Hi and thanks for visiting, last week with no internet and a couple of free days I put the time to good use and inked up some new stamps. My images are all from the Artistic Outpost 'Paris Exposition' apart from the sentiment which is from the Think and Wonder set. The main image was stamped with Black Archival as I wanted the 'boys' to look crisp, for the rest I used Archival Watering can. I used Frayed Burlap for the distressing and distress markers for the colouring.
I usually struggle with male cards and so I challenged myself to use the masculine images first before allowing myself to go girly, so pleased I did as I see the challenge over at
That's Crafty is 'This is a Mans World' and the challenge at
Lunargirl Moonbeams is 'Lets here it for the Boys' I am also linking this up to the
Artistic Outpost monthly challenge - Anything Goes.
Well that's it for now, off to do some blog visiting now.
Avril xx
Fabulous card Avril. Lots of interesting things to see. I'm sure the recipient will love it too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Avril...love the stamps. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Mrs B! The stamps are really cool, I must check them out ;) xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card Avril - the colours are my favourites and your stamping is perfect
ReplyDeletex Hilda
I do like this masculine, vintage design, Avril! It certainly doesn't look like you've stepped out of your com fort zone, everything goes so well together, you certainly did a great job with this one!
ReplyDeleteYou didn't struggle with this masculine card.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours and I like the mix of the two stamp sets on this great card.
Wishes
Lynne
Great piece! I love your vintage images and fab sentiment! Thanks for playing in my BOYS challenge at LunagirlMoonbeams.com
ReplyDeleteA fantastic card Avril, many menfolk would be thrilled to receive this one.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Brilliant Avril! Love the real vintage feel of this! These are such gorgeous stamps and the way you layered up the different elements make for a fantastic composition, love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say ...... this is fab Avril. Love all the different layers, and the touch of colour. Hugs Linda xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Avril! It has a real Tim Holtz feel to it, something I could never do! What a great masculine card! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I never did and I keep trying to con vice my husband I should!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
So happy to see this beauty at AO! I love how you layered the images and created a stunning masculine themed card. Avril, I so love this!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous card Avril, lovely colours and design.
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Maarit
Such a nice combination of vintage stamps and colours...and the card also looks so clean..impressive Avril.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Alie
A fabulous card, love the quote.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously clean and dashing Avril. Clever to use 'watering can' on rest, it steps them back beautifully. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWonderful masculine card, Avril! I love the design and the fabulous image. Great quote too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mar
Great composition around the boys in that very nice Vintage Look. I like it so much.
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Sabine
Great masculine card. Love your combination of stamping here. You have added just the right amount of colouring too. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous vintage male creation Avril... perfect!
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Christine x
Fabulous vintage card! Love the pop of color and mix of AO stamps! Thanks for playing along with the Show us your AO Art Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to challenge yourself with the male stamps first Avril. Love how everything turned out.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.
Hi Avril! Congratulations are in order, because your piece just one the random drawing in my Let's Hear It for the Boys challenge at LunagirlMoonbeams.com!
ReplyDeleteEmail me at INFO@LUNAGIRL.COM to claim your prize -- you've won your choice of one of my Lunagirl Collage Sheet CDs! http://lunagirl.com/collections/collage-sheets-on-cd
Lovely use of those fab stamps - this is great!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
this is nothing short of totally gorgeous! it is beautifully composed. i am so glad you won the lunagirl prize, congratulations! xo
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