Monday, November 9, 2015

Masculine Card


I made this card for the MFP Speedy Fox & Friends challenge #287. They posted a link to a water-colored stencil tutorial to be used for the challenge. 
I started with some Distress inks - Mermaid Lagoon, Pumice Stone, and Twisted Citron, sponging them randomly on the cardstock. I placed a SU! star stencil on top and misted water through it, and let it dry. What resulted was no stars on the inked background - just big round spots (like the one on blue in the lower right hand corner.) I suppose maybe the stencil openings were just too large for the technique, so I replaced the stencil on top of the dried, sponged panel, and sponged some Brilliance Platinum Planet ink through the stars and now I can see them. I added some MFP stamps, along with some Tim Holtz stamps to make a masculine card for either a birthday or encouragement.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week ahead!

Carol

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17 comments:

  1. Mary Anne / MA54KNovember 9, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I love they way you are branching out and trying all of these techniques, Carol. They may not always work perfectly, but art can sometimes be a series of mistakes! This is an awesome card.

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  2. merrymstamperNovember 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    I love this collection of images. It reminds me of the old black/white Oliver Hardy movies. Great card! I love the background you created.

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  3. Alice (scrAPpamondo)November 9, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Very beautiful masculine card, Carol! The water-stenciled stars are no defined, but the round spots looks great with the inked stars! Love the colours you used, I have these new distress ink pads, I can't wait to use them! :D
    Great sentiment!!

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  4. cotnobNovember 9, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    A fabulous masculine card Carol, a brilliant background.
    Pauline
    x

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Love the colored on this card and that sentiment is fabulous. I have a terrible time with stencils no matter how I try to work with them. It's great that you were able to save it all and did a darn good job of it. Have a nice night.

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  6. Stampsnob.November 9, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    always I am looking for cards for men I love the background here and what man doesn't like old cars and watches Great job.............................Lis

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  7. Stampsnob.November 9, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Gee Carol here I a with my MFP Speedy Fox and Friends hat on to say once again I like this card very much .......Lis DT

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  8. aussie aNNieNovember 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    LOVE this one Carol, great technique once again. Fabulous creation and colours are gorgeous.x
     { aNNie}

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  9. Vickie YNovember 9, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Love the background you created. Great masculine card. Thank you for sharing with us at MFP Speedy Fox & Friends challenge.

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  10. Princess Judy PalmerNovember 10, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I really like your starry background. I'll bet it was a big shock to only get white blobs! I like your fix. It came out great!

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  11. JaneNovember 11, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    What a fun card and your background is perfect!
    Thanks for joining us this week at SF&F.

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  12. *Vicki*November 11, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Another really stunning background here Carol!! I am loving the Vintage images and what a cool sentiment too!! :) Great masculine design!!

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  13. jimlynnNovember 11, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!!! Not only is the background gorgeous using the different colors and stencil, but the entire card is sensational! Love it!
    Lynn

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  14. BarbNovember 12, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Carol, Well here's one I missed. It's a great male card. Love the colours and the technique. Barbxx

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  15. Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie LouNovember 13, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    This is a wonderful masculine card! Nicely done! Thanks for playing along with us at MFP Speedy Fox & Friends challenge.
    hugs,
    Pam
    MFP SF&F DT

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  16. nwilliams6November 14, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    I love your bg on this!! It is perfect for that sentiment and those wonderful image. A great masculine card. Love the stars!!! Hugz

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  17. JD/ JillNovember 18, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Great masculine card, and I think your background turned out really neat!

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