Monday, February 13, 2012

Majestic

This is one of the images from In Wilderness from SU.  Not too many things are more majestic than an eagle and this will be a good birthday card (even though it's not until October) for my brother who is an avid bird watcher.  Of course he'd probably pass out completely if he saw one of these in this part of Texas, so guess he'll just have to look at it on his card.


I used some Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock along with DP from CTMH.  The DP has a little blue in in so I sponged the Very Vanilla with Tumbled Glass distress ink and then stitched and distressed on there and also on the three panels.  (My sewing machine actually cooperated a little better on this card! LOL)  The image is framed using Spellbinders Label 10 - with embossing on the one in Soft Suede.  After popping the image up on dimensionals, I added some Baker's twine and a SU brad. The sketch is from The House That Stamps Built and I'll enter it in their challenge.

I'll also enter it in the challenges at Stampin For the Weekend (Color Inspiration), Hot Shot Craft (One for the Boys), and Digi Doodle Shop (also, One for the Boys).

Thanks for stopping by.......
Lynn
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36 comments:

  1. Carol LFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    This is a great guy card with that image, and I love all the distressing and stitching! Your brother will love this one!

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  2. McCrafty's CardsFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Fabulous card Lynn, I love the image and the design.
    Kevin xx

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  3. MonicaFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    How rugged looking... perfect for a man. And the sponging and distressing adds a lot of character. Super stamp this.

    A neat card as ever,

    Monica xxx

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  4. TammyFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Wow, gorgeous card and image. Love the background you created and the button and twine make perfect embellishments!

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  5. BeckyFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    This is lovely Lynn. Beautiful colors and beautiful image of this eagle.

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  6. JoFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    What a fab male card! *claps*

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  7. Anne TempleFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love the paper choices to go with this beautiful image and you design is wonderful. Someday I'll lern to sew on cards too.

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  8. NanaConnieFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Love the papers you chose and the way you distressed the edges, Lynn. Fabulous texture on the die cut!

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  9. MiamiKelFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    So soft and serene, Lynn - it's almost like you've created a scene for this magestic eagle. I love everything about this card :)

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  10. Donna HanleyFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Lynn, I have this stamp set and I can't seem to make it work for me, but you presented this image in a wonderful light. I'm going to have to CASe it of course. Love your twine and button also.

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  11. Linda SimpsonFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    WOW this sure does look majestic. Love the stitching and the stamp if fabulous.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  12. TammyFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    WOW Lynn this is AWESOME! I love that image and your fantastic distressing!! The perfect masculine card!
    Tammy :)

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  13. Kathy and LuckyFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    This is so majestic! Love the image and the colors you used for this great bird. Your brother will love it.

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  14. Shannon WhiteFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Oh Wow! This is Fabulous Lynn! What a Wonderful Masculine card! And I Look at your Terrific stitching too! 8-) Your Brother is going to love this!

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  15. Sandra DeFalcoFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Lynn, I love all the distressing here, and it has such a rustic look that goes so well with the image!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Sandi ♥

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  16. MargaretFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    As much as I love your funny cards, I think you are equally amazing at guy cards! This is such a great example!! Everything on this card is so perfectly manly!

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  17. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Stunning card! Wow, he will love this!

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  18. paigeFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    fabulous card design! I love watching the various eagle cams that are out there - so fun!

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  19. DaviFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Lynn this is a beautiful man card! Eagles are always so majestic and the distressing and soft colors and really wonderful. Bet your brother will LOVE this one :)

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  20. FayeFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    What a fabulously stylish and masculine card. It's wonderful. xxx

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  21. BonnieFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Majestic is a perfect title for this card! What a wonderful card for your brother or any man.

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  22. Shelly SchmidtFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Loving this fantastic card- and the beautiful eagle! Your layout is awesome- and love the stitching on your card too! He will just love this card!

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  23. Bettina L.February 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Such a perfect birthday card for a man that is an avid bird lover;) The sketch is just perfect for this image and I love the DP's you've used. Thanks for playing at Digi Doodle Shop Challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back thursday for another challenge. Bettina xx

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  24. Jackie RockwellFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Very handsome card Lynn! Love the button!

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  25. Louise F NZFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Great masculine card, love the colours and the image.

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  26. CherylFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    What a fabulous, masculine card! I love the design.

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  27. ShariFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Lynn, I like the way you framed the image on this card. We had an eagle land in one of our trees one day and he proceeded to groom himself. My children and I watched him do this for about 30 minutes. It was so awesome to see this. He was at the edge of our property, about 30 to 40 feet away, I think. I live in Minnesota by the Crow River west of the Twin Cities in a rural town. We see a lot of wildlife.

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  28. Lynn McAuleyFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Quite regal!! I love it, Lynn!

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  29. craftymumFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    A great "one for the boys" card. Thank you for joining us at HSC for our challenge.

    Hugs Sarah x

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  30. DarleneFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Lynn, you really did this image justice! Well done, and I'm sure that he will appreciate this great card.

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  31. WendyFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Awesome masculine card, Lynn! I love this! :)

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  32. CheriFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Stunning image and great detailing. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Repeat Impressions.

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  33. StampaliciousFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    beautiful card, love that image, thank you for joining our challenge at Digi doodle Shop challenges, hugs, martina

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  34. LesleyFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    super card love the Eagle which I believe is the bird that represents the USA best wishes Lesley x

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  35. Joan ErvinFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    What a gorgeous eagle image, Lynn, and I love the colors and sketch you used!!! Love the way you used the twine with the brad, too!!!!

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  36. ♥Gemma♥February 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    What a fantastic masculine card hunni & that image is beautiful...
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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