Unfortunately, according to the hubster, they're still cute, so they don't qualify as masculine. But this is about as masculine as I get, so I'm sticking to it.
This project is to support the embossing challenge at As You Like It Challenge. I admit that I have done wet embossing, and actually really like the effect, but it's just so messy and extremely prone to fluffing it up with straying embossing powder. Plus I love the appearance of the dry embossing, so that's what I've chosen.
However, you can't see much of the embossing because it's tucked under the image and sentiment! I did ink up the raised parts with blue ink to make them stand out more, but when they're covered up with another panel, no amount of inking will make them show up!
The image has been painted with DI reinkers, and I was really pleased with the finished result.
For a guy's card, I love it!
Card Recipe:
- Image - Mr Fixit from Lili of the Valley (retired)
- Typed Sentiment (Wendy Medium font)
- Colouring - Distress Ink Reinkers
- Lili of the Valley Shabby Shack paper pad
- The Langton watercolour paper
- Stazon Ink Pad
- Stitched Square Die
- Embossing folder border
- Simon Says Stamp Star Parade Die
- Sketch Saturday - Sketch
- Totally Tilda & Friends - Tea/Coffee
- Creatalicious - Embossing
- Simon's Wednesday Challenge - CAS
Annette
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Blimey, I thought the embossed bit was a die cut, it's that crisp and sharp! Pah, what do men know huh, this is brilliant, and super gorgeous, and I love it. So there. Huggles hunny xx
ReplyDeleteCute card , you coloured it lovely
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at The Totally Tilda Challenge
Hugs Susie Sugar xx
This is adorable, love these sweet images and your colour combo. Thank you for sharing with us over at Totally Tilda & Friends. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHugs Suzi
Brilliant colours used here and love this image, added goodies and such a gorgeous creation.xx
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Fabulous card i love the embossed strip so classy and the fab image the colours are so pretty or maybe shouldn't have said that as its masculine !! love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteOh no, since when is cute not allowed for male cards?! I would never ever make one if that was the case! Your design is still perfect for a male; it's blue and has no flowers on it...that's enough isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteThe embossing peeking out and the teeny stars are fab details :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx
Gorgeous card and I think it's quite manly. Ideal for a child to give Daddy! Sweet image and beautifully coloured of course. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteIt's a great card for a chap Annette and I can only echo what Squirrel has said...what do men know!? Clearly very little when it comes to crafting!! That embossed detail is fabulous too xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Annette and the sort that my girls would give Papa Mia!!!!!!!!!! Love the colours you've used and cute image! Thanks for all your visits and kind messages you've left on my blog too!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
So gorgeous..you cant beat cute..fabulous colouring Annette.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Annette, this is a lovely card...perfect for a chap in my view...As always, I absolutely love your colouring and your design is very stylish...great embossing too...
ReplyDeleteSue...xxx
Ooh! this is wonderful Annette. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Love the way you have done this one Annette the embossing really stands out, hugs me xx
ReplyDeleteTotally sweet.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever and generous with your tutorials. Will definately have a go at these.
ReplyDeleteThank You for the inspiration.
Sarah x
You are so clever and generous with your tutorials. Will definately have a go at these.
ReplyDeleteThank You for the inspiration.
Sarah x
Looks totally like a he card to me. I would never made a card that doesn't have some kinda cute factor. I love this one! Brenda
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the Sketch Saturday layout for this beautiful card. The yellow background really makes it look like ambient lighting. Great coloring and thanks for sharing this at Sketch Saturday.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and sweet.
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Kuni
Gorgeous cute card Annette yep defo cute..lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda & Friends chall ..
smiles Christine x
Such a cutie! Thanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda and friends.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing with us at totally tilda
Hugs
Anny
A wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much for taking part in our "Embossing” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…
Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
(DT Come and Get It)
(GDT Kreativzeit Challenges)
Such a cute card, Annette. Yes wet embossing is messy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colouring! Luv, Wilma
Gorgeous boy card!!!! Love the sweet image. Thanks for joining us at Totally Tilda and Friends and we hope to see you again next time. Hugs, Brigitte
ReplyDeleteThis bear is simply adorable and your coloring is fantastic! Thank you so much for for playing along with us this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteWow the embossing is fab!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card, thanks for joining in with the Creatalicious challenge xx