This must be the week of challenges and challenging cards! Sometimes making masculine cards can be a challenge in itself!!! I created this card for my Brother in law for his Birthday. When I was at CHA we were situated directly across from the Coredinations Booth. What delicious paper they have. I love the way that you can distress the paper and the almost felt-like texture it has after sanding. I used a paisley cuttlebug folder to emboss before sanding.
The main image in this card is from the retired Bronc Buster Set. I stamped the image onto Creamy Caramel Paper with Chocolate Chip Craft ink. I distressed and inked the edges of the main panel to give it a distressed look. To get a deeper choppy look, I went direct to paper with the ink pad. The more blended look around the sentiment was created by applying the craft ink with a sponge. A little Rope, adds to the "Western" look of the card and a metal accent reinforces the masculine feel.
Hope you get really creative today!
*****Vicki*****
Oh i love this set!! Fab masculine card!! I'm always needing these!! :)
ReplyDeleteI struggle with masculine cards. This one is fantastic! I also love paper that has a contrasting core to sand it up. FUN!
ReplyDeletevicki this is so, so awesome!! I love the emboss then sand technique! So have to try that and this is the perfect card for a man! I love the distressing on the paper and the way you sponged it to make it look worn! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
janna
Gorgeous card Vicki, a perfect masculine card and i love the way you have distressed the paper. Hugs Nikki x
ReplyDeleteOh My Word Vicki this card is perfect. I would never ever have thought to distress and age that curly label punch like that and I love that punch. I am a sucker for the Top Note, Curly Label Punch, and the Label #1 Nesties love that shape. I adore your aging here and on the turquoise?? background.
ReplyDeleteI love this card Vicki!!!
Heather
This is a fabulous masculine card Vicki!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card! I love the colors, and how you coordinated the stamp and the embossing folder too. =)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jodi =)
Vicki, this is a wonderful masculine card! I'm so regretting not buying that stamp yet!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog, so many beautiful creations!
Blessings, Maria
Vicki, your card is so beautiful. Love the image. The colors are so fab... great job... Have a nice day! Hugs from Silke
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't get much better than this when it comes to masculine cards, Vicki. Smooth, easy colors, and a perfect image. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHey Vicki!! I think you did an awesome job with the masculine card. Masculine cards are not my favorite cards to make because I can't add too many bells and whistles to the card! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of your card and the dp that you used!! I have this stamp set and believe it or not, I've never used it! Argggh!!
Great job on your card as always!!
Maria