I think I'm usually terrible at making masculine cards, but I've got one to show today that makes me proud!
It began with a cereal box. I die cut a panel and brushed Crackle Paint on it. Then, in alternating brown inks (listed in the details at the end of post), I stamped a FAB border by Lost Coast Designs:
I inked the edges with Antique Linen and Early Espresso to age it.
The panel behind the cereal box is embossed with a herringbone pattern (new to me), its edges also inked.
A sentiment seemed necessary on this card, so I printed my own. I went to THIS website to get my quote, then created it in Microsoft Word. Isn't it just perfect for this number stamp?? I printed it out in different size fonts and landed one that fit into a Grommet Tags die.
Challenges entered:
Thank you sooo much for joining me today!
Dimensions: 4.25" x5.5"
Stamps: Bingo Border - Lost Coast Designs
Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White - SU
Ink: Basic Brown, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Close to Cocoa - SU; Chestnut Roan - Clearsnap; Antique Linen Distress - Ranger
Fibers: twine - Creative Impressions; brown grosgrain ribbon - craft supply
Other: Big Shot; Labels Eighteen, Grommet Tags dies - Spellbinders; copper brads - SU; Picket Fence Crackle Paint - Ranger; Herringbone embossing folder - Cuttlebug; cereal box; printer/Microsoft Word
It began with a cereal box. I die cut a panel and brushed Crackle Paint on it. Then, in alternating brown inks (listed in the details at the end of post), I stamped a FAB border by Lost Coast Designs:
The panel behind the cereal box is embossed with a herringbone pattern (new to me), its edges also inked.
A sentiment seemed necessary on this card, so I printed my own. I went to THIS website to get my quote, then created it in Microsoft Word. Isn't it just perfect for this number stamp?? I printed it out in different size fonts and landed one that fit into a Grommet Tags die.
Challenges entered:
- Moxie Fab World - "Don't Throw It Away challenge" (I've got a cereal box on here)
- Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - "birthday"
Thank you sooo much for joining me today!
Dimensions: 4.25" x5.5"
Stamps: Bingo Border - Lost Coast Designs
Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White - SU
Ink: Basic Brown, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Close to Cocoa - SU; Chestnut Roan - Clearsnap; Antique Linen Distress - Ranger
Fibers: twine - Creative Impressions; brown grosgrain ribbon - craft supply
Other: Big Shot; Labels Eighteen, Grommet Tags dies - Spellbinders; copper brads - SU; Picket Fence Crackle Paint - Ranger; Herringbone embossing folder - Cuttlebug; cereal box; printer/Microsoft Word
Awesome masculine card!!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOVE this masculine card--the colors and the stamping--LOVE LOVE LOVE it all! YOU ROCK:)
ReplyDeleteThis is just WONDERFUL! Better yet, in perusing the Lost Coast Design stuff, I found out that they were the maker of a couple of stamps I got last year at a stamp show...THANK YOU!!!!! What an awesome company!
ReplyDeleteFantastic masculine card!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool - you find the coolest things and do the coolest things with them. This is one great MAN card!!! Hugz!
ReplyDeleteHow clever, Colleen!! Love your card!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Colleen... it's fantastic!!!! Absolutely love this!
ReplyDeleteThis is FABULOUS, Colleen!! LOVE that herringbone EF - must go hunting for it! The bingo numbers are perfect and the sentiment tag fabulous. You hit this one out of the ball park and deserve to be proud of it! Have a blessed Easter weekend :)
ReplyDeleteawesome card and amazing design...
ReplyDeleteYou rocked this masculine card! As you know, I dread them! I think I start breaking out into a sweat when I need one...ha! This is a great one!
ReplyDeleteIs this fun or what? Great idea! I never know what to do with those bingo numbers. This is perfect!
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
Great guy card, Colleen! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card! Love all the bingo numbers! Great job, Colleen! Happy Easter to you and family, hugs!
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card, Colleen!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you -- this is one fabulous masculine card!
ReplyDeleteThat crackle paint makes that cereal box look like a million bucks! Great idea and a super card for those masculines that are so hard to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me I have that embossing folder. I think I used it two years ago at Christmas and must have hidden it from myself. Duh!!
What a great use for the cereal box Colleen! Looks great. Love the bingo numbers. Great masculine colors.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea for using border stamps! Love it Colleen! Have a fabulous Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteWOW I really LOVE this masculine card!!! The texture and warm colors are fantastic! One of my favorite accents is twine, so I adore how you wrapped the twine around.
ReplyDeleteI just love how you did this background. What a great masculine card...
ReplyDelete~Linda
Fabulous card! Love the stamped crackle and the great embossed background. TFS!
ReplyDeleteOk, now why didn't I think of using crackle paint like That? :) I love, love your elegant masculine card, that takes a great touch!! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us in Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!
~ Amanda :)
LOVE that Bingo chip border, and it pairs so well with your sentiment! Gorgeous, guy card, girl!
ReplyDeleteHow creative~ Fabulous neutral tones and the border looks awesome against the background. Love the twine accent, too!
ReplyDeleteHey Colleen! Thanks for linking this up to the Don't Throw It Away Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Congrats on your Moxie Fab win, Colleen.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a birthday card, Colleen! Thanks for the link to the quote site. I'm always looking for something add to my cards.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS, Colleen!! What a fabulous accomplishment for this to be named a winner over at Moxie Fab World. You really deserved it!!! I love this cool masculine design. Very hip!!!
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