Monday, June 3, 2013

Gallery Idol 2013-Round Two {Blimey!!! You're a Treasure!}

Today is the beginning of Round Two for Gallery Idol! Wahoo!



Our "theme" challenge for Round Two is "Defining Dad". 

Dad's can be difficult to "define". They can be sporty, serious, funny, outgoing, office workers, trades workers, teachers, doctors, and so on...is there any one way to "DEFINE DAD"?  Maybe not?! LOL! 

Creating a masculine card, can be challenge in itself! Especially when you are trying to create something for "everyman". Our challenge this week was to Define Dad and create a card that is perfect for father's everywhere!


I decided to have fun with my card and remark on the fact, that in most cases...Dad's are pretty wonderful! They are definitely "Treasures"! I inked up a lot of stamps from the There She Goes stamp set called Shiver Me Timbers and my father's day sentiment came from a Sweet Stamp Shop set called It's a Man's World. 

My theme is pirates and I am emphasizing the idea that Dads have "hearts of gold"!!

I did some paper piecing on my card. I paper pieced this pirate's bandanna and his sash. I went for some "chevron" to keep him in fashion! I also paper pieced the barrel and the treasure chest onto kraft paper and then coloured them both with my Copics. I popped them up on dimensionals.

Here is my father in-law, Glen! 
He is so much fun and one of those dad's with a heart of gold!!! 
Look at that face!!! 

I hope you like my Round 2 Card for Gallery Idol
If you would like to vote for my card or for any of the participant's cards, 
please CLICK HERE to vote!!!

Thank you for your support and love!!! 
And thank you to my inspiration, Glen Croghan. Love you OG! You ARE a treasure!!

{Supplies Used}
Stamps: There She Goes & Sweet Stamps
Inks: Crumb Cake & Soft Suede by Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Papers: Teresa Collins Map Paper {Far Away}, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Flourishes White
Extras: Baker's Twine, Heavy Hemp Twine for top knot, tag, sponge for edges

36 comments:

  1. amazing paper piecing. love the details of this card. Way to go!

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  2. Back the bus up! I thought the cowgirl card was adorable...but this, this is fantastic. Going to vote-you are one of my idols for sure!!!

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  3. Fabulous card! Off to go vote, I stopped by this morning, but it must have been too early!

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  4. Great card, Lesley! Love the colouring and that map paper. You FIL sounds like a character! Good luck!

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  5. Congratulations to you!! It's so well deserved and this is bound to be another winner!

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  6. Fabulous Lesley! Love all of the piratey details you put in. Your FIL looks like FUN guy!!

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  7. Great card - love the paper piecing you added. LOVE the pic of your FIL. He looks like a wonderful man indeed one one kids would love :)

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  8. Love your little pirate Lesley! I love how you've kept him in fashion with the paper piecing. :) Your FIL look way cool in his pirate gear. :)

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  9. Your card is adorable and fun!! Love the expression of your FIL!!

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  10. Isn't this card perfectly inspired by your Father-in-law!! Awesome use of elements and image! Good luck on this round, Lesley!

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  11. Lesley, the card and the photo are priceless! My father would have LOVED this card! Good luck my friend, this is a winner!
    Hugs
    Jaydee

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  12. Cute card, Lesley, and I love the pic of your father-in-law!

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  13. This certainly looks like a winner to me, Lesley! Shivver me timbers!

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  14. LOVE, LOVE your fashion-conscious pirate Lesley :)

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  15. Love your card Lesley. The knotted "rope" is a great touch!

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  16. Hi Lesley....your card super cute and fun!!! Love the idea....and love the photo of your father in law :)

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  17. Love your card and the pic...hilarious.

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  18. Oh WOW! This is a fantastic card, and I love all the details! You are my idol, Leslie!

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  19. Great card Lesley! I love that photo of your father-in-law! You got my vote!

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  20. I love this card!! And that picture of your FIL is too precious!! What a terrific card and idea!! Good luck new friend! :-)

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  21. First, the photo of your father-in-law is hilarious! Second, the card is so cute! The layering looks really fabulous and I love the twine. Good luck!!

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  22. I LOVE your Father-in-law's expression in that photo. Hilarious! Awesome card. Love the image and the map on the background. All the best, Lesley!

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  23. Lesley, this is awesome! Totally fun!!! LOVE it and the picture of your FIL! Good luck!!

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  24. Super a-dorable, Miss Lesley!!! You hit a home run with this masculine card ... off to vote :) Hugs!

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  25. Awesome card, Lesley. ;-) Love the images and your great paper piecing job. Chevron is always cool! The map background is a nice touch, and the twine and rope are perfect. Fantastic job. Good luck!!

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  26. Great job! You inspire me so much! xo, Marian

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  27. Fantastic fun card. Love the image and layers. Great photo of your FIL. Good Luck.

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  28. Eek! The chevron paper piecing is so in style and LOVE the map paper in the background! Fabulous card! Good luck to you! x

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  29. Love this Lesley! That's a great idea to focus on what a treasure Dad is! Good luck with the Gallery Idol! I hope you make the next round!!

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  30. And you are a treasure! This is terrific! Captain Sparrow would love it too! I voted :)

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  31. Love your amazing attention to detail! Your paper piecing is flawless and your copic coloring is beautiful! Loving the map paper also...but really love the 'rope' at the top of the tag! No doubt whatsoever that Round 3, 4, 5, 6....will definitely be yours to enjoy! Best of luck :)

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  32. Wonderful card and your father in law looks wonderful too!!

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  33. Congrats - Hope you make it thru round 2!

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  34. Lesley, this is uber cute and clever! Your coloring is phenomenal, and I adore your take on the "defining dad" prompt! Wishing you the best in this and all future rounds!

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  35. Great card Lesley! Really fun and I love the theme! Good Luck with the contest. Congrats on making it to round 2!!!

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  36. Congratulations on winning round two, Lesley!! Woohoopdeedoo!! I'm so happy for you! Your card is a wonderful tribute to the fabulous Glen!!

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Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate the time you took to leave me a little stamping love!!
Lesley :)