You saw the sneak peek yesterday, so I hope that are are ready for the reveal of today’s Pals Paper Arts inspiration card. Today’s challenge is a sketch challenge, and I did take a few liberties with the sketch. But changing it up to meet the needs of your design is perfectly fine! Sketches are meant to be a guideline, not a blueprint set in stone. There are four new product peeks on this card, too. I selected the “Bread and Wine” vignette from Studio Sketches because I love to watercolor, while the sentiment and crown are from Artistic Etchings. Of course, I have a penchant for texture, so I just had to use the new Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. And if you look closely, you can catch a tiny glimpse of Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. I hope that you enjoy today’s masculine card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Caution: Embossing Ahead! When mixing embossed patterns, proceed with caution! Vintage Wallpaper is big and bold, so when pairing it with another embossing folder, select a subdued pattern. In this case, Square Lattice is a perfect masculine choice.
- Color me happy! Studio Sketches are made for watercoloring! I simply use Stampin’ Up!’s Blender Pens, Stampin’ Write Markers, and Classic Inks to achieve the watercolored look that I want. The soon-to-be-retired dynamic duo, Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa, transform the French Bread to a luscious loaf. Of course, the wine is Bravo Burgundy. A little Wild Wasabi and Cajun Spice for the bottles and you’re done.
- Masculine bling is a good thing! Hemp Twine displayed three ways (plain, with buttons, knotted) adds texture on the image mat while balancing the texture of the Embossing Folders.
- Don’t be a fool, use the tools! Any handyman or handywoman will agree that the right tools make the job easier. The same is true when you are trying to achieve the distressed look. For me, Sponge Daubers to ink the edges and the Color Spritzer Tool for “speckling” are a must.
- Pop it up! “Amour” was inked in Early Espresso and stamped onto Very Vanilla. After punching it out with the Small Oval Punch (1-3/8″ x 5/8″), I popped it onto the Large Oval Punch with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Because of the bulk of the Hemp Twine, the image mat was also popped up onto dimensionals.
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Again – a winner! Love the speckled finish. Really creates a vintage – almost wine label – effect!
Mike
Sounds like your husband and my husband shared a “birthday week”! Gorgeous card and I agree, the hemp twine adds so much to it!
Awesome card Ann – every detail, perfection!!
PS you need to teach me how to speckle – I tend to kreate a nice… splat! LOL
Just stunning!!
Oh my goodness I love this card. It is making me want to purchase it.
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Love what you did with the two embossing folders and you whole card just fits together perfectly. I can’t believe but I was not following you – I am now!!! ๐ Thanks for your kind comments on my blog – you are a blessing. ๐
Yep! I know this was going to be a beauty! I like how you snuck in all the new items into this card. I am so looking forward to playing with all the new things from the catty! Really Beautiful!
This is so pretty! Your coloring is is gorgeous! TYFS!
Chanda
I love this, Ann! Love all the wonderful texture and colors! Love the touch of hemp twine and the crown added to your sentiment! Too fun! Another great job! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous card! I love the colors, stamp set, textures, and unique touches. It’s simply stunning and tres chic!!!! Ooh-la-la!
Beautiful texture!
Gorgeous card!
Oh Ann, another masterpiece. I want to go to France and eat bread and drink wine and fall in love all over again! XOXO
What a great card!!! The colors, the layout, the water coloring, oh well EVERYTHING. Thanks for inspiring so many of us out here in blog land.
Perfect coloring on the image. The bread looks so life-like. I wish I could color like this using blender pens. Keep the masculine cards coming! ~Bonnie~
Oh, man! You have me taking a second look at that stamp set. You coloring (as always) and details are impeccable. Hugs, M
Simply stunning
Wow! Now I am ready for wine and bread! What time should I be over?
Gorgeous again!
Extemely beautiful Ann, love all those layers and the texture too. Happy BDay to Hubby. Hugs,
Love the texture and shine in this card. The color palette is lush and the layout is so inviting. One of my favorites!
Ann what a great card. Another idea for a masculine one. I have soooo much trouble coming up with ideas for men. You are sooooo great at this, and I LOVE watercoloring too, but mine never seem to come out like yours. Great job.
Gorgeous Ann….love the richness of that red and green together! I can’t wait to get home from vacation so I can stamp….going a month here and having serious withdrawls! LOL
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Happy Birthday to your husband! Fantastic card! Isn’t there a saying that says something like “All I need is a loaf of bread, a jug of wine and you” ? Well you would have to add “and my stamping supplies” to the list! ๐
This is truly a work of art! I love all the layers & texture ~ beautiful job!
Well Ann you did it!!!! You impressed me again…lol I do love all your layers and textures. You have a real unique way to pull everything together and make it work… You really do inspire me…
hugs
Darlene-Joy