The LSC today was pretty timely in that I needed to make another masculine birthday card! However, as I am uploading I realize that I didn't follow the rules very well! We were to choose one thing from three lists. And the card needed to be a 'man' card! I did ok with the first two lists, but with the last list I think the ovals and the punched sentiment along with the brads and ribbon, disqualifies me! Oh well, I still need the 'man' card! This textured designer paper is perfect for masculine cards! I sponged it around the edges. I inked up the image with Versamark and then Memento brown before stamping and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged with Creamy Caramel, Sage Shadow, and Always Artichoke inks. I do like how this turned out even though I failed the challenge!
Stamps-Noble Deer, Very Versatile
Paper-Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke, To the Nines dsp
Ink-Memento Brown, Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel
Accessories-Cuttlebug, Oval nesties, ribbon, brads, mat pack, Word Window Punch, sponges
Technique-sponging, heat embossing
Date: Friday, June 26, 2009 GMT Views: 2660
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105266
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @ 8:45 AM
I love that you used just a part of this image......really highlights it!! Gorgeous, but masculine, card!!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: August 9, 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 33063
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:11 AM
Ya know.. this is STILL one of my favorite sets to use for my DH. He is a hunter and that buck is what he is all about. Your card is stunning. I like the simplicity. Great use of the colors, too.
------------------------------ ~* Holly *~ Gallery Blog
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:14 AM
You might have failed the challenge rules, but cerrtainly passed card making with flying colors. I really like the way you finished the image -m and the super DP.
Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 4010
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:24 AM
This is a really pretty man's card! Men's cards are so hard to create (for me anyway) but you've succeeded wonderfully. Job well done and keep up the good work! TFS