I decided that I needed to challenge myself and the hardest thing for me is making male cards (OK I made it easier by making a mini man card, but technically boys will be men eventually!) It's really hard to get texture on a card for a man, ribbons, bows, gems and flowers just don't cut it, buttons is our only saving grace. These stars were from an old Christmas garland that was gonna get thrown out, but me being a hoarder, 'nothing ' actually gets thrown out!
Originally I didn't create this card for any challenges, just me, but I came across Anyone For Anya after I'd made it. I'm not sure if it fits their criteria of '2 Images' but I have nothing to lose by trying. I love the Anya images and enjoyed making it. This was the first time I have used this stamp ( Oldie But A Goodie have got me in the habit of dusting off all my great but tucked away stamps)
I was also pointed in the direction of the Allsorts Challenge by my buddy Lisa who have a theme of 'Saving Nature' this week and my stars qualify for that.
The paper for this card is from Prima's 'Spaceboy' 6 x 6 pad and I love it, the stamp as I said is an Anya from The Greetings Farm everything else is from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by x
10 comments:
what do you mean - nobody reads it ... lol.. i love reading it and seeing your creations
Love the bright fun colours in this card - and as you have recycled the stars you could enter the Allsorts challenge this week
Go for it Girl
Lisa ;)
Hi Laurie,
I love this card! It's brilliant for a boy. Perfect colours and I love that rocket! The way you've coloured the fire on it is really good - gives a great effect. The spaceman is great for a boy too!
I know what you mean about cards for men! It is very difficult. You are limited with colours and embellishments. It's a good idea to use stars and buttons!
I just tried to make a Valentines Card that a man would like and it's way too girly! pink, hearts and ribbons! - I will have to try again!
Hugs
Sue xxx
My pleasure Laurie - you aren;t a stalker - we are new friends now lol.. and i would love to meet up one day... you aren't coming to the Harrogate fair in March by any chance - email me lol
Lisa
I'm reading it too,lol! Love your card! You made a perfect "boy" card! I know what you mean though it is hard to get the texture with no ribbon...you did a fab job and I love the foiled stars!
Hugs,t
Well i'll be reading your blog regularly now as i am following and i like what i see :)
Your card is gorgeous and i am the same about men's cards, i find it very hard to create for them. I recently made one for my son and it took me a long time to make it!
Have a great week-end!
Hugs xx
Pat
Love those stars! Great job! Awesome coloring, and love those little aliens! Thanks for playing with us at Anyone for Anya this week! :)
Love the colours. A great card for a boy! Thanks for joining in the challenge at Anyone For Anya this week.
Susan xxox
Love this bright fun card for a boy ... Great colors & wonderful embellies. I get a lot of enjoyment out of reading people's "drivel's". I get a little carried away with my posting sometimes but it's like talking, sometimes words just come out & I can't stop them...
Hugs, Janie
splendid way of reusing the stars! Thank you so much for entering my recycling challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!
Fabulous card - love the bright zingy olours and great recycling of the stars.
Thanks for playing along at Allsorts this week & good luck.
Debs xx
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