Hi
Stampers!!
I
decided to create a card using the Create with Connie and Mary CCMC253 Sketch
and Ann’s CAS Masculine Theme PP146 Challenge at The Paper Players.
Again,
if you have a chance, stop by both sites for wonderful inspiration from their
Design Teams as well as the other entries- great job by all!
We needed to send a sympathy card to my
husband’s co-worker- his father died unexpectedly and he loved to hunt and
fish. I chose to use the retired set, Nature’s Silhouettes along with a simple embossing and sponging technique. They are a very close-knit family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time of sorrow.
To create this card:
De-static
a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Embossing Buddy® and ink the deer
image using Versamark™ ink. Apply
Stampin’ Emboss® Early Espresso Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Tool to
melt the powder. Once cooled, repeat the
same steps using the tree image.
Using
a mask created with the 1 ¼” Circle Punch, sponge Crumb Cake Classic Ink for
the sky area and sponge Soft Suede around the edges. Trim and mount onto Early Espresso cardstock
and adhere the focal image onto a banner created from the retired Well Worn
Designer Series Paper (DSP).
Use
the Big Shot™ with the Woodgrain Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to
emboss a piece of paper (again from the Well Worn DSP) and a piece of So
Saffron cardstock with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing
Folder.
Layer
the banners and add the ½” Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon bow along with sentiment
to finish off the card.
Stamp
Sets: Nature Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny
Wishes
Ink: Versamark™, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Paper: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Whisper White, Well Worn
DSP
Accessories: Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss®
Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot™, Woodgrain
and Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches- 1 1/4” Circle,
Word Window, ½” Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Sanding Block
Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you have a wonderful Friday!!
What a handsome card Julie! I love the distressed background and the technique you used to create the scene. I'm sure the family will appreciate such a thoughtful expression of sympathy. Thanks for joining us this week for the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing card!!! WOW!! The background is gorgeous and works perfectly with your focal point. So glad you joined the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine heart. Love the embossed and distressed background.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. This card is stunning! Lots of work went into this and it shows! Thanks for joining us in the sketch challenge this week at reate with Connie and Mary!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Julie! As always, your details are amazing! Thanks so much for joining us this week over at the Paper Players! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning! I love the peaceful masculine feel of this! A perfect sympathy card! Great texture and sponging! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteWonderful layers Julie, I especially like the woodgrain panel. Such a beautiful masculine card! Thanks for playing with us this week at Create with Connie & Mary!
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect masculine card and wonderful take on the sketch challenge too. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, Julie, Julie...STUNNING as always! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow...this looks like a photograph! Gorgeous! Sorry you needed a sympathy card, however. Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
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