THE MALE ROOM - THE OUTDOORS

Dia daoibh!

Well lads, grab the flask, lace up the walking boots and tell the weather to behave itself, because I am absolutely delighted to share that I am now on the Design Team for The Male Room! I am thrilled, honoured, and only slightly trying to act calm about it. Inside, I am doing a little jig with the grace of a startled sheep on laminate flooring.

The new challenge over at The Male Room runs from June 3 to June 30, and the theme fro challenge #211 is The Outdoors. Perfect timing really, because nothing says outdoor adventure like sunglasses, mountains, trees and the brave hope that the rain will hold off for longer than seven minutes.

I kept the design clean, crisp and masculine, with a little bit of outdoor drama. Mountains in the lenses, adventure on the card, and not a single midge bite in sight. That is what I call crafting with benefits.

For my card, I used a diecut design from the Silhouette Design Store. I cut it from Tonic Studios Core cardstock and mirror cardstock. The sunglasses have that cool reflective look, like they are ready to climb a mountain, spot a lake, or judge your picnic sandwich choices from a distance. I embellished the card with Nuvo Drops and Clear Glossy Accents. The sentiment was stamped with StazOn ink, which behaved itself beautifully, unlike most umbrellas in an Irish breeze.

A few challenges:

• I Spy with My Little Eye #37 - Monochrome
• Creative Moments #282 - Make it masculine
• AAA Birthday Challenge #86 - For Boys

I would love for you to join us over at The Male Room and show us your outdoor themed makes. Whether it is hiking, fishing, camping, gardening, cycling, or simply standing outside wondering why you came out in the first place, we want to see it.

So come on over and join the fun. The outdoors is calling, and this time it is not just the bin needing to go out.

Sláinte, 
Wendy R. 

Sit Stay Celebrate

Dia daoibh!

How in the name of all things tea and biscuits is it May already? I only just took the Christmas tree down and now we are practically waving at summer like it owes us money. 

This month I am absolutely delighted to be Guest Designer over at Girlz Makes Guyz Cards for Challenge 49 and the theme is Dogs and/or Cats. I went straight for the Penny Black Bubbly stamp set and out popped this lad. We are calling him Dave. He did not argue, so the name stuck.

Dave was stamped with Memento ink, looking sharp with Promarkers and more than ready for birthday cake. That tie is bringing serious party style. I added a few Nuvo enamel drops for a bit of fancy flair, because Dave likes to celebrate in style.

I have to say, the talent over at Girlz Makes Guyz Cards is unreal.  A massive thank you to Claudia and the DT for having me over. It has been great craic and I have loved every minute of it. Even Dave says thanks, although he is saying it from a seated position and refusing to move.

Right, I am off to figure out how it is nearly June already and whether Dave owns any other ties.

Sláinte,

Wendy R.

Yeti or Not

Dia Daoibh!

The next HQFCB challenge is Anything Goes Fantasy with an optional Yeti twist—because nothing says "magical creature" like a snow beast who definitely forgot to buy wrapping paper. 

For today’s card, I repurposed Clearly Besotted’s Yuletide Yeti (a Christmas stamp set now moonlighting as a birthday set, because rules were made to be broken). Kept the design CAS, mostly because the Yeti ate all my patience. Coloured the wee fella with Promarkers and embellihed the bow of the present with glossy accents. The "HBD!" sentiment was die-cut and layered for dimension. The card is embellished with liquid pearl drops for subtle texture ... because sometimes you want frosty accents without the glitter fallout of 2023 haunting you. 

A few challenges:

• Heart's Quest Celebration of Love #10 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies (optional theme: Thanksgiving Day or Appreciation)
• We Love Stamping - Nov - Anything Christmas (option: Anything Goes)
• Polkadoodles  #12 - Anything Goes
• CAS on Friday #321 Birthday
• I Love Promarkers #594 - Anything Goes / Circles / Animals

Wishing you a season of perfectly sized envelopes, stamps that stick on the first try, and zero surprise glitter from projects past.

Sláinte, 

Wendy R. 🎁

Blinky, Inky & Clyde

Dia Daoibh!

Well, that was a lovely two days of sunshine, wasn’t it? Just enough time to dust off the barbecue, dig out the sunglasses, and remember what that big yellow thing in the sky is called… before the rain came back with a vengeance. Ah, Ireland, you fickle tease. One minute we’re basking in the glow of "summer," the next we’re back to the usual—windswept hair and wellies as permanent footwear. But hey, at least it keeps our complexions dewy, right?

Now, onto today’s card—because what better way to cheer up a soggy day than with some good old-fashioned Pac-Man nostalgia? I designed the pixelated SVG files with a little help from Corel Draw. Meet the gang: Pac-Man himself, Clyde, Blinky, and Inky, all cut out with my trusty Silhouette Cameo. I mounted them with foam tape for a bit of dimension because, let’s face it, flat is so last season.

The "HB2U" letters are in the Joystick font (free download—thank you, internet!) and were also cut with the Silhouette. I layered them up and then, because everything is better with glitter, I went full magpie and bedazzled them in black sparkle. Because why wouldn’t you want your birthday message to look like it’s been dipped in disco dust?

Onto a few challenges:

• Alphabet Challenge: Z is for Zoom .. because Pac-Man moves at 11 tiles per second ;) 
• My Time to Craft #557 -  Rectangle shape-based cards
• Krafty Chicks #762 - Birthday
• Fab n' Funky #613 - Boys or Men
• Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge: Happy Birthday
• The Male Room #197 - Geometric
• Cardz 4 Guyz #369 - Fun and Games

So there you have it—a card that’s fun, nostalgic, and just the right amount of extra. Perfect for any retro gaming fan, or really anyone who appreciates a good glitter explosion.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to dig out my raincoat… again. 

Sláinte,

Wendy R. 

Crafty Shenanigans: March Birthday Madness

Dia Daoibh!

March is here, bringing a parade of birthdays that would make even a calendar blush. Naturally, I've been diving into my craft stash to whip up a masculine card or two. This one showcases the Tie Set  by MyLifeInStamps, a hidden treasure I stumbled upon while clearing out my dwindling card stock. An Amazon spree is tempting, but with holidays and school supplies looming, it's a bit of a financial balancing act.

Tap the pic for an enhanced view ;)

I've coloured the card using ProMarkers, while the sentiment is stamped with StazOn for a sharp finish. It might be a bit oversized for the card, but hey, it complements the bold colours. Glossy accents on the ties add some flair, and foam tape gives it a pop of dimension. This card practically leaps off the table, demanding attention!

By the way, the berry colour on the card appears purple in the picture, thanks to the phone's auto image enhance feature. In reality, it's more of a rich berry shade. So much for technology, right?

A few challenges:

• Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #316 - Anything Goes + option: Spots and/or Stripes
• Neglected Stuff Challenge: March 2025 Challenge
• Cardz 4 Guyz # 367 Men's Clothing
• Creative Knockouts #542  Birthday Wishes
• Krafty Chicks #758 - Birthday
• AAA Birthday Challenge #71 - Masculine 

• CAS Colours & Sketches #555 - Color Challenge

And now for a chuckle: Why don't crafters ever get lost? Because they always follow the paper trail!

Sláinte!
Wend R. x.

Vroom Vroom

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

I imported a free SVG car silhouette to the Silhouette Cameo, welded it to a square and voila! :)
Backing paper is embossed. Card is embellished with a layered sentiment die cut and a banner die cut.

Onto a few challenges so:
Brown Sugar #78 - Masculine or Father's Day
4 Crafty Chicks #404 - Masculine Birthday
C.R.A.F.T. #469 - Father's Day/Male
Scribbles Designs Challenge #65 - Make it Masculine
Crafty Friends #84 - B is for ... Birthday
Alphabet Challenge -   E = Ebony

Thank You for stopping by!

Symmetry

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

The design is from Alaa' K. Love her designs!
Sentiment is sketched with the Silhouette Cameo.
Embellished with sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
The Male Room #83 - Symmetry
Crafter's Castle #4 - Anything Goes & optional: Dimensional Projects
Daring Cardmakers - Feeling Blue
Aud Sentiments Challenge  #201 Happy Birthday
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #166 - Masculine

Thank You for stopping by!