Friday, June 21, 2013

Another Friday, another Friends With Flair!

I want to thank all of you for you kind, sweet, touching comments on the loss of my dog, Molly last week.  You touch my heart greatly, and helped in the healing process.  Thank you for letting me use this FWF platform to share my grief.  Thank you for your understanding.
 
This week's post will be more upbeat, I hope!
 
I am sharing a Father's Day card that I made for my father-in-law.  My husband and his father are very close.  I wanted to make a card that would show this love.  Here's what I came up with:

 
The anchor image and sentiment are both a Unity stamp of the week.  I fussy cut the anchor, wrapped it in some Berries Jubilee Trendy Twine, and used foam tape to mount it. The designer papers are Fancy Pants By the Shore 6x6.  I used a Lifestyle circle die to get that perfect circle.  The red bling is from Close To My Heart.
I think that's it for me today. There's a few red, white, and blue challenges I'm going to link this up with.  Have a great weekend!
 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
 
Reasonable Ribbon's -- I'm seeing Dots and Ribbons challenge #74
Ribbon Carousel -- Fun in the Sun
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday --Father's Day Challenge
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes
Pin and Tack -- spark you creativity now challenge -- anything goes
Cut it Up Challenges -- Red, White, and Blue that includes a diecut
Creative Inspirations Paints -- Inspired by Red, White, and Blue challenge

 
 

35 comments:

  1. That's a great card, Julie! Anchors are very popular right now!

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  2. Masculine but sentimental. Love the paper.

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  3. Too cute. Loving the papers and that adorable anchor.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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  4. Happy to hear that you are feeling better. Julie, This is Beautiful!!Would love if you joined us at Cut it up Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
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    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  5. Great card. The papers are perfect for the stamp.

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  6. What a DARLING card! Love the pretty papers.

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  7. gorgeous card. i love the detail in the anchor and that great twine wrap! im so sorry to hear about your Molly :(
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  8. Love your card! I'm really loving the Nautical trend right now!

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  9. This card is stunning Julie! Absolutely love the anchors

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  10. Love your anchor!!! such a cute card.

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  11. You couldn't find better paper to go with the stamp. Awesome. Glad you are healing well. It definitely takes time.

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  12. this is very clever. I love the ideal.

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  13. A perfect nautical themed card.

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  14. I love this! Love how you wrapped the anchor in twine!

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  15. love the card and again I am sorry about your loss.

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  16. It`s a stunner Julie!!
    So sad to hear about your much loved Molly, I know how much it breaks your heart to lose a much loved member of your family..not just a pet are they.
    Sending big hugs and love your way Julie.
    Love n hugs
    Tracy
    xoxo

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  17. I love nautical-themed cards and yours is amazing. So sorry to hear about the loss of your furry family member. Hope the happy memories remain forever. :)

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  18. This is a wonderful card! When did this stamp come out? I'm not sure if I have it or not--uh oh!!!

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  19. Your card is wonderful The anchor is amazing
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes June Linky Party
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  20. Glad to know that you are feeling better.
    A very Awesome card! Beautiful card!!
    Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up Challenges.
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  21. Love it!!! Great job wrapping the anchor in twine!!!

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  22. This is so sweet, love the anchor.

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  23. Oh Julie. Sorry about Mollie. Hope you are doing well on this process.
    On the other hand, nice card for your father in law. Bet he loved it.

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  24. Sorry to hear about your puppy!:( I know how hard it is to lose a pet.
    Very cool card! Love the colors!

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  25. This is so beautiful I love everything about it!!
    Thank you for joining us at Creative inspiration paints.
    CI design team member
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  26. Great card....Great colors...Great sentiment....

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  27. This is such a pretty card, Julie!! I love the anchor image and the patterned paper that goes so well with it. Hope you are having a lovely weekend!! {hugs}

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  28. Awesome card! I love how the paper mirrors the accent anchor, and how you wrapped the twine around it. Thanks for linking to Cut it Up Challenges!
    Evelyn
    http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

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  29. That's a great card for your FIL! And the PATIENCE for cutting around the anchor! I'm sure he appreciated it...especially the sentiment.

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  30. I really like how you covered the anchor with patterned paper and then the twine around it was the perfect touch.

    Kathy D.
    Clearly Digi Stamps DT Member

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  31. This is a great card for Father's Day ! Love it! I wanted to stop in to see what you made this week. I've been crazy busy with kids and grand kids home....and dd2's boyfriend is here for a couple days. Summer is going to fly by at this rate. Hope you had a better week!

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  32. Great card, Julie! Love the background paper you found, too - and way to showcase that Unity stamp! :) Hope you're feeling a bit better this week...

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  33. Such a wonderful, masculine card!! The anchor is a perfect touch!! Thanks for joining our Seeing Dots & Ribbon Challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  34. This is a very sweet card. Just love it ! Thanks for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon...huggs from Ginny at Polly's Paper!

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