I thought I was done with fall and thanksgiving cards but then the Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #283 this week is "Leaves". This is my masculine Thanksgiving card.
The background paper is SU's Nature's Poem DSP. The wood planks is from the scrap box. I have a whole bag of "wood" paper scraps, I don't remember who makes this one. The chevron is also from the scraps--maybe the same Nature's Poem DSP? The wood slab and leaves (die cut) are from SU's Rooted in Nature set. To cover the stems, I added a raffia bow. Men can have bows too, right? Especially if they are a natural element. The sentiment is from an old set and punched out with an SU label punch.
In addition to Cardz 4 Guyz, I am posting to The Paper Players Tic-Tac-Toe challenge using the upper row, ribbon/twine, circle, die cut
Also Just Us Girls challenge who also has leaves as a challenge
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This is a beauty, Donna. The color choices and overall design work really well for the masculine theme. Thank you for joining us at Cards 4 Guyz. Cheers, Jolanda - DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Donna! I love the mix of patterns you used. The leaves are a great focal point. The raffia bow is a perfect accent for the natural vibe of this card. And yep, men can have bows, too!!! Thank you for playing in my Tic-Tac-Toe challenge this week at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteAll those scraps worked well together to make your wonderful card, Donna. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Donna, love those papers together. Thank you for playing along at Cardz 4 Guys!
ReplyDeleteThe earth tones in your DSP pieces are perfect for a guy. And yes, guys can have bows. They tie their shoes into bows, don't they?
ReplyDeleteReally Lovely cards hun. Thanks for joining us at Cardz4guyz. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with our "leaves" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! I love all the added texture this card has!!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenges. I love how you layered the woodgrain element, the leaves and the twine bow. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls this week.
ReplyDeletePerfe3ct texture, on trend colors and amazing pattern mix. Love this. Thank you for joining us at the Paper Players this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card, I have always loved those leaves! So happy you shared your creation with us at the Players this week!
ReplyDeleteYou rocked our masculine//leaves challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Great choice of designed papers and fantastic inking for those leaves!!
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