Saturday, 5 September 2015

Text Feathers

Hi and welcome!  This is my second post today - scroll down to see my first Father's Day card.

 This card is for my husband and I used the sketch from Fab Friday, the colors from Colour Me and the inspiration from Muse.


I was inspired by the feathers - especially the ones with text in them and that's what I brought over into my card.  I also tried to keep the detail to the top portion of the card, just like Carol's card.  

 I stamped the alphabet background stamp onto white die-cut feathers using Unicorn White ink.  Once that was dry, I smooshed the feathers into an Olive inkpad from SSS.  The white ink resisted the olive ink and gave a nice soft image.  I used the same stamp on the circle frame and also a masked off circle on the card base.

 The sentiment was white-embossed onto a black double-ended banner and popped up on foam tape.  I wish the sentiment wasn't on quite such an angle, but I had to keep it in line with the text so it wouldn't look skewed.

Thanks for visiting.



Products used:

Stamps:  Tiny Alphabet Background (SSS), Keep it Simple:  Father (PTI)
Ink:  Olive, Fog (SSS), Unicorn White (HA), Versamark
Cardstock:  White, Fog
Accessories:  Pierced Circle Frames (MFT), Fanciful Feathers die (WP9), Blueprints 2 (MFT), linen thread

Cheers
Karren

 Edited to Add:  This card got a shout out at ColourMe and Fab Friday.
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13 comments:

  1. Christine Blain5 September 2015 at 19:27

    Simply fabulous, Karren! Love all the subtle text, and the gorgeous crisp, clean, look of this card.

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  2. Michelle6 September 2015 at 02:43

    What a great way to combine the two challenges. I'm sure he'll love it! Masculine cards can be so hard to make but you nailed it with this one! Nice work.

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  3. cm6 September 2015 at 03:14

    What a handsome, striking, innovative card! The subtle lettering on the feathers is amazing! a fabulous technique that I'm adding immediately to my 'must try' list! I'm thrilled that you drew inspiration from my muse card and translated into an eye-catching creation of your own to share in the Muse gallery! I know your husband adores this, as do I.Thank you!
    ~c

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  4. Maria Rodriguez.6 September 2015 at 04:43

    Hello Karren: WOW!! What a fantastic way to combine 3 challenges!!! Very beautiful and creative, love the soft font on the feathers and on the inside of the circle.
    A striking masculine card in every way.
    Thank you for sharing at Muse.
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.

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  5. Heather6 September 2015 at 05:00

    Oo, I like all the lettering - especially on the feathers. Good choice angling that sentiment, too - I found the same choice a challenge for me, too, lol. This is a gorgeous subtle and manly card - lovely! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!

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  6. Jen Timko6 September 2015 at 06:23

    Oh those feathers! Love this!!

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  7. wendi7 September 2015 at 02:37

    I love this card! The feathers turned out great, thanks for showing us how to incorporate techniques like emboss-resist in even small elements of design. I am just loving it!

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  8. Marilyn7 September 2015 at 04:05

    Karren, love your take on Carol's Muse. The lettering is perfect on the feathers.

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  9. OttawaMom8 September 2015 at 05:52

    This is a fabulous masculine card! Great job combing all those challenges! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Colour Me...!

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  10. Ardyth8 September 2015 at 07:09

    Love the graphic layout and the way you've created the feathers! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!

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  11. Valentyna Komisarenko8 September 2015 at 08:53

    Totally gorgeous card, Karren! Those lettered feathers and big bold white on black sentiment - amazing combo!!! Thank you for joining us at Colour Me!

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  12. Brenda Myers12 September 2015 at 03:09

    Very manly card. Love the feathers!! Thank you for joining us at Fab Friday!!

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  13. Bada-Bing Creations18 September 2015 at 02:43

    Oh great take on the sketch and great masculine card! So simple but makes a statement! Thanks for playing at Fab Friday!

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