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Dies R Us Challenge #3

Hello and welcome to a new challenge post for Dies R Us. The challenge this time is "One for the Boys/Father's Day". Whether you create something for Father's Day or just a masculine project in general, the main rule is to use dies.

Three top favorites 
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$10 voucher to Dies R Us

This time I went for an elegant design, with lots of layering, in different tones of brown. Please take a look:




Materials
Spellbinders: Adorning Squares, Gold Circles One, Grand Calibur die cutting machine.
Merletto crystals
Bazic two sided tape and foam tape
Other generic materials
Specialty metallic cardstock in golden brown
Textured cardstock in chocolate brown
7/8" gross grain ribbon in brown

This is a 4"x4" card, layered with two large adorning squares that were later wrapped with a piece of brown ribbon. On top I added a small square, embellished with two circular dies that together form a medallion. The elegance of this card consists of die cuts, they add much texture and interest to the design.

 I hope you feel inspired to make a masculine card, which I know is an exception considering we all mostly make feminine cards. To join our challenge all you need to do is visit Dies R Us Challenge, follow instructions and link up your creation. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!
  
This card is participating in:
Only men allowed - Country View Challenges
Make it Manly - Doodle Pantry Blog
Boys - Fairies Challenges
Masculine with ribbon or trims - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Father's Day - Blessings Ink


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  1. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Magnifique!!! This is card is so beautiful and elegant. Love it!

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  2. Blue RoseJune 1, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Gracie,
    Your card is so stunningly handsome, perfect for a male. It looks like the beautiful ornate metal you see on expensive homes...great job!

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  3. TeresaJune 1, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Just beautiful and the colors are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it with us on the RRR Challenge this time :)

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  4. auntbeespicklesJune 1, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful card. Love all the wonderful layers! Very inspiring work! Thanks so much for joining us at the Doodle Pantry Challenge. Good luck and I hope you will come back and join in the fun again!
    Hugs, Sarah T

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  5. ScrumplescrunchJune 1, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Hello Gracie,
    I love how you have layered up your diecuts to make such an eye catching design, thank you so much for joining us at CVC this week for our Challenge ' Only Men Allowed'.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  6. MariaJune 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the color and the ornate dies used!!!

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  7. Sunshine HoneyBeeJune 2, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Wonderfully elegant with the die & layers. Thank you for entering Doodle Pantry Jun Ch.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  8. TLadyJune 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Exquisite!

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  9. Jinny NewlinJune 5, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Ever so pretty and deliciously ornate! LOVE the addition of that chocolate ribbon! Stunning!

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  10. tinanouteJune 7, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    A very beautiful card(map), good luck and thank you for your participation Tinanoute

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  11. Cheryl WalkerJune 12, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Card! Thank you for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon for our challenge!
    Hugs
    Cheryl

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  12. AnonymousJune 13, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    What a great take on the challenge. Thanks for playing along with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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  13. Crafting AdventuresJune 24, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Love the layers! Thanks for participating in the Doodle Pantry challenge this month!

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