Okay, I am really stepping out of my comfort zone creating a VERY monochromatic card - in grays and blacks no less. But I needed a masculine birthday card, and when shopping I really liked this argyle pattern dp. So there you have it.
Now for the challenges, the design is inspired by our Queen this week - Kathleen Lammie, and Trish is right. Kathleen is kind, and is always leaving sweet remarks on everyone's cards. And Kathleen has a sweet gallery too. The card of hers that I CASed is this one:
I changed the color scheme, have the sentiment as the main panel, added brads and a photo turn. I decided at the last minute that I wanted to do some random piercing on each corner. No particular reason why, just a whim
This also fit for today F4A132 Happy Birthday challenge.
Thanks so much for taking a closer look, hope you like it.
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 @ 3:10 PM
Love the design . A great guy card. I have trouble with them too. I think its perfect dp you chose. they will love it...TFs..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sat, Sep 01, 2012 @ 8:53 AM
Barbie, a very handsome masculine card - love the monochromatic colors!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
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Sat, Sep 01, 2012 @ 2:30 PM
Barbie, since my fav color is brown, and black a close second, I am loving every inch of this magnificent masculine card! The black and gray are stunning, and your case is an honor to Kathleen! Hugs....
------------------------------ 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: December 31, 2011 Location: New York Posts: 22
Sat, Sep 01, 2012 @ 8:10 PM
Tell me about it.....I just finished a birthday card for my husband and i had to REDO it because it looked too feminine...Masculine card are tough but you did a perfect job!
Registered: July 23, 2007 Location: acreage in Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 53275
Sun, Sep 02, 2012 @ 7:54 AM
What a very cool card! I love the color and that fun patterned paper. Really great guy birthday card.
Thanks so much for participating in the QFTD challenge!
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