With encouragement, from Cheryl, I am going where I have never been before, entering TWO challenges. Thank you Cheryl.
I didn't have Island Indigo so I used Pacific Point instead. I added a hint of Paynes grey to the sides of the tree, for shadow, and to the branches of the trees.
As this card was for my husband, I added the truck. I want to thank Tessaduck for showing me that these colours can be used on a masculine card.
I used the birch tree embossing folder and stamped and cut out the tiny bird from the Sitting There stamp set. I added a black dot for eyes and then covered them in Crystal glaze. The truck is from a Christmas stamp set I bought at Michaels. I added some white gel pen strokes to the windows and other areas to brighten the white areas on the truck. The grass is stroked Pool Party. The other colours on the trees are Flirty Flamingo and Pacific Point. The jewels were ones I had in my stash and they have the look of the Pacific Point colour. I embossed the band behind the art piece with the birch folder. I also cut out one tree to get the tree on the far left a raised look so it looks to be in front of the truck.
Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 GMT Views: 1254
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Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Apr 07, 2018 @ 1:55 PM
Oh, Joann, I am so happy that you've joined this Color Challenge this week! I love your scene, and what a fabulous truck! Yes, Brenda (tessaduck), is wonderful, and I'm so glad you showed you how to use these colors for a masculine card! (Yes, it works for this week's Free For All challenge to make a "Duuuuuuuude!!" card! It's fabulous, and I know your husband will love it! Hugs, sweet friend!
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Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31441
Sat, Apr 07, 2018 @ 4:33 PM
Watch out. Challenge combos are very addicting! I know I can't get enough. I almost used this very truck for Friday's challenge too. This is a fantastic masculine card!
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26123
Sat, Apr 07, 2018 @ 6:11 PM
Love the very painterly look your card has! Those trees and the truck have so much dimension! Sweet birds and I love the silvery moon peeking through the trees!
Registered: May 23, 2003 Location: Ontario, Oregon Posts: 9431
Sat, Apr 07, 2018 @ 8:04 PM
This is such s happy card! I especially like the way you detailed the Birch trees with multiple colors, it adds a lot of character and texture. Also like the sparkly grass at the bottom. Don’t know how you made it, but it’s wonderful! Really fun card for the dude challenge. TFS!
Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67884
Sat, Apr 07, 2018 @ 9:38 PM
Good for you taking on two challenges! Great job on the use of the colors and with the truck in front of the birch trees makes a great guy card!
Fantastic card!
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Registered: November 20, 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 13285
Sun, Apr 08, 2018 @ 1:32 AM
Great masculine card and way to go on challenge combining, great way to use these colours for something other than flowers! The coloured streaks on the birch trunks look really effective, great job!