When I saw this fabulous sketch from Sweet Sunday (#159) I knew I had to use it! There are always cards that need to be made on my To Do List (I should be working on one now, as a matter of fact) so I knew there would be ample opportunity to do so! I decided it would be perfect for this graduation card. It's that time of year and I needed a masculine high school graduation card. I don't have a lot of images for teen boys so I had to go shopping (oh, the horror! Bwhaha!)! I picked up this one from Mo's Digital Pencil, called Glad Grad, and her super cute Bubbles (boy) image. I then visited Simply B Stamps, Kenny K, and Mayzy Art Stamps as well, but we won't talk about that. (Yes, I have a problem. Hi, my name is Regan and I am addicted to digi stamps.)
Anyway.... After my fabulous weekend of fun and relaxation it was time to get back to crafting. So I was up early Tuesday morning before work to get this one done. I was told the school colors were black and orange. So naturally I used Halloween designer papers. What else? lol These are from Stampin' Up, called Creepy Crawly. I colored the image with Copics. Masculine cards are always a challenge for me as I want to add flowers and bling to everything and you just can't for boys. Dang. So I kept it simple with just the sketch elements - the fishtail dies are from My Favorite Things, the folder tab die is Tim Holtz, and the black grosgrain ribbon is also Stampin' Up. The gold numbers I stole from a tassel embellishment that I had bought for this card, but decided not to use.
I am now off to work on an Irish wedding card. I'm thinking shamrocks, but we'll see what I come up with. Also, be sure to stop back Friday for the Sassy Studio Designs' Fabulous Freebie Friday image. I'll be a busy girl the rest of this week!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll also check out my two year blogiversary candy!
I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
- Cooking It Up With Katie: #96-Celebrate with Ribbon and a Die Cut
- Stampin' Royalty: #126-Masculine
{hugs}
Regan
8 comments:
Brilliant card Regan. Love the image and the colour combo is stunning.
Mags
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Regan this is a great card. It's not often that you see cards for a male graduate and this one is perfect. The coloringis fantastic and the sketch is perfect. Of late I've been trying to use sketches and as a result I'm putting my cards together a lot faster.
Hey Regan! I am doing great! I had a bit of spring fever and got away from crafting. But I am back again! I just love this card for graduation. The colors are super fun! You did a great job!
Oh gosh what a great card!
So happy and I just had to smile.
Thanks for sharing at Cooking It Up With Katie for our Celebrate with Ribbon and a Die Cut challenge!
Cool Card. Love the image.
hugs,
Kate
The perfect masculine Graduation Card! Love it! ;o)
Thanks for sharing with us at Cooking it up with Katie.
What a fun graduation card! I love the bright colors and the pop of black with the bow. Fun!
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