OK, the first thing was to decide on a masculine theme. I'd never used this To the Nines Specialty paper but I got it expressly for masculine cards, so that took care of the paper. I love Flourishes' DIY Topiary set--it can go masculine or feminine--so that took care of the focal image. I stamped it on Sahara Sand--three times for the container and twice for the tree, colored with SU! markers, and layered it up on 3M foam squares
On to the sketch. Since I couldn't use a flower for that large embellishment, I used a large brown button from PTI's Dark Chocolate Vintage Button collection and added a dull green one for the center from my stash, then tied them on with some natural hemp.
For the hardware, some antique copper brads finished it off. I'm liking it. I need a couple masculine birthday cards this month so here's one of them all done!
I'm so glad you dropped by today!
~Recipe~
Stamps: DIY Topiary (Flourishes)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke, To the Nines Specialty Paper (SU!)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: 3M foam squares, brads, hemp (craft store); Vintage buttons; SU! markers; button from stash
WOW!! What a gorgeous card! I love the masculine feel and the colors chosen.
ReplyDeletebarbara...this is so stunning! it is hard for me to create masculine cards, so i can appreciate a great one when i see one! :) amazing job, lady!
ReplyDeletei am so happy to be back doing my sketches on my own blog, and i am so happy that you got to play along this week! i hope to see you again next week!
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mercy
This is beautiful- love the button to top it off perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! LOVE the dimension you achieve with your topiary/pot!! The button & brads were the perfect finishing touches! AWESOME creation! Thanks for inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card, I like the button addition! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant Bar! Love the dp!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Bar! Whatever you did to that tree, it looks awesome! It's got so much dimension to it, I thought you had put Flower Soft on it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the button... I'm a sucker for buttons. Great card!
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