Monday, October 22, 2012

Stamp TV October Blog Hop

For this month's Stamp TV CSS Alumni's Blog Hop, Carolina offered up this sketch - which was designed by Melissa Cash.  If you have arrived from Gerri's post, you are right on track.   She does a beautiful job with copics!  You might want to start at Stamp TV - so that you don't miss any of the inspirational cards from the CSS Alumni.
and here is my card:

I used Melanie Muenchinger's set called Pretty Patterns. This set has some wonderful images.   The sentiment was from Hello Sunshine.  I needed a birthday card for one of my son-in-laws and Melanie's set was perfect to make a masculine card.

Now you can pop on over to Kay's blog and see what she created.  Remember to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (October 30), Stamp TV will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!

Thank you for looking at my card, have a HAPPY stamping day.

81 comments:

Melissa said...

Love your card Joy, it would be a great card for any of the fellas in our lives. Sending love and hugs to you!

Lagene said...

COOL - Retro card!

Brenda said...

Wonderful card Joy!!! Prefect for a guy. Fabulous take on the sketch.

meemee48 said...

this would make a great guy card!

redwasher1 said...

Joy, I love it!!!!Beautiful !!!!

stampqueen said...

Cute card - love the little train!!

Rosy Newlun said...

Lovely interpretation of the 3 stripe background - love how you stamped it like this!

Payne Holler Cards said...

Loved using the stamp on background and little train!

Cheryl Wright said...

Joy, I love the way you've used this Pretty Patterns stamp. It's so creative, and fits perfectly with the sketch!!!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Great use of Melanie's Pretty Patterns! I love that set and you are right, it is perfect for a masculine card.

Elizabeth said...

Very cool card. Love your take on the sketch.

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful take on the sketch. Great colors.

Lorraine said...

Love the retro look, Thanks!

Judy Scott said...

Love the card. The train is cute

Sonya van Stee said...

Cute! I love how you took the round elements of the sketch and substituted the rectangles. Looks fabulous!

Colleen said...

What a great masculine card.
ColleenB.

kaybee said...

Very cool and mod. Reminds me of the 60's.

Anonymous said...

Always need ideas for masculine cards but this is also a great female card to. Now I know what to do with those stamps. Great card...Judy NYC

Anonymous said...

Interesting take on the template. Like the repeat of the rectangles.

Irene said...

Great card. What a unique pattern on the background.

Unknown said...

the background is wonderful. Love the pattern and the reto feel of the card.

Marsha said...

Great take on the sketch.

Nana Griffin said...

Lovely!

Lynne said...

Interesting background, something different and eye catching

bridget22868 said...

I like what youve done with the background of this card. It sure makes it look like its got lots of texture. Great job!

bluemoon said...

Great idea to use the pattern instead of ribbon on this sketch and super for the men! Well done!

crotnem said...

Love the pattern play on the card.

Sharri said...

Great cards Joy! I love the fun retro background!

Carole said...

My brother would love this card.

Unknown said...

Joy what a beautiful card. I love the way you used Gina K's Pretty Patterns stamp set!

Judy Inukai said...

Great card. The Pretty Patterns set works perfectly in this sketch.

Lea said...

I like the set you chose to showcase on your card; it has a really cool 60's retro vibe that's fun! I seem to struggle with masculine cards, this one has inspired me! Thanks!

Unknown said...

Great card. Could have used this for my grandson's birthday yesterday. Thanks for sharing.

Christine Macneil said...

Love this set! What a wonderful way to use the border stamp. Great card.

Barbara said...

Joy, I have seen so many pretty cards using Melanie's Pretty Patterns stamp set and this one is no exception. Beautifully done and designed. Love your take on the sketch too.

Unknown said...

Awesome card. That is so funny...when I first saw the sketch, the Pretty Patterns set came to my mind first thing. I love the name of your blog too.

Kike' said...

Love this card!

Dee said...

I like the way you used the vertical design on your card--so pretty, and suitable for anyone. Neat job!

Unknown said...

so retro!

chris wilson said...

Very nice card, loved the background, great for a males birhtday

Joyce Erb said...

Such a cool way to get the 2 strips. Inspired and beautiful

jean w. said...

Thanks for sharing a masculine card, those are the toughest for me.

MyAuntKath said...

Pretty and simple--would work for anyone or occasion.

Lori said...

Nice interpretation of the background stripes!

CindyRomanDaversa said...

Fabulous! love your interpretation !

Loretta said...

A very pretty and simple card. love the choice of background. TFS

gurian6 said...

A very nice masculine card! And a great way to make the strips.

Anonymous said...

Great card for guys. Thank for sharing.

Donna B

Angela Shields said...

Love how you used the background stamp as the three stripes in the sketch! What a fun card!

Sharon said...

Great card, I love how versatile it is

Unknown said...

Joy, love how you used the Pretty Patterns border as the stripes on the sketch. Genius my dear. Very nice card!!

Cheri said...

Fabulous card, Joy! I love the pretty patterns stamp. I don't have it but maybe I should get it. I love this card.

Jan said...

Very nice card.

Barb B said...

Another great way to use border stamps as backgrounds. Another great, new idea from Gina's talented designer.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love love love the graphic feel!

Jackie Hall said...

Great card. Love the background.

Unknown said...

GREAT masculine card, love the itty bitty train.....cute!

Karen Hightower said...

This is a wonderful card. love the shapes and color. Great guy card. :)

TammieLien said...

Liked the way what you used for the background look goes great together and makes a great mans card.Thanks for sharing:)

Ina G said...

What a fabulous clean and simple card with that WOW factor.

Golda said...

That is so cute! Love that tiny little train.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. Simple and masculine.

Mida Williams said...

A very nice masculine card.

Shirley said...

Love your card

not so sleepy/beauty said...

Retro-fabulous! Will definitely have to try this!

Sharon Underwood said...

My fav colors! That card really pops. I like it!

Kitty said...

That is a great birthday card.

Blessings,
Kat

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love that card and also the little train that you added. What fun!

nancy said...

very pretty color choices!!

Cat Tidwell said...

gorgeous Joy! Love the use of those patterns for the stripes on the sketch!

ajax said...

Your card is so unusual. Yes, it would be a good card for a guy. Or, you could change the sentiment and make it a thank you card. Cards are so versatile.

Pat Jandacek said...

Wonderful idea for the background stripes. A great card and the little train 'personalizes' it. TFS

BeverlyBL said...

What a cool card. Everyone is always looking for masculine cards and this is a really good one. Thanks.

Betty Neville said...

Super cool card, Joy! The little train is a perfect addition!

Gayle said...

Love your take on the sketch, Joy, a perfect man card.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Joy, this is perfect for a male and I hope he liked it. It's great!

Arlene K. said...

Nice card. Thanks for sharing.

Angelica Schmidt said...

Love your CAS card so pretty!

Melanie said...

I love the repeating squares, this is a great masculine design. Thank you for using Pretty Patterns again, I'm sorry I missed the memo about this hop! :(

Theresa Momber said...

Love how you used the Pretty Patterns stamp to follow the lines in the sketch! Awesome masculine card!

scootingranny said...

The shapes on this card are wonderful. It's very modern and grabbed my attention right away. Great colors, too

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