Be the Elephant #3

I am using the new digi set I just got from TLC - see previous posts for the story behind the elephant!  I will send this to the guide we had on our South Africa trip - he will enjoy it I am sure.  The DP is from a Debbbie Mumm stack.  I also used Washi tape and a couple of half pearls, as well as the Nesties.
Sketch:  http://kgiron.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/
         http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.com/ 
          http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-82-anything-goes.html
New: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any, masculine:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Masculine - teen birthday

All of a sudden I have realized that I have several family cards to make - today or tomorrow!  This is for a grandson - it is a challenge as I am out of ideas for late teen and early 20's masculine cards.  Outdoorsy themes are great but I have used a lot of them LOL!  This is a digi from stamp 'n doodle,  I added a piece of burlap and mounted it on Kraft cs.  The DP is from a Paper Studio collection.  My NEW item is from a collection of library stamps by American Crafts - I am hoping the dates and the sayings will be useful, especially when I need a tiny sentiment.
Sketch:  http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
New item, with Kraft cs: http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Use a stamp:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Any masculine:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Granddaughter's Anniversary

A friend chose this image for an anniversary card -  an idea I had not thought of, but it is certainly appropriate.  The digital image is an adorable one from the Alley Way.  The "sun"  is one of the extras with the Cuttlebug Olivia Alpha set - extras I tend to forget.  The stamp is Just Rite, and the tape is Martha Stewart.
Since this is an anniversary card, I made it more masculine looking  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Inspiration:  http://www.thealleywaystamps.blogspot.com/search/label/BE%20inspired%20Challenge
Two words:  http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/challenge-85-two-words.html

Vintage Birthday for a Guy

This truck comes from a great Tim Holtz set, the Journey.  The shading is sponged with chalk.  The plaids and button add to the vintage feel.  The plaid DP is from a Karen Foster pad called Gone Fishing,the EF is CB Spots and dots,  and the plaid tape is Recollections.  This will go to a brother in law for his birthday.  I got the picket fence die (Memory Box) from Joan's Gardens.  The circles are cut with Nesties.
 Sketch:  http://adieforasketch.blogspot.de/
Vintage:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Masculine, with dots: http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Masculine:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2013/06/challenge-112-masculine-cards-fathers_20.html
Use plaid, dimension, embossing, for a birthday:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/06/this-weeks-challenge_20.html

Vintage masculine

Here is another of several masculine cards - again using the Tim Holtz Journey set.  I inked the LifeStyle crafts EF - I think it looks a bit like tire tracks - what do you think?  The swirls are from Spellbinders, and the HB is Just Rite. There are two strips of cream colored ribbon as well.  The shading and image are a vintage look.
Sketch:  http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
 Masculine, with ribbon:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Vintage/chic:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
For the fellas:  http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/

Ervin's birthday

Ervin's birthday

I need so many masculine cards in the near future - DH and his twin (#81!!!), and two friends next Monday.  I got this in the mail today so it should be on time.  I got a Tim Holtz set (The Journey) a while ago and have used only one stamp so this is a good time to try different views.  There is not much to explain.  The ink is Tea Dye distress ink, and I used my go-to HB folder (Cuttlebug).I added a button with some cord and a bit of washi tape.
Sketch:  http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.com/
Masculine, with ribbon (cord):  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
3 of same letter (B= brad, button, birthday, brown):   http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/
"B":  http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Relaxin' Beach Day

 

I hope you are having a wonderful week end, as I am.  There is a bit of a story to this card.  A friend asked for some cards, and I planned to show her a selection after church today.  I worked on this yesterday, and finished it early today.  I ran out of time to upload - good thing I had scanned it, as she took this one. 
I was not sure about this sketch - lots of layers, and I must admit to some re-doing as I tried to follow which layer was over which!  I do like the result.  I used an inspiration challenge (see below), going with the chair and an impression of a beach.  I also incorporated a new technique - "splash".  I do not have any of the product, but followed the idea Chris gave - use Walnut ink.  I sprayed as gently as I could - still got some globs, but managed to make it look a bit like sand - I sprayed on white and should probably have used beige cs.  I cut the middle strip with ripple edging scissors to convey an impression of dunes.  Some wispy clouds are visible on the blue sky.  I used blue dp for the square layer which I embossed with distressed stripes.
Sketch:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - photo of a beach scene:  http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
"Splash" technique:  http://stampedblessings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/splash.jpg
Any:  http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/

Springtime Cowboy

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I hope your day is a good one.    I am so blessed - no need for chocolates or even flowers - just so thankful for having a loving DH who is so supportive.

Not sure who made this cute cowboy - he looks like he is ready for spring to get out for a ride!
I colored with some shiny gel pens - a bit of sheen and texture IRL.  I used scraps of DP, some twine, and Basic Grey tape to complete the look.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Western: http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Kids/spring: http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/02/easterspring-cards-4-kids.html
Boy:  http://creativecornerschallenges.blogspot.ca/
Inspiration - colors and giraffe spots:  http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/

Shabby chic masculine get well

This is another favorite image - ok, I have a lot of them - you probably do, too!  Sometimes I color it, but I decided to leave it unadorned.  It fits well with the shabby chic and monochromatic themes of challenges.  I want to express my sadness at the ending of a favorite challenge - Card Positioning Systems (CPS).  Tami and crew, I have enjoyed doing many of your challenges, and they will be missed.  Thank you so much for all the time and effort you have put into this enterprise - we will see you around elsewhere.
Image - SU Thoughts of Father; DP - Recollection; the dp spots and cs are sponged with Ranger distress ink.
Shabby Chic:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Monochromatic masculine:  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Sketch (we were to choose one - mine is there, perhaps one of the early ones, but I could not find a number):  http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/

It may look like I am taking a break from card making on some of these days, but I have done several of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges at SCS, and I have decided not to double post my cards.  This challenge goes on all month, so there is still time to play along.  There are oodles of prizes - offered to participants who also send cards to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.