Sunday, November 29, 2009

Another Male Birthday Card


There are lots of birthdays in my family at the moment. This card is for my uncle. I have again tried to include a few challenges.


Penny Black - Sketch

Pink Elephant - Plaids, Brads, No Ribbon

Stamp With Us - Recipe: 2Patterned Papers, 3 Brads, 1 Stamp

I used SU DP from the mini catalogue that ends this month, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue and Whisper White card from SU. I do love these colours together. My 1 stamp is a Penny Black image and the sentiment is a sticker from Big W. Instead of ribbon I used some hemp twine and three silver brads from my stash. I added some crystal effects to the water to give it a wet and shiny look. It has ended up being a fairly clean and simple card...no pretty flowers, lace, ribbons etc. I have one more male card to make before I can get back onto the more feminine styles!

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Perfect card for a guy. I always struggle to find ways to make my Penny Blacks work for guy cards but you did it wonderfully. Fab coloring!

tracie said...

Oh this is beautiful Alicia, love this cute image and just perfect for a man...Thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC...Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
hugs
Tracie :)x

Sara said...

I like your colour scheme here, works well for a male card. Cute image and I like the wet look water. Thanks for playing along.

Sara xx
Stamp With Us Design Team

Kath Stewart said...

this is so sweet alicia...love that adorable image......thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC....hugs kath xxxxx

Victoria said...

ooh those are nice papers and fab card too. The crystal effects look brilliant, really looks wet.

Sorry not visited in a while, Blake is all better now so I have more me time!

Victoria
x

Leigh said...

I like this card Alicia. Fabulous checked background.

Kerrie said...

I also love stamping up DP, cute card I'm sure your uncle will treasure it. I've left you something on my blog

Sheri Gilson said...

Very cute!! Love the layout & sweet Hedgehog!! Great job with this weeks challenge!! Thanks for joining us at TPE!!

Sheri

Cheryl said...

So cute,I love this Alicia!!! The twine looks fabulous with your image and papers!!
In answer to your question,I bought Copic Ciao's,they are the cheapest of them all.The only difference is that there are only 144 colours with the Ciao's and over 300 with the sketch.The sketch can also be used with the air brush,but the Ciao's cannot,I won't be using an airbrush so I chose to go with the cheapest.When I get a chance I will email you a chart that shows all the differences.I hope this helps.
xx

Beth said...

This is such a lovely card! I love the soft colour scheme and how you've 'glossed' the water! Thanks for playing along with my PB sketch this week!

Love Beth xx

Steph said...

So cute! I love how you've created the water!

Jeannie said...

Hi Alicia! Really cute card!
I luv the crystal effects.

Peace and Luv,
Jeannie

Loz said...

You've been busy since I last visited your blog! This card is perfect for a guy! You must be counting down til school's out!

simplyfairies said...

Oh how mega cute is this card!! Thankyou for joining in with stamp with us!!
Kim x

Kerrie said...

Well I am a freelance television producer, and at present I'm doing a series for Foxtel the w station with Claudia Karvan, other projects were East West 101 - SBS, Rescue Special Operations which I'm about to do another series, and last year I worked on the Gold Coast at Warner Bros, doing The Strip, anyway I could rabbit on for ages....

Mrs Wonka said...

One of my favorite images! This is a great card!

Thank you so much for joining in with Stamp With Us.

Zoe x