Red Hot Father

The red hues in the background really make this card stand out. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Guy Greetings

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Re-Inkers:

   Reds

   Yellow

Markers:

   Various - Personal Choice

   (Blue, Brown, Black, Green)

Technique:

   Shaving Cream

Accessories:

   Foamy Shaving Cream

   Stirrer

   1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon 6" (2)

   Adhesive

First, I created the background using the Shaving Cream technique found on SCS. I let the panel dry for a bit.

I then stamped the sentiment and the image on the panel, using Archival Basic Black. Tuxedo Black Memento or Jet Black StazOn will also work fine.

Next, I used markers to outline and color in the truck and the grass as shown above. I did this because the background was swallowing up the truck image. 

I then added two strips of black ribbon to frame the truck image and to draw attention to the sentiment. I secured the ribbon on the back of the panel. 

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto the Night of Navy card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Cowboy Rope

Masculine cards require very little. This is a clean and simple card for that rugged man in your circle. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Bring on the Cake

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2

   Wood Textures DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Chalkboard 3" Sq.

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Cotton White StazOn

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   White Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   1/16" Jute Twine - 12"

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I powdered the chalkboard square, using the Embossing Buddy.

I then stamped the boots, using Cotton White StazOn. 

I added the White Embossing Powder and heat set it.

Next, I took the 12 inches of Jute Twine and wrapped it around a pencil. I kept it all in a circle with some glue dots.

I then took the Wood Textures DSP panel and stamped the sentiment on the lower center of the card. 

Next, I adhered the panel to the Basic Black card front.

I attached the chalkboard square, using dimensionals, and adhered the Jute Twine with a couple of glue dots.

Lastly, I added a bit of color to the boot straps with a blue marker and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Passion Boots

Here is a pair of boots that have walked through a bit of life. We have all heard the adage: Don't judge a book by its cover. Yet, my curiosity questions - What can you tell by a person's shoes? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Inspired by Nature

   Hardwood

Paper:

   Smoky Slate A-2

   Whisper White 2-3/4 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 3 x 2-3/4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Smoky Slate

Markers:

   Smoky Slate

Technique:

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Washi Label Punch

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the boots on a piece of  Whisper White. I colored them and then sponged the edges.

Next, I stamped my sentiment and punched it out using the Washi Label Punch. I also sponged the edges on this.

I then stamped the card front using the Hardwood background stamp.

I adhered the boots image onto a black matte. I decided to angle it a bit to give it a bit of movement.

I added the image and sentiment to the card front using dimensionals. Both were tilted a bit on the card front.

Lastly, I adhered the Whisper White panel (5-1/4 x 4) to the inside of the card.

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Watercolor Truck

 I guess it is all of the imperfections that make a handmade card precious and unique. How many mistakes can you find in this dandy watercolor scene? I was able to die cut a few out of the card front, but there are still at least two major ones. Can you see them? 

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Wetlands

Paper:

   Close to Cocoa A-2

   Candy Shop Printed Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Basic Gray

   Smoky Slate

   Soft Suede

   Soft Sky

   Old Olive

   Dapper Denim

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Window Frame Collection

   Aqua Painter

   Soft Subtles Brads

   Paper Piercer

   Adhesive

First, I applied a Soft Sky watercolor wash over the watercolor panel.

I then stamped my truck and watercolored it. I added a bit of grass and a sentiment.

I then die cut it so that I could center the truck on the panel. This was adhered to the printed paper panel and then onto the card base.

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Dad's Boots

 No one can ever fill your dad's boots. Here is a Father's Day card to remind him just how special he is to you. I used a masking technique to create the background wall. 

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Guy Greetings

   Hardwood

   Timeless Textures

Paper:

   Whisper White A-2

Ink:

   Basic Black

   Crumb Cake

   Early Espresso

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Masking

Accessories:

   Lots of Labels Framelits Dies

   Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware

   20" Early Espresso Ribbon

   Glue Dots

To create my mask, I just tore the center out of a panel. I placed the torn panel on top of the Whisper White card base. I then inked up my Hardwood stamp with crumb cake and stamped it on the mask. When I removed the mask, the only part of the wall showing was what was stamped on the torn part.

I then stamped the boots and the sentiment using Early Espresso. I colored in the boots with Soft Suede. 

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Retired Boots

Some men kick off their boots when they retire. Others switch their dress shoes for a good pair of boots. Either way, here is a retirement card for that fella you know.

Stamps:

   Country Livin'

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Tip Top Taupe A-2

   Go Wild DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 2-3/4 x 3-3/4

   Whisper White 2-1/2 x 3-1/2

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Blendabilities:

   Smoky Slate

Markers:

   Tip Top Taupe

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

   1/4" Stitched Black Ribbon (4")

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Buckle

   Dimensionals

   Fast Fuse

   Adhesive

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