Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sketch Saturday Challenge 36

My boyfriend's birthday is approaching and this is the card I have made for him. The image is a bit cute but it will just have to do!!! I don't have any appropriate stamps for boys (nightmare!) and to be honest if it wasn't for some blog candy winnings and some male themed sticky ribbon that was a christmas present - I wouldn't have anything!!!

I always struggle with male cards as I always want to add something else (like a pretty flower, but I can't!) and I always think mine look dull and boring...but I'm quite pleased with how this one has turned out. I used the brilliant sketch from Sketch Saturday and I will certainly be using it again for a male card as all the little tabs around the image added just that extra bit of detail so I don't think this one looks dull!!

Supples:
Card/Paper: White, orange and navy card, paper from blog candy winnings
Stamp: Penny Black
Colouring: Distress inks - walnut stain, vintage photo, black soot, broken china and spiced marmalade
Embellishments: brads, PM Sticky ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, paisley embossing folder, water brush and corner rounder punch
Thanks for looking x

13 comments:

  1. Wow its fabulous Liza and pleased you should be its perfect he is gonna love it:)
    Val xxx

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  2. Gorgeous card! I love it. Caroline x

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  3. Perfect male card. I too find them hard to make, but love all the geometric elements you have used. Def give it the "man" feel

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  4. Great Male card,they are difficult after all the girly ones we make!!! :o)x

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  5. oooh super delish card, sweetie! Love the image and coloured to perfection!
    Hugs Tab xxx

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  6. aww..this is fab hun..i do agree..that image is soooo cute,not seen that one before,love the colours,and the papers are yummy.
    hugs clarex

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  7. Liza this is fantastic!! I love the colours and papers you have used - stunning!
    hugs Bev x

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  8. oh fab card !!!
    THANKS for joining us to S.S.
    hugs coco

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  9. Fab card Liza! Love the layout and the image is very sweet :)

    xx

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  10. that is a very pretty(handsome) lol card I love it
    and thank you for the nice comment on my card.

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  11. Hi Liza, this is fantastic, I love what you have done with the layout and gorgeous colours. joey.xxx

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  12. Liza this is fabulous I love the colour scheme and your beautiful colouring great card
    Hugs \jacqui x

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  13. Gorgeouss card :) thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week.

    hugs Ria

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Thank you for taking the time to leave me a message, they are all really appreciated.

Liza x