I was on SC 2nite and saw your graduate owl card too - You really ARE famous :-) Your pics of your day trip were AMAZING! Thanks for sharing them with us - your hubby's bike is pretty cool!
WOW! Lori this is a stunner. I love it.
Thanks for playing along with CFM this week and good luck in the challengeust right.
issy
Marvelous card, can't go wrong with buttons on a guy's card. After all that's how they close their shirt fronts..LOL Daisy Doodles thanks you for joining in the challenge and hopes to see you again to join in the fun.
Oh what a great card! Your details are just perfect! Thanks so much for playing with us at Daisy Doodles.
Darling card Lori... very cute and great job.
Good for you for getting away. I miss CA even after many years. A trip to Carmel.. lucky you! Peggy x
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