New Beginnings in The Male Room

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Golly it's cold this morning in my little cottage. The garden is looking very bleak and the wind is making the trees sound very spooky indeed - I can't wait for Spring!
Meanwhile we have a new challenge this morning in The Male Room - the theme for the next two weeks is - NEW BEGINNINGS.
I didn't make a card this time but another desk calendar -take a look


I cannot take credit for this as I followed the video tutorial over on Paula's blog HERE -it's a lovely clear tutorial and very easy to make so do have a go!

I have used Soft Suede and Early Espresso card stock for this with a little Very Vanilla too and the image is from the Traveler set. The base has also been stamped with the World Map stamp - it's huge and perfect for manly backgrounds such as this.

Don't forget that this is a very special time at Stampin' Up - if you want FREE goodies take a look at my post HERE and drop me an email to place your orders.

Comments

  1. Deborah Frings7 January 2015 at 11:33

    I think your vintage desk calendar is a perfect take on our challenge. I do like that image and the colours are perfect!

    I have to tell you that it's very, very cold over here in Northville - at the time of writing this message it's -14C (that's 7F for my American friends). I still convert to centigrade all the time!!

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  2. Vicki Dutcher7 January 2015 at 15:09

    Nice desk top calendar!

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  3. Vicky Hayes7 January 2015 at 18:33

    A lovely vintage-style image for your calendar Jacqueline! Hope it warms up soon! Vicky x

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  4. Louise van Vuren10 January 2015 at 18:40

    Another fab idea for a man, I'm glad I have you as a crafty friend!
    Louise xx

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