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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Cards For Him Blog Hop



Some of the Reverse Confetti designers are teaming up with StampNation today to celebrate the men in our lives and StampNation's newest online class, “Cards For Him,” which is now open for registration!  This class is perfectly timed for Father’s Day which is right around the corner, but of course is great for masculine card ideas year-round.
Masculine cards are challenging for many of us, and this class really delivers when it comes to ideas and techniques especially suitable for little boys, tweens/teens, and men! Today's card was inspired by the Texture lesson:

I started by spreading some dimensional paint over a stencil on watercolor paper. After the paint dried, I used re-inkers, a mop brush, and water to splotch on some color. I love how the modeling paste resists the ink a little bit. The sentiment, a mix of stamps from Reverse Confetti's ARROWS 'N ELEMENTS, CLASS ACT, and SPOOKY SENTIMENTS, is die-cut with the little pocket/flap die in the CLASS ACT CONFETTI CUTS die set.

There are TEN FREE class registrations hidden along the hop, as well as a $15 REVERSE CONFETTI gift certificate, so make sure you leave comments along the way. The more comments you make, the greater your chances are for winning! 
You have until 11:59 pm on May 2nd to leave a comment to be entered to win!  Winners will be announced at on May 3rd on Catherine's Blog.  

Click HERE to learn more and to Register by May 7 to get the discounted rate!   

 

StampNation Members, click HERE to grab your 50% off discount code!   


Ready for the blog hop list?  Grab a cup of coffee and buckle up!  You are in for a treat, we've got tons of inspiration in store for you!

















Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy today's hop!


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97 comments:

  1. Amber HightApril 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    This turned out SO AWESOME Amy! I am in love with the colors and that embossing paste peeking through the color *sigh* I could stare all day:)

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  2. MarshaApril 30, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    What a neat technique and great colors.

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  3. SabrinaApril 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Great colors!!

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  4. Heather NorthApril 30, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    You're AWESOME! I absolutely love what you have done here! Perfect any guy of any age.

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  5. Stacey SchaferApril 30, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    THIS is awesome, Amy! HOW did you do your color?!

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  6. Leigh PennerApril 30, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    This is so fabulous! I love everything about it!

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  7. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    This card is a winner for me. Love all the elements and how they come together.

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  8. CherylApril 30, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Is it ok to have a favorite card from the hop? Hope so, because this is IT! I love everything...the beautiful color, texture, CAS design. It's got everything going on!!! TFS!

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  9. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Men cards are the hardest! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. ThordisApril 30, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    LOVE that watercolor look, awesome card :)

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  11. Allison CopeApril 30, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Goodness me... I adore this card! Love the texture, the greens and blues and your die cut details! Fabulous man card Amy!

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  12. SherryApril 30, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Love those little stars!!!

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  13. CaroleApril 30, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Great guy card.

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  14. Nan0807April 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Love the color choice ! Such a bright fun card.

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  15. designbydonnaApril 30, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    You are AWESOME!. Love the technique and splashes of color.

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  16. Kristie GouletApril 30, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    AWESOME guy card, Amy! Love everything about it!

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  17. MicheleApril 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    I love the background technique and color choices. Great card!

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  18. Carolee April 30, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful watercolor effect!

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  19. Mary WilliamsApril 30, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    The watercolor over the embossing paste is awesome!

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  20. TracyApril 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Love Love the watercolor effect! Great job!

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  21. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    What a fun card!

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  22. Lisa H.April 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    THIS is fabulous. gosh I love how you do those watercolor splatters. and look at you.....sneaky pete and smart one pulling out the Halloween set for that tiny stripe detail. love it.

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  23. Diane SApril 30, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Great card and artwork

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  24. Linda AndersonApril 30, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Nothing but fabulous! Love the splotches of color.

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  25. Tinabobina99April 30, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    love the grunge! And the colors!

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  26. Kay JantzApril 30, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Love the card, especially the texture, was that using the embossing paste?

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  27. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    FABULOUS! I just love the water color paper & technique & love what you did to give it texture! :)

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  28. sweet art designsApril 30, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Love the texture and coloura

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  29. Lisa KApril 30, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Awesome card! Love the watercolor over the embossed background!

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  30. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I love the way you did the background for this card!

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  31. loceanjoApril 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Love this card!

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  32. DianeApril 30, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Your card is awesome.

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  33. jeannejjApril 30, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    absolutely love the card....the texture and colors are amazing!

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  34. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Love the textures!!!! Good work!

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  35. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful colors on this great card. The modeling paste really gives it personality!!

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  36. Joyce DyckApril 30, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    AHH!!! I simply Adore your card. I love texture and artistic whimsy the colours on this card. Like a painting printed on a card coming to life! Love, love, love this card!

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  37. Linda from AZApril 30, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    My favorite colors, this card is so original and creative, just love it.

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  38. LindseyApril 30, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Amy, this card is incredible! I wish I could reach out and touch it...the texture is so awesome! And I love how the watercolor splotches, too.

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  39. TamApril 30, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    I love the colors and you made them work so that they could be masculine. Amazing. TFS

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  40. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Wonderful colors and superb texture make this one awesome card

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  41. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Love you card. The colors are so wonderful! Will have to try the techniques out some time.

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  42. CraftyPawsApril 30, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Ohh I love your textures on your card. Fabulous way to add interest and not be girly. tfs hugs, Kristina

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  43. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Very cool card--absolutely love the texture!--kris k.

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  44. Diana EvensenApril 30, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Love the for scheme. At first I thought you'd put the card thru an embossing folder, but the dimensional paint and stencil idea is great. I had been wondering how you got the raised bits lighter!

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  45. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I love that green/blue color combo and the great texture you used in your card. It just really stands out :) TFS

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  46. Patti P.April 30, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Wow, you certainly hit a home run with this one. Your texture is perfect and love your watercolors. A fantastic card. TFS

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  47. jcbApril 30, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    I have never water colored a card. Your card will be the impetus to try one!

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  48. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    great card love the colors

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  49. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyApril 30, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Wow I love the texture and design you created! Awesome job!

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  50. AnonymousApril 30, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Great card. I love the colors.

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  51. DeborahApril 30, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    This is a wow card very artsy I love the texture and the way you splattered the ink great guy card thanks!

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  52. SusanApril 30, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Fantastic! The use of modeling paint is perfect for the stencil, I am seeing more and more people use it. Love the card, and the products are fantastic! Thank You

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  53. ajaxApril 30, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    The different textures and colors of paint you used turned out great. Sometimes it takes just messing around and experimenting. Thanks

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  54. Patti KraussApril 30, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    I truly love this card. The colors are great. And a bit of grunge with the texture makes it ideal.

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  55. Sue DApril 30, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Awesome colors and texture.

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  56. Connie GApril 30, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    love all that color and the texture is fabulous!

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  57. Catherine PoolerApril 30, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Are you kidding me? This card is crazy awesome! LOVE IT!

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  58. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I am not sure what a mop brush is, but I love the effect! Awesome card that could be used in lots of different ways.

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  59. Ann KApril 30, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Great card - love the modeling paste and ink effects.

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  60. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Great guy card

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  61. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Great tropical colors - very vibrant!

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  62. RufusApril 30, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    What fun! Love to play, make a mess and get inky. Even better to end up with such an awesome background!!!
    R/

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  63. MelissaFMay 1, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    This card just SCREAMS fun! Love the colors over the embossing paste, wonderful texture!

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  64. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    This is one of my favorite cards today! I love the watercolor idea used with the embossed card. Colors are vivid too :)

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  65. Kari V.May 1, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    I think you knocked it out of the park with this card! Love the watercolors!!

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  66. croppinmamaMay 1, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Wow! I love all the texture and layers you have going on here. You've inspired me to try out some new techniques.

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  67. NanasniftynitchMay 1, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    Very Cool card! Fantastic!!!
    xo Nana

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  68. CharlieMay 1, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    ... and so is your card. I am not that good at this kind of card - but I can spot a good one when I see it. and your card is a cool and pretty one. =0)

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  69. susan.wMay 1, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Class act! Who wouldn't want to receive this card! Thanks for picking the Texture technique to make your card...ohhh to dream to be able to make a card like this! Thanks for being a part of the blog hop and celebrations. Cheers!

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  70. stamper2May 1, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Simply awesome Amy!! Love the stenciled affect showing up under those delicious colors!

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  71. Charlotte CMay 1, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Loving this blog hop - and your card.

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  72. LauraMay 1, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    WOW - -really cool technique. This is a kind of card I simply admire and never attempt.

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  73. KraftyKarenMay 1, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Great technique - I just love the colour palette you have used x

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  74. LvMyMedicMay 1, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Lovethe way the color blends on this card. Very nice design. TFS Denise

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  75. Bert BMay 1, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    This card is amazing! Love the way the edges of the colors. Have to learn this technique! thanks

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  76. BeastybunnyMay 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Absolutely love this background! Fantastic!

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  77. Carol McCreadyMay 1, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Love the dimension on the card.

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  78. Mary-Anne VMay 1, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Wow your card is awesome...love those colours and textures.

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  79. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Love the texture and color combo!

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  80. Maureen ChandlerMay 1, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Wonderful card - love the texture and colors! It looks like watercolor! Thank you so much!

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  81. HeatherMay 1, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    that is AWESOME. Love all the texture and watercolor!!!! so cool. Great one.

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  82. LaurieMay 1, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    What a great technique! I love the colours and the texture! Thanks for sharing!

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  83. Janet's JoyMay 1, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    OMG!!! Your card is awesome!

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  84. JoAnnMay 1, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Fabulous card. Love the colors and sentiment.

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  85. FranMay 1, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    I love those colour splotches. it is so fun and unpredictable what will happen with watercolour paper. My favourite card so far.

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  86. TraceyMay 1, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I am seriously falling in love with texture paste!

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  87. Lynn FletcherMay 1, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    The watercolor background really helps make the card. Love it, Amy!

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  88. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Water coloring brings so much interest to cards - lovely!

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  89. Loly BordaMay 1, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Love the textured background and fun colors. TFS

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  90. DebbieMay 2, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    why is it when someone else does this type of technique is looks fantastic, like something I would love to do, then I do it and it looks sloppy
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  91. Gypsy 2May 2, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Love the textured back ground and the colours are amazing.

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  92. Maureen MerrittMay 2, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Oh Wow, I love the background you created and how you kept the rest of the card simple to let it shine!

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  93. sodellMay 2, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    I just love the colors of this card, and also the texture as well. It all came together great!

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  94. JD/ JillMay 2, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Great colors and texture!

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  95. Toni CMay 2, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Wow, love that background!!!

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  96. aufspapiergebrachtMay 4, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    What a great card! !!! Cool colour combination plus texture, love it! Big inspiration!!
    I don't know if we can buy this stamps in Germany but but but... Elisabeth

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  97. aufspapiergebrachtMay 4, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    What a great card! !!! Cool colour combination plus texture, love it! Big inspiration!!
    I don't know if we can buy this stamps in Germany but but but... Elisabeth

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