just because 44

Mona Pendleton | Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 12:20 AM | , , ,

Happy Saturday! I'm super excited because my sweet sister Tina returns home tonight from her long overdue vacation. She jetted off to Buffalo, NY (our hometown) to visit friends. I missed her terribly and it will be great to see her :) Do you have any big plans?
 I really struggle making masculine cards and CAS so this card gave me a run for my money to say the least! Without boring you with details ~ I made this card for my dear hubby Scott :) While creating this card, I pulled out my collection of PTI stamps and managed to use one stamp set that never kissed an ink pad. Goal met! Not much to chat about ~ pretty CAS. For color inspiration, I played along with The Play Date Cafe challenge #94:
Here are a few pictures of a Quail family wandering around my back yard. The Momma made her nest in one of my succulent pots but before I could photograph them in the pot, they were on their way. If you look closely, you are able to see the little feather on the top of their head! So cute don't you think?
 This little guy managed to grab a cricket that was hopping around!
Thanks so much for visiting! Hope you have a great day! I'll be back tomorrow with an all new CR84FN Color Challenge. Be Sweet :)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: PTI
Dies & Machine: PTI, Spellbinders, Vagabond
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
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44 Sweet Comments So Far:

Fiona said...

Happy Saturday, Mona! This card is very different from your usual! Masculine cards are challenging but you seem to make it look easy! Thanks for sharing!

~amy~ said...

Perfect masculine card!!! Quails..in your backyard? They're cute!!!!!

Ros said...

That's a great masculine card ... love the colours ... I think we all struggle with masculine cards! Love the photos .. they're so cute! Have a wonderful weekend ... glad your sister and buddy is back safely

Heather Rogers said...

I think you did a wonderful job with the masculine and CAS. I like the bird from the Round and Round set inside the Mat Stack image. Scott will love it for sure. :)

LOVE the photos of the little Quail babies. Too stinkin' cute. :)

GabrielleH said...

Love this CAS masculine card! Scott will love it! Love the photos of the quail family!! So cute!!!

Monica Lowe said...

Lovely masculine card, Mona! I'm sure Scott will cherish it! What's the occasion? Also, I love your "nature" photos! Very cute!!!

PaperLover said...

Mona, I love the patterns In this gorgeous MME paper! Perfect for a male card! Also love this PTI set! Your DH will live it too! Cute photos of the quails!!! TFS!

Dawnll said...

A beautiful project and nature pictures to boot! I am loving the fallish colors you used...bet hubby loved it.
I haven't seen a quail in a long time- how adorable

Julie Ranae said...

It's always so fun to have you back with us in The Cafe and as I soon as saw your card design colors, I KNEW you were playin' along : ))
Beautiful card and it's perfect for Scott!

Deborah Frings said...

I love the PDCC colours this week - very strong and perfect for a masculine card. I really like this one - it's clean and simple, but with your own particular style. The papers are almost a perfect match for the challenge!! I'm sure Scott loves the card!

Rebekah said...

Such a perfect example of a masculine card.. Love!
Enjoy having your sister back:)

Wendy ten Hove said...

This card is perfect, Mona! Love the colors and that you didn't add too much, it's a perfect masculine card this way. Pretty frame!!
Hugs, Wendy

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

SOOOOOOO amaizng, Mona!! You just know how to rock color stories, paper, stitching, and STAMPS! Just love love love your work:) Sorry I've been MIA lately--time goes so fast!!! Beautiful masculine card and FAB CAS card! YOU ROCK:) Thanks for playing with your old friends at PDCC:) <3 ya!!!

Penny said...

Very "handsome" card Mona! Scott will love it! Those little quails are adorable!

Angi Barrs said...

Love the gorgeous yellow polka dot paper. Adorable Quails too. Have a great weekend. :)

GinaB said...

Awesome male card! Love the pattern and colors! That stamp is beautiful! I know your DH will love it! Cute little birdie friends too! TFS!

Julia Aston said...

Great masculine papers on your card for Scott, Mona! How fun to have the quail family in your yard!

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohh those quail's are s
SWEET, AWESOME card!!~

Unknown said...

Well I have to say I just love what you did with those colors.. Your card look awesome.. And those quails are so cute. How cool to have them right there in your own back yard..

Hugs, Linda

Yolanda said...

Awesome card!!! love the little quails too! TFS!

RobinH said...

No problems here! Your masculine cards are always gorgeous, Mona! I know Scott loved it!

Constance said...

Gorgeous! Love the polka dots and beautiful frame! Love the photos of your little quail friends! Super cute!

Stella said...

Awe...that quail family; so darn cute!

And your take on this weeks'colors at PDCC is...well you know :)...amazing..and fabulous! :)

1CardCreator said...

Cute card and love the quails!

Ashley said...

Beautiful CAS masculine card! These are such a challenge! Your's is amazing!

NanceB said...

Funny!!! Cute little quails in your backyard? So incredibly cute!
This is the perfect masculine card, Mona! Love that stamp and frame!

Melanie said...

Love your masculine card, Mona! Your DH will really love it! Thanks for sharing those darling photos of your little quial friends!!! So cute!

Andrea M said...

LOVE this card Mona!!! AMAZING take on the PDC colors!!
This quail are ADORABLE!!! I LOVE the cute little feather on mama's head!!! What an awesome dose of happiness!!!

Sam Marsdon said...

Perfect masculine card! I know your hubby loved it!!! TFS!

Gale Evans said...

You did a great job with this masculine card, Mona! I love the polka dots and the argyle; beautiful mix! Love the pretty stamp too! Those little quails are darling!

Ellen S said...

Love this CAS masculine card, Mona! I know he loved it!

Lisa Elton said...

Love this card for your hubby Mona! And those quail are just adorable!!! Thanks for sharing those photos :)

sandi said...

Wow! What a great looking card! Such an eye-catcher!

Kerry said...

Very beautiful masculine card, Mona! I just love the papers you used and that pretty bird image! And those real birds are adorable!

Yesnir said...

Very beautiful card for Scott!!! I know he loved it! And those baby quails are darling! Thanks Mona!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Hey, Mona! It's so nice to see you! I think you did a perfect masculine card, and these colors are perfect for it. The quail family is darling! I've never seen one except in pictures. :( THanks for playing with us at The Play Date CAfe this week!

Deb Lewis said...

Now this is an incredible masculine card! Please excuse me if I case this card for my next occasion for my DH! This is gorgeous!!!! Thanks!!!

Pam Hendricks said...

Love your beautiful masculine card, Mona! Your little quail family is cute too!! TFS!

Shelly said...

Sweet card for Scott! Love the polka dots!!! Great colors too!!! Love the cute little family of quails! Thanks for sharing!

Michele Gross said...

Pretty patterns and love the layering! And those little quail are just adorable! So glad you played at The Play Date Cafe!

Marie said...

Great card masculine card Mona. Ilove the text behind the focal point. CAS..minimal layers..WOW

Silvia said...

Fabulous card, Mona! The color combo is fantastic! You did again my friend!!!

Jinny Newlin said...

Beautiful card, Mona! LOVE all that stitching and your perfect combination of patterns! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe! Oh! And those quail pics are too sweet! TFS!

Tracey said...

LOVE this Mona!!! FABulous use of the pDCC colours! I am sure your hubby will love it too! Thanks so much for joining us at The PLay Date Cafe :)


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