Yee haw! Howdy, Pardners! It’s Thursday and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! The talented Margaret Moody has designed another fabulous sketch for us. I have been rearin’ to use the Out West set since I purchased it several months ago. I know…I know…It has been sitting gathering dust all that time. I just could not find the right way in which to use it, until this sketch came along. With a huge image space available, I envisioned showcasing the horse image. But to my dismay, the image looked miniscule. Then I had an “ah-ha” moment! I was gonna lasso me up a sentiment! I hope you enjoy today’s masculine card. It’s perfect for a rootin’ tootin’ birthday card for the special cowboy in your life!
The finished dimensions of this card are 5-1/2″ wide x 4-1/4″ long.
- Perfect Paper! What could be better paper for a masculine card than the Well Worn collection! By turning the “Brick” pattern on its side, you have instant barnboard! Plus, there is no need to distress this rustic looking paper, thus saving time!
- A Horse is a Horse! In keeping with the muted tones of the paper, our horse and rider are bedecked in Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, and Soft Suede. Popping our pony up on Stampin’ Dimensionals adds depth to this card! Go gettum’, Cowboy!
- Lassoing Up a Happy Birthday! The “Happy Birthday” sentiment is from the Best Dad Ever stamp set and is the perfect font for a masculine card. Inked in Early Espresso and stamped onto Very Vanilla, the banner has been pennant-snipped, edge distressed, and speckled using the Color Spritzer Tool.
- Texture! Naturals Ivory card stock was zipped through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. The absence of any stamping allows the eye to focus on this card’s “wow” factor…the lasso! Tip: To add more depth, use the debossed side of the “plus” signs!
- Steering You in the Right Direction! The Steer Head Skull make a perfect embellishment, especially when sporting a coil of Hemp Twine rope!
And there you have it! Won’t you please leave me a comment to let me know what you think of today’s card? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one. And as always, if you have a questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
(Please note: For some reason my blog is experiencing problems. I am having it checked out. It appears that some of you can access it, some of you can’t. Arghhh! Technology…what can I say???)
OMG how fabulous this card is Ann. It looks like an add in a magazine. Yee haw for you Ann. Hugs, Bev
Wow, Ann! This is rootin’ tootin’ fabulous! The distressing and the intricate cutting you did rock this card! Love the twine rope – AMAZING!
OMgosh! I love this card. I do not own this set but Ann you did an amazing job! Thanks so much for sharing!
How awesome is this card??? Love how you did the lassos! So cool!
Giddy up, cowgirl! That trip to Texas really got you rootin’ tootin’ ready to ink up this set! Yee haw! As always you roped in the details perfectly. That’s it…you officially earned your Texas-sized cowboy (-girl) hat. July is a comin’ soon, my friend! This is awesome!!
What a great masculine card! Love all of the twine. Kathy in AZ
Great job as usual, Ann. My best friend is into horses and he would love something like this. Awesome shading!
I didn’t even know Stampin’ Up had this stamp, but you did such a creative job with it! Love the rope effects.
Wow! This card is simply amazing. I never would have thought of using the brick paper as more of a “barn door”. You have once again show cased a whole new side of your creativity!
I am so glad you got your blog fixed so I could leave you a comment about this wonderful card! Cassidy has learned to say “Yeehaw” and I will second that! Awesome!
Yee Haw! That card is down right good! Great masculine card!
Yippee, Skippee! I love the close up of the handsome cowboy and how you hung the rope on the horns!!
Giddee Up! Yeehaw – what a dang fine creation Maam! This is not your typical Ann Schach card but it is a dandy.
Ann, I love this!! It’s a fantastic masculine card especially with all the details with the twine.
Fantastic card Ann! love the lasso ~ your creativity is stunning ~ have a wonderful day!!!
Good lawd, you are my fussy-cutting hero! You have the patience of a saint and the steady hands of a surgeon, lol! I adore your ropey touches…they really finish things nicely. Hats off to you! (pun intended 😉
this definitely has a wow factor to it Ann-a very creative card-I am just lovin’ the cowboy image and your coloring -the lasso is awesome-
this needs to go to the man who will appreciate all your hard work
Ann….. A M A Z I N G…… there are so many great details, the lasso around the sentiment, the fussy cutting, the rope coil on the steer… stunning my friend, just stunning.
Hugs
Jaydee
Hi Ann! Wow, this is AMAZING!!! So creative, so fun. Your lasso and coiled rope are superb. This is jaw droping and quite stunning. I just love your card Ann!
Oh my goodness! I love this!!
Ann this card is FAN-TASTIC! I LOVE what you did here! OMG I’ve been looking at it for a half hour. It seems as if I’m looking at a TV western in the “pause mode”.!! and if I ‘unpause’ it, Looks as if that buckeroo is goin’ ride right off that card! LOVE the steer skull with coil of rope (so clever) and the lassoo leaves me speakless. YeeeeHaw!
PS: so glad it wasn’t my PC .. couldn’t comment earlier. hugs.
Unexpected and fantastic! I love the lasso too!
Over the top creative with all of that roping! Love the rope on the steer and the rope on the sentiment!
My favorite! Ye Haw!
Ah shucks little lady, most of the people beat me to the comments! This was totally unexpected but I think I do remember you telling me you bought the set. You sure made it purdy! I love all the details – just too much fun! This still has me giggling with the pearls and all! Well done my friend!
Chris R. from Ioa
This totally surprised me. Not your typical style but who cares. There are still the added touches – the lasso, the skull with twine, the wonderful “guy” look. And you still managed to spritz. I love it.
Ann, there is nothing that you can’t do! This is definitely different for you but you have created another masterpiece! What cowboy wouldn’t love to receive this fabulous card with all the great detail involved! I really, really love the lasso and the rope hung on the steer’s horns! You cut that horse and rider out so perfectly! Absolutely awesome!
What a fun card! The western images were totally unexpected, and they look fabulous. Any “fella” would be happy to receive this for his birthday!!
I just had a feeling you would sneak pearls in somewhere. I love every detail of your card…the lasso…amazing! I have a cowboy son who would love this! Might just have to whip one up for him! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible creation!
Never would have guessed it! What a great card. I love the lasso hanging from the steer’s head. Great job!
Another amazing card! How long did it take to cut the horse and rider out?? Love the knots.
Ride ’em, cowboy! To me, this is really “outside the box” for you! But you once again showed your ability of versatility! Great job, Ann-so many “neat” touches. Having been born and raised in the town of the California Rodeo, I know many of my friends would really appreciate this card.
Diane G.
Well shucks, Pardner; I just love the whole kit and caboodle!! You roped this one to the T big time, Ann!! LOVE the rope detail, it just nails this card perfectly and with the cowboy and horse dimensioned.
Will be praying for Brady! How exciting that he could possibly be that close to home! And Brody? I can understand his mood that day, had a few of those myself! TFS and have a wonderful day, Ann.
Well, it’s definitely not a typical “Ann Schach” card! But it’s a great card and I knew you would work those pearls in there somehow! Fantastic! Thanks!
Very different and looks like a ton of work. Great card! Love all the details.
This is spectacular, Ann! OMGosh, I love everything about this rootin’ tootin’ cowboy! You definitely had a great “ah ha” moment!
OMGosh! I love that you managed pearls on a masculine card! You are DA BOMB!!!
I absolutely LOVE everything about this card. Great job!!
Oh my gosh, Ann! You knocked this one straight out of the ballpark! This is probably one of THE best masculine cards I’ve seen!
I love that you got to use your pearls on this as well! Absolutely awesome card!!!
How cute was this card! What imagination you have..thanks so much for sharing
Just perfect! I cannot believe that you fussy cut that horse! I love the lasso idea and the coil of rope. Your attention to detail is amazing.
Howdy! I love this card! Love it love it!
So not your “usual” but of course another great creation.
WOW! How creative, love everything about it but the lasso… WOW!
Ann, your card is fabulous and was a surprise. The cowboy and his horse are great along with the added touches of the lasso and the rope tied around the horns. The pearls really suit the card and add a touch of bling.
This is FANTASTIC!!! LOVE it!! I think lassoing up a sentiment was a GREAT idea!!!
I love your ah-ha moments! The lasso is a great touch. And, yes, you can do masculine and pearls.
I couldn’t access your blog at all yesterday, but no problem today.
Wonderful card! You are so creative. I think this card would be perfect for some of my female friends who love horses, too.
You could win the Rodeo with this one, Ann! You even managed to get a few pearls in too. Way to go!
Fabulous card, your attention to detail is amazing, I love the ‘rope’ around the cow horns, just brilliant!
I’m one of the folks who’ve had trouble accessing your blog, Ann. I am on Internet Explorer right now, instead of Chrome. No probs now.
Your card is the utmost in cleverness! Love the fussy cut image, the lasso, the coiled rope on the steer head. It’s amazing!
Ann, I love this! What a fabulous masculine card. The coil of rope and lasso are just perfect. Amazing!
It worked today! 🙂 Great masculine card — love the lasso with the head!
let me just “pony” express my gratitude for your mighty fine work. love the details, especially the lasso. yeee haaah! hugs, m
It is all utterly amazing, but the coil of rope on the steer stopped me in my tracks. What a fun and so very creative special touch!
This card is so cool! It is totally different from your usual look– showing off your competent versatility. Great use of the well worn paper, the steer head, twine, color… and you did a super job of cutting! Thanks Ann, for all the great tips and close-up pictures. My day is off to a great start!
Not at all what I expected but so cool! Love the twine around the horn and the banner!