July 26, 2012

Dynamic Duos #12 & Rugby

This weeks Dynamic Duos Challenge was to create a project using Black Tie and Poppy Parade with the option of using punches.  I have no idea why I struggled with this one but I will just put it that life has gotten much busier than usual this summer.  I have been waiting for the opportunity to use my rooster die from Papertrey and when I was looking at my red gingham paper I decided it was time.  There is always someone who needs some encouragement or needs to be reminded to step back and take it all in.




I wanted to share this photo of my son taken at his last rugby game on Tuesday night.  I love this picture because it isn't posed, he has his game face on, so focused and sporting his new crazy rugby haircut.  I wish I had taken a picture of his rubgy shorts after the game, they are WHITE!  I have never seen grass stains so vivid green, but after soaking and scrubbing they are white again just in time for tonight.  LOL  He plays for Team Ontario and just found out he will be going to the Nationals in Sherbrooke Quebec in August then two days later he is going to compete in Toronto at the Ontario Summer Games.  A proud mama moment.



All Supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, True Black, White
Patterned Paper: Pure Poppy Paper Pack
Stamps: Flower Fusion #10
Ink:  True Black
Dies: Mat Stack 1, On the Farm, Banner Borders
Other:   foam tape


24 comments :

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE your take on our colors this week Tracey! Your proud red rooster really pops on the black label. Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

A proud mama moment indeed! This is WONDERFUL news considering all he went through with the mono a short while back. And look how handsome he is ;) Wish him the BEST of luck on all of his upcoming games from me!!!

Unknown said...

Well, first I was totally taken in with that vivid & fun card, but then I was blown away by your son's accomplishments... wow! So cool. Good job, mom! My hubs hopes our boys will get his football gene ;)

Kim S said...

A rooster and red gingham - absolutely perfect!! Fantastic photo of your son - you definitely have the right to be proud! So glad to see you at Dynamic Duos!

Melissa said...

What a great chicken themed card! Love that simple sentiment!!! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week! :)

p.s. That is one awesome picture of your son, btw!!!

Joyce said...

What a wonderful card. Perfect for the Dynamic Duos challenge. That chicken does look perfect in red, and the gingham is so farm-like and country. What a great picture of your handsome son. And, congratulations to him on making the team. Go rugby!

Lynn said...

Oh your son is so handsome, Tracey! And you should be so proud...such absolutely fabulous accomplishments. Please tell him congrats from me. Love the sweet little rooster!

Ardyth said...

Great card and great son. I just hope it was him scrubbing his white shorts and not you! lol!

LeAnne said...

Just LOVE this card....country to the core! And what a handsome son! Congrats on his accomplishments!

Renee said...

LOVE this!!
I'm going to CASE it...just so you know...
because it is so perfect.
CAS and fabulous!! :)
And what a handsome guy Tracey...
you should be proud!!
Incredible accomplishments...
and HURRAH to you!!
Someday he'll look back and realize that everything he is...everything he has accomplished...is all owed to you!!

Patrice said...

I love the black and red combo!

Bev Gomez said...

I love the chicken stamp as I love chickens and your card is amazing. I will send you an orange slice and you can send me a chicken. LOL! Hugs, Bev

Darnell said...

Tracey, your boy is such a handsome rugged lad!! He could be a model along with whatever other pursuits he engages in. Thank you for sharing your proud mama moment!! I've totally forgotten your card which is probably entirely inappropriate.

Wida said...

how can you have a son that old? you must have great genes! Handsome guy...you should be proud! I like the candid shots the best too

Bronwyn Eastley said...

So CAS and so gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos.

Jill Norwood said...

Beautiful card! Love the black and red combo with the rooster!
Love the photo of your son and such exciting news too!
: )

Marlena M. said...

Your card is so vibrant and clean! I love it. Handsome young man~I'm glad he's feeling better (he was the one that was hurt recently?). Glad to see he's IN THE GAME~hate to get in his way! ;)

Bonnie said...

I love that little rooster! I'll bet he's crowing about your handsome son! I hope their team wins.

Victoria said...

Love how he pops against the red and black! Stunning card!

Laurie said...

Ok first off...the card! SO cute! I love that background paper! This red and black combo is really fun! And next? What a cutie he is! I bet you are so proud! So glad to know he is doing well! Hugs!

Lyndal said...

GORGEOUS, gorgeous card Tracey - love that your son's shirt matches the Dynamic Duo too LOL!
FAB news about his achievements - wishing him and his teams all the best!

Carol L said...

Your card is fantastic with that rooster die in a solid black die cut! It looks awesome with the gingham!
Your son is quite the handsome young lad too :)

Maria said...

Love your CAS style! Your cards are very clean with great style! Supe cute rooster! Congrats to your handsome son with his rugby!

Kelly Griglione said...

Cute card, Tracey! And thanks so much for including a photo of your son ... it's fun to learn more about blogging friends : ) You must be so proud!!!

Michelle said...

Congrats to your son! You can tell how focused he is!
Love this pretty card...I love red gingham!