This card took a little more work. Perhaps it's my own fault. Masculine cards aren't something that I usually feel confident about making. Yet that's one of the categories I chose over at Retro Rubber's Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge this week.
We all need guy cards to send, and I thought that the first row across the top would be easy. All I needed was an animal, patterned paper and a masculine theme. It's a perfect combo for fall too!
Well, over an hour and five owls later, I came up with this card. I do actually like it, but it was a real challenge for me. But that's what I signed up for when I took this challenge, right!?
Anyway my complete supply list is:
- Woodware Owl Stamp (2018)
- Gifted Patterned Paper (from an old paper pad)
- Stampin’ Up! Wild Wheat Card Stock
- SU! Soft Suede Card Stock & Ink
- SU! Sahara Sand Card Stock
- Speckletone True White Card Stock
- Michaels Clear Embossing Powder
- SU! Pear Pizzazz Ink
- SU! Daffodil Delight Ink
- SU! Birch Embossing Folder
- Blender Brushes
- Sentiment from Papertrey Ink
We go through a lot as card makers but it's worth it. I love the creative process, especially the fact that you don't always know what your finished product is going to look like when you first start.
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| The owls that didn't make the cut! |
If I have time before this challenge ends, I may try to go back and shoot for the bottom row. Watercolor, circles and a die sound like such a good time! If you get a chance, grab your older stamps and head over to Retro Rubber any time for a lot of fun challenges!
And a big thanks to everyone over there at Retro Rubber for some great inspiration! I really appreciate and enjoy your challenges!
Wow, beautiful owl, Barb - I think you nailed this one! Such cool papers, any guy would love this! I like your 2nd string owls, too - I see more cards in the future, lol. Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather!
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