Hello,
So happy to be the surprise party guest for Seize the Birthday's latest challenge. The theme is 'masculine:'
I feel like it's ages since I inked up a masculine card - I really don't do enough of them which is very silly as I live in a house with 3 strapping males.
I used a very old stamp set from Close to my Heart which I haven't inked up for about 7 years. I have to say I struggled with it - the entire card face was covered in those stamped and hand cut chevrons but the background was so busy the sentiment was just lost. So, I decided to add some 'white' space and framed some of the pattern with a circular die cut panel, then added the Altenew lime frame to match the colours.
Go check out the talented DT over at their blogs and see the amazing cards they've done to inspire you. Who knows, you may 'take the cake' and be a future party guest!
Happy stamping!
Claire
Terrific masculine card, Claire!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the way that you toned down your stamp. Adding the white space was genius and a great way to make this more masculine. Congrats for joining us as a Surprise Party Guest.
ReplyDeleteWell done! A geometric card always works for a masculine card :) - Have a great holiday
ReplyDeleteI too don’t make enough masculine cards, but this is a great idea and I love the colors too. The circle die really brought the eyes in. Thanks for being with us as a guest at Seize the Birthday, Claire. Take care!
ReplyDeleteClaire, thanks for being our guest at Seize the Birthday. This is a great masculine card with great colors. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe circle highlights and tames those chevrons beautifully! Love the colour combo too, thankyou for guesting with us and hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteClever to mask off some of the chevrons. Definitely makes a difference and the card looks classy too. Thank you so much for this wonderful inspiration, Claire!
ReplyDeleteYour idea for the circle frame was brilliant! Great card and thanks for guesting with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
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