May 13, 2011

May Not so Macho Masculine Blog Hop by Sparkle N Sprinkle

Hi Everyone and welcome to this months Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop. We are all about the Masculine cards today and there are some fantastic projects along the way. If you have been following along, you should have hopped here from Julie's blog. She always has something imaginative up her sparkly sleeve doesn't she!!! If you just started out, please hop back to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog so you can see all the inspiration and possibly win an amazing prize pack!!!


Important things first: The Grand Prize is a stamp set of the winner's choice AND as you visit each designer's blog, she will not only tell you about her cards, but donate a product toward the grand prize! Some of the products are brand new - not even on the website yet! So the Grand Prize will consist of the stamp set PLUS 13 products! A lucky second winner will win a stamp set of her choice! To become eligible to win the prizes, please leave a comment on each blog.

That is reason enough for sure to follow along hehe.

My card today is created using the Motorcycles Stamp Set and some of my favorite glitters. I used Fire Engine Red, Embers, Burnt Orange and Sunset to create my hand drawn flames for the background and I'm beyond stinkin excited about how they turned out. I love drawing but haven't done any for a while, so it was a wonderful treat to try a background technique with my drawing skills.


For the stamped image, I used Black Detail embossing powder so that I could really see and glitter the flames on the bike. If you would like to see a closer view of the card, just click on the image.

For my part of the give away, I'm donating a jar of the Fire Engine Red Glitter. You are going to absolutely love the richness of this red. Truly stunning!!!.

Now hop on over to Linda Loew's blog so you can see her wonderful creations. Don't forget to leave a comment on every Sparkle N Sprinkle team member, so your name can go into the draw!!!


Posted by Unknown at Friday, May 13, 2011
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57 comments:

  1. Donna EllisMay 12, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    What an outstanding idea, Erika! I can hear the engines revving and rubber burning from here, flames sparking, and zooming on down the highway! Wonderful card!

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  2. GinaMay 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Great idea. thanks.

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  3. Donna MalignoMay 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Erika, this is the coolest card ever! love your idea with the flames!

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 12, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    This is soooooooooooo COOL! I love love love the bike and the flames! WOW WOW WOW! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  5. Our Sparkle AdventureMay 12, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Thanks for making great cards for the blog hop, Erika!

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  6. Judy RozemaMay 12, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Fabulous flames! Wow those look awesome, Erika~!

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  7. Sondra EvansMay 12, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I absolutely LOVE the motorcycle. I think it's my favorite card so far... just because my boyfriend loves his motorcycle and doesn't play golf or anything. So this one would be PERFECT for him! Awesome job!

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  8. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Erika you did a great job drawing the flames! Love all that glitter, really makes the flames aglow!!

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  9. creativeartsMay 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Erika, I love those flames and you did such a great job with the motorcycle! Really great sparkly card!

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  10. DebraMMay 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    This is such an AWESOME CARD...the flames are incredible and love that motorcycle stamp. You did an amazing job on this card.

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  11. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Erika, what is it with men and their "toys" I.E. bikes and cars? Still it does give us a great opportunity to use the images in our card making

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  12. HeatherMay 12, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love the colors- really makes the bike "pop" Fun idea.

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  13. Julie- justwritedesignsMay 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful, Erika! Love the motorcycle and the red glitter flames. My dh loves motorcycles and I know he would love this. Great job!

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  14. KristinMay 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Wow! Awesome flames!

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  15. Verna AngerhoferMay 12, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Erika, I love the card. Those flames are just so awesome.

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  16. SusanMay 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    WOW, wish I had this card for my baby sister -- she is retiring at the end of the month and became an avid biker shortly after her 40th birthday! Love the flames, the bike, everything about this card is fabulous!!!

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  17. NanaConnieMay 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, Erika, the flames are fabulous! Great use of glitter. Before this hop, I didn't think glitter and masculine cards could go together but you gals are making me rethink that! Love the combination of reds, oranges, and yellows. Perfect!

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  18. Alice WeissmanMay 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    The glitter makes your entire card jump out and roar!! what a fabulous way to bring dimension into the card. I love it!!!

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  19. jenniferMay 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    gorgeous, love those glittery flames!

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  20. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    My brothers would love to receive one of your cards.

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  21. carol.drumwrightMay 12, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Love the flames! This card really speaks to the motorcyle enthusiast! Gotta love that red glitter!

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  22. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Love those flames! They look like they're alive. Super card!!!
    Frann

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  23. Kathy VogelMay 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Your card is really sharp. I particularly like how the flames just jump right out at you in the close-up.

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  24. Dee in N.H.May 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    What an awesome card! Love the bike and the beautiful glitter too!

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  25. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This is soooooooooooooo COOL!! LOVING the bike and the flames! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  26. SandyMay 14, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    the motorcycle & flames are so realistic Tks Sandy Lane

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  27. LindaMay 14, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Erika that is HOT! Love the flames.

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  28. HelenMMay 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I just love your masculine card. My favorite so far! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. carrieMay 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Super card! Every "boy" would love this card. Love the leaping flames.

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  30. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Boy what a wonderful card. I really need help with ideas for masculine cards. I have no problem with the girly cards. Thank you for the inspiriation!!

    Paige

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  31. BethMay 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I don't know why, but I've never thought to use glitter on a card for a male friend or family member. I'm so grateful to you for showing us how to incorporate glitter (in this case as flames/exhaust from the bike) ~ this is definitely a 'guys' card!

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  32. Candy MeyersMay 15, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    The flames are a great idea to use with the motor cycle. Great job. Thanks for sharing it.
    Candy Meyers

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  33. Donna EllisMay 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    What an amazing-flaming card, Erika! LOVE the flames - I might want to CASE your idea to use for Mexican Food Fiesta invitations LOL Thanks for presenting such an original, colorfully spectacular card!

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  34. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Great job on the flames!!! Brenda

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  35. ChrisDMay 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Ooooo those flames are HOT!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  36. joyMay 17, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Amazing flaming card! This is a wonderful card!

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  37. LisaMay 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, another great example of using glitter on a masculine card. Thanks so much, the flames are gorgeous!

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  38. chipieloloMay 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The way you built your card makes the motorcycle stick out and the flame look alive! It is really a beautiful and masculine card...

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  39. Shona ErlenbornMay 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Loving the flames - yeah glitter works for men too!

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  40. KathieMay 17, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    real men dooooo love glitter. I am all about the motorcycle theme, and this one is really "hot"!

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  41. Pat P.May 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Like the card, flames look like they are real.
    Pat P.

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  42. DianaMay 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    The flames are really great and love the color combo.

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  43. AngelaPMay 18, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Good Job using the glitter. Really like the card

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  44. PriscillaMay 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love this idea. I know tons of motorcycle lovers. The flames are perfect. Thanks for the idea.

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  45. SusannahMay 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Your hand drawn flames are great. Did you fussy cut them or did you use an electroic machine?

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  46. Julie ZMay 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Awesome Erika - just add me to the list of people LOVIN' those flames! So very cool - ahem, I mean HOT! Great card - any guy would love this - glitter and all!!

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  47. Mary MMay 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    This is one 'hot' card for a man. The flames absolutely made it gorgeous.

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  48. AprilMay 18, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    What a cool card or rather should I say a "hot" card! LOL! I love your glittered flames. Great idea!

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  49. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Love the flames. Perfect card for the biker dad!

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  50. CharMay 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    What a perfect man's man card. My brother would love a card like this. Just great. I love the realistic flames. Thanks, Charlene

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  51. BarbaraMay 19, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Amazing card. Sunset is one of my fave embossing powders. Neat card for someone special. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. AdairMay 20, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    This is great! I love your flames! Now, you should draw them on a vehicle!

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  53. NWFlamingoMay 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    You can almost feel the hot wind!

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  54. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    WOW! This is a fantastic card. The flames are an absolute inspiration and would suit any number of guy cards. Thank you for sharing!

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  55. barbara bruderMay 21, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    WOW what a spectacular card. Love those flames!!!

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  56. Juliet AMay 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    The flames on this really are awesome!

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  57. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    My husband is a bike. I just love what you have done. He would so love this card! Great job.

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