I just couldn't resist going in a whole other direction with the same stamp set as above to show you a completely different perspective. And to also demonstrate how the styles of projects created with it can vary widely.
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My color scheme for this project was Ocean Tides, Dark Chocolate & Vintage Cream. Wowzers! Just so in love with this combo! I used the Houndstooth Cuttlebug embossing folder. I think that texture was perfectly suited to be used on a card for Grandpa! A detail I wanted to point out with this card is that I had fun mixing two different patterns of sails. Adding those kinds of combinations into the mix, you have dozens of new possibilities with just this one set!
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I pulled out the golden oldie, Borders & Corners Squares, to create a fun mat for this project. The stitched square border from this set coordinates with a 1-3/8 inch square punch. I stamped the images in Dark Chocolate ink onto kraft cardstock and punched them out. I then sponged the edges with Frayed Burlap Distress ink. The four squares were assembled on a larger kraft block. I was really happy with the slightly vintage/rustic look I achieved.
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Instead of knotting the ribbon, I pulled it to the side and tied the ends together with twine & a chocolate button. Is that vintage cream grosgrain I spy? *wink*
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I thought this snack mix recipe I stumbled upon would the perfect little thing to whip up to be included in a gift set. The small window kraft coffee bags are the perfect size for a hefty individual serving. The nuts & popcorn tend to be a bit greasy, so the wax lining of our bags really come in handy. Notice another bitty boat 3D tag? Throw in a different color scheme and it takes on a whole new look!
GRANDPA'S SNACK MIX
popcorn
pretzel sticks
mixed nuts
dried cranberries
dried bananas
chocolate chips
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So now you've seen the sailboat images from Men of Life used for both little boys and grown men! I hope you are as excited about the versatility as I am! Don't forget to tune into Melissa's blog the rest of the week as she reveals more tips & tricks for using her new set!
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Stamps: Men of Life (available November 15th), Borders & Corners Square,
Ink: Ocean Tides & Dark Chocolate Palette, Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
Paper: Ocean Tides, Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream
Other: Vintage Cream Grosgrain ribbon, chocolate button from Foof-a-la, small window coffee bag (kraft)
