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Thursday, June 17, 2010

I am a happy aunt!

Yep.....that's me! My sis-in-law gave birth to my nephew yesterday. Since his arrival into this world, he has officially took over his brother's throne and became the new 'prince' in my mom's heart....lol :) He's such a cutie pie!

Today I have a father's day card for you. No, this card is not for my own father but rather an order I received weeks ago. Well, truth is my father left our family when I was younger and I never celebrate father's day nor birthday with him. I think I can count with my ten fingers the number of times we sit down together for a meal. Alright, I think I should spare you with my soapy story.....you are here for the card afterall :)


For this card, I am using cardstock by Core'dinations and I ran it through my cuttlebug using the swiss dots embossing folder. To reveal the turqoise core, I used a nail file and sand away the raised surface. The text paper is by October Afternoon and the journaling spot is by Cosmo Cricket. Then, I add eyelets to the corners of the card using my crop-a-dile. Voila....an easy peasy card in 2 hours. Lol...yeah....that's how long it took me to create this card. I struggled quite a lot with this card and as you know masculine card is not my niche. I am not even sure if I like this card but it's definitely a CAS style for me.
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24 comments:

  1. Karen B.June 17, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations on your new nephew, little babies are always a joy. This is quite a fun card, so many elements that just add to the final product.

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  2. JosieJune 17, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Now this is different from your usual design. But just as pretty none the less :)

    Congratulations on the great news~!

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  3. CarlyJune 17, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Big congrats and hugs on the new little nephew! Fabulous card too! I love all the wonderful details and great texture.

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  4. yyamJune 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Oh yay! Congrats on being an aunt! Now you have cute baby photos to scrap!!! :)

    Love your father's day card! I think I have eyelets lying around somewhere...they look great on your card! :)

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  5. Wati BasriJune 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    big congrats on the new lil baby :)
    great card as well babe *as usual*

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  6. sweet craf-tea chickJune 17, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    love your card, cindy! love the eyelets in the corners. it really adds to the card. love your papers and the colors too.
    congrats, love little babies :). they are such blessings.
    thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!
    *hugs* steph :)

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  7. SasyaJune 17, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Congrats, Cindy!!! :)
    AWESOME card!!! :) i love it!!!

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  8. EmJune 17, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    hi cindy, congrats on your baby nephew! and our card is stunning, how coincidental I just got some core'dinations card and the swiss dots embosssing folder too!!

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  9. annieambrielJune 17, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I love this card!! :) I think its awesome.. Love the embossed distressed dots, eyelets and teh use of labels n sentiment... very nice. I am sorry to hear about your dad. I think sometimes, in life, certain circumstance makes us a stronger person :D
    Congrats on your nephew.. Aunt Cindy :D

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  10. yhuiJune 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Cindy, the card is very nice and I love it!

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  11. ValerieJune 17, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Congrats on your new nephew Cindy - and excellent work on the masucline card. They are hard for me, too. (Love how you used that dotted cardstock.)
    Thanks also for your sweet comment on my blog - it started my day off on a happy note!

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  12. teacher jessyJune 17, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Auntie Cindy, congrats on your new nephew! Hehe. Sorry to hear bout ur dad, dear! Gosh, that is such a beautiful father's day card!!

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  13. lynnJune 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    congrats, cindy-little boys are the just the best! GREAT dads day card:)

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  14. Sal-GalJune 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Congratulations on you New Little Nephew - what's his name?

    I liked your card, it's very masculine.

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  15. BonnieJune 18, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    Congrats on your nephew-how cute!
    I like the card, it is very nice.
    Sorry to hear about your dad..that is sad, but you remain such a positive person and that is awesome!

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  16. BonnieJune 18, 2010 at 2:23 AM

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  17. ~amy~June 18, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    great card auntie cindy:)

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  18. Handmade Creations by StephanieJune 18, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Love this card great job and congrats!!!

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  19. Vivienne WeindelJune 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Cindy! Reese shared with me your blog, you've a great talent in cards making! They are very lovely creations! Keep it up! ;)

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  20. Vivienne WeindelJune 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Cindy! Reese shared with me your blog, you've a great talent in cards making! They are very lovely creations! Keep it up! ;)

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  21. SparkleJune 18, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Congrats on being an aunt! The card is lovely!

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  22. JanetcraftJune 18, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    congrats CIndy! for becoming auntie..isnt that good feeling? You will play with him and make more scrap layout on him.
    Babies are cute...

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  23. vivacelaJune 18, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    1st - congrats on being aunty again!
    2nd - this card, i luv the positioning of the papers and the color! Lastly..lurve the background core'dinations cardstock!it brings out the effects ya! :D

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  24. Be(e)June 21, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Congratultions auntie!!! Such a fabulous card!!

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