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Tuesday, 19 March 2013

In the Harbour



Good Morning to you all, my wonderful friends and blogging buddies
I hope you are all well and for those who are not too good I do hope that you are feeling better really soon.

Regular visitors to my blog will know how much I love making cute or floral cards. Well, I thought it was about time I made another grown up ' masculine' card. 
I do struggle with these cards so to help me a bit I decided to use a fabulous sketch from Seize the Birthday Challenge. The only problem is that I could not fit the sentiment at the side of my image as per the sketch so I realise that my entry may not count. Never mind though as the sketch really did help me with my design.



Items Used:
Digi Stamp - Delicious Doodles In the Harbour coloured with Promarkers
Distress Inks - Tumbled Glass for sky and Antique Linen for sand
Papers - Bo Bunny Welcome Home
Sentiment - Craftwork cards
Shaped card - Craftwork cards
Twine and charm from stash

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Seize the Birthday -  #10 Masculine Birthday ( I have moved the sentiment, feel free to delete if necessary!)
Sentimental Sunday - Anything Goes
Creative Creations - The letter B (boats, blue, birthday)
Stamping Sensations - The Great Outdoors (second entry)
Creative Card Crew- Masculine
Crafty Ribbons - One for the boys

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog today. I really do appreciate your support and encouragement.
By for now
Hugs 


Sue

P.S. If you didn't see yesterdays post, please scroll down or click here, thank you



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98 comments:

  1. brenda19 March 2013 at 10:17

    That's a really super image for masculine cards Sue and a perfect colour choice.

    Keep reading about the Google changes, but there are so many mixed opinions as to if/how it will affect us all so sitting tight for now.

    B x

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  2. rachel19 March 2013 at 10:28

    absolutely gorgeous Sue - love that image and the anchor charm is just perfect! Have managed to do the bloglovin thing and sorted the button out too! Thanks so much for the heads up! Hugs rachel xx

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  3. downrightcrafty19 March 2013 at 10:32

    beautiful scene Sue and love the papers and the little anchor charm gorgeous
    Hugs Kate xx

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  4. nnalorac19 March 2013 at 10:42

    Such a lovely masculine card Sue, love the image and lovely finishing touch the anchor. Carolxx

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  5. Wendy L19 March 2013 at 10:49

    Sue this is lovely, so different too, great 'man' card. xxx

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  6. Lozzy19 March 2013 at 10:56

    What a great Man's card Sue. Love the image and your design. I do struggle with men's cards....
    Just signed up to Bloglovin and i think it automatically added our blogs as followers..i think lol
    Hugs Lozzy xx

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  7. Carol19 March 2013 at 11:19

    Fabulous "grown up" card Sue, your colouring is superb. Carol x

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  8. ♥Gemma♥19 March 2013 at 11:44

    Fantastic male card hun...beautifully coloured too!!
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  9. Flutterby Trina19 March 2013 at 11:51

    fantastic male card coloured beautifully! Thanks for joining us at Creative Creations Challenges with out 'B' challenge - remember you can enter up to three times! Good Luck and hope to see you again soon :) x

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  10. Vicky19 March 2013 at 12:17

    hI SWEETIE HOW ARE YOU? tHIS IS AN AWESOME MALE CARD, YOU DO THEM FABULOUSLY HUN, LOVE IT!!!

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  11. Redanne19 March 2013 at 12:20

    Hi Sue, this is such a beautiful card, the image is fabulous and you have coloured it beautifully. Love the theme which is so perfect for a male card. Hugs, Anne x

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  12. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)19 March 2013 at 12:40

    Fabulous card Sue, I really love this image and bought it yesterday in the sale! Fabulous papers and it is a fab layout - I love sketches. Susan x

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  13. julie_woolston19 March 2013 at 12:53

    Sue it's absolutely gorgeous, love the image colours and the detail.

    Hugs Julie xx

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  14. heidy19 March 2013 at 12:55

    Oh wow Sue,love your card,it's fabolous!!
    XXX Heidy

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  15. gwen7019 March 2013 at 13:18

    really gorgeous Sue perfect for the males in our lives

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  16. gwen7019 March 2013 at 13:19

    Really gorgeous Sue perfect for the men in our lives

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  17. Alison Scott19 March 2013 at 13:21

    Great male card Sue. Love that scene.
    Thanks for the hugs. I needed some :-D

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  18. Leah's Crafty Life19 March 2013 at 13:39

    What a brilliant masculine card, Sue! I really love that anchor embellishment, and your coloring is soft and beautious!

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  19. Unknown19 March 2013 at 13:53

    Lovely card Sue and great to see a "guy" card. Thanks for joining us at Creative Creations Challenges this week and hope to see more of your creations soon. Anita x

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  20. marion19 March 2013 at 14:11

    Love this one, it's gorgeous, hugs, Marion

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  21. jimlynn19 March 2013 at 14:44

    Fabulous card! LOVE that image and the anchor charm is a wonderful addition.
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
    Lynn

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  22. As.I.Do.Rodos.19 March 2013 at 14:51

    Absolutely fabulous love that image and the colours Ginny x

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  23. Tammy19 March 2013 at 14:52

    Beautiful card Sue and fabulously colored! Love the anchor charm, perfect for the card!

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  24. Pia S19 March 2013 at 14:58

    You do the male style so well, Sue! Being born and raised by the sea, I love the smell of salty waters and nautical sceneries, and I find this image so beautiful! And I like the metal anchor you've added too! Well done!

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  25. Vee Cassidy19 March 2013 at 15:29

    It is really terrific, Sue; such a great image and spot on embellishment. Vee xx

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  26. mags19 March 2013 at 15:41

    Gorgeous card Sue. Great male card and such a fab image.
    Mags
    x

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  27. Teresa19 March 2013 at 15:42

    Gorgeous card Sue, love that stamp xx

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  28. McCrafty's Cards19 March 2013 at 15:53

    Brilliant card Sue, I like the boats the twine and the charm.
    Kevin xx

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  29. Vicky19 March 2013 at 15:56

    So many gorgeous creations since my last visit, I love coming to your blog, but only do it when I've got time to drool, lol!!!!!

    hugs Vicky xxx

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  30. Mojca19 March 2013 at 16:13

    oh this one is so gorgeous! I love the pretty image oh I can't wait for the summer! hugs! Mojca

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  31. May19 March 2013 at 16:24

    Gorgeous card Sue, I love that image your colouring is beautiful...Fabulous male card,
    Hugs May x x x x

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  32. Debs19 March 2013 at 16:39

    Stunning male card Sue - fabulous image - just coloured the same one up last week for a DT card next week :o)
    Love the cute anchor charm - just perfect.
    Have a fab evening.
    Debs xx

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  33. Donna19 March 2013 at 16:48

    Hi Sue, you do masculine just as well as pretty and this is gorgeous. The CAS design is perfect for the occasion and I love teh little anchor charm :) Donna ♥ x

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  34. Sue19 March 2013 at 16:54

    This is fab Sue great male card I love it huggles hun Sue J xxx

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  35. Unknown19 March 2013 at 16:56

    Stunning, too nice for a man. Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew with our Masculine challenge Hugs Tania xx (DT)

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  36. Karen19 March 2013 at 17:19

    My dear friend, I bet I'm not the first to assure you that any struggle you feel while making these types of cards is NEVER apparent in the end result. :o) It is seamlessly gorgeous. The image is spectacular and I love the papers you paired with it. Sheer brilliance, my friend. The sweet anchor is such a charming touch. (Ha! I didn't even mean to be punny.) This is fantastic. Always be confident in your creations because they *always* turn out marvelous. :o) Beautifully done, Sue! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  37. chrissy xx19 March 2013 at 17:31

    JUst GOrgeous! A FABulous scene..LOve your papers, twine and charm..
    Chrissyxx

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  38. Misty's19 March 2013 at 18:13

    Oh WOW, what a stunning masculine card, Sue. Absolutely love it and your colouring in is fantastic.
    Michaela xx

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  39. Whisper19 March 2013 at 18:35

    That is one classy male card, great layout and design too, luv Sam x

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  40. Liz McGuire,19 March 2013 at 18:42

    This is brill, love the colours,

    Liz x

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  41. pinky19 March 2013 at 18:42

    I love your excellent masculine card Sue! You have coloured it so beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month.
    Pinky

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  42. Lorraine19 March 2013 at 18:51

    Brilliant mans card Sue. I love the image and fab colours.
    I really should make some more 'grown up' cards!
    Lorraine x

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  43. Marianne's Craftroom19 March 2013 at 19:46

    I love this image too and have used it a couple of times. Your card is fab, just right for a male

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  44. Lisa Jane19 March 2013 at 19:50

    This is beautiful... one of my favourite images
    Lisa x

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  45. Sue19 March 2013 at 20:03

    Sue, what a great digi and beautiful card. The anchor charm is a perfect touch to this card. Guy cards are sometimes hard to come up with, this is ideal.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  46. Ellen19 March 2013 at 20:08

    Great card! Love the image and the anchor! Thank you for joining us at Sentimental Sundays. Hope to see you again next week.
    Ellen

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  47. Vee19 March 2013 at 20:48

    Fabulous male card Sue, your image makes me think of Summer days at the sea.....blisss..
    Love the colours too and of course the little Anchor is really sweet.
    xx Vee

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  48. Becky19 March 2013 at 20:58

    Fab card, I always struggle with grown up male cards but yours are perfect.
    Becky xx

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  49. andree19 March 2013 at 21:12

    Such a lovely male card Sue, gorgeous image and fab papers xx

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  50. Anonymous19 March 2013 at 21:14

    A brilliant male card Sue!
    Helen x

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  51. Unknown19 March 2013 at 21:19

    Love this image! Your choice of colors and papers are perfect. Thank you for joining us this week at Seize the Birthday.

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  52. Marlene Atkinson19 March 2013 at 21:33

    gorgeous card Sue, love the image, colours and papers. Marlene

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  53. Lesley 19 March 2013 at 21:45

    Stunning card Sue, your colouring is exquisite. It is perfectly ok to make the sketch your own, I changed the sentiment placement on my card too! Thank you for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  54. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts19 March 2013 at 21:49

    Absolutely stunning card. This card would be perfect for anyone! I love the colour combinations and that image is gorgeous.
    I am now a happy follower :D

    Thank you so much for all the lovely comments you leave. Yes the last couple of days have been rough but I am stronger because of it :D Thank you for showing concern.

    Hugs Lisa xxxx

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  55. coops19 March 2013 at 21:59

    fantastic male card sue.really stunning image and i love your design :D

    xx coops xx

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  56. Jo19 March 2013 at 22:04

    Fab card Sue & coloured perfectly, love that little charm too!
    Hugs Jo x

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  57. Donna Ellis19 March 2013 at 22:06

    Sue, a Wonderful WONDERFUL (did I say Wonderful?) card! Love that gorgeous image. I need to go get it now LOL your soothing colors look great, and so do the embellishments and layers. Very pretty card! hugs, de

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  58. Cat's sCrap19 March 2013 at 22:16

    Magnificent realization. Everything in simplicity ! Bravo !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  59. pam19 March 2013 at 22:33

    fabulous card Sue, brilliant image, love the colour and card design pam

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  60. Little K Smith19 March 2013 at 22:46

    This is really lovely Sue, I love the image, beautiful colours and a fab little charm too!
    Kelly.x

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  61. cotnob19 March 2013 at 23:00

    This is a fabulous card Sue, I love your image and gorgeous colour combination - a brilliant card for any grown up.
    Pauline
    x

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  62. Wishcraft19 March 2013 at 23:46

    What a gorgeous card! I really love this image, think I need it... fab papers and design too :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  63. Dawn20 March 2013 at 02:15

    Your card is beautiful, Sue. A wonderful image and gorgeous papers. Love the shape and how you've repeated it throughout the design.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  64. Jenn Bedient20 March 2013 at 02:52

    This is such a great masculine card, Sue!! Awesome coloring and great sketch. Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Card Crew. Hope you have a fantastic day!!

    Hugs,

    - Jenn

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  65. Tracy20 March 2013 at 03:19

    Very classy Sue. Anchors are trendy right now. Great card!

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  66. Sandy S20 March 2013 at 03:49

    Beautiful card.... such great coloring...Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays!

    Sandy S
    SSDT

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  67. Elise20 March 2013 at 04:06

    Wow, this is a GORGEOUS male card Sue! I love the colors, and your colouring of this perfect image!!!! Plus that little charm is the most perfect touch too!

    Big Hugs,
    Elise

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  68. Shelby20 March 2013 at 04:11

    Love your color choices with this design and it's a perfect masculine card. Great work

    Shelby

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  69. Darnell20 March 2013 at 04:23

    What an amazing manly card, Sue! It is a change of style for you, but you did your usual sensational job of it!!

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  70. Holly AKA KopyKat20 March 2013 at 04:56

    Love the images and the fabulous card design, the colors are so perfect.

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  71. Penny20 March 2013 at 06:06

    Love the design, die cuts, image and colors, Sue! A really wonderful card for men! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  72. paper fun20 March 2013 at 06:59

    Sue, this is gorgeous and just perfect for the men in our life's.

    Thanks for joining our masculine challenge at Creative Card Crew.

    Mari

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  73. Patricia20 March 2013 at 07:07

    Good Morning Sue,
    WOW! this is a stunner, absolutely fantastic.
    Have a Great Day

    Patricia xxx

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  74. debby400020 March 2013 at 07:29

    Love your beautiful card Sue.
    luv
    Debby

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  75. Unknown20 March 2013 at 08:13

    Good morning Sue, what a great male card, I love the image and your embellishments just wrap it up nicely. Have a good day.
    Carol.x

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  76. Pop's Cards20 March 2013 at 08:41

    Morning sweetie, this is gorgeous...
    Love your colour choices too...
    Huggles Pops x x x

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  77. Sonia20 March 2013 at 10:22

    What a terrific card my dearest friend^_^
    Fabulous image^_^
    Have a lovely day,
    Sonia

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  78. KraftyKoolKat20 March 2013 at 13:06

    This is fantastic Sue. I hate doing masculine cards. You have really cracked it with this one sweetie.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  79. Unknown20 March 2013 at 14:23

    Hi Sue, what a fabulous card! The image is great and I love the papers - perfect masculine card.

    Sarah

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  80. Michelle Short20 March 2013 at 15:14

    Gorgeous card Sue, that image is stunning and I love how you have coloured it. Love that little charm too! Oh and I have clicked your bloglovin' button too! :0) xx

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  81. mixamatoasties20 March 2013 at 15:32

    That's fab Sue. Great card.

    Susan x

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  82. Julieanne..aka pinkjools20 March 2013 at 15:45

    Hi Sue,Brilliant male card...love the image and the charm..Joolsx

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  83. Mau xx20 March 2013 at 16:05

    This is lovely Sue, I have this image too and it comes out often as we have a couple of Sea fishermen in the family, they may get sick of it eventually...lol
    Love the colours you used.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  84. Pat20 March 2013 at 16:16

    Such a stunning male card Sue, the image is gorgeous and fab layout.

    Pat xx

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  85. Jane20 March 2013 at 21:24

    EEEEEE! This is dead posh x

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  86. Wendy Nicola Jackson20 March 2013 at 23:27

    That is sooo stylish! Love that dreamy scene, so relaxed just looking at it! Beautiful papers and colour scheme. Hugs, Wends xxx

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  87. Unknown21 March 2013 at 07:50

    Sue this is stunning, love the style of your card and beautiful soft colours.. the charm is so fun too and love the die cuts xxx

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  88. Eileen21 March 2013 at 14:39

    Oh wow this one really is a work of art. That image is amazing and perfectly coloured. A fabulous male card
    Eileen x

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  89. Jewelsmae21 March 2013 at 15:32

    Great card, your colouring is super and love that little anchor charm

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  90. Beccy22 March 2013 at 02:04

    Great masculine card... I love those boats and you did a fabulous job colouring them!
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  91. Bridie22 March 2013 at 15:57

    Such a fantastically well designed card!

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  92. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 21:25

    A gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at Creative Creations Challenges this week

    hugs Shelly

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  93. Lindsay Craftymonster8123 March 2013 at 18:05

    Absolutely beautiful, love the image and the colours are gorgeous, fabby shape too
    Lindsay xx

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  94. Alice 24 March 2013 at 00:10

    beautiful image and colors. gorgeous card, Sue!

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  95. Kelly Lloyd26 March 2013 at 16:54

    Fantastic colouring and card sue. Love it.
    Great male card
    Hugs Kelly

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  96. Kelly Lloyd26 March 2013 at 16:56

    Me again sue, just want to thank you do joining our male challenge at crafty ribbons
    Hugs Kelly

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  97. La Vikinga26 March 2013 at 19:56

    Great boat-stamp and the card is really suitable for a man! Thanks for participating in our challenge at Crafty ribbons and welcome back on Thursday for a new challenge and a blog hop!

    DT La Vikinga, Crafty Ribbons

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  98. StampArt Design by Kathryne6 April 2013 at 20:55

    Fabulous colouring. The little anchor and twine is perfect! Lovely card. xx Kathy

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥