Thursday, March 14, 2013

Masculine Birthday-Seize the Birthday

I'm back again with another Seize the Birthday challenge!  We're using the same sketch as last week, but this time need to see your masculine cards.  Come on over to the Seize the Birthday blog and show us your masculine creations.  We're again sponsored by Uniko Studio who graciously provided myself and several others the Bright Butterflies stamp set.  Be sure and stop by the blog to see all the inspiration from the DT.




This will be a birthday card for my brother who's an avid butterfly (and bird) watcher.  I tried to use some male-ish type colors on this with the red, green, and yellow.  They're mounted on a piece of Very Vanilla that's been embossed with the Wood Grain embossing folder.  This was all placed on some older CTMH DP.  I added a silver brad to each of the spots on the butterfly wings.

Thanks for stopping by.........and be sure and check out the Seize the Birthday challenge this week.
Lynn

33 comments:

Donna Hanley said...

Well, Lynn, you've succeeded once again in producing a fabulous "guy" card. I love that background paper and the woodgrain embossing is the perfect back drop for your butterflies. The brads add so much to the whole card. I'm home for the next two days(but have to clean and cook) so I will try to get over to the Seize the Birthday site and join in. Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy your day.

Anne Temple said...

Love the butterflies perched on the wood grain. Gorgeous card and I know your brother will love it.

Marilyn said...

He's going to love this card Lynn! I do too... those butterflies are perfect and I like the brads on them. Perfect with the embossing, paper and the twine.

Lesley said...

I know your brother will love it!! This card is fabulous with the embossing and bright colours!!!

Davi said...

Fab card for your brother since he is a butterfly watcher! I love the embossing with the butterflies ;)

Evie said...

Fab male card. I really love those butterflies!

Hugs,
Evie

Doreen said...

Gorgeous card,love the butterflies and fab colours.xxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Lynn, I like the butterflies and the embossing.
Kevin xx

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous Lynn, love the backing paper and the lovely butterflies.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Vicky Hayes said...

I love these bold colours on the woodgrain Lynn.

Tammy said...

This is fabulous Lynn!! I love the butterflies and how you've added the brads! Gorgeous!
Tammy x

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Lynn, I'm loving the wood grain and twine! I missed playing along last week and will probably miss this week, too, due to camera problems. :-( But I'll be back once I replace the old digital SLR.

Tammy said...

Beautiful butterfly card! Love the colors and background you created! The twine is just the right touch!

Carol L said...

I've got to hand it to you Lynn - I doubt I could have made a masculine card with butterflies, but you nailed it! The woodgrain embossing really looks great!

Margaret said...

This is wonderful and sounds like the perfect card for him! I love that you used the twine as a more 'manly' version of ribbon!

Dawn Easton said...

Fantastic! I love the primary coloured butterflies! GREAT card!

MiamiKel said...

WOW, bright and beautiful!! x0x0

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wonderful card Lynn- I love the butterfly with the brads and the woodgrain is the perfect backdrop!

Laura said...

Cool masculine card,Love the brads on the butterfly!!! OH im sure your brother is going to love this card!TFS

kiwimeskreations said...

Nice one Lynn - love the rounded corners on the main panel.
Blessings
Maxine

Lesley said...

love butterflies they always make cards look good - love the way you've put all the colours together best wishes Lesley x

Monica said...

Hello Lynn, I love this CAS birthday card. The butterflies look so sweet with the bling on them. Very creative.
Perfect colours too for a masculine card.
Love and hope all is well.

Becky said...

What a great job on this sketch challenge. Love thos butterflies and embossing.

Rose said...

check you out ROCKING the butterfly's :) AWESOME card girl!!!

Erum Tasneem said...

the butterflies look awesome! i love this card!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Great job with the sketch! I love the wood embossed background! Your brother will love this since he's into butterflies!!!

Bonnie said...

I love how you've made these butterflies to look like they're on the side of a building! And the DP in the background and twine finish it off wonderfully! I'm sure he'll love it!

Kay Miller said...

This is fabulous Lynn!! You did an awesome job creating a guy card with the butterflies! Perfect colors!

Sue - said...

Love the bright butterflies and the brown and that bright blue go together so well.

Joan Ervin said...

This is beautiful, Lynn...the butterflies look awesome with the added brad and the knotted twine is the perfect masculine detail!!!!

lauren bergold said...

you know, i never think "butterflies" for a masculine card, but looking at this i'm kind of kicking myself b/c it's BRILLIANT... in every sense of that word! (LOVE the texture and the twine, as well; love the whole entire thing, actually!!!) ♥

MaryH said...

A terrific masculine card...your brother is sure to love the primary colors and the woodgrain background...how perfect with the butterflies in the wild. The twine & darker paper really set off the entire card. TFS

gale said...

I love this! That background paper adds so much texture to this card.