This week begins my three-month journey as a Guest Design Team Member for The Paper Players. I have admired this group of talented individuals for some time now since discovering the hobby of stamping and card making and paper crafting. I have participated in their challenges over the past year or so when I had a chance, and I always appreciated the kind and fun feedback and encouragement. I’ve even been recognized and won a few times! When I got an email asking if I would be interested in being a Guest Designer to inspire others, I was extremely flattered. Also a little nervous! I decided to commit for three months, and see how it goes. If all goes well, I will extend to the six-month commitment requested. So you will notice I will be posting a card each Sunday morning now that will be an inspiration for others to participate in the weekly challenge.
This week, for my debut card as a Paper Players Designer, our PP248 Theme is Masculine Card. I decided to pull out my StampinUp “By the Tide” stamp set as I haven’t used the lobster stamp yet.
I had some navy blue designer series paper with nautical knots printed on it that I thought would go well, and embellished it with a jute knot to somewhat simulate the design of the paper. (Anyone know how to do that specific knot or what it really is?)
I used SU Cherry Cobbler red ink for the lobster and SU Crumb Cake for the sea grass, print and to sponge the edges of all the paper for a more “rugged” look. I finished it off with silver brads and a tan candy dots on all four corners.
So I’m off and running with ink and paper cutter and stamps as an official “Designer.” I hope some of my fellow stampers and paper crafters will play along in the challenges.
Happy Sunday!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Great job Jodi…I’ll look forward to each Sunday morning to see your creations!
Billie Moan Rambling Rose Studio
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Thanks Bille! Hey – love your inspiration card for CYCI too!
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Looking forward to more! Beautiful masculine card!
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Bravo! Off to a perfect start.
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You are too kind! Thanks for the confidence boost! 🙂
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Classy card Jodi! Well done (as always).
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Awh – Thanks Jo!
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Welcome to the Paper Players! I am very confident that you will no only enjoy being part of this wonderful team but you will wish to stay forever! Your card is beautifully done and I will surely be CASEing it!
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Thanks Debbie! I always enjoy your inspiration!
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I love ALL the little details you add to your cards. They are truly works of heART! ❤️
Love your color choices and what a need Lobster stamp! YAY Jodi!! 🎨
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That means so much coming from you, Jill! 🙂
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Jodi, congratualtions! This is an incredible card for your first. You’ve been working toward this for sometime now. Nice that the Paper Players recognized your creative talent! Christine
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Awh! (Blush) 🙂 Thanks Christine!
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Welcome to the PP Jodi! Your cards are always an inspiration, actually your whole blog is! Love to come and visit to see what creative things you have been up too. This card is SO perfect for the challenge, and I love the classic colors..great design!
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Laurie – you are so kind. Sooo good to hear from you.
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Love this card! I have the lobster stamp so I’ll try to replicate it. Lacking that fantastic background paper, but I’m sure I’ll be able to find something suitable. Beautiful design!
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This should be fun to see every Sunday. Thank you Jodi, I received my Latte card and it is gorgeous! ;o)
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Thanks Paul – I’m glad you received it. Hope you enjoy sending it to someone with a funny punny note from YOU! 🙂
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I already have a couple people in mind. Thanks again Jodi.
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So glad to have you playing with us, Jodi! I love your masculine card…we have boaters in our family, so these nautical themes are always a hit with me!
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We have boaters too LeAnne, so I’m sure I’ll be sending it off soon. So glad to be on your team too, LeAnne!
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I love your card! The colors are just perfect and the twine detail is awesome. Perfect masculine card! 🙂
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Jodi, I should remember that knot from my Sea Scout days, but it has fled…I hope someone identified it for you!
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That knot is a sailor’s knot and you can google how to tie it. Fabulous card – that lobster is a great image!
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Very cool card! I love all the details you used. You are soooooo talented! And thanks for the link to the paper players. Looking forward to more cards.
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You are so kind!! Thank you.
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Fantastic masculine card!! Love the rope in the background!!
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What a great looking card. Good luck on your journey over the next three months!
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Welcome to The Paper Players Jodi – I am so thrilled you are guesting on our DT and what an awesome card to start with! I love the colours and the paper is one of my favourites – what a great card for my masculine themed challenge this week!
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Thanks Joanne! Thrilled to be part of it 🙂
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Jodi welcome to the PP! I have always admired your cards, your recipes and all the other interesting things you do on your blog. Excited to have you on board!
An absolutely perfect masculine creation. Love the nautical colors and the texture the twine adds.
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Jodi, welcome to the team! I am thrilled to be working with you!!!!! This card is just fantastic! Love the nautical theme and the twine and brads! Just perfect!! XX
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Oh Claire – you are always so kind! The thrill is all mine! 🙂
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Loved everything about your DT card in the lineup, and had to come tell you. What a lovely blog you have. And neighborhood 😉 enjoy your DT time.
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How sweet of you! Thanks Maria!
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Fabulous, Jodi. This card has the perfect feel of a New England summer. The twine is the perfect finishing touch. So glad to have you along as our GD
hugs
jaydee
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Thanks Jaydee! So glad to BE along 🙂
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