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I've used an image from a retired SU set called Noble Deer. Pretty image but I always run into a road blog on trying to color this baby. BUT, I've tried again using Prismacolor Pencils this time. Again, did some embossing, added some DP, twine, and a couple of brads.
When the word Fall or Autumn is mentioned around this part of the country, all the men get that gleam in their eye, slap on the camo, get the old hunting license, and get ready for deer season to open. Seems to me these animals are just way too pretty to shoot! Since we've got several male relatives having a birthday this month and next, this will be one of the cards for them.
I'll enter this in the challenges at Kaboodles (Colors of Autumn), Cards for Men (Animals) and Paper Pretties (Something for Fall).
All my company is finally gone (thank goodness - LOL!) and I should be back in somewhat full swing in the next couple of days - I was going to say "back to normal", but that seldom happens around here!
Thanks for stopping by..........
Lynn
This is just gorgeous love the image and fab colours.xxx
ReplyDeletePersonally, I hate hunting, but I do understand it's part of 'America'. I guess if hunters are using the animal for meat, it's OK.....but just for 'fun' is another story.
ReplyDeleteYour card is a beaut! Love that twine and how you tied it too!
Great guy card Lynn! I have that stamp set but it hasn't seen ink yet. Yours is fabulous... love the papers and embossing too. Even the brads and twine say 'guy'!
ReplyDeleteLynn, You certainly had no trouble with your coloring of this image. You did a beautiful job. (I find it a hard one to color also so I usually don't) Your embossing, papers, brads and twine all work great together. I agree with you about hunting deer (Any animal really). My Dad used to say, "It's not a "sport" until the deer is also allowed to carry a rifle". Hope you get some time to rest and relax now that everyone is gone.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Lynn, I love the image the embossing the papers and the twine.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
You did a fantastic job of coloring this beautiful deer! Yeah, those hunters have a gleam in their eye.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, glad that company has gone... ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis card is simply SWELL... such realistic colouring.
Love the colour scheme and the twine.
Love,
Monica
A fabulous masculine card! Love the image and your layout! The jute is perfection!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent, Lynn! I still say you're the absolute best at CAS masculine cards. I copy your style with them all the time. :-D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a stunning card and I love the deer you have coloured fabulously. A fantastic male card.
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Linda xxx
Fantastic card and beautifully colored! Love the pretty background you created for this awesome image!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! LOVE the coloring--and your texture is fantastic! Please come and join me at Technique Tuesday if you have a chance! Also, I have a DT call going for a new challenge blog on my personal blog if you're interested! Happy stamping! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great take on that gorgeous photo! I love the rustic, earthy feel you added with the wood embossing texture and those striped panels! NJ!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a gorgeous card! I love the masculine rustic feel... and that great twine embellishment!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh another set I HAD to have...and it is still unmounted....Gotta add this gorgeous card to my CASE list- I love the coloring and the DSP together- great card!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! You did a great job on the coloring on this. I agree-it's hard to color "real" things. lol
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles!
~Michelle
This is awesome, Lynn. I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYour colouring of this is wonderful Lynn, and I really love the layout you've used on this card! Love those striped panels and that great background. The twine and brads are great embellishments to finish it off, too. An awesome masculine card!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the outdoor scene! Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles’ “Autumn Colors” Challenge!
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BEEE-YOU-TEE-Ful!Love how you've coloured this, and the great embossed layer & pp suit it so well!
ReplyDeleteYep, you know autumn's here when all the bright orange comes out around here ;)
Normal's just a setting on the dryer, right? Still, it's nice to get back to the usual way of doing things :)
Lynn this is a gorgeous Masculine card!! I love that image and your beautiful coloring! Awesome design and embossing!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
this is a great masculine card Lynn and I think you did an awesome job coloring the image
ReplyDeleteWow!! this is one Awesome Masculine card Lynn! Love the image and the textures and Super dp's too! Just a Fabulous take on the inspiration pic! Wow! 8-)
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Shannon
Simple and Effective Lynn :-) I like the idea of that coir you have used as a twine.
ReplyDeleteLynn this is a really regal card - love all of it.
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Maxine
can't get onto SCS at the moment...long story, hopefully soon
Gorgeous masculine card! Love those two side panel papers too.
ReplyDeleteThanks to joining us at the Kaboodle Doodles.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a fabulous card Lynn and stunning colouring. hugs Sharon
ReplyDeleteThis really turned out to be a beautiful card. Love the design and the dp you ended up using is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is fabulous on this!! I love the sketch-like feel! The twine is the perfect manly embellishment!!
ReplyDeleteYour seasons seem to revolve around hunting seasons as much as ours. I agree that the deer are so beautiful and couldn't bring myself to hurt one, but they are so overabundant here that we would be in a real mess if there wasn't a hunting season.
Great card, Lynn. Thanks for joining us over at Cards for Men and good luck with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Your coloring on this deer was wonderful. This is a beautiful card, love the layout, TFS.
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