May 23 2011
Make It Manly! * Monday Outlines’ Challenge
That’s right! We’ve been challenged to “Make It Manly“!
And so for once … I went to “my” manly source = DH.
Previously … … and also 99.9% of the time … …
I simply choose my own ‘manly/masculine’ way to approach a challenge/card/project, then proceed on my own instincts.
Surely, many stampers/papercrafters follow the same initial approach … … right?
Not this time, stampers!
We have a “manly opinion” for this one! My hubby was presented with 4 dsp paper pad choices for the backgrouding of my card. His choices were from 4 differing paperpads, with various color schemes that most paper-crafters would definitely offer as “masculine” choices. His unanimous selections were from the “Basic Grey – Basics Kraft Paper Pad” … with his comment of “Why is everything in brown?!” …. the comment was uttered “after” he realized how much he admired that particular paper pad. So who am I to argue with my limited “test”?
The sentiment is from my frequent favorite, “ Posy Greeting Centers F-1949” ( as I write … this set is 20% off! ). Stamped with Archival Jet Black ink onto white c/s, it was airbrushed with Copic E41, then diecut & layered before adhering to the twill. The sentiment edges were dotted with Viva Decor Pearl Pens – Gold for a minimal bit of embellishment.
Are you ready for even more inspiration today??? Please feel welcome to check out my Design Team colleagues’ blogs: Jeanne Streiff, Jenny Gropp, Lisa Silver, Robin Kirkpatrick, Sandy Hulsart, & Vicki Garrett.
Here’s to a fabby new week, to you and to all!
5 responses so far
Love this card for it’s simplicity. It makes a great guy card.
Fabulous card! And your DH did a great job picking the paper! What a sweetie for helping you! My DH tends to mumble and say that anything is fine… Hahah!
Awesome card Bev and I like Ron’s tastes………well he must have great taste my lady, ’cause he chose you!
Hugses!
ME
LOL, loved your process of picking the papers!!!! Wonderful card!
Love your story of hubby’s help. I ask my hubby for his opinion on virtually every card…not always happy with what he has to say, but I ask! Yours did a terrific job picking out the paper and you did a terrific job creating a masculine card!