Happy Retirement

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Morning all - it's time for the next challenge over in The Male Room and this week our theme is 'RETIREMENT'
For this card I have used my ever faithful Lovely as a Tree set - it was the first set I ever bought from Stampin' Up and it still stamps like the first time I used it.
It's perfect for male cards - take a look


Materials - Stampin' Up
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Oh Goodie, Delightful Dozen
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand
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So, dad is well into his treatment now and mum and I are going to the the hospital every other day to see him - in fact we are off there today. It's a huge place and we have to walk miles - I'm hoping to be a bit fitter by the time I go home!
See you soon xx

Comments

  1. Vicki Dutcher19 February 2014 at 13:18

    Great card~

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  2. Diane20 February 2014 at 02:20

    Wonderful colors and card design Jacqueline.

    Hugs Diane

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  3. Sue -20 February 2014 at 10:59

    Great card - love all the inked edges!

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  4. Louise van Vuren20 February 2014 at 11:05

    It was my first stamp set too! You've coloured it beautifully, great male card, perfect for the occasion

    Louise xx

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  5. Deborah Frings20 February 2014 at 12:50

    Took me a while to get this set! But I do love it. Your card is just super - love the layers and soft, neutral tones!

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  6. Rocky24 February 2014 at 17:19

    Love the colour combination in this and the tree is gorgeous.

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  7. FiestyCrafter (Tina)27 February 2014 at 17:35

    Great masculine color combo! The tree is strong and aged, which will provide the perfect shade to lay under when retired. Great inspiration card!

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