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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Best Ever Masculine Project

Happy Wednesday!  
I'm not sure how we are halfway through this week already, but wahoo for the upcoming weekend!  
Hope you are all having a great week, and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

So, I was sneaking around looking at blogs a few weeks ago, and I came across Lorri Heiling's blog.  When I did, the first thing that caught my eye was this fabulous project.  Masculine cards are difficult for me, as I love ribbon and bling, and I was in need of a man's birthday card/project for the 28th, so I decided to take the plunge.  It looks rather difficult, but this lady has a wonderful tutorial, that has dimensions and photos for every single step.  It was easy peasy.  The toughest thing was not having any 'tool' stamps.  Had to draw and improvise.

I want to give you a bit of info about the recipient of this project.  My friend, Shirley, has a DH with lots of tools and know-how.  When we gals say, "Wayne, could you make this"? he jumps on it so fast that our heads spin........as was the case with this fabulous bow-maker.  

Shirley and I had seen some ideas on You-Tube, of how to tie bows using dowel rods, pins in styrofoam, etc.  So, we asked, and he created.  I used my uber fabulous Kraft cardstock (have I ever mentioned how much I totally LOVE Kraft?), and created a bench for him, complete with a little bow maker just like ours!  


The 'birthday card' is in the drawer, where a gift card is supposed to go.  




Since I have a little 'something' for him all wrapped up already, I made a little accordian fold card instead. The "Little Black Book" on the front of the card opens to list Dr.'s for all sorts of masculine ailments that you can probably imagine and smile about....



The stamps I used for this little card are from Skipping Stones.  I thought they'd be perfect for a humorous card.

I am entering this project at Craft Your Passion.  Challenge #81 is to use Kraft.
I'm also linking it up to Inspire Me Friday's on Maria's blog!

Well, that's all I have for today.  I'm planning to enter this in the challenge at The Kraft Journal.  Then it's on to the laundry!  

Thanks for dropping by - have a good day!
Hugs and blessings,
Patti J.

Food for thought:  The best way to make yourself happy is to make someone else happy.
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41 comments:

  1. LorieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Oh, Patti! That is SO cool! I love it!

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  2. kssdesignsOctober 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness! This is about the cutest thing I've ever seen!! What a lucky guy. So many possibilities with this design. First thing that comes to mind is a makeup table or bakers rack. Well done Patti!

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  3. Patti P.October 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Oh my Patti, this just blows me away and he has to be also!! What a simply fabulous idea and execution of this project. I wish my Dad (who was a carpenter) were alive, as I know he would adore this. Tfs.

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  4. Pat (mspfd)October 26, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    You are amazing! What a super fantabulous project and card. Love everything about both. The details are incredible.

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  5. GailOctober 26, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    i thought it was a real bench..lol..fab. projectt!! wow..tfs..loves ya

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  6. LorriOctober 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh my GOODNESS!!! This is SO CUTE! LOVELOVELOVE the bow maker ontop! You did an awesome job on this project!!!!! :) Thanks for the shout out too!

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  7. Angela KOctober 26, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    100% amazing!! Love it!

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  8. Betty BentonOctober 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I play a computer word game called Bookworm -- when you make a good word he says "Fantastic!" in a high squealy voice. That's what I'm saying about this project -- "Fantastic!"

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  9. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oh my word! I've not seen anything like this!! What a really adorable project!! Looks like it might be fun to put together!! :) Thanks for sharing!!

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  10. craftieodmaeOctober 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    WOW!!!!! this is nothing short of FANTASTIC!!

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  11. ShirleyOctober 26, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I'm trying dear friend and blogger is being a bummer to me - but WOW - can't wait for him to see this.

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  12. Laura Kirste CampbellOctober 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Patti, WOW! You made me gasp now! LOL! Incredible workmanship on this project! Such detail and love! Amazing!

    Thanks for hopping with us today! Wishing you the BEST on the drawings!

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  13. DawnllOctober 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Oh my word this is amazing!!!
    I love that work bench-so darn cute. I have got to make one of those.
    Bet he loved it!

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  14. Angelica TurnerOctober 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This is just too cute and creative.

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  15. IrisOctober 26, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Patti, that looks so fun! And the bench look so real and fun and the mini bow maker is so cute! Love! You are so creative!

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  16. The Other Patti SueOctober 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    WOW... you are just amazing! I love how your mind works, this is awesome!

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  17. Amanda MertzOctober 26, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    AWESOME Patti! What great little details you put into making this card/table!! And you drew the tools too? Geez lady you're blowing my mind with this one! TFS!

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  18. RufusOctober 26, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This is fabulous!!! I'm off to check it out, I think I see one of these in my future! Oh my, just love this
    R/

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  19. Joan ErvinOctober 27, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Oh my word...I am sooo blown away with this fabulous project, Patti...WOW!!! You not only created a tool bench but you added an amazing fold card, too...you are such a clever girl!!!!

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  20. Bonnie WeissOctober 27, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Stinkin', stinkin', STINKIN' CUTE!!!!! It's hard to believe that it's made from paper ... the details are so meticulous. You have definitely knocked this one out of the park, girl!!!

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  21. AmethystCatOctober 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    oh my gosh, Patti, this is ART!!! That bench is AMAZING!!! FABULOUS!!! AWESOME!!!

    and, can't wait to see the bow maker in action!

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  22. BeateOctober 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Patti, SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! That is the most incredible masculine project ever!
    Hugs and smiles

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  23. Carolyn KingOctober 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Wonderful!!!!!! Love it!

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  24. Pam SparksOctober 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    the tool bench is awesome, so clever and creative Patti! I have one of these bow makers stuck away somewhere... I should find it! lol Years ago a GF was making them and selling them!

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  25. KaryOctober 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Patti! This is a wonderful project!! So creative, and the accordion fold card is so fun!! Love this!!

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  26. Maria MatterOctober 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    WOWZA Patti, this is incredible! You did an amazing job creating this little beauty...just fabulous!
    hugs & blessings

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  27. Audrey FrelxOctober 27, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    OMG, Patti!!! I don't even know what to say!!! This is beyond awesome!!! It's beyond amazing!!! I LOOOOVE THIS!!!

    You're definitely blessed with a wonderful talent that inspires, motivates, and just makes you feel darn good!!!

    Hugs, my friend! Great-great project!

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  28. Lynn MercurioOctober 27, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    OMGosh, Patti. Truly AMAZING! Such detail for this awesome creation!

    Hey did you see where Stampendous is looking for it's next group of Blog Stars? *hint, hint, wink, wink*

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  29. Erin SipesOctober 28, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Awesome project, my son would LOVE that!

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  30. Mary Anne / MA54KOctober 28, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    You are so amazing, PJ! How do you do it? This is one awesome creation!

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  31. DonnaOctober 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Amazing project. We missed you on Monday, hope your sons dog is behaving. We will have to schedule another girls day.

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  32. ShirleyOctober 28, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    OMGosh! What a keeper! It would be great to see the look on his face when he get this. How creative and what a work of art!!!

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  33. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    You are correct...this is the BEST EVER masculine project! It's absolutely fun and so dang clever too! In fact, I'm showcasing your project on Friday November 4 at The Kraft Journal and hope you can stop by the blog that day to pick up your Featured Artist button! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Kraft Journal!

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  34. DonnaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    you know Patti after all this time I realized although I send you a not eor two I rarely get to your blog!!! Look what I have been missing....omword this is adorable!!!! I'll be stalking now! LOL

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  35. Lynne in NIOctober 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    WOW Patti, what an amazing creation! The little tool bench is fabulous and then there's the added pleasure of the card and little black book! Bet it took ages to make, but I'm sure that Wayne was totally delighted!

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  36. SueOctober 29, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    OMG, what a great project! Lots of work here, but what great results. Could not be more fabulous. Bet he was so surprised and enjoyed this so much. Fantastic, girl!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  37. Curt in IndyOctober 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    This is one seriously amazing project. You are certainly a "craftsman" on this one! Right down to the little bow maker tool. I was blown away by that. This is so remarkable. You should be extremely proud of this one my crafty little buddy! Hugs, Curt

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  38. JackieOctober 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What a fantastic job! Love the bench so cute.

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  39. A Consuming PassionOctober 30, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    It was so funny reading your post today! I asked my DH if he could make me one of these too!...........wish you could have heard the excuses he came up with:) Think I might have to try myself! I adore your gorgeous thankyou workbench though Patti how clever you are and what a wonderful gift!

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  40. scrap joannyNovember 2, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    OMG project !!! great job !!!!! thanks so much for playing with craftyourpassionchallenges - hugs joanna

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  41. BrendaNovember 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    THUD!!! wow Patti this is so awesome!!! I will have to give this a try. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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