It is 4 degrees here today...a bit cool to do gardening (shame - LOL!) So I am happy to be inside making cards! It is Father's Day is in September but I have been asked to make some for one of the boutiques that sells my cards...so I have made a start....I have also combined this with the Creative Cards Crew Challenge
where it is all about RIBBONS!! I have made this one more vintage and rather than colour the image I did light gold highlights on the camera. It is very effective IRL but just doesn't show at all in the photo - a shame really - but you all know what it is like!!! I am going to do some more feminine cards for this challenge - I mean, ribbons - scream feminine!!
I added a torn embossed panel across the middle and 2 strips of knotted single stitch ribbon, layering the image on 3D foam dots, to give it more dimension which makes it eligible for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge this week:
Lastly I added copper brads and embossed the sentiment. I kept this card relatively simple, relying on the DP and texture of the embossing to add to the overall look. I know if it was one I was using personally, I would do it different, but with the cards for selling, I try and cover a lot of different tastes.
How's that for a short posting - something different for me!! LOL! I am just finishing off the last touches to the 8th baby jumper and making a couple more Fathers Day cards then...I am doing a couple of challenges that I have missed and love - hopefully by tonight I will be free for those - I am having withdrawal!! LOL!
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Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 9:09 PM
Linda, only you could make such a pretty card, and still maintain masculinity! This is great- I love the paper piercing and CB touches. Wonderful work sistah!
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 12:47 AM
Thanks for your earlier comment - that I could do vintage! Maybe.......... but I think it was just the paper- which sadly I only have one piece of!! Great card - love that vintage looking camera!! Great sketch - and love your papers!! Whereever do you find your fabulous papers!!!
Well - it is winter in Australia is it? That is why it is 4 C - at least I assume you use C. Enjoy!! And ....... Father's day is in September!! As my dear dad would have said * get with the program * - as far as I know - Father's day is in June! But that is here in North America.
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 12:47 AM
Thanks for your earlier comment - that I could do vintage! Maybe.......... but I think it was just the paper- which sadly I only have one piece of!! Great card - love that vintage looking camera!! Great sketch - and love your papers!! Whereever do you find your fabulous papers!!!
Well - it is winter in Australia is it? That is why it is 4 C - at least I assume you use C. Enjoy!! And ....... Father's day is in September!! As my dear dad would have said * get with the program * - as far as I know - Father's day is in June! But that is here in North America.
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 4:07 AM
Great "Manly" card Linda! I remember my Grandpa had a camera like this and he wouldn't let me touch it. Cranky ol buger! You have done this image justice!
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 10:16 AM
WOW.....another stunner, gal!!!! This is marvelous! Love the camera image!!!!! Stay warm..........
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 2:45 PM
Such a super card with the old camera. My son would love if I made him a card with that image. He LOVES antique items. You did such a wonderful job with this card. I love the textured textiles ef and the wonderful embossed sentiment.
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Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 5:15 PM
Great masculine card Linda. They are so hard to do and you did this one "just right"!! You kept the ribbon in masculine form and the texture, like you said, really carries the card. Love the "copper" in your cards as it really adds to the masculine feel and the image is perfect!! TFS Linda!
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Thu, Jul 09, 2009 @ 9:08 PM
Linda, this is fabulous.. love these colors and the beautiful swirls! what a great card!
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