I played along with the
Perfect Sentiments Challenge Blog #33 this week to create a masculine themed card without using designer paper. As long as I have embossing folders, I can get by without using pretty papers :) I'm trying to use up some of my older supplies, so I used some SU! retired colors for the 3 panels - soft suede, bermuda bay, and crushed curry. I liked the way they looked together, so I just embossed them with a CB herringbone ef. The sentiment is by MFP and was layered on 2 different SB grommet tags and attached with gold brads. This came together very quickly, so I'll be making a lot of these cards for my next OWH box in assorted colors and themes. It's also a great way to use up those retired colors so I can start to think about the new colors coming out next week :)
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic weekend!
Carol
So CAS and yet so busy!!! If I look at the background for a stretch it starts to move on me! {grin} It's amazing the difference that the texture from embossing makes and you make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors and the embossing - a perfect masculine card. Thanks for joining us this week at The Perfect Sentiment!
ReplyDeleteFaaaaaaaaaaa-bby!
ReplyDeleteClean, simple but really has a statement to it. I love the color combo you used. Great job and thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo you used, Carol! The embossing folder really gives those colors a dynamic look too! Very nice!
ReplyDeletelynn
hun, this card is love at first sight!
ReplyDeleteso clever how you used the colour-stripes and the folder!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
fantastic job on this challenge thanks for joining us at the perfect sentiment.
ReplyDeleteDang, this is cool....I definitely need to upgrade my stash of EFs!! I believe you have used Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry along with that Soft Suede....and what a striking combo it is! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and great colors. Wonderful sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteLove those colors! They work so well together. One of the new techniques my SU demonstrator showed me was putting 2 layers of paper thru an embossing folder at the same time. The papers mash together & look like one piece! pretty cool. Thanks for playing with us @ The Perfect Sentiment.
ReplyDeleteSuper 'Dad' card and I love the colors. Gosh, I forgot I have that herringbone folder..haven't used it in a while.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I didn't mean you can't find the Cuttlebug anymore, but it seems they are all the wide carriage.
Oh this is wonderful! What nestie did you use for the sentiment? Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery effective! Looks great in the herringbone pattern.
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WOW! This is really incredible. Love the color scheme. Well done my friend. THanks for sharing at The Perfect Sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card. Thanks for playing along at psc.
ReplyDeleteThose colors are fabulous together. Great job on the challenge. Thanks for joining us at Perfect Sentimeent.
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