Mindy
with you this morning, struggling with a masculine card that so many of
us have trouble creating. Our challenge this week is celebrating Father's Day with a card inspired by our terrific photo inspiration.
So
many card makers today complain of having trouble creating masculine
cards for the men in their lives, and I am one of them. I struggle to
keep the flowers and bling to a minimum, and the colors are usually
naturals and earth-tones. After I learned to create scenic cards, it
seems I have the best luck using them as cards for gentlemen.
I started
this card with a background using the Modern Cloud Cover stencil from Memory Box, along with my Mini Ink Blending Tool by
Ranger, and a few Distress ink colors. I also added a few free-handed
land masses for trees, and a peaceful lake. I also stamped some pine
trees using The Woods stamp from Stacy Stamps to complete the background.
For the pier in the foreground, I used the Rustic Wagon die from
Poppystamps, cut twice, then removed the wheels for the wooden boards.
The frame was die-cut from an Elizabeth Crafts Designs die, then glued to the
edges with Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive. To complete my card, I added a fishing pole,
complete with a hand-tied fly from my best friends father. The
sentiment banner was stamped from the Keep in Touch, Too stamp set from Sweet and Sassy.
I
hope my card has inspired you to create a masculine themed card for our
weekly challenge. I can't wait to see what wonderful cards you create
for your Father!
If you are unable to find an item in the store, or would like something special ordered, please email me at beverly@classycardsnsuch.com.
Thanks for stopping by!!! Until next time...
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1 comment:
This is a wonderful masculine card -such a serene woodsy scene - doesn't look like a struggle at all!
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