I used a paw print border die for the top to mimic the monster's footprints, but instead of cutting it, I used some tan embossing mats to emboss the paw print. It was still a bit feint, so I lightly rubbed some green shimmer chalk over it. Then it looked too dark, so I rubbed most of it off again with an eraser! Some of the chalk seemed to stick to the twine though, so the top line of twine looks more green than the lower strip!
After all that, I thought that it still looked a bit 'unfinished' so I popped on a few pearls.
My masculine card supports the new 'For the Boys' challenge at A Gem of a Challenge which starts today. Hope to see you join in with us.
Card Recipe.
- Image and sentiment - Beer Monster from Pink Gem Designs
- Cardworks Card base
- Neenah Classic Crest White Stamping Card
- Cottage Cutz Paw Edger die
- Pearls
- Bakers Twine
- Shimmer chalks
- Simon's Monday Challenge
- Without Words (spots on the monster, stripes on the twine)
- Simon's Wednesday Embossing Challenge
Annette
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What a great "guy" card Annette, your colouring is fab, as ever! Have a good weekend xx
ReplyDeleteohhhhh such a gorgeous CAS card Anneette. love how the image stands out Hugs! Mojca
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is a wonderful CAS design. So love the green colouring, twine and shadow around the cute critter.
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Desíre
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It's WONDERFUL...I love this card!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a fabulous card!! Love the image, and that edge is perfect, Donna x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun card. The image is amazing and love the CAS design. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun card. The image is amazing and love the CAS design. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous fun card hon... love the monster... who could have also had pearls on his spots!! hehe!! T'would be perfect for my lovely OH who likes his glass of beer!
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Christine x
Oh my gosh how cute is that beer monster I love it! Beautiful colouring your card looks amazing!!!!!
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Vic x
lovely male card, gail
ReplyDeleteFabulous Annette love it! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun male card hun, love it :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteGuy cards are a challenge for me. This one is great. Love the monster
ReplyDeleteI just loooooove the beer monster, he is so cool and so cute. Hugs, Jen xx
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So cute! the beer monster is adorable! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC card Annette, beautiful colourwork. Thanks for joining us at Without Words. Joey xx
ReplyDeleteLove your beer monster card and how clever to do that strip of embossing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge.
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Debby
I love this card. It is such a great male card regardless of what your spouse says I like it. May I post a link to your card on my Manly Monday blog post? It's a post where I showcase masculine cards for my readers. LMK-Let me know. My email is grohcm at gmail dot com. Send a link with an email so I can find your card again.
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Cindy
Wow superb colouring and layout, absolutely stunning creation :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at
Without Words Challenge I hope you will try to join us again next Month :)
Have a lovely day
Crafty hugs
Bridget :)