For the Boys Blog Hop: Congrats Graduate!

Hi Everybody! Welcome to the For the Boys Blog Hop! 

We all know how hard it can be to create guy/boy themed projects, so this hop will help you with that! You'll find tons of inspiration for the men and boys in your life!! We've also got GREAT blog candy for those who leave a comment on and follow the participating blogs (see more info below)!

OK! If you came from Alicia's blog, then you're in the right place. If you just happened upon this Blog Hop, make sure to head over to Jenny's blog so that you see the full hop from the very beginning. 

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Crafting for the fellas has always been a tough one for me. I love all things pink, frilly, sparkly, flowery etc. and it's hard for me to create anything without those essentials! LOL! But when a friend's son graduated from high school recently I decided to make an extra special manly card for him. I hope I was able to sufficiently dial it down on the frilly and turn up the masculine in my design aesthetic. 

I was inspired to design the outside as well as the inside of the card which is not my norm. But I figured, if I couldn't add all my go-to accents it would make it look more interesting to do more with the inside of the card. Recollections - Regent Street fit the bill as the inspiration for this masterpiece. It has all the manly card stock and designs you can handle in a variety of hues.

Kiwi Lane templates assisted me in varying the pattern and colors. I tried out many curvy styles but felt that straight lines were the best in this case. Using Memento ink I stamped images and sentiments from the Hampton Art Signature collection. Since I just finished the Copic certifications I was compelled to color the cap (and a bit of the sentiment inside the card) and am very happy with the results!

Supplies:

• DCWV - green square 5 x 5 card
• Recollections - Regent Street paper pad
• Kiwi Lane - mini strip set
• Hampton Art Signature Collection - Graduate stamps
• Memento - Rich Cocoa ink
• Copic Markers - B93, B95, B99, 0
• CTMH - Durables Triangle Studs

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!! 

Before you go, make sure to leave a comment on and follow the participating blogs to be eligible to win these AMAZING PRIZES! You will have until Monday July 21st to comment and the winners will be announced Wednesday July 23rd.

• $5 Gift Certificate from Miss Kate Cuttables
• Size A Stamp Set from Close to My Heart

To sweeten the pot, I've also got some crafty goodies to give to one lucky follower!! 

If you'd like to be entered for a crafty grab bag please follow this blog, my Pinterest and my Facebook fan page. Leave only one comment on this post. Tell me where you've followed me and please say something nice about my work as well. Thanks in advance! Oh, be sure to leave me your user names for blogger, Pinterest and Facebook so I can identify that you are a follower of mine.

Now it's time for you to head over to Gina's blog. 

Here is the full line up in case you get lost along the way: 

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Alicia http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

You are HERE - La-Vie B. - http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

UP NEXT - Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Angela- www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

Jessica ~ www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com 

Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Robin L. ~ http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping by!!

La-Vie

Challenges:

• Crafty Girls Challenges #22 - ATG
• Creative Fingers Challenges #43 - ATG
• Suzy Bee's Blooming Challenges #38 - ATG
• Little Scrap Pieces - Show it Off Saturday linky party
• Crafting from the Heart - ATG