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[jcsmaestra]

WINNER picked using Random.org - the winner of the $5 GC is JollyHollyScraps

Thank you all for participating. Please be patient with me. I have had afib since last week and was admitted to the hospital for a transesophageal echo and cardio conversion to relieve the afib. However, I had some complications and had to stay for 4 days. Luckily, the afib is gone but I have other side effects from the procedures. Not feeling too well. I am home now and I will pick a winner and send out $GC as soon as I feel up to it. 

It has been such a joy to see the masculine cards that have been submitted to my challenge. I'm glad that I have inspired some of you to think outside the box with my challenge to create a masculine card with a flower. This month we will continue to think outside the box by creating a masculine card using the color PINK. I had been thinking about this when I saw scrappinmom99's card with a PINK flower!  That cemented my decision to use the color PINK for July's challenge. It could be anything PINK you choose, from the tiniest little bit to a big blob of pink, a pink embellishment, anything you like. Just have fun with this! And remember, color does not  determine the masculinity of the card. 

**UPDATE** I should have specified that you may use any shade of pink. However, if you use a shade of pink similar to the example shown below, I will award a BONUS entry.  

Here is scrappinmom99's card with a "big ol' pink flower."  And notice the puns, too. Fun card!


GUIDELINES:
I want to see some PINK on your card.
ONE card per Cherry permitted.
Your entry must be a new card never before posted.
You may combine with ONE other monthly challenge that allows it.
Please post your entry here as well as in the Gallery.
The deadline for entries is July 31, 11:59 P.M.
A randomly chosen winner will receive a $5 ACOT GC from me.

PARTICIPANTS:
1. lesmitch + BONUS
2. lisn2cats + BONUS
3. Kelly R. + BONUS
4. StacyLee + BONUS
5. Jolly Holly Scraps + BONUS
6. MrsFleck + BONUS
7. rkokes + BONUS
8. SCRAPBOOKINGVLCS + BONUS
9. JA_Mehess + BONUS
10. Art_Teacher  + BONUS
11. Charleneanne + BONUS
12. Karyn_Sue + BONUS
13. VickiR + BONUS
14. wazzu94 + BONUS
15. joannie + BONUS
16. Retiree3
17. GinniG + BONUS
18. SandyJay + BONUS
 

[Kelly R.]

I struggled last month with this challenge because I don't need to make Father Day cards anymore.  I'm going to try this month.  Using pink is a great concept.

[VALERIE 03/22]

DOES IT HAVE TO BE PINK OR CAN IT BE ANY SHADE OF PINK????????????? VALERIE

[bozofinding]

Using pink is a unique idea

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[VickiR]

I'm on board with using pink on a masculine card.

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Interesting! I'll have to think on this, but I like it!

[jcsmaestra]

DOES IT HAVE TO BE PINK OR CAN IT BE ANY SHADE OF PINK????????????? VALERIE

Please see my UPDATE.  It can be any shade of pink.  However, if you use a shade similar to the example shown, I will award a BONUS entry. 

[SandyJay]

I really need to make some of these cards!  I am not a card maker, but I can’t get myself to buy cards when I have all these tools and materials at hand.  I DO need a stash of masculine cards, I will really try to get this one done.

 Pink for girls only is a not the norm in other cultures, in South Korea for instance, (at least in the past), my adopted daughter was pictured with her foster family and the man had on pink satin pajamas!  He adored her, it was so bitter sweet for them, to give her up after raising her from birth to 9 months.  Now, they take in their own orphans, as times have changed and out of wedlock babies aren’t considered ******s as much.  Times change, sometimes for the better.  

[lesmitch]

This is what I came up with

[jcsmaestra]

This is what I came up with

What a great way to add pink to your card. And it's light enough to qualify for a BONUS entry.  This is so perfect for a fishing enthusiast. I might have to steal this for my DH. I love all the fishing details you have used on this. Thanks for participating in my challenge.
 

[lisn2cats]

I figured I’d go all in on the pink!

[Kelly R.]

This is what I came up with.  Not sure about it being "Masculine", but DH liked it.  

[StacyLee]

Here's one from me using pink in the strawberry/vanilla swirl cone & sequins.  A card for my son, I'll tuck a DQ gift card into it for him    Also combined with the July 3 in a Row. Thanks for the great challenge!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Here's mine! I used gears and grungy stamps.

https://www.acherryontop.com/gallery/343801

[MrsFleck]

A Birthday card for my husband 

[rkokes]

Here's mine:

I combined with the Manufacturer with a Twist challenge.

[jcsmaestra]

I figured I’d go all in on the pink!

I love that you went all in on the pink! Great card! And it's still masculine. Thanks for doing my challenge.  Earned the BONUS, too for the shade of pink.
 

[jcsmaestra]

This is what I came up with.  Not sure about it being "Masculine", but DH liked it.  

What a lovely card. Of course DH liked it.  Lots of pink, and the focal owl is adorable.  Also gets a BONUS entry. Thanks for entering the challenge.
 

[jcsmaestra]

IWhatHere's one from me using pink in the strawberry/vanilla swirl cone & sequins.  A card for my son, I'll tuck a DQ gift card into it for him    Also combined with the July 3 in a Row. Thanks for the great challenge!

What a terrific sentiment, and I totally agree. Those cones look delish! Great layered card. Thanks for entering my challenge. This qualifies for BONUS entry.

[jcsmaestra]

Here's mine! I used gears and grungy stamps.

https://www.acherryontop.com/gallery/343801

Terrific grungy card with pink! It certainly is masculine. I like the question of "how old?" the recipient is. Qualifies for BONUS.  I have pasted it here for everyone to see.