Today I have a card that will work great for all the guy birthdays - masculine colors and clean design. I die cut two panels using the Stitched Edge Dies from Waltzingmouse. Then I stamped the Spooky Tree Background stamp - in Abandoned Coral Distress ink on the larger panel - and in Kraft Ink on the smaller panel. I stamped this wonderful big sentiment called Best Day in Smokey Shadow.
I didn't try to match up the tree stampings but placed the panel so a few of the branches flowed into each other and I think it looks like it matches without really matching! I colored a Mirrored Star with Espresso Adirondack ink and adhered it to the top corner (it looks more glassy and shiny IRL!) - and scattered a few brown/tan sequins over the card. The dark colors keep these additions looking masculine.
Having said it works for the guys - I also think this will work for the girls - a nature lover, someone you don't know well enough to know if they are all flowery, a co-worker etc. - and changing up the colors would make a difference too.
I'm linking my card to the following challenges:
the Happy Little Stampers Sketch challenge
the Happy Little Stampers Sketch challenge
My tree comes in from the left and my sentiment is larger but it is under the tree image!
Virginia's View Challenge #16 100% stamped
Cardz 4 Guyz - Something Beginning with B (brown branches)
I'm on vacation this coming week - whoo hoo! Kent is still re-cooperating from his knee replacement (two months out) so we're not going away - but he is walking and driving - so we are going to go take some short walks in local parks and along the nearby ocean. And I'm sure I'll get some extra stamping in as well!!
Stamps: Best Day Ever, Spooky Tree Backgrounder - Waltzingmouse
Paper: White, Kraft - PTI
Ink: Ranger Distress Abandoned Coral; Classic Kraft, Smokey Shadow - PTI
Accessories: Stitched Edge Dies - Waltzingmouse, sequins, foam dots, Mirrored Star - Ideaology.
Beautiful Julia! I love how you layered the tree stamp and it's not spooky at all on this dreamy card!! Love the sentiment too. hugs :)
ReplyDeleteI'd never have thought of combining d two. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card Julia! Love that sentiment. I placed my very first WMS order and I'm looking forward to their arrival!
ReplyDeleteUntil I read what you'd written I was going to have remarked on how perfectly you matched the branches up - they LOOK as if you spent ages perfecting the lining up! A lovely, dramatic card. Thanks for sharing at Cardz 4 Guyz
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LOVE this design Julia. And love the two colours of branches that flow into each other. Amazing!! And like you said .. perfect for a masculine card, but also really a card for anyone. Very versatile and oh-so beautiful. Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers. xx
ReplyDeleteok this is just TOO awesome.. totally love it..
ReplyDeletegreat designing..
Julia, this is such a gorgeous design. Excellent choice of stamp and colors! The dimensions are tremendous! Thanks so much for playing Virginia’s View “100% Stamped” Challenge!
ReplyDeleteA very creative use of the sketch. I love the branches! Thanks so much for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks so effective - a really great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz.
Helen x
Sorry, I meant to say - could you please e-mail me at helenann_1971@yahoo.com about being a GDT member for Cardz 4 Guyz?
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Such a clever idea of joining the branches on different levels. Spotted your brown baranches and black words. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Caz
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is amazing !
It is so beautiful !
Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers Sketch challenge !
Fabulous card, Julia! This is a great design for all occasions!! XOXO-Shari
ReplyDeleteThis is such a stunning card! Love how the tree flows from panel to panel. Thanks so much for joining the Happy Little Stampers Sketch Challenge.
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