Cardz 4 Guyz challenges us to make masculine cards. This week's theme is camping or outdoor activities. First I want to thank them for choosing my last card for top 3, see it here
I was straightening up some papers. I came across an unopened pack of 6x6 papers from SU! that maybe 2 years old. It is a fun unexpected find. It is call Fancy Flora. A lot of the pieces look like watercolor or smudged paint. This one reminded me of the sea. However, it was too pink on the top for a masculine card. What to do? Get out the inks and blend on some oranges and yellows to look like sunset.
I often use sailboats for masculine cards. This sailboat and circle are from SU's retired Swirly Bird Stamp and Die set. The sentiment is also SU.
Inside I did a computer sentiment and stamped a small "sun" circle.
I hope I have inspired you to take another look at your designer papers and see other possibilities.
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Wow! Your inking gave it a whole new look, and it's perfect for that sailboat. What a great masculine card. I love using sea scenes for masculine cards, too. I guess I need to take another look at the papers I have and see if I can make use of them with just a bit of inking.
ReplyDeleteAwesome masculine card! Your inking really made the sunset come alive!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite retired sets!! That sail boat from Stampin Up's Swirly Bird is a perfect image for out door activities!! Thanks for playing along with our "Camping/Outdoor Activity" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz...your sailboat card makes a great guy card!!
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Great card. Love the colors and the scene. Thanks for sharing over at Cardz 4 Guyz
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