I don't know about your husbands - but mine is not really into frilly/mushy/ribbony when it comes to cards - so I try to accommodate his artistic senses when I make cards to give to him!
So today's card has two simple die cut rectangles cut out of the front panel - and they are Stitched Edge Dies from Waltzingmouse so they have a nice finished off look to them with the stitched edge! Then I simply stamped one word in each rectangle (Your Sparkle set) with Smokey Shadow Ink - and an arrow and a heart from Sweethearts with Kraft Ink - for a soft subtle look - no bright reds or flurry of hearts!
And I kept the inside clean as well, using more stamps from Sweethearts. This card could also be used for Valentine's Day with a different sentiment inside (!)
Our anniversary has just passed - so this will be put in the closet to be brought out next year - hopefully I remember it's there!!!
My design was inspired by the Less is More Challenge
Tomorrow I'll be back with my DT creation for the July Mixed Media Card Challenge - I hope you can stop by!!
Paper: White, Aqua Mist, Limeade Ice - PTI
Ink: Smokey Shadow, Kraft - PTI
Accessories: Stitched Edge Dies - Waltzingmouse, foam dots.
Well this is the perfect nonfrilly nonmushy card with lots of thought. Great for a guy!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card Julia!
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Stunning simple elegance!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card Julia! Great stamp set and those stitched rectangles may have to go on my wish list!! Love that colour, it just pops! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteBold, crisp, clean and super CAS Julia
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of the sketch and thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
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It's a perfect MANLY card, Julia! I love it, really and will keep this one as an idea for future needs.
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Such a wonderful masculine card Julia, I really love the simplicity and elegance of it and I really would like to get my hands on the stitched rectangles... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteForgot to say congratulations on your win over at Art With Heart!! A xx
ReplyDeleteGreat design, Julia!! Perfect masculine "love" card. :) xx
ReplyDeleteVery, very stylish Julia, great take on our sketch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week
Anne
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Darling Card, Julia!! Happy Belated Anniversary!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteGreat use of our sketch and you've nailed the 'love card for a guy' scenario!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
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