Friday, 27 May 2011

Polkadoodle Challenge 21 - Male Theme & Blog Hop!

Welcome to another Polkadoodle challenge! This week the challenge is


To make something for Fathers Day or Male Related


We are also celebrating our third year Anniversary so we have a hop for you too this week with blog candy at every stop, generously donated by Nikky - the owner and creator of everything Polkadoodle!


During the blog hop there is a hidden message - so you have to hop from blog to blog to find out what it is and what to do!

For my Fathers Day creation, I've used papers from the Fathers Day download from the Polkadoodles website. The letters from the same download were used as a template over a sheet of thick acetate which I then ran through a Cuttlebug embossing folder and dotted a black border with a Sharpies marker. The brads are We R Memory Keepers. Really quick and easy to make!

Onto the blog hop! You really need to follow the correct order otherwise the message will be muddled! If you've arrived at me from COLETTE then you are on the right track! Please leave me a comment before you leave and my word is:


DOWNLOAD

Put this with all the words you have so far and now hop over to SASKIA who will reveal another word! If you get lost, just start again at the Polkadoodle blog!

All the comments left on this post before the closing date will be entered into a draw to win the Double Sprinkles of Kraft cd as shown in the picture below! Generously donated by Nikky! If you don't leave a comment then no chance of winning!


Good luck with the hop and challenge! Both will end at 12noon on Sunday 5 June - and please remember our rules. UPDATE - BLOG HOP WILL END ON SUNDAY 12 JUNE AT 12noon due to issues with leaving comments


  • Papers: Fathers Day download from Polkadoodles

  • Snaps / Brads: We R Memory Keepers

  • Embossing: Cuttlebug

  • Everything else: My stash
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40 comments:

  1. Steph L27 May 2011 at 09:25

    This card is lovely. You've managed pastels on a male card. You genius you.
    I love the way you've done it all, I hope the guy that recieves it keeps it in a special place.

    Hugs Steph xxx

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  2. Glennis F27 May 2011 at 10:08

    A very different idea - love the colours

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  3. XxJULESxX27 May 2011 at 11:10

    wow it looks great!! the acetate idea looks good!!

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  4. loftylass27 May 2011 at 11:42

    Hi Ruth - lovely card/word book. It looks quite tactile. tfs
    Hugs
    Heather
    x

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  5. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 13:41

    Really cute word book. Love the paprs. Thanks for the chance to win.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  6. Donna K U27 May 2011 at 15:14

    Clever, I never would have thought of using acetate in that way.

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  7. Cheryl W.27 May 2011 at 16:11

    Using the acetate is such a great idea - especially when you embossed it. I just love that paper, too.

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  8. craftingsue27 May 2011 at 18:30

    What a cool card. thanks for the great bloghop and chance to win some blog candy. Hope I win.

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  9. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 18:35

    Neat Project !
    A.N.
    newann01@juno.com

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  10. furrypig27 May 2011 at 20:12

    I am having problems with blogger so unable to leave comments on half the blogs! thank goodness I can say to you what a fabby card you have made! I love it and will definitely be trying this one out!

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  11. claire7q27 May 2011 at 21:44

    Your card/creation is so cool! Love the idea of embossed acetate.... Thanks for the chance to win candy :)

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  12. Anonymous27 May 2011 at 23:03

    Great word book. I really like the lettrs.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  13. Melissa27 May 2011 at 23:39

    Love the acetate idea on the card. Gives it depth.

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  14. S.Bayles27 May 2011 at 23:44

    I cannot believe I am the first to comment. I love the blog for Polka Doodles. I love all of the CD's and would love to own a few. Thanks for the blog hop. I have a small blog and would love for you to visit.
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/
    I love the Enfys and follow her for some time now.

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  15. Jenn Borjeson28 May 2011 at 16:06

    This is so cute, love the texture and the colors!

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  16. ♥Gemma♥28 May 2011 at 21:46

    Fantastic word book..love the colour & the papers!

    Thanks for the chance to win your sweet candy :D
    hugs and xxx

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  17. Diane Louise J28 May 2011 at 23:42

    Your card is so good,I really like it. Thanks for the chance to win your candy, Enjoying the hop xx

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  18. darling Ho29 May 2011 at 03:13

    Ruth: This is an excellent projecyt! Love the pastel colours
    darling Ho~

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  19. Mandy29 May 2011 at 09:41

    Gorgeous word book, I love the embossed acetate, great way to add texture
    hugs Mandy xx

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  20. Helene29 May 2011 at 11:09

    A great card. Loving the blog hop.

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  21. sallysbitz229 May 2011 at 14:48

    Your project look great. I would never have thought about using acetate ... my brain is ticking away with ideas Lol

    Gonna hop along x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.com

    PS ... I have candy up for grabs too.

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  22. mom2fivekiddos29 May 2011 at 23:49

    Love the project you did! I never thought to use my cuttlebug on acetate or acrylic! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Caz30 May 2011 at 16:14

    Love the cards, ..xxx

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  24. gill30 May 2011 at 19:47

    Looks very touchy,feely-great
    Gill

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  25. Stephie Boots30 May 2011 at 22:13

    Fab card!!! Love the texture! xxx

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  26. Tabby80031 May 2011 at 16:05

    My very first blog hop. Thank you for your fab designs and inspiration

    Elaine x

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  27. Debbie31 May 2011 at 20:24

    Hi Ruth, Your project is super - I love it, especially using the acetate and embossing it.Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.Great prize.Love Debbie Johns x

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  28. cotnob31 May 2011 at 21:25

    Love your card, I'm doing well on my first blog hop, except I am having problems leaving comments on some of the blogs.
    Pauline
    x

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  29. trisha too31 May 2011 at 23:35

    VERY nice, Ruth! Thank you for the inspiration, and the chance at some Polkadoodles candy!

    :)
    trishatoo at hotmail dot com

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  30. littlebee1 June 2011 at 08:17

    Lovely card Ruth, I make a lot of word book cards for babies but never seen a "grown up" version. Fingers crossed to win some blog candy x

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  31. Rose2 June 2011 at 22:54

    hi Ruth, lovely word book, those Father's Day papers are great and lovely to work with.

    thanks for the blog hop, and the chance of winning the candy!

    Rose x

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  32. Unknown2 June 2011 at 23:34

    Lovely card :)

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  33. jessica3 June 2011 at 10:10

    what a great word book! I love the embossing!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  34. Helen3 June 2011 at 18:09

    Brilliant word book, especially using the acetate. Loving the blog hop!

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  35. ribenaruby3 June 2011 at 22:36

    Hi Ruth, a fab look with the acetate, great idea. Happy 3rd birthday to the fab team! Ruby x

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  36. Craftyrose4 June 2011 at 11:30

    Great idea here! Fab. xx

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  37. Unknown5 June 2011 at 22:35

    This is really cute and unique. I love the colors too.

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  38. Katalytic9 June 2011 at 08:42

    Really need to toch your card, the texture and colours are amazing

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  39. Sue B 10 June 2011 at 02:59

    What a great design! Love the papers and texture on those letters! Thanks for chance of winning yummy candy!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  40. Tip Top12 June 2011 at 20:48

    Blog candy draw closed!

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