Today for the Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop, I made this card called Nature's Gifts that is being released this week.
What a great stamp for the men in your life. My husband is a hunter so I know I will be using this to stamp up his Birthday and Father's Day cards.
I used Martha Stewarts Laurel Leaf Punch Around the Page, Sizzx Trees for behind the image. I am practicing doing the inking behind the image with the sun and clouds. This was my first attempt....I'll get there...lol
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011 GMT Views: 632
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @ 4:47 AM
Carol, love how you have refined this masculine image! Those trees and leaves are gorgeous! Your layers and punchez are fab. Hugz...
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75008
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @ 7:06 AM
Just beautiful, Carol! That sun is really beating down on those animals....guess they'll have to go deeper into the forest. I'll have to tell you my raccoon story some time.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92633
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @ 10:04 AM
Carol, your cards are always such a feast for the eyes. You ability to add so many beautiful details and still have a unified look and not a mish-mash is amazing! This card is exquisite with its woodsy theme.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83758
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 @ 4:42 AM
Into my favs! I just ordered this stamp and the farm stamp and can't wait to get them! I love the extras you did on this -I love trying to find all the cool stuff you do on your cards - it is like playing "Where is Waldo" which I played with my kids thousands of times when they were growing up - now I could pull this up and say "where are the eight million things Bearzi added to her card." LOL!
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Registered: October 3, 2009 Location: In a state of grace Posts: 10850
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 @ 3:43 PM
OK, when you say rustic it is a very different idea than when I say rustic...this is gorgeous! I love how you worked the image and your punchy detail is wonderful - especially your branch spray. (Did you get another branch punch?) Beautiful card, Bearzi!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 @ 4:47 PM
You nailed this masculine card Bearzi. All the elements are so manly and the image perfection. I just can't express how amazing this is. Your DH will love it!
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