Hello everyone. It's time for a new theme at
Allsorts challenge and
Donna's turn to host. For her theme she selected "Birthdays" and of course we have the "Anything Goes" option as always. There
are 2 prizes for this challenge of 2 stamp sets each and you have two weeks to
join us.
As I have more masculine than feminine birthdays coming up later this year I
decided to make a masculine birthday card using an old PSX stamp I purchased
from eBay many years ago. I think it was part of a mixed lot I purchased as
this is my first time using it.
It is PSX K2777, as with all PSX stamps now only available through second hand
markets such as eBay or Etsy. I used Distress inks for inking and coloring
along with Faber Castell Polychromos pencils for the smaller parts such as the
flowers, stones and ramp.
The background was embossed using Spellbinders 3D embossing folder
Cast Away and the sentiment is part of
the Penny Black set Let's Play. I like
the simple font for male cards.
Linking up here:
- Can You Handle The Pressure? - Use Embossing Folders
- Cardz 4 Guyz - Boats
- Shopping Our Stash - On or in the Water
Thanks so much for visiting!
Beautiful masculine card Ellie, I love the rope and twine touches with the nautical image xx
ReplyDeleteRemember PSX stamps well, probably have one or two still. Such a peaceful scene and perfect masculine card.
ReplyDeleteB x
What a gorgeous stamp and you've used it so well on this lovely card. You find some nice old stamps I would like, but at least it saves me spending lol!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Ellie, beautiful image and colored fabulously, great embossing folder to go with this scene!
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card Ellie, what a great nautical scene..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Fantastic…I love your embossing folder...It is the second card this week that I have seen use it and now I really really want it!! Your image is perfect for our BOAT challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with us!!
ReplyDeleteDeb Horst, DT #C4G377
That's a fantastic stamp for a masculine card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Ellie! The nautical scene is perfectly matched in colour and motif with the embossed panel. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful, masculine card Ellie - some of the older stamps have a really classic look to them, and this is one of them, and add to it your wonderful colouring...
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Maxine
Oh that is lovely! I love the addition of the rope embossed background paper. It really completes the look.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous stamp for a masculine card and beautifully coloured. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous masculine card Ellie, the embossing makes a great background for the beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
This is OMG GORGEOUS! Of course I love the embossed background but your coloring on this image is outstanding!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner
Wow, what an amazing card, that is such a nice stamp for a masculine card. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guys!
ReplyDeleteI love your embossed background, a great addition for the lovely scene.
ReplyDeleteSuper image, beautifully coloured - a great masculine birthday card
ReplyDeleteA wonderful seaside scene Ellie made all the better by the wonderful embossed rope background x
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