- Random Stamping! Creating your own background is always an option. I inked the “Compass” from The Open Sea stamp set in Cherry Cobbler, the “Anchor” with Marina Mist, and the “Ship” with Early Espresso, and randomly stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock. It was then zipped through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
- A Distressing Situation! To create the distressed look, I used the Seven Sided Tool from the Cutter Kit on most of the edges. They were then distressed using Soft Suede ink and a Sponge Dauber. Finally, everything was given a liberal spritzing using the Color Spritzer Tool and a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker.
- Finishing Touches! Hemp Twine adds a decidedly masculine and nautical touch. Even a bow works on a masculine card when popped up through an Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelet. The Spiral Border Punch, used on the edge of the “Ship’s Manifest”, makes it appear as if it was just ripped from the log book.
- The Perfect Adventure! The sentiment “Everyday is the perfect adventure” from the On the Grow stamp set was selectively inked with an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker. “The perfect adventure” was stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock and then punched out with the Word Window Punch. A single Basic Pearl accents one end, and fits with the nautical theme.
Stamp Sets: The Open Sea (W 123030, C 123032), On the Grow (W 123075, C 123077), French Foliage Waterspots (2010 Holiday Mini); Inks: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Marina Mist (119668), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973); Designer Series Paper: Nautical Expedition (122343); Card Stock: Naturals Ivory (101849), Early Espresso (119686), Not Quite Navy (100867); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Cutter Kit (106958), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Paper Snips (103579), Crop-a-Dile (108362), Spiral Border Punch (119872), Word Window Punch (119857), Sponge Daubers (102892); Glitz and Glam: Hemp Twine (100982), Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelet (108431), Basic Pearls (119247)
Love this card and a great masculine card. This is a wonderful set and when I first looked at it, I thought I will never use it, but my friend and I worked on cards yesterday and made several with the set. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
This card is beyond STUNNING! I love your work soooo much and always look forward to seeing what you create next:) (I love the dog stories too:)
This card is so amazing in detail! WOW pretty much sums it up! 🙂
Ann I have to catch up too. Been working hard again but was happy to see all this set used again. I just love it and you always make it look different. I can’t stop looking at it. Hugs.
Another amazing creation! You have added so many wonderful elements here and I love the vintage look!
Hugs,
Lesley
Fabulous! I love all the texture, layers and details. The torn out logbook page is pure genius. Another home run!
Ann! Seriously!! How do you do it? The awesome details you add are simply perfect! Ahoy, Matey…I’m gettin’ on board that creative ship….the S.S.Schach is ready to set sail…All Aboard! 🙂 Absolutely stunning! Hugs! 🙂
I don’t know how you manage to get so many elements on one card. Wow. You totally inspire me to do more, try more things, and add more pearls. LOL Sorry…you know I can’t resist a good pearl joke.
You are amazing and definitely my stamping hero.
Love the look of the sheet being ripped from the log. So many wonderful details on this card.
Happy Mother’s Day! I bet the Twins loved spending the day with you and I know you will have a special time next week with Brady.
I keep thinking you can’t do it any better, but then you top yourself. I can tell you “pulled out all the stops.” All the elements came together so well – the twine, the embossing, distressing, the ship’s log paper,and the ship and compass. This is definitely one of the best. Congratulations!
I keep thinking you can’t do it any better, but then you top yourself. I can tell you “pulled out all the stops.” All the elements came together so well – the twine, the embossing, distressing, the ship’s log paper,and the ship and compass. This is definitely one of the best. Congratulations!
Absolutely stunning card Ann! I just got this set and I am inspired to create with it now. Thank you!
Stunning masculine creation Ann! Love how you’ve made the manifest page really look like it was torn from the log book. The spiral edge, the distressing and the water spots are my favorite part. Great collage BG too. Just fabulous! ((hugs))
Great masculine card—-love what you did with the manifest!
i love all the extra details and general layout of the card. its fabulous!! you give me so many ideas to spruce up my cards. thanks. happy mothers day to you.
Woohoo Ann – welcome to my world of mistakes! Isn’t it fabulous that we are stampers and no one ever has to know that we dropped the stamp on a piece of paper unless you pull off the layer, and who’se going to do that! I love this card with the MM and (oops that reminds me of chocolate – oh and MMs are on sale at Costco this month) This may turn into my all time favorite masculine set. I’ve always loved the tall ship and other nautical stamps from the past – but this set! This is a wonderful card!
Hope you are having a fabulous mother’s day. And I never, ever do this on someone else’s blog – but you have to stop by and take a look at what my husband just finished!
Thanks for blessing my day and for allowing me to babble on forever.
You even make guy cards outstanding. I think your little ink mistake paid off; I like the how the lighter blue stands out.
I don’t know how you constantly come up with absolutely stunning cards, Ann. This one is a fabulous masculine card. I have so much trouble with these. I guess I’m too frilly and girly. Have a Happy Mother’s Day with the twins. Did they get Mommy a present????
Babe
This is so cool! So much fun goodness going on here. Everything comes together perfectly. Just gorgeous. Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day, Ann! You have managed a darn good masculine card, on this feminine day. I see it even includes a pearl!
Happy Mother’s Day, Ann! You have managed a darn good masculine card, on this feminine day. I see it even includes a pearl!
Happy mother’s Day! Love this masculine card and the colors you used.
this is just a wonderful masculine card ann-love the color combo and all the distressing-so perfect for a guy-happy mothers day to you as well
Thank goodness the spritzer was spared. So good of Brody to tattle on her! The card was crying for the spritzer to be used! Love all the other details. I don’t have that spiral notebook punch either but it sure looked great here – just might have to consider it. Great card!
Chris R. from Iowa
I love every detail, Ann! That sentiment is “perfect.”
Happy Mother’s Day Ann. Your card with all the distressing really suits the image of the old ship. Way to go on your recovery, making this card even more unique.
Ann, I love this card! The spiral punch used on the ship’s log. The background stamping and of course the pearl -isn’t it something that pearls go with everything? Happy Mother’s Day !
Ann what an incredibly gorgeous card. It is so realistic. I particularly love the look of the spiral edge on the ships log.
Once again, Ann, you have come up with a simply wonderful card incorporating all of my favoite things and looks. I need a masculine birthday card in a few weeks and now I know exactly what I will do. Thank you for the great inspiration as always! Kathy in AZ
Another fabulous card! I knew it would make a great Father’s Day card when I saw the hint yesterday.
Love all the detail.
Happy Mother’s Day!
p.s. Taylor = Samara. Have to get this identity thing worked back out between my son and I!
Ann – Happy Mother’s Day to you and the pups! This card is SO beautiful. I have watched to see how you would use this set…it really evokes the water and the sense of being on route Jacques Cousteau style. Very rich.
Great masculine card. I love all the details. Thanks for sharing how you did it.
WoW! This is just gorgeous. So very pretty. Love the “look”.
Lynn
Love this Ann….It just screams masculinity!!! Gorgeous distressing as always…and love the accents!
Hope you have a fantastic Mother’s Day!
{SMILES}
Of all the crazy things, I do not yet have the spiral punch, but have admired it many times. I best get that punch on my “must have” list! This is an amazing card and that punch really sets it off. As for the Marina Mist ink, well I can certainly understand how that happens! I feel much better at my own errors over time – usually because I try to match colors but am color blind. Thank heaven for my color coach!
What a great masculine card, Ann! Love the detail and finishing touches you added. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Top notch card Ann! The lucky fellow who receives this gem is going to be quite the happy guy! Love it!!!
Happy Mother’s Day!
A pearl! Love it, matey!!
Looks like you had a wonderful time with all of that distressing! I am always amazed at the detail in your cards and how you pull it all together – this card is ship-shape!
That is an amazing card, all the details that work seamlessly together — if I had one ounce of your creativity I’d be a happy stampin’ fool! Happy Mother’s Day!
Ah Matey, I love your style! Another great masculine card paying attention to all those tiny details.
Wow! Just stunning! Love the rich colors and all the distressing! So many wonderful details! What a fabulous masculine card! Have fun with the Twins today and Happy Mother’s Day!
What a great masculine card! You are an awesome stamper and the ideas in your head are amazing I don’t know how you do it! Thanks for sharing!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
Beautiful card !!! Such detail.
Ooh! This is a great masculine card. Love the spiral punch on the ship’s log. Lots of wonderful details.
I have an Open Sea card to post today, too. Better go get it ready!