I only have a minute this morning, but wanted to upload a card I made for the StampinB challenge this week hosted by Vicky Gould to make a card using black, brown and ivory. I'm not so good at color challenges, but I tried.
Another masculine card - in demand this month! I used die cuts for the leaves, distressed and checkered ef's, 2 black buttons with thread and a little tiny black bear above the sentiment. I barely squeaked in the black. The main image mat was popped up on dimensionals.
Thanks for taking a look and if you'd like to join the StampinB challenge this week, click onto the link on my signature line and make sure to put StampinB as one of your keywords.
PT: 7
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011 GMT Views: 1602
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Accessories: Small Bear, MS Vine Border Punch, Buttons, Thread, Dimensionals, Distressed Stripes and Checkered EF's, Paper Piercer and Mat, Leaf Diecuts
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Thu, Jul 21, 2011 @ 3:11 PM
What a special manly card Pamzi! I know that guy cards are out of the comfort zone, but you are really making some fantastic examples this week. Lovin' that texture (I want to run my fingers over this...it feels yummy just looking), your punchez are wonderful and that bear is delightful. WTG my punchy friend. PS I still love the new avatar
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Thu, Jul 21, 2011 @ 4:56 PM
What a textured beauty! The embossing really grabs the eye along with those pretty leaves! I love every single detail on this fabulous card - you nailed the challenge with pizzazz!!
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Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 @ 8:59 PM
Well, this is a wonderful masculine card. I love all the different textures you've combined in this card. That bear is cute. I'm loving that vine punch.
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Sat, Jul 23, 2011 @ 5:14 AM
Pamzi - this is sooooooooo hansomly gorgeous!! I love the soft yet masculine look of this beauty - love all the textrues (which I always love about your cards!), Love the fab leaves and buttons - but it's the BEAR that I really love!! You've placed it so perfectly and at first it seemed to be just another button, but once I'd taken in all the wonderful details my eye rested right on the bear.
Bears are a sign of strength and protection and I love that it's understated here. Wonderful design twinzi!
Cannot wait to zee you and ztamp with you today !!!!!!!
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Sun, Jul 24, 2011 @ 6:54 AM
Oooo look at that.....a bear on this card!!! Oh how cute is that. You know that is the first thing I noticed on here right. This card is exquisite Pamzi. I love this color combination. It makes for an elegant card. The leaves are so pretty against the white backdrop. Beautifully done.
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Registered: June 20, 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2886
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 @ 10:38 AM
Pam,
Of course - this is GORGEOUS (like every card you make). Thanks for uploading. I'm always on the look for masculine card ideas! LOVE your colors and detail. That leaf die is neat! TFS and have a GREAT day!
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Mon, Jul 25, 2011 @ 4:56 AM
Did you dry emboss and sand that leaf border? I saw that technique on Jerri Kay's blog and I really want to try it. Cool layout and cool leaves -reminds me of Fall which I am totally wishing big for! Your style is so cool - always makes me smile! Hugz to you my sweet Ann-sister!
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