Happy Monday! I recently needed a couple of masculine birthday cards and I am sharing one of them today. I used an oldie stampin up set for this card along with some distress inks for a beach inspired masculine card. Maybe it would be more appropriate for a Summer birthday, but I think we could all use a beach vacation at any time of the year, especially this year!!
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The background was done using
antique linen,
tumbled glass
and
cracked pistachio
ink with a small amount of
blueprint sketch. Then I stencilled a harlequin (barely visible) and dots onto the background
using Tim Holtz's
Harlequin stencil
and TCW
Circle Explosion stencil. Image stamps are all from the retired set Balmy Breezes. While no
longer available from SU, it always seems to be listed on eBay.
By the way, if you're shopping this Cyber Monday, scrapbook. com has
everything Tim Holtz
listed at up to 50% off and for a limited time you get
this free stickles glitter gel with your order.
Tim Holtz Products:
The sentiment is from my only German sentiment set I picked up while on
vacation a couple of years ago. Unfortunately it's not the best quality and I
had a hard time lining up the words without it constantly falling off the
clear block...
I added some natural jute twine from May
Arts and a couple of staples for some more interest. I think staples make a
great embellishment for masculine cards.
I'm linking up with these blogs:
Inspire me Monday - linkup // Mix It Up Challenge - Make your Own Background // Sparkles Forum Challenges - Stencils // A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes // Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes // Just Add Ink - Just Add "S" (Seashells, Stencils), Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes //
Thanks so much for visiting!!
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Perfect card for a map or lady come to that. Evokes lovely holiday memories, one day again maybe.
ReplyDeleteB x
A really super background great images and colours.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I think we can always use a little beach time! What a perfect card for either gender that could be used for a few different occasions too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Ellie - the subtle stenciling on the background adds so much to the over all look of this fabulous beach card.
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Blessings
Maxine
What a gorgeous card, masculine cards are often difficult and I think this is perfect, not only for men but for everyone. And for any occasion.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month....good luck :)
Keep crafting!
Lj xx
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Crafter's Castle
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Cute card!
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Marilyn❤️
I absolutely love the design!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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This is just BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors and distressed look of it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and colors, I love the gorgeous inky background! Thanks so much for joining us at Sparkles Monthly.
ReplyDeleteTammy x
So lovely Ellibelle. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us over at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.
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Cathy DT member
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