I thought I'd start the week off with a CAS masculine type card. The image and sentiment are from Mark's Finest Papers and I'll enter this in their challenge this week. It's a very basic card with distressing, stitching, and that's about it! All the card stock I used for this is from CTMH - it's white core and great for distressing. This is one of those cards that really does look better in real life and I think that's because of the card stock. I used some Chocolate, Brown Bag, and Parchment. The Parchment is such a unique color - not white or vanilla - it almost has a pinkish tone to it - But sadly, that didn't show up in the photograph. I did a little "crazy" stitching around it and then added the ribbon and that brad - which is from SU.
After I finished the card I asked my husband if he liked it....since he thinks he's part Indian anyway and loves all things western, he of course said he loved it! Dang, I really like getting nice compliments like that! LOL!!
I'll enter this in the challenges at
Mark's Finest Papers (stitching),
Card Crafter's Circle (stitching) and the challenge at
4 Crafty Chicks (Boys Dig It)
Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn
Oh, I love this, Lynn! An absolutely perfect masculine card! Your "crazy" stitching is fabulous. I've GOT to pull out my sewing machine and at least attempt some stitching on a card! I see so many wonderful cards (like this one of yours) with stitching and it adds so much!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Lynn! This is one of my favorite MFP sets!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great masculine cards, Lynn! I really like those roughed-up edges and the cool stitched detail. Have a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteSo very cool. Love that stitching (but that's probably what my straight stitching would look like :-) ).
ReplyDeleteI love that crazy stitching. It's kinda like doodling only with a needle. All the browns come together to make a great frame for a wonderful image.
ReplyDeleteLove it Lynn, especially like the stitching, looks like a pretty frame!
ReplyDeleteI love it too! All the elements are just so perfect from the paper to the distressing and that wonderful image. What a sweet hubby :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic masculine card! I love everything about it - wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, Fabulous card, I love all the little details you've added with the distressed edges, stitching antique brad and bow yet still kept your card CAS.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making our Boys Dig It challenge so special.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Guest Designer @ 4 CCC
Lynn I love this card! The design is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI just love any and all western theme cards, and this one fits the bill!! Those images are fantastic, and so is all the stitching and distressing! A totally cool card, NJ!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving this card Lynn! It is great to see a western themed card.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Linda xxx
I like it a lot! I love the stitching and then that button reminds me of denim jeans.
ReplyDeletelove love love this! Love CAS and this is so perfectly masculine! Thanks for joining the Boys Dig It Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Heather :)
www.heather-p.blogspot.com
Cool stitched frame. Thanks for joining Speedy Fox and Friends.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Lynn, I like the image, the stitching and the brad.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Oh Lynn, truly stunning work - I totally get the western vibe you were aiming for and agree with your hubby - you nailed it and it's just beautiful! Blessings to you x0x0
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! Your stitching is so cool, the whole card is really neat!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chriss
Fabulous card. I love the distressing and the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteLove this oh so masculine card, Lynn. The distressed paper looks just perfect and so do the charm and ribbon and ofcourse the image. Matching sentiment fits in so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for kind visit... come and see the card that I made with the felt hearts you sent me.
Love and hugs,
Monica
Oh this is just gorgeous. Loving the colours and the fab masculine feel. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS, Lynn! Fantastic brad and such a great stamp. Perfect bow, as always. :-D
ReplyDeleteNow this card- is the bomb! I love everything about it- the paper frame and the stitching- awesome!!! Your hubby is right- fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS and masculine card! Love your crazy stitching, I will have to try that myself! Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteI love it hunni, great colours & such a great image too..
ReplyDeletehugs and xxx
Gemma
Awesome masculine card Lynn! I LOVE your fun stitching!! Fantastic distressing and bow!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
So neat! Aside from the image, the fun stitching really jumps out at me! I've really got to get back to my machine!!
ReplyDeleteLove your bow in the corner too!!
So glad hubby liked it!!!!!
:)
This is fabulous! My hubby would love it... he lives and breathes cowboy! Thank you for sharing at Card Crafter's Circle!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Pauline
Well, your hubby has every reason to like this card!! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's a keeper! How fun your "crazy stitching" is as a border! And I really like the distressing, it's perfect for a Western themed masculine card. Love it!
what a great masculine card Lynn!! I am glad your hubby liked it.
ReplyDeleteYour Hubby has great taste! ;) Wonderful Card! Thanks for playing along with Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 104
ReplyDeleteGReat stitched frame!!! NICE job! thanks for sharing with Speedy Fox and Friends!
ReplyDeleteFab job on this one Lynn! I love the distressing with the meandering stitching and button :) I see why your husband liked it!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing in the stitching challenge this week at Card Crafter’s Circle, I can see you have put a lot of thought into this creation and I love it! All the little touches make this card special!!!
Hugs
Trish Munro
http://trishandtreasure.blogspot.com/
Card Crafter’s Circle Design Team
What an awesome guy card, Lynn....love the wonkey sewing in the background and the Indian silhouette image is just perfect for a masculine design!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat masculine card. Love the crazy stitching really makes the card. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy Fox and Friends challenge, we hope to see you again next week. Make sure to check out our challenge with Friends of SpeedyTV for more fun and more chances to win with Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
ReplyDeleteFinally finding time to visit!
ReplyDeleteYour card is the perfect blend of rustic and masculine! Love the distressing on the core paper and the stitching is awesome! LOL at DH's opinion! He's a wise man!!