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I decided to make a "cute" style masculine card. I thought these cute hedgies working on a crossword puzzle were perfect for the occasion, especially for those men/boys who enjoy doing crossword puzzles.
This cute stamp is one of Penny Black's older wood mounted stamps (Hedge Word) but it's new to me. I found it on Etsy a couple of months ago and this is my first time using it. Unfortunately I didn't see it anywhere at the moment but it does pop up on ebay or etsy on occasion.
I kept my card mostly clean and simple. Stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo ink onto square card stock, then stamped the hedgehogs again on a scrap card stock piece. The hedgies were colored using Copic markers and then fussy cut using my Cutterbee scissors.
The wood floor was die cut using Penny Black's Floor Die, (mine came from Scrapbook.com but it appears to be out of stock), then inked with Weathered Wood Distress ink and a blending tool. I use the blending tool by Ranger, but these are on my wishlist as I've heard great reviews for smooth blending due to the domed foam applicators.
I didn't want to leave the "wall" completely white, so I used TCW Mini Tile Texture stencil for some interest with the same Weathered Wood ink.
The hedgehogs were adhered with foam tape to make them pop up. The card base is one of Stampin up retired blues. (I miss their old colors!!)
Since the cute stamp I used is no longer available, I'm linking to some other cute hedgehog and critter stamps:
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The hedgehogs are so cute!
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Lovely
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Thank for visiting! I love hedgehogs!
DeleteA great find Ellie, I nabbed a real oldie wood mounted PB sentiment a few months back and appeared to be brand new.
ReplyDeleteIt's a perfect image for the guys and you've built up a great scene using it along with the die and stencil.
B x
Thanks so much, Brenda!
DeleteOh my, I NEED this cute stamp! :D LOL Such fabulous card you made with it!! Great work with the floor!
ReplyDeleteIt's and adorable stamp, isn't it!! Had to have it!
DeleteThis is a great stamp for puzzlers and I like how you popped up the hedgies.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn!
DeleteThis is very cute. I have some friends that work the puzzles that would like this. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteThanks Bunny!
DeleteSooooooooo cute! LOVING the crossword!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie!
DeleteOne of my favourite male images from PB, with really great male papers and a super idea to 'pop up' the hedgies.
ReplyDeleteKath x
It really is perfect for masculine card. Hard to believe I've not purchased it sooner!
DeleteSuch a super cute, creative and fun card, Ellibelle! I love it! I'm so glad that you've joined our latest challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog. Good luck with your entry, and I hope to see you again.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lori (DT Lemon Shortbread.
Glad I was able to join in! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteWhat a cute design! the hedgehogs are adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a great weekend :)
Away From Blue
Thanks so much, Mica!
DeleteYour card is so cute. I love the background and the hint of the wall stencil is perfect for our challenge. I love the cute critters. yes perfect for any guy or gal.. Love it. Thanks for sharing over at Always fun challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Billie!
DeleteSuch a beautiful card. The image is so sweet.Thanks for joining us at the Creative Fingers Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mari! Happy to join in!
DeleteSo cute card, love the floor and wall scene;-))m
ReplyDeleteThanks Mervi!
DeleteThat is so cute!!
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DeleteHi this card is so cute. I love it. Thank you for joining us at Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog for challenge #78 which has the theme Anything Goes. The sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy. Hugs Jackie DT xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jackie!
DeleteA wonderful card and a great idea adding the crossword, xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy. The crossword is part of the stamp :)
DeleteIt's perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helene!
DeleteThis is so sweet - love the floor boards to ground everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie!
DeleteCute card! Love the hedgehogs!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Marilyn ❤️
I love this Ellie, the floor looks great, fabulous masculine creation.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at Not Just Cards Challenge this time and good luck :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card for a male, and supercute too. Thanks for sharing with us at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, CarolG
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute - love the way you made the hedgies 3D!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x