Welcome to The INKlings’ Team’s first ever blog hop. You may have arrived here from Dani or just be visiting my blog, whichever way once you’ve checked out my creations you can continue the hop through the link at the end of this post to the next team member.
What style of cards do we frequently get asked for inspiration for? More often than not it’s masculine cards, be it little boys or grandfathers everyone seems to struggle with cards for the males in our lives. So as a team we thought we’d help you out by providing you with 20 team members’ fantastic blogs that you can hop through and get lots of fantastic ideas from.
Want to win some Blog Candy? Simply leave a comment on each blog and then email Michelle Dyson and let her know you’ve done so and you’ll be in the running for a fantastic prize of 20 handmade cards plus other goodies.
Sorry, Blog Candy prize not available to SU! demonstrators.
Now, onto my projects!
Ok, so I haven't made a 'card', but I did make a man's wallet and beer mug! LOL (at least I hope you think it is a beer mug!).
I used the pillow box die (x3) (see tutorial HERE). I also used my Circle Scissor Plus to cut out the circles you require. They go on the inside to make the mug more sturdy.
Hopefully the white tissue paper resembles the 'head' of the beer! LOL I kind of came up with this at the last minute and didn't really have time to experiment so you might just have to use your imagination a little.
I have done this wallet before but it was a long time ago now. I added and extra panel this time. If you look at the very first picture, you might be able to make out that it is darker on the outside. You would be right......I embossed it after getting my bone folder and making squiggly lines vertical and horizontal. Almost like a faux leather look.
A close up view of the inside of the wallet. The 'Love You' bit is just smaller than a credit card. I did trace around my credit card but I wouldn't fit so I had to trim it just slightly and used my corner rounder punch to round off each corner.
Well, I hope you like my projects today. Next stop on the INKlings’ Team Blog Hop is Amy. Have fun and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to win some great Blog Candy.
Happy Stamping,
. In case you missed any blog, here is the full list of participants:
Clare McIllhatton http://craftycowcreations.blogspot.com/
Janice Spencer www.janicespencer.blogspot.com
Dani Holland http://www.daniholland.wordpress.com/
Kylie Swain http://kraftykylie.typepad.com/blossom_designs/
Amy Anderson http://amyandersonsblog.blogspot.com
Kari Hughes www.karigail.wordpress.com
Jayne Mercer http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs
Joanna Wassens http://www.joannawassens.com
Michelle Dyson http://stampinkpaper.blogspot.com
Christie Wallace http://christiescreativecorner.blogspot.com
Ryn Gibbs http://rynscraps.blogspot.com
Fiona Brown http://www.fionajanestamping.blogspot.com
Beth Stewart www.elisabethstewart.com
Nicky Adamson http://nickyadamson.blogspot.com
Dani Fender http://danifender.blogspot.com
Michelle Frost-Stevenson http://stampinground.wordpress.com
Rachel Jackson http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com/
Rachel Capps http://rachelcapps.wordpress.com/
Carolyn Campbell-McLean http://carolyncampbell-mclean.blogspot.com
Michelle Le Breton http://michellescraftclasses.blogspot.com
Great Wallet :)
Posted by: Becky | Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Love the wallet. I have made it before, it is a great man's card. Thanks for the blog hop.
Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Love your ideas and can definitely see that I will be trying them both out. Thanks
Posted by: Diana Farthing | Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 08:03 AM
fantastic wallet idea.Love it
Posted by: Lydia | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 09:11 PM
Well done, love the wallet - a great idea for a male card.
Posted by: Margaret Crawford | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 06:10 PM
hi
the wallet is so cute....the beer mug is adorable....great ideas!
Posted by: michelle | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 01:38 PM
hi, i love your creations, the wallet is brilliant, would be great for all ages
Posted by: sharna | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM
LOL Kylie. Great ideas and love the colour. Pity its retiring!!!
Posted by: Christie Wallace | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 08:20 AM
I love the idea of the beer mug. Perfect for my father in law and my dad. I am going to make some. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Joan Kimball | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 06:51 AM
very nice wallet! super creative and very cool!
Posted by: Ariane | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:08 PM
I love the wallet, and the credit type card in it. So beautiful.
Posted by: Michelle Le Breton | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Beautiful projects - love the wallet!
Posted by: Sue W | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Love the 'stein'! and gorgeous wallet too!
Posted by: kari | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I love the mug! How clever!
Posted by: Michelle Frost-Stevenson | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Ooolala!! love them both!! Thanks for the inspiration:)
Posted by: Sandybeaches | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 09:19 PM
so cool....i have to try the mug my kids would love it (maybe not beer though..LOL) Well done.
Posted by: Lea Lloyd | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 09:15 PM
What a super idea! I love your colour combo :)
Posted by: Rachel Capps | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 09:03 PM
Love the wallet - really have to try making one of those!
Posted by: Dani | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:52 PM
LOL, cute mug! Love the wallet too - going to be CASE'ing that one for sure
xx michelle
Posted by: Michelle Dyson | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:48 PM
The wallet is so cute !
Posted by: Fiona Brown | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:41 PM
awesome - love the beer mug - you will have to show me how to make one ... also love the stamp set you used xx N
Posted by: Nicky Adamson | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:39 PM
wow what great ideas kylie! i love the wallet with matching beer mug!
Posted by: clare mcilhatton | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:19 PM