We're in another lockdown in the UK, not the start we all wanted for 2021 but at least the vaccines are being rolled out here, so hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
A masculine card today for a friend who will be celebrating his birthday this month.
I followed a sketch for this card, something which still takes me out of my comfort zone. The patterned paper was from a Dovecraft 'Blue Skies' paper pad. I used a Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' e/f for the embossing. The navy blue dots are the waste from a die cut used on another project. I die cut the yacht with a Poppystamps 'Marina Sailboats' die. The sentiment is stamped in navy blue with a stamp from the Happy Little Stampers 'Wish You Were Here' set of stamps. I raised the layered image/sentiment up on foam pads.
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A great sketch and a really lovely male card with a lovely image and some great papers.
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Fantastic masculine card Liz. I find sketches a good start when you sit looking at the card blank and think "What now?". That is a great sketch that you followed.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you back in lockdown. We have been so fortunate not to have had any community transmission for a number of weeks now so apart from our borders being closed and having to sign in to businesses, we are pretty much back to normal. I can remember how hard it was though when we were in lockdown so I'll be thinking of you. Time to do lots of crafting perhaps?
Plenty of time to do crafting. It's been too cold the last couple of days to go outside for a long walk. Thank goodness for a crafting hobby! xx
DeleteA great card and I love the use of the EF within the papers. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, Liz! Great papers and a beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteSo good to have a meaningful hobby these strange times!
Hugs, Liv
Beautiful fresh shades of blue, a great die cut and layout a wonderful masculine card
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ReplyDeleteAn amazing card.
Super neat and a fabulous layout.
I am certain your friend will love it.
Love Jules xx
Love this great idea Liz the embossed squares and the lovely boat in the center......great card. x
ReplyDeleteI love the embossed dots, spots and stripes with this wonderful die cut boat and perfect for a masculine birthday in the shades of blue Liz. Hubby and I did go out for a walk for about half an hour or so but it was very cold. x
ReplyDeleteI am exactly the same with following a sketch. would rather go to the dentist!!. Like that you have used the waste dots up. A perfect male card. I have been busy with Female birthday cards for January send out. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteSuper masculine card - love the prints and colours Liz. Shabneez x
ReplyDeleteSuper card for a man and the layout it an interesting one. I find that sometimes following a sketch kicks the mojo into action if it has gone off somewhere.
ReplyDeleteA really super design. It's lovely to see you at Allsorts this week, many thanks for joining in.
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A fantastic card Liz, I love the layers you've created.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
A super card Liz, a fabulous sketch and lovely blue dots and stripes, perfect for a nautical theme.
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Love the papers, the take on the sketch and all the little details which make this is a fabulous masculine card Liz.
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Great masculine card, I love the layout.
ReplyDeleteKatrina x
Great masculine make! A sketch usually helps when the mojo is gone! Love all the blues.
ReplyDeleteThat's one great design for a masculine card, and I really like how you put all these pieces together! Super fun card!
ReplyDeleteI pray they get more of the vaccines rolled out and life will be able to returned to a more normal by summer/fall. No lockdowns here, probably should be but there isn't. I stay in though except for groceries. Your card is just amazing Liz! I love how masculine it looks in those colors. Love the embossing and papers, but mostly I love that yacht. That is a cool sketch you followed, lots of layers! Everything just pops with that darker blue. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteFabulous design and such a perfect masculine card Liz x.
ReplyDeleteFantastic layout, great colors and mix of papers and image. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love how you blended all the papers together and it made a great masculine card. That is a pretty design too.
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card Liz, love the layout and papers.
ReplyDeletePam x
Ooooh….this is so beautiful Liz. I love this card.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
A lovely masculine card!! Fab mix of papers!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card Liz, fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
Oh this is very elegant and beautifully put together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge blog.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
Beautiful layers on this clean design! I love the paper prints and sailboat!
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