Peggy gave us some bold colors(all from the SU grouping of "Brights") for today's challenge. The colors are:
Pacific Point
Real Red
Pumpkin Pie
Dessert: Enamel Dots. I used 2 small black ones by the sentiment.
When I first saw these colors, I imagined "sunset" with these brights. So I decided that's the way I would go. Masculine cards are not ones that I enjoy making all that much, so I thought that I would use these colors for a Father's Day card(this finishes my needs for this year's holiday.) : ) I used a brayer to create a quick and easy background for the sailing ship using the three inks of Peggy's colors. White acrylic paint was lightly brushed onto the sails to lighten them.
TFL
Date: Monday, April 21, 2014 GMT Views: 2965
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26119
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 5:37 AM
I've had my brayer for years but that thing scares me! Your background is so beautiful and works so well with this image. I may just have to suck it up and try brayering again. Love how you lightened the sails just a bit to give them some contrast. The distressed edges work perfectly for this great masculine card.
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 6:46 AM
Sallie, this is an over the top fabulous masculine card!!!! The colors are perfect along with your distressing. The twine and anchor are wonderful embellies. All put together for an Old World feel. I love this :-)
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50432
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 @ 8:53 AM
Wonderful "male" card! You were right about these colors..they do go very well for a sunset. Clever idea to add the white paint to make the sails stand out. Fabulous card Sallie!!