Monday 6 December 2010

Cards For Men Challenge and Anniversary Blog Hop!!

Hi! Welcome to the Cards For Men Anniversary Blog Hop!
If you've come to me via Sarah, you are on the right track. 
If you've just arrived and want to join the hop, please start at the very beginning at Cards For Men

 I'm super excited to be asked by Donna to join her once again for this special occasion as a Guest Designer!
It's hard to believe that Cards for Men is one year old already!!! 
To celebrate there is lots going on with tons of prizes available. 
There are two challenges, both with a Christmas theme. 
The first challenge is...
 Make a card, or a present, or both, the choice is yours.
 The second challenge is..
collect a word from each blog to form a festive phrase.
 (My word is 'WISH').
 At the end of the blog hop you should have 11 words, (Donna will have two words).
Work out the phrase and leave it in the comments back at Cards for Men.

One random winner will be drawn for each category.
You can get all the details and lots of inspiration over at the Cards For Men blog.

Each blog is giving away candy to one lucky winner! 

My candy is sponsored by my beloved Peachy Keen!!


 (Here's a little background into this amazing company)

Peachy Keen Stamps is a family owned and operated leading clear stamp manufacturer based out of Northeast Wisconsin. Our stamps are made with the highest quality polymer on the market today, giving them their unique peach tint. The whimsical images designed by Kathy Jakopovich coupled with their durability make them a favorite amongst scrap-bookers, card makers, and artists alike. These stamps are sold exclusively online at www.peachykeenstamps.com and at independent stamp and scrapbook stores worldwide. Please visit our website for a complete list of retail locations.


This is the prize for one lucky winner....

It's the 'Happy bird' steel die, (designed by Kathy at Peachy Keen in collaboration with Cottage Cuts)!

 To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous candy, you just need to leave me a comment. Simple!
One random winner will be drawn on 20 December.

Here's my Card.......
The image and phrase is from Whimsie Doodles and coloured with Copics. 
The DP is by My Mind's Eye.
The cute face on the underpants is from the Peachy Keen set
PK-470, Happy New Year Face Assortment!


Here's my Gift

This is made using an envelope for the inside pockets. 
(It's folded in half after gluing the flap down and chopping the top off).
The sentiment is by Papermania.

The blog hop will run until midnight on 19th December and winners will be chosen on 20th.

Your next stop is the lovely Shirley.
Here is a list of the blogs in case you lose your way....

Amy 
Kym 
Sarah 
Me


Good luck everyone and happy hopping!!


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38 comments:

Anita said...

What a great card and gift you made. I became a follower. To see more of your work. I would love a chance to win. Thanks. X Anita

LesleyfromWI said...

Love your card. It made me smile when I saw it!

Nannieflash said...

Hi Viv, its lovely having you back on the team again even if its only for the hop. I love your card and that wallet is just fabulous for a male. Good luck with the hop, with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Brigitte said...

I love the sentiment on the first card!!! It's so funny
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com

Monika Reeck said...

what a lovely card with blue and kraft paper and nice gift you have made...Great project, hugs, Monika

craftymom205 said...

Love your project.

Sarah said...

So lovely to have you here for the hop Viv, I absolutely love your card and holder xxx

Tami B. said...

Love both of these cards. This first one is just too funny, and I really love the papers you used on both.

Helen Ding said...

I love the wallet! is it just a C6 envelope?

deesdesigns said...

Loving the face you put on the undies - too cute! Love your choice of papers too

Glora said...

Too funny! You have a sense of humor girl! I also love the money holder and it is so fun to see colorful money :). TFS!

Marisa said...

Fun card LOL and I love the gift card wallet style too. Wonderfully done on both :)

Shelley said...

I love, love, love the underwear card. Great sentiment/image! And the money wallet is very creative. Well done!

Krista said...

Your card is great. I love looking at other projects for inspiration. Thanks
kbd1@sfu.ca

Patricia St Martin said...

Viv it is so nice to have you back again... It is funny when I clicked on you blog I could hear water and I started to look around because it sounded like it was right here and I'm the only one home and I thought were is that coming from and then more sounds came from you blog. I love the sounds it is so peaceful. You did a wonderful card and a fab job on your card.
Hugs, Patricia

Anonymous said...

Totally LOVE the card and have got to go to Whimsy and have that image and phrase!! I am still laughing myself silly! The present holder is great also!! thanks for sharing and would love to win!

Beth Norman said...

Your underwear card is adorable. You did a bang up job with it. Your envelope holder is nice too. Can I have some money too?

ribenaruby said...

Great card with super sentiment and the money wallet is lovely too. Wishing the whole team a happy 1st. Ruby x

Shari said...

What a cute way to use the mens shorts. (Never thought I would see them on the front of a card). The money pocket card is great and could be used for anyone or any holiday, depending on the paper.
Thanks too for the blog candy, that bird is so adorable.
Shari . . .

Mandy said...

Hi Viv,
So sorry I'm late getting here to say fabulous wallet and card,what a great idea, a brilliant gift for anyone not just a man,it's great to have you joining us.....I'm desperately trying to catch up hence getting up at 4am to try....
Mandy xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Great card and gift and thanks for the chance to win. Marianne x

Arts by Sara said...

Beautiful Card (I still beleive... no underware for me! LOL!) I love the gift wallet, perfect for any occassion! You did an awesome job! Happy Creating! Sara

stefeni said...

Hahaha! Love that underwear card! And it's soo true!

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

Made by Mandy said...

Wow, what a simple way to do a money wallet. I wondered how you had done the inside.

Love the papers you have used.

gardener said...

I just found your site tonight. Your card is a hoot! Thanks for the bog candy. I purchased my first set of peachy keen stamps just this week and really looking forward to using them. (every day faces).

Jackie said...

Brilliant card and gift Viv, love those pants with that face :o)
Love,
Jackie xx

lindyloo said...

love the sentiment lol huggies lindyloo x

Suzi Mac said...

I love that sentiment Viv, it made me smile so much. Your money holder is wonderful too hun. I haven't visited for ages, Life gets in the way sometimes. I hope you are well hun.
Hugs
Suzi x

mrsk06 said...

Hey Viv what a great card and money holder!! Totally fab for a man! Thanks for the chance to win! Hugz xx

Lynne in NI said...

Great gift wallet and your card is totally hilarious ... love those underpants!

Brook said...

Great projects. Love the underwear sentiment!

Houses Built of Cards said...

Great idea having cards for men! Those are the hardest!

Ila said...

These are both Fabulous!!...I love the giftcard...and the underwear on the first card is a total hoot!!...Hugs, Ila

Chrissie said...

Wow, what superb projects! I love the wallet card.
Congrats on Cards for Men's first birthday!
Chrissie

Norma said...

OMG the card is so CUTE!!! Love those underwear with the PK stamps. ADORABLE!! and this would make a great b-day gift since the winner will be drawn on the 20th fingers crossed LOL!!!!

Linda said...

What a fun & cute image....made me chuckle. Your cards are really great!! Thank you for the chance to win.

Laney said...

LOL!! Great card and gift ooooh I love those undies LOL!!
hugs
laney

Athanasios AKA Vikkie said...

just popping by for the blog hop love the card and envie thanx for the inspiration

merry christmas

vikkie

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