Hello!
It's time to duel again. The Dueling Darlings are making Manly cards this month. April, the hostess for the Dazzlers, sent a great kit. I love the accessories in it! Here's what I created:
The patterned paper was right up my alley. I love newsprint paper. It's hard to find though....maybe I'm not looking in the right places. I love the burlap piece she sent. I cut mine into 3 pieces and layered them over the tan ribbon. My card base is some kraft c/s I got from Hobby Lobby yesterday (at 40% off :). I also used a piece of it behind the image. I crumpled it and then inked it. I used the trophy image (she sent 3 different images). I added liquid pearls to it and some twine to the edge. I LOVE the pearls she sent and since they were a cocoa color....they're just as manly as the rest of the card in my opinion! :)
She also sent some great fish paper....since I'm giving this card to my Dad, and he's not a fisherman, I decided to hoard that and use it on another project down the road! I added some tan, aged paper to the inside and a little strip of the newsprint paper at the bottom. I think Dad's gonna like it. He's a character, always kidding and telling jokes so I can just hear him now when I give him this card...."Well, this card looks well aged, just like me!" :)
Thanks April for hosting a great challenge!
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***OH! Today is also my parents Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mama and Daddy! :)***
***OH! Today is also my parents Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Mama and Daddy! :)***
Until next time...
Blessings...
Melina
Magnificent masculine card, Melina! Love the aged look of the DSP, the texture of the burlap and ribbon together and that wonderful image you so beautifully embellished!! Hope that special dad enjoys receiving it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to your parents too!!!
I love what you used! What a great card!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Happy Anniversary to Mama and Papa!!
I love everything about this card! The burlap is a great touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Melina! Love the layout and the gold on the trophy! Simple and masculine.....great job!!
ReplyDeleteThat paper is beautiful Melina!!!. I love newsprint paper as well. Awesome manly card!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper great card, Melina! You are always so creative with the kits - I'm jealous!! The liquid pearls on the trophy is perfect, I like it better than what I did. Your Dad will love this card! Anniversary congrats to them both also!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love everything about this , the whole kit and kebang!
ReplyDeleteGreat "Man" card! I love all the texture!
ReplyDeleteAwesome take on the fabby kit April sent us, Melina...I especially liked the 'aged' look you gave to the d/p and c/s...great details w/ liquid pearl added to the cup!!♥ Ohh and I hoarded the fish d/p too!! lol
ReplyDeletefell in love with this layout and the texture you used - will have to CASE this one for sure (-:
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card. Love the layers and how you distressed them. Liquid pearls are perfect touch on the trophy. Like how you cut the burlap into strips. Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteGreat Card Melina! I think this is a perfect image for a masculine card--great layout too!
ReplyDeleteI really like this card, Melina! The colors and layout are just perfect. You treated the 'shabby' part so well. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I can see a CASE in my future.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Melina! That burlap is the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! I am sure he loved it too! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the burlap accents.
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