Monday, February 29, 2016

A Lot of Bull

No, I won't give you any of my 'bull' today - but will show you the card I made this past weekend.  You really don't want to hear my 'bull' anyway I'm sure.  I guess Jim didn't either since he buried himself in golf and basketball on TV this weekend and gave me a chance to craft a little.  

I haven't made a masculine card in so long and really don't mind making them at all.   I used one of the stamps from Mark's Finest Papers (Bold and Free)......a little patterned paper, sponging with Distress Inks, twine, and a few wooden stars - and the card was completed.  The image was colored with Copics.  

I'll enter this in the challenge at Speedy Fox and Friends (Brown) and the Mod Squad Challenge (Animal).

Thanks for stopping by.......
Lynn


36 comments:

Lori Kobular said...

Great guy card Lynn!! You colored the bull perfectly!

Tracy Freeman said...

Hiya Lynn, hope you had a nice weekend ? nice to hear you got some crafting in :)

Brilliant card, really like the sentiment.
Have a great day xxx

*Vicki* said...

Lynn, this is a wonderful masculine design!! Love the image and your distressing along the edges really gives it that rustic feel too!! Glad you were able to get some craft time in this weekend! :)

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

WOW! What an amazing image! GREAT card!

Diane said...

Oh what a wonderful masculine image and design Lynn.

Hugs Diane

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous Male card and love the verse. I hope you and Jim are well.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Stampsnob. said...

Perfect for the brown challenge TFS MFP
Lis DT

KT Fit Kitty said...

Oh, Lynn, this is beautiful! I wish I could make a masculine card like this! I struggle with them! Brian ends up with a lot of pink cards haha! This year I want to make more for birthdays - I've got 3 brothers and two nephews after all! Awesome job! The bull is an unusual stamp - I don't have anything like this in my stash. Maybe that's my problem - it's hard to make the cats manly but I'm determined to do it haha! Glad you had some time for crafting!

kiwimeskreations said...

Stunning card Lynn - I don't mind your 'bull' at all!! So glad you found time to craft.
Blessings
Maxine

Tammy said...

Fantastic card and wonderfully colored! Love the card!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Lol, I would take your bull any day, Lynn! I got my warm days, thanks for sharing some. I am so glad I stopped by and I saw the MFP challenge. Don't want to give your handsome Bison card competition, but my latest post is all brown! You did some great coloring here.

Carol L said...

That's a great image, colored so perfectly and I love all the distressing around the edges. That's no bull either! LOL

Lisa said...

It's so fabulous, Lynn!! I love the image!! You colored it perfectly!! I struggle so much with masculine cards. You've done such a beautiful job!! Love the sentiment, too!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous, fab image, design and details.xxx

lauren bergold said...

well YEAH if i could do *THIS* i'd never be worried about "guy cards" ever again! utter perfection: coloring, stamping, perfect sentiment, awesome paper choices; EVERY! SINGLE! ELEMENT! ...is exactly right... (wow!) ♥♥♥

Lynn McAuley said...

Awesome masculine card, Lynn! Beautiful work!

Peggy T. said...

Great masculine card. Thank you for joining in the Mod Squad Challenge.

Peggy T.
Mod Squad Challenge DT

NanaConnie said...

love it.

Brenda said...

What a great masculine card Lynn! I love that image of the buffalo, you have colored him up so well. This image is so great for masculine cards too. I love the sentiment as well as the pattern paper you used and that double stitched oval. The twine adds to the masculine feel as well as those star, which look wooden to me. Hugs, Brenda

Shelly Schmidt said...

Such a great card- prob best I have seen using this set! Glad you had some fun time while Jim was immersed in sports!

MiamiKel said...

Superb card, Lynn! What a great masculine card and a fabulous use of shading - lovely as can be!

Tammy said...

Fabulous masculine card Lynn! I love that image and your beautiful distressing!!
Hugs, Tammy

Davi said...

REALLY nice man card Lynn! I love the dp you paired with the image along with the stars and string :)

Bonnie said...

This is an awesome masculine card, Lynn! Perfect paper and a very handsome bull! Glad you got some crafty time.

JD/ Jill said...

Great masculine card! Well done!

Vickie Y said...

Great masculine card! Thank you for sharing with us at MFP Stamps Challenge.

kReN said...

This is such a great "guy" card. TFS at the MFP Stamps Challenge this week! kReN@afourthlife.blogspot.com

Chriss America Real said...

This is just gorgeous my friend!

Donna Hanley said...

Lynn, I'm way behind on visiting but this card is just terrific. I love the coloring you did her and your sponging really adds so much to the overall look. Have a good weekend. Hopefully I can get back on a regular schedule soon. My craft room hasn't seen anything of me all week.

Carol L said...

I came back to comment again and let you know that this card won over at MFP's challenge! Congrats my friend, I'm happy for ya!!

Evie said...

What a gorgeous card Lynn.

MaryH said...

No Bull! Fantastic work and design. Terrific copic coloring, and I like the way you've distressed the corners of the DP that forms the frame. It does indeed work great for a masculine card. Great sentiment to work with this image (and of course I'm loving the stitched oval too!) TFS & Hugs Oh yeah, just saw Carol's comment!Congrats on your win. Very well deserved!

scrappymo! said...

My DH was busy watching sports too...so I got a little crafting time in too. Had a smile to think that you and other crafters were doing the same thing

Your card looks great. A strong masculine feel.

Chrissy said...

I love a good masculine card Lynn..and this image is fabulous..love the papers and clean design..how come I have missed so many of your projects?.. not sure where I am sometimes..

luv CHRISSYxx

Marilyn said...

Fab guy card Lynn. I remember buying that stamp set because of a card you had done... I think it was of buffalo running or being chased. Anyway, my stamp set is still brand new. hahahhaha... I have a few of those.

nwilliams6 said...

wow - this is so great! I love that image - so bold and cool! Well done! Hugz